NEW AIRPODS MAX REVIEW: WHY I BOUGHT THEM!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Who else bought the new AirPods Max (and why)?

[@brentdennison176]

Mark: I got anecdotes from 2 different Apple Store employees that the only difference besides what’s advertised (new colors & port) is that the magnetic ear cups are shaped differently inside and allows more space for better audio & a slight perceptible increase in cancellation. Trying them on myself especially around launch-day morning store traffic, the ANC was just a little better than I expected, and I wear the original Max daily.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

@@brentdennison176 interesting - thanks for the intel!

[@myphat1936]

I bought them because my brother occupied my first pair of AirPods Max from 2020 :-) Was a nice opportunity to get them engraved with my name too. So yeah, 499$ gone :-)

[@sigfried45]

I got them, only for the usb c, and I do like the almost seamless Bluetooth connection, you do not have to pair it all the time. I also will give my wife the ones I got a couple of years ago, simply so she can use them when sleeping. They still work and look as good as the day I bought them.

[@jables2255]

I got a pair in Midnight. I have been an Airpods Pro user since launch, been wanting something that I can chill with my Apple TV is without keeping everyone awake. They felt comfy on my big head too which is rare for over ears.

[@arondyte318]

The best thing about this “upgrade” is that I don’t need to upgrade 😂 (The Lavender one looks really nice though)

[@walay-fitness8464]

typical apple, same with their phone minimal or no changes they prey on fanboys and fangirls wanting a new but same toy 😅🤦🏾‍♂️

[@visibletoallusersonyt]

@@walay-fitness8464 if you’re js going to hate dont watch the damn video

[@davidjacobs6244]

Next video: Why I returned them 😂

[@prod.ccronk]

wonder how that turned out lol

[@markrome9702]

Why didn't they at least upgrade to the H2 chipset?

[@Tim_Dunkin]

Why do that when they can just treat their fans like idiots & re release some old 💩 that ppl will buy again. THEN release the gen2 model later that those same ppl will buy for $100 more 😆

[@jem550]

That is the question that everyone is asking...makes no sense

[@johnadams3038]

@@Tim_Dunkin Just say that youre poor lol

[@kosteaproduction]

Because the accountants rule the company now

[@donyoung333]

Bet these were just updated for Europe

[@prochnowja]

You have at least one fan that appreciates you taking the time to make this video. I had many of the same questions.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@RB-us6tf]

Apple did this to comply with the EU law requiring USB-C from 2025.

[@DiarioAutomotivo]

Yep. The only reason

[@Thomas-kp8mo]

But nearly 4 years. Did the AirPods Max team spend it deciding the best colours?

[@KJP-dv2uj]

@@Thomas-kp8moExactly. And why do an announcement at the event? Just highlighted the embarrassing nature of it.

[@KJP-dv2uj]

They could not even put an H2 chip in them.

[@extra4542]

That’s only applying to new products. If they just left the APMs as they were it would’ve been fine regulation wise. To release a usb-c & color refresh at full price is insulting

[@peterwoodward5237]

Mark i found on you tube how to tighten the mesh headband. With a small paper clip or apple pin press the small hole near the top of each headphone. Then pull gently and the ear cup will pull away from the head band. You can then wash the head band in warm water with a little soap nothing with softener as you want the mesh to pull tight when dry. Leave to dry naturally over night and the mesh should have tightened. I have done mine twice now also i washed the removable ear cups washed and dried in the same way. I hope this helps 🙂

[@alektech7436]

I am an apple fanboy but these headphones are a pure embarrassment. End of story. Anyway always enjoy the content!

[@brentdennison176]

… have you ever used them? There’s nothing really like them on the market. That’s why they didn’t bother spending R&D this time around to change everything.

[@Kasirkin29]

@@brentdennison176A power switch and bigger battery would have been nice.

[@brentdennison176]

@@Kasirkin29 and a real protective case that doesn’t look like feminine undies!

[@james-vc4zj]

I’ve always liked them, why an embarrassment?

[@PetePohjanniemi]

Been using 3 years almost daily, far from embarrasment as there is no competition even to these.

[@mawhiuk]

I think the Air Pods Max 2 might be out next year but to meet EU regulations they needed to refresh the current model with USB-C. This also leads me to believe that the “real” Air Pods Max 2 will address more of the complaints about case, power button and H2 (if not H3) chips. Fingers crossed for a March 25 release. I really wanted a pair of these but can’t justify it when the Pros have superior features.

