AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods Max - NOT a weird comparison!
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- This might seem like an odd comparison, but a lot of people are asking me to compare AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods Max. Has Apple inadvertently cannibalised their first noise-cancelling over ear headphones with the second generation AirPods Pro? Let’s find out!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - A note on pricing
01:52 - Sound
03:23 - Noise cancelling and transparency
05:02 - Convenience
08:43 - Conclusion
Come on, then - which one are you going for (and why)?
I have to go with Max because I have a huge problem with earbuds, of any brand or make, staying in my ears. Also they tend to be painful. So it's over the ears headphones for me, all the time!
The AirPods Max were too bass heavy and expensive for me, so opted for a pair of B&O HX purchased at a 25% discount. Upgraded my original AirPods Pro to the new version and am happy that I did.
I picked up the AirPods pro 2 , Noise cancellation is good overall and AirPods max is very good too but they are too heavy both in weight and price and they don’t seem convenient for me.
I have both. I agree the AirPods Pro #2 are fantastic in every regard!
Airpods pro 2. Cos i value mobility, plus its so good for its mobility and size
I’ve been using the Airpods Max for over a year now and I prefer using them most of the time over my Airpods Pro 1st gen. I’ve recently purchased the Airpods Pro 2nd gen and surprisingly I’ve been using the buds more often than my APM (I’m an over-the-ear headphone guy). The sound and features are way better than the 1st generation and somehow they’re more comfortable as well. The Airpods Pro 2s are worth the upgrade.
I agree fully and also have both. I bought gen 1's just last summer and saw good reviews about the second gen so figured I'd try it; I'm floored. The transparency mode I can't imagine being better since it's very close to being as though there is nothing in your ears and a big improvement over the original; so much so I forget they are on my ears often. Also the low base reproduction, and overall accuracy improvements over the prior version is very remarkable. They did a great job making using and wearing them more seamless
A great review Mark! I think if Apple keep APM in their lineup then APM2 will have to deliver sound over wi-fi (eg AirPlay) to make them stand out compared to APP2. I think the big sound quality limitation these days is Bluetooth.
Let’s hope the AirPods Max 2 has generational leap like the pro 2 buds have. Great review. Thanks!
I have had the AirPods max for about a year and they are my favorite headphones ever. I replaced my AirPods Pro (1st gen) with the AirPods Max and simply having an over-ear phone within all of the features of the AirPods pro but nearly 4X the usable battery life is just awesome. For me, in ear headphones and over-ear headphones are simply impossible to compare because of the comfort that come with over-ear headphones. I kept my AirPods Pro because when I am outside of my house, there is no replacement for the convenience of earbuds.
Thanks for this. Just bought the AirPods 2 last month, and I love them (And I loved the 1st generation, which I just sold yesterday). And I always use the Apple Watch for volume, but I also wear the Apple Watch at night, and while it is a minor new feature, I LOVE the fact that I can charge the AirPods 2 with the Apple Watch charger while my iPhone is on the MagSafe charger. The sound quality is better, and the noise reduction is night and day. And the extra battery life really helps.
Both are great products in my opinion.. the AirPods Pro 2 are a very worthy update over the gen 1 (that I still like and used very much - on the go) but @ home, nothing beats (granted more expensive ones may - and I would also hope they would!) the Max. They completely delete the noise of the 2 tube lines below my window and provide for very pleasant audio quality (and no I have never been bothered by the case nor have I experienced issues with the battery, or them running out of juice quickly. They have held up very well (as I expected) active nearly daily use for the last year and a half. Lastly - just for use in bed nothing beats the extremely comfortable and light AirPods 3...
Actuaally ap3 soundquality is so Good👌🏼
I don't think this is as clean cut as the video says. I own both and have tested them against each other a great deal. The sound signature is very similar between the two. The AirPods Pro 2 have more bass. The APM have a slightly larger soundstage, and a better quality to the sound that comes from having larger drivers. I've grown to like the bra for the APM in that it is quick to put on and off (much faster than a zip case), stops the metal from bumping, and my battery lasts for ages. The APM are not audiophile grade headphones, but there is a wow factor from Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos that I don't get on something like the HD820. For most people I would say to get the AirPods Pro 2 as the quality is stunning for the price. The APM is a step up, but it is a very small step. The HD820 has a soundstage and clarity with high res audio that is on a different level, but it is wired and very expensive.
Thanks for offering your opinion! I actually agree with you on a lot of that... but the AirPods Max are still ruined by utterly obnoxious decisions by Apple.
Perfectly said 👍🏾👍🏾
“Utterly obnoxious decisions” it’s companies like Apple that make me grateful there are still small businesses around to offer excellent value and customer service
It is amazing how a pair of headphones that is 1000x smaller can achieve such a close quality to the APM. On top of that it is $300 cheaper. Not sure why would anyone want to buy the APM....
Can you please do me a favour and try both at the same time? I’m really interested if wearing the AirPods Pro 2 with noise canceling on and then the AirPods Pro Max over the top has some kind of both canceling effect!?