[@bruxi78230]

My suspicion is the these are placeholder products and something more exciting is coming out in 2025.

[@joshuamartin5085]

Yeah, for the Pros, there’s no way they will release a proper 2nd generation device.

[@rywk4225]

@@joshuamartin5085why not?

[@OldAussieAds]

Are you saying these will be the last APM? Why do you think that?

[@nilesb1675]

i bought a pair of gen 1 airpod maxes during the summer and returned them hoping that apple would drop a gen 2 version this year. They did and nothings changed

[@tkachenkosergii]

I went to the Apple Store and tried the new model... I might be imagining this, but I noticed something interesting. The metal headband feels a bit stiffer, so the ear cups seem to press against the ears more, relying less on the mesh. Also, the mesh itself feels slightly springier. I was able to compare because they still had an older generation on display. Has anyone else noticed the same thing?

[@KiwiandPixel]

The old ones probably were used more and loosened up because they'd been on display longer.

[@GlucoseYummy]

I'm glad I bought the lightning model honestly, silver is the only color I wanted and now it's not available

[@kingbucketz182]

He’s going to make the money he spent on these APM’s back in about 3-6 videos he makes covering them. For him these headphones are pretty much free on the back end.

[@andresvilas]

You can do the same.

[@diamondsgal76]

I would never question the purchasing decisions of a man who wears the Delorean Time Machine t-shirt. He clearly knows what he is doing.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

This is so true.

[@javiersalas1606]

funny how the put the H2 chip on the $129 one but didnt do it on the $549 ones

[@FFCOACHDAN]

I happily bought these, yes more upgrades would have been great, especially for those who made this purchase four years ago. This was the only apple product I didn’t have as I held out for USB-C, thrilled with these and love the new blue!! 🎧

[@oliverbordac9172]

i dont have the first airpods max bc i waited for these to drop so shuold i buy them or wait another 4 years?

[@Randomvideos-YouTube]

If you want a over the head set of earphones that integrates well (but is missing features that the AirPods Pro have) with other Apple devices

[@jahnavi_9]

my precise question 😭😭

[@grantsutcliffe7507]

If you want to get the most out of them. iPhone settings in music put eq on loudness. In accessibility, audio & visual turn on headphone accomodation put on brightness and put the bar on strong. Spotify users in settings, playback turn on audio normalisation and put on loud. For the equaliser put it on dance 😎

[@RS-py6vm]

He’s 100% keeping those

[@MarkEllisReviews]

👀

[@WaltPop]

If we connect the new Airpods Max with a USB-C cable to an iPhone 15 or 16's USB-C port, can we play HiRes audio over that connection or is it strictly for charging only?

[@SirMopy]

charging only

[@whealman142]

Iv never bought the originals simply because it was lighting, my IPhone, iPad, MacBook, AirPod pros, hell even my Xbox controller and gaming headset are all USB C. The second I saw they updated its port I ordered them after the event. I have one cable on my desk that works on everything and I love it.

[@oldskool.official]

They probably will release a pro version soon. And this one will be 100 bucks cheaper. That’s why they went with the „Air“ colors.

[@glebus1450]

Does it play music through the USB C?

[@danielreyessanchez2299]

I have the same question, it should deliver Lossless directly over cable right?

[@raz7864]

I have the 16 pro max on white. I’m more curious if the white airpods max is worth it or should i play it safer with the black version?

[@realshakeeb8106]

If you connect to MacBook via usb c, will this new version support non compressed audio ?

[@tomekdarda]

so far I tried many cables, and it does not support any wired connection whatsoever (I bought them for that, to a large extent). I can't believe my own words, too.

[@alexrivera3701]

Really?! That would be the only reason for me to buy a pair of these, it doesn’t make sense… are they selling a “special” cable for that too? C to 3.5mm I wonder if they have passive mode now but I highly doubt it

[@tomekdarda]

@@alexrivera3701 really. And they don’t sell a special cable, at least yet. I returned mine, it’s a joke.

[@taylorspeed3334]

“Is apple going to make another AirPods Max and call them AirPods Max 2” “The 6-16 iPhones am I a joke to you?!” 😂💀

[@dOm8]

I love the AirPod Max case , protects just what needs to be protected but doesn’t waste all your precious bag space that you have with other bulky headphone cases.

[@mindhead1]

If Apple had put the H2 chip in the new AP Max and put functionality on par with AP Pro 2. They would have had an instant sale. Since the didn’t I bought the Bose QC Ultra. They are very good.

[@andreafelgemacher7436]

I actually bought the new pair of AP Max a few days ago because they were already on sale at Best Buy. I didnt open them yet because I wanted to do some research. So of course I stumbled on this review and I actually feel a little duped by Apple. I went to the Apple store tonight to test the Airpods pro 2 and wow! They sound amazing. I agree 100% with you. If the Air Max were on par with Aipod pro 2, I would be keeping them. But sadly, they are going back to the store tomorrow and Im purchasing the Aipod pro 2 (also on sale at Best Buy) instead.

[@robertknuckles6813]

This review makes me even more glad that I bit the bullet and bought a pair of Sony WH-100XM4 headphones earlier this year for half the price

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Great choice!

[@robertknuckles6813]

@@MarkEllisReviews your videos on the XM4s were a big part of the decision

[@johnsr1975]

Apple would not have updated these if the EU weren’t forcing them to move to USB-C. I would guess the only reason why Apple didn’t update some of the internals (e.g. Bluetooth 5.3 etc) may be because the margins they are making on selling them are tight. So just giving them a USB-C port (which they have no choice but to do) plus give them a new lick of paint keeps manufacturing costs pretty much the same. The people that these are aimed at is quite simple: people who like AirPods Max who: (a) don’t currently own a pair and (b) like one of the new colours.

[@johnconniffe5234]

The thing is, though, that they've already done the development and most of the manufacturing - effectively the AirPods Max should be, ate the least, and over-ear equivalent to the latest version of the the AirPods Pro - so it's a matter of transferring the internals of the AirPods Pro into the AirPods Max, not redesigning the AirPods Max from scratch. Most of the manufacturing process of the AirPods Max would remain the same. The cost would be nominal for Apple.

[@chicagobob]

The Previous version sold an optional cable to plug-in to a computer for production so there is no latency. I don’t see a cable for this version. Can you check to see what happens when you put these in to a MacBook. Do you get audio ?

[@mrsseasea]

After I purchased my AirPods Max, after 2 months they would not connect, I sent them back, 2 moths later same thing, I again sent them back this happened 4x. The little paper that was returned with the “fix” the reason was water damage, I have never wore them out in the rain? So I wonder if they fixed this issue?

[@nicowasheremate]

I strongly believe that this refresh was NOT originally part of Apple’s plan for the AirPods Max. They were pretty much ‘forced’ to release these to comply with the EU’s regulations, so they did the bare minimum by adding USB-C and nothing more. Apple probably still has a lot of H1 chips in stock, and since no other current Apple products use them, they probably want to clear inventory... especially since AirPods Max hasn’t exactly been flying off the shelves because of its price point. We can only speculate, and though granted I’m not an expert in their supply chain ordering management processes, I suspect Apple’s strategy rn is to use up the remaining H1 chips to avoid creating unnecessary e-waste and recoup some of the costs from the first-generation AirPods Max. Behind the scenes, they’re probably still cooking up the AirPods Max 2 as per their original timeline. Tbh it's hard to predict a release date for them, even reputable leakers have been wrong for years now lol. My best guess is late 2025 at the earliest and 2026 being the latest. If we don’t see anything by then, I’d assume the AirPods Max line is done.

[@Mark001-1]

Congratulations you just bought the same pair twice

[@vincetech0514]

No, the other one is usb c and in different color

[@gastiresoil9758]

@@vincetech0514it’s the same picture.

[@snowbrdngtrix]

When connecting to your iPhone to the new AirPod Max via USB-C, does it playback in higher quality compared to Bluetooth, similar to the Beats Studio Pro?

[@robwilds1163]

I’m wondering this too

[@jeffrey3976]

If so, I would consider buying these..

[@S.Richard_HU]

@@snowbrdngtrix Doesn’t work, just starts charging.

[@RawBacon05]

As far as I’ve tested, they do not play any wired audio. Maybe later when Apple sells a specific cable for that, but for now I haven’t found a way to make them play audio through a wired connection.

[@bien9582]

That's the most important question!

[@feudallordcult]

you are a true gentleman to tell the truth....respect to that!👍

[@Whatthehell104]

Guys which one should i buy airpod max to sony xm5 or 4 ?????