Thank you so much for the review. I tried the two out in store a few days ago and I thought I was going crazy for thinking that the Airpods Pro 2 audio blew me out of the water, whereas Airpods Max audio is just meh. Your resonating review helped me decide to go for the Pro 2 in the end! :)
Owning both, there is most certainly a difference in sounds quality between the two. The best description for me would be that the Pro2 sound compressed and one dimensional. Good dynamics, frequency range, even decent resolution. The APMax have much better resolution, a BIGGER sound, much better sound stage, and sound like they have less computational magic going on to make them sound good. I also feel that I can easily listen the Max's for hours, where as I feel like I need a break from the Pro 2's after an hour or so. The Max's will be my home headphones until.... the Max 2's!
Is the noise cancelling better in the AirPods Max? I have them, but I’m going to get the AirPods Pro 2 for the gym
Yes. I just upgraded. I’m not an audiophile so I’m not sure I can tell the difference between the sound quality. but there are definitely times when I prefer to wear the headphones and some respects they’re more comfortable, in other respects are less comfortable.
The new adaptive audio feature will definitely mean that the AirPods will be better in certain situations where I might have to talk to people.
@@emilsecker7881 no its nerfed
Hi Mark. I own a pair of AirPod pro, gen 1.
I’m looking to get AirPod max in the future. I’m not in any rush to buy them. Do you think we’ll see AirPod max 2 in early 2023? I’m not sure whether to hang on for the gen 2 or look for a deal on gen 1 this year. Maybe on Black Friday deal.
I have both and use both on a regular basis. Sound and noise cancelling wise they're both excellent, but the AirPods Max are mugging bait, and uncomfortable when being used whilst resting on a pillow. For those situations it's the Pros for me. But for everything else the Max is my go to.
I own both, they each have their pros and cons depending on how you want to use them. NC in my opinion is better on the Maxes but still very very good on the pros.
3:32 That background rumble you’re hearing is a result of the design flaw of the design of the pros 1. Stuff building up in that mesh next to one of the ear detection sensors makes the noise canceling worse and have that rumble effect
Mark, have you seen the wireless charge option where you put a dongle in the APM and then the base has a magnet charging situation? Wondering if anyone has tried that & if it works
I own both and mainly use them daily at the gym. The APM has better noise cancellation and transparency when it comes to the gym and the noise of the weights. It was a night and day difference compared to the pro 2s. When I have the pro 2s in I constantly have to check if my Noise cancellation is on because of how much sound that goes through. They both sound great with the APMs having a slight edge.
If it wasn’t for the APMs flawed design of them clanking together and the ultra non-portable bra I would have kept them as my daily. The Pro2s portability just can’t be beat, it’s not as flexy though.
Bro the transparency of the airpods max is NOT better than the airpods pro 2, anc is better but not transparency
I have max from december 2021, should I consider buying pro 2 in the near future or I won’t hear the difference ?
I’ve been going back and forth on whether to get these for a while given that I have both the 1st Gen AirPods Pro and Max. This video helped me in deciding to give the the 2nd Gen a shot, thank you Mark.
The 2nd Gen AirPods Pro are definitely very very good value for money in comparison to the AirPods Max. I wouldn’t say the sound of APP2 overall is necessarily better than the Max but it is a fraction of the APM both in terms of size and ££ amount !
With that said I’m very excited to see how the APM2 will perform when it finally arrives. I wouldn’t spend ~500 on on APM1 now tho given it’s approaching its 3 years of release..
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Great Video,
I have the original Air Pods Pro and will probably pick up the Air Pods Pro but will get mine from Colorware in the USA as I just love the colours.
Will also get some Air Pods Max for Christmas as I am heavily in the Apple ecosystem with my Apple TV with lots of films and TV programs.
I managed to pick up a pair of Beoplay H95 last weekend as B&O currently have a sale on got £230 off and paid £549.
I have both and imagine that the Pros are a better deal than any of the more expensive over ear headphones that you might throw at them for everyday use. However, I do find earbuds uncomfortable after a bit, even the Pros which are as comfortable as they come. I do tend to use both for whatever reason.
im so glad I clicked this recomended video I love your review style and how good you are in front of the camera.
Thank you!
Hating to load devices via cables. Search for „Max Stand“. Nice stand, just need to plug into Max a small lightning adapter first time when received the stand then the APMax can be just put on the very nice stand for loading. Very convenient.
Wow. Audio quality of this video is very good. Can you tell me what microphone do you use?
Ive already got the airpods pro 1st gen is it worth getting the airpods pro 2 or should i get a refurb pair if airpods max to go alongside ?!
I have a gen 1 Airpods Pro, and Airpods Max, and the only issue I have with buds is that my ear canals tend to get too waxy and the buds make my ears itch.
Completely agree on every point. The fact that they sound better would be just enough, but the other factors are wow... Really a fantastic product from apple.
I already have Airpods Pro 2s but the battery life is 4-5 hours with ANC 1.2 on and I am in a white noise env / working env. The Airpods 2 work well, but they they are down for and hour recharging when I still have a long day of work / travel. Having the same features in a form factor that can last 20+hrs on a single charge is THE reason to be asking about Max, for me.