[@EncikBeruang8698]

For the same price tag, what are the best headphones I can get? Good audio quality, excellent build quality with premium materials that able to last for years.

[@Sidney-q7p]

Hi,just wondered do the new airpods max light up at all when you're wearing them? Is there a blue light,flashing light from anywhere at all?

[@Andy-rc9db]

My assumption is that they’ve stuck with the H1 chip because, for the H2 chip to be worthwhile (i.e. to deliver the same functionality of the AirPods 4 et al), a wider redesign would be needed. In other words, just banging the H2 chip in there and keeping everything else as is wouldn’t necessarily deliver additional functionality. That’d need different mics, sensors, etc., etc. Now quite what they are intending with the Max, I really don’t know. It makes sense to switch out the port and add new colours. But that should have been a silent update, and nobody would have bothered. The fact they got up on a stage and announced this is just weird. And, it implies that any plans for this product are a very long way from delivering.

[@keithpalacios9417]

Should I get the Sennheiser 4s? Headphones or earbuds? I had the Sony XM4s, but I gave them to a friend. What do you guys recommend?

[@jeffreyjoseph559]

There are people that were holding out until they switched over to USB-C, I don’t understand why you folks in the review space Don’t acknowledge that at all 🤷🏾‍♂️.

[@Xll148]

💯

[@ttdur8102]

I think they’re focused more on the price. Like is USBC worth $150 price difference when you’re getting the same exact tech as 4 years ago.

[@scottboettcher]

I did above. Got tired of waiting...

[@rcash3625]

Because it’s been how many years?

[@rcash3625]

They should be half the price at this point

[@ZeroToScale]

My Airpods Pro have H1 Chip, but with iOS 18 the conversational Awareness is available on the AirPods. I thought this is iOS specific and not chip dependent. So, in the same way, I am assuming the Airpods Pro Max 2 will get this feature.

[@zprine]

Even the company didn’t bother to call them AirPods Max 2. They are the same headphones. Only new things are the port they were forced to use and the new color “ooo ahhh, shiny, new” effect

[@arthurjankovic9741]

One question bought mine yesterday now everytime I take them of my head the green lamp turns on for like one second and then its gone, and even if i lay them on the table without the case when i take them up it pops up again the green light should it do that?

[@nickkei]

i got my replacement unit and i think they change the headband to usb c version, the metal arm is very loose compared to the old one

[@znerual1500]

Do you know if the new Airpods support a USB-C to audiocable?

[@seedoubleu2]

I believe so. The first one supported lightning cable to audio cable.

[@S.Richard_HU]

@@znerual1500 it does not

[@leagueofotters2774]

I believe we can all rest easy knowing that they decided to keep the brilliant case.....

[@BGwControlStop]

How does the wired 3.5mm audio jack to the usbc port work

[@tomekdarda]

It doesn't.

[@BGwControlStop]

@@tomekdarda so there’s one less capability than the lightning port model

[@tomekdarda]

@@BGwControlStop indeed. I bought those for them to merge between seamlessly connecting with Apple devices and be my wired connection to my digital piano while playing late at night. I guess Sonos or Beats might be the way (no clue which ones are better yet). Such a disappointment after waiting for USB-C for such a long time.

[@BGwControlStop]

@@tomekdarda you do realize that beats are also apple , but yeah that lightning to the 3.5mm audio jack at $30 is daylight robbery

[@tomekdarda]

@@BGwControlStop I do. As for lighting to minijack - we're talking about Airpods Max 2024, so it should be USB-C-minijack. But there's nothing like that to buy on Apple's website and regular cables don't work.

[@garfieldbolt4762]

I wish one of you guys would do a video exploring the removal of my number one feature, which is hardwired listening. That option has been completely removed from this device. You cannot listen from any device, including the new iPhone 16 with a direct USBC to USB-C cable. My number one question which I cannot get an answer to is whether this feature might be added with a future software update.

[@imlskr]

the reason is they had a bunch of paint and H1 chips and Airpods Max left in storage and figured out what to do with those before making the next model. Don't buy these folks you'll definitely regret it in a few months.

[@tateblaze80]

Does it have a Dac that supports lossless audio with usb c that’s all I want to know… too much to ask on tech channel

[@NelsonEstrada]

@MarkEllisReviews Can you hardwire them in and play music thru USB-C?

[@jeremylim1076]

Are able to get lossless sound quality if we plug in this usb c cable? Cos I know we can’t for the lighting cable plugged in for previous gen of AirPod Max?? Thanks

[@JohnSmith-mi6qt]

Get the old ones on clearance if you haven't already gotten them yet. Any proper apple fanboy/girl still has a lightening cable and I personally still haven't been convinced by the last few iphones to upgrade my iphone 13 yet. I'll get USB C max pods whenever they get at least an H2 chip. But if apple is smart, they would debut the H3 chip in a proper APM refresh at a spring event or something and take $100 off the current APM with the H1. Having the APM 2 be the only way to get the new chip would make them feel properly "max" and CLOSER to being worth $550!

[@gswhite]

Interestingly, you gave the Sonos Headphones a good review a few months back. Do your statements from that video still stand-up? Or are you leaning into the Apple Airpod Max headphones more now, as superior?

[@MarkEllisReviews]

The Sonos Ace are still better, but the Max are better all-rounders for Apple People.

[@drlessismore]

Do the cups go around your ears? Or on your ears? Recommendation for a guy with bigger ears? XM4’s sat on my ears. So retuned 😢

[@Jackjhumphries7]

I was desperately waiting for the update hoping for an H2 chip to bring in line with the other new I pods but just colours and usb-c .i would of immediately bought them if this had happened but now am thinking of trying other options or buying the first generation at a much reduced price

[@djth3o22]

I just got the new ones today. I’m kind of hoping the head detection issue got somehow fixed by the usbc thing. Maybe them reworking it caused them to fix it somehow.

[@KristyGuy-s8k]

Thank you for buying and sharing this info it’s very helpful for so many people! I desperately want them but as we can see, through your review, it helps me know they’re just not worth wasting my money on unfortunately. Definitely need a decent case & a power on/button. Come on apple really??

[@richdemers]

Can you still listen to the new USB-C versions using a wired connection? I’ve read that it no longer works! 😢

[@tomekdarda]

You cannot. I was shocked when I tried one cable, then another, USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to minijack. Nothing works :(

[@dotapark]

Okay so, as I said, I always wanted to get AirPods Max, I only didn’t because lightning port seemed go away, should I get this one or should wait more? 😂

[@Xephocon]

Didn't have the lightning. Got the USBC. Is it good? Yes. Do I regret it? No. Is it worth it? 100% NO. Compared to my APP2, the sound is definitely better and has slightly better noise cancellation on the max. However, you get a lot more for a lot less on the APP2. The transparency mode on the APP2 is definitely better, you get adaptive audio among other features and only a marginally worse audio and noise cancellation. I still maintain my stance that the APP2 is probably one of the best bang for your buck audio accessory for iPhone users. I would only recommend anyone to get the Airpods Max if the APP2 just wouldn't stay in your ears and you have money to spare. Regarding the telescopic arm, mine does not seem as loose as yours. I think there is some sort of manufacturing tolerance going on here making it inconsistent. Maybe it will get tighter over time? or it might get even looser. We shall see.

[@andreafelgemacher7436]

I did some more research tonight and have basically come to the same conclusion as you, that the APP2 has more bang for the buck. The Air Max's I bought a couple of days ago (unopened) are going back to the store tomorrow and Im picking up the new APP2.

[@dwad561]

Since the port is now USB-C when you connect them to a computer or device can’t you get lossless audio now?

[@aminosmz]

Also I have Marshall Monitor 3 ANC home, and can’t find them anywhere on internet can I share with you the pictures ?

[@BuzzAdven]

If you can sell the old one's to make up for the cost of the new one's they might be worth keeping.. Honestly, I wouldn't bother keeping the new ones and just send them back. For anyone buying the old one's now, I think the old ones have been discounted like 200-250 in Canada. So for the charging trade off it might be worth buying the old ones at the discount. But honestly, the bose quietcomfort ultra are the ones to get.

[@samanthahieber4777]

I ended up getting the Max but I didn’t pay full price for it. I used a gift card for it. Wouldn’t recommend paying full price, but I absolutely love them.

[@brentdennison176]

@@samanthahieber4777 they’re also quite often on sale and discounted as heavily as $120-150 from secondhand retailers

[@Towabear]

6:30 but the part that I like that I wish the Sony's would have is the replaceable ear cushions.

[@Towabear]

Like, for instance, if I would like to work out with over ear headphones, and if I start to sweat, then this would be a good option.

[@Nurhssein]

Do the new AirPods Max still have the same condensation problem?

[@blackhorn34]

I agree, I don’t understand why they didn’t upgrade these more seeing how it took 4 years to get this update. Like why not tweak the sound slightly, add the new chip & maybe keep them on par with other AirPods. This is actually the first time I nah only buy the new AirPods 4 & that’s it. I typically upgrade my phone yearly & I was also excited for the new AirPods Max but it’s just not worth it this year. Also, if you keep em you’ve fixed your canopy issue 😂

[@IlyaSergeev0]

With old ones you could buy an odd 3.5-lightning cable and connect to any 3.5 output. Is there a way to do that with new ones?

[@Bruceneuman]

The question I always ask myself about an Apple product I own is whether there is something better out there and the answer is always no. Others may be making a product equally good in material areas but never better. The Apple choice has always been the safest for me and I do own other brands. I like my Bose and Sony headphones and am always in search of the perfect product. Still, after several years my Max headphones are the best overall that I own.

[@haidarsaleh5074]

Hello Mark Ellis, I have thought about the condensation Problem. Does that Problem still appear on the *new* Airpods Max?

[@BootStrapTurnerVideography]

Picked up the Lightning to 3.5mm headphone cable for the OG AirPods Max. My question is if there is an equivalent adapter for the USB-C version? Or is that actually a lack now?

[@desmondstallworth2934]

I had hoped that they could do lossless with the usb c connection

[@andrewscott8950]

you said 15 pro max at the beginning, shows the difference between that and the 16

I done the exact same thing when I was unpeeling mine too haha but I did notice that you had to open the flap first. Although clearly its not obvious

[@JenniferKinney5285]

I Have the old pair. (my 2nd pair in the 4 yrs because the 1st one got port damage) The canopy on mine is like yours and has started to really hurt. I wanted Apple to properly update these. Since they did not, I went with Sonos Ace. Please let me know how the canopy holds up over time on the new ones.

[@vincentbockaert]

My old Airpod Max had the common issue of no longer being able to pair so I was looking forward to buy the new version until I learned the only differences are color and UBS-C. So the case issue (looks terrible, you need it to prevent battery drain, and the edges peel off after a while), the common pairing issue, the deteriorating headband issue (in my case the netting lost all elasticity and the plastic holding the netting also cracked everywhere), and no OFF button (to put the headphones in and out of the case every time you stop and start using the headphones is cumbersome especially in an airplane) issues all remain. Unbelievable that after four years Apple has fixed NONE of these widely reported issues. Even if they had put in the H2 chip I would not have bought the new version given these unaddressed issues. Meanwhile others like Bose have caught up and even improved. Bose QC Ultra has a more compact case, OFF button, audio jack, better sound quality, equivalent or better ANC, no pairing issues, weighs less and all that for a lower price tag. This "new" versions looks like an attempt from Apple to cash cow the over the ear headphones segment a little longer before abandoning it.

[@isaacwcolyer]

I did get the new Airpod Maxes. I had a 4 year old pair of Sony xm4m’s that I *love*. I’m a heavy user, most of the work day, tv & movies at night, but the battery is *still* solid. (The difference in battery life was one of the first things I noticed with the Maxes. The battery isn’t bad, but it’s nowhere near Sony). My Sony ear cups were naturally worn down so I got a couple of sets of replacements, but they were just never the same. I already like Sony so I was leaning towards the xm5’s as my new set of headphones. Bose is high on my list because ANC is very important to me & I always like my Bose products. But I live & work in an Apple ecosystem (but by no means a fanboy). The issues I did have with the Sonys were software based & I feared the same thing with Bose. Apple won out & I haven’t regretted the new Maxes (but there’s no way I would’ve “upgraded” from the previous version). On top of the quality of the cups, the seamless transition between all of my devices & software integration are unmatched. As great as the headphones are, if I didn’t live & work in an Apple ecosystem I probably wouldn’t get the Maxes. I doubt they’d even be in my top 3 if my os's were different. But Apple hardware/software integration has been unbeatable so far & I haven’t regretted spending way too much money on some new headphones.

[@danieldudley5852]

I bought a pair of the “previous generation” this last summer and I REALLY wanted to like them. After about a week of using them, I just hated them. Probably one of the few buyers remorse I’ve ever had for an Apple product. I returned them and bought the Bose QC Ultra and was much more happy and they were about $150 cheaper.

[@XimeB98]

Could you please make a video about compatibility with other headphones if I am really deep in the apple ecosystem? I am in between the Sonos ace, Bose quiet comfort ultra and the old AirPod max. The only thing stopping me from getting another brand is compatibility and switching between device

[@mountaingirl2222]

This has been such a disappointment for me. I waited for almost three years for a 2nd generation AirPods Max to come out and I didn't buy the 2020 ones because I thought an upgrade was going to happen. All I can hope is that the 2020 ones will drop in price some so that I can save a bit of money when I may eventually buy them.

[@stoshrn]

I am so glad I came by your videos! You are awesome!

[@joseaavellanet4322]

I will keep using my AirPods Max, I like the sound and they work for me and I am happy. Got them on sale at Amazon this past June, I have no regrets, I will not get the new ones.

[@ikergimeno8009]

I have an iPhone, iPad, and a Windows PC, I am thinking whether buying these or the B&W Px8, the two factors I want to know about are, how big a difference (sound-wise) is noticeable between the two of them and how good is the connectivity between the Bowers and Wilkins with my iPhone or AirPods with my lap top, as I've got a pair of Pi7 and they often just don't pair properly with either my iPhone or my PC which is something I don't want to deal with anymore

[@simsforever791]

I bought them yesterday. My AirPods Pro started to distort in the left one. So decided to get them. I will use my old AirPods Pro when I go outside

[@broderick7932]

can you use the standard Apple USB C - USB C cable for wired audio with your iPhone?

[@DarZen_no]

nope.

[@RailSimWorldROBLOX-oy6im]

I heard people saying that Airpods Max 2 will be announced late 2024 or 2025. Do you think that this will actually happen?

[@jimboslice5769]

Ive bought this as my first set of apple headphones. They are great, but for the price, the condensation issue is a massive negative.

[@Book_Fan]

My original Air Pod Max’s stopped working. So as I enjoyed them so much I did recently purchase a new pair, but not the usb. I couldn’t justify paying more for them as I still have some lightning products. I found some on Amazon for $399.

[@akgungulel]

Thanks for review , If you Try with Usbc cable then you can see lossless audio different ? Maybe ..

[@actuallypaulstanley]

Bought these and a pair of Sonos Ace for £279 in a Black Friday deals… let’s see which pair I keep alongside my AirPods Pro 2’s…

[@CoolTatts]

As my daily, I genuinely prefer the Beats Studio Pro (w/USB-C) over my AirPods Max because of the weight but ANC is no contest. I also feel the battery life is better on the AirPods Max. So if I'm travelling by air I take the AirPod Max. To help make them more useful, I purchased a small lightening to USB-C adapter so I can charge my gen 1 AirPod Max headphones with any USB-C cable. Problem solved but I'm a sound snob (also own Bose UltraQuite headphones & buds, and Sony WF-1000XM4) and I'd still chose the Beats Studio Pro if I could only choose one Apple made headset.

[@Randomvideos-YouTube]

Still might get these but the old version since they need lighten to do wired connections

[@Solesneakers16]

Are they loud?? Are the Sony WH-1000XM5 better ?

[@PeterWhite-q1k]

Very helpful review as always. Apple ecosystem guy here. I have the Max, QC Ultra cans, and PX-7 s2e. I like all of them and never feel like I'm sacrificing quality audio. Subjectively, I like the difference in sound quality. The biggest difference I have found is PX-7 s2e ANC is about 80-90% of the others and that the Bose don't feel as high quality, when compared side by side, but feel OK if I'm just using them for a while.

[@ragnevi]

The only reason to buy Airpod Max was because they where often discounted so you could get them for about €300. For that price it was a good buy, for people who didn't need the latest technology. Because it is still a good pair of quality headphones. But for €699 they are not worth it and since they will be considered a new product, the price won't drop until about two years from now. I can get Bowser & Wilkins PX8 for about €500 at the moment, discounted from €750 when they where released. That feels like a better product to buy.

[@mikedeclemente]

Spec wise these headphones didn’t need a big update. They sound great 4 years later. The isolation is still amazing. My issue is for $549.00 headphones. I want to be able to use a wired connection, even when the headphones have no power. I use iPods to this day.