Great comparison, and I agree for the most part. The one area where I disagree is about the transparency mode. Adaptive transparency on the Pro 2 is brilliant but in general with transparency mode on the Pro 2 they emphasize mid to high frequencies which is definitely useful from a safety perspective but it does sound unnatural whereas with transparency mode on the APM they simply disappear and sound like they're not being worn at all. As far as charging goes my APM are permanently hooked up to a USB charger when I'm not using them so for me the fact they can't be turned off hasn't been an issue. That being said, my APM do live at home for the most part and unless I'm going on a very long train ride or flying somewhere, the ones I take with me daily are the Pro 2's.
Thanks for offering your opinion!
Have you noticed a drop in battery life from charging all day?
@@fruitykrueger I certainly haven't noticed any drastic drop in capacity though in fairness the longest I tend to use them in any one session is around 6 hours so if for example the battery life has dropped from ~20 to say 18 hours then I wouldn't necessarily notice.
I'm seriously confused. My AirPods Pro 2 don't seem to cancel anything. I can hear myself even lightly touching stuff while wearing them with noise canceling on. Am I doing something wrong?
thanks for a review Mark i just got my airpods pro 2 and you were very correct about the conclusion
Put Headphone accomodation on brightness and put the bar on strong scroll down to music and put that equaliser on loudness in phone settings, Spotify put that equaliser on loudness and audio normalisation on loud…wait until the speaker burn in, break in how ever you want to say it they both sound awesome 👌
I have both, love my airpods pro but im allergic…tried different tips & still struggling soooo the airpod max over ear is what i need to avoid the allergic reaction
I'm curious how the microphones of the two devices compare, for making phone calls.
To each their own but the sound quality is just on a different level on the Max. I don't mind the weight and it actually feels more comfortable for me than in-ears like the Pro 2 which hurt after a few hours. One major consideration is that hardly anyone is buying the Max at full MSRP, and you can get a good condition second-hand pair for around the same as new AirPods Pro 2. Then again they are built for different purposes (Pro 2 portability vs Max quality).
I wouldnt buy used. There is plenty fakes that are very close and even have real apple serial numbers on them
@@asant90 I got mine used (like-new) and they are 100% authentic. But yes you're correct there seems to be some fakes out there.
I haven’t watch your video yet, but it’s just crazy dad I decided to look for a video about AirPods Max versus AirPods bro two and then you video just 10 minutes ago.
That is indeed crazy timing!
I've had the Max for over a year now and can say, it is a great headphone, but... its lack of water resistance and size makes it inconvenient to carry around, and it got me miss the small airpods. So yeah I've been getting more and more compelled on getting the Pro 2's and gifting away the Max'.
mine just dont connect no more so frustrated
Hi Mark. Another great video. I have a question. Sony XM4s are now the same price, if not cheaper than the AirPods Pro 2. Which would you choose? Cheers
Thanks! AirPods Pro 2 all day long.
Absolutely. Even the supposed hires and hifi over ear Sony 5 series have a boomy bass and lack transparency. AirPods Pro 2 somehow make music magic and I’m a classical fan. Try the Andrew Lloyd Webber new musical suites album (Evita, sunset Boulevard and Phantom) to demo them. The organ on Phantom will blow your head off……😮
Hey Mark. Link to that awesome looking lanyard on your AirPods Pro 2?
not a daily apple user... but the airpods max is intriguing... a deal breaker for me is the low power mode and the USB C... Considering that I charge most things via USB C, apple really needs to make that switch and they need to give the option to turn off the headphones so I dont get battery range anxiety.
I already have the gen ones and idk if I should get which of these or just both
What lanyard are you using for the airpods pro 2 case Mark?
I’d agree, generally. The APM do have advantages but on the APP2, there is an immediacy to the vocals, an almost ‘analogue’ presentation that’s actually an improvement over the APM.
(BTW - for my money the sound from the APP2 is the best on the market. They are better than the Sony and Bose equivalents to my ears. The Sony are too narrow and clinical and the mid range of the Bose is muddy).
Like you, I’m surprised Apple didn’t make more of the sound quality. Perhaps because it might slow sales of the APM.? Or am I being too cynical? 😂
Oppressive is right. You can feel when noise canceling is on at least when it first turns on.
Personally, I don’t know if I can tell a difference in quality between all three. I do believe my Max sounds better than the first GEN but I haven’t yet experienced anything that made me say these are better than the max or worse . Probably depends on the style of music listen to.
I have had AirPods Pro 2 for a year now and bought a pair of AirPods Max, expecting them to sound way better. As bizarre as it sounds, AirPods Pro 2 does sound slightly better. On my last flight to Japan, I would have been better off with the Max for sure though.
I was considering the AirPods max, really did, but i think that i will get a pair of AirPods pro 2s and a pair of ankers q45s and still have cash left over in comparison to AirPods max What do you think?
I got the AirPods Max after the AirPods Pro and I feel the AirPods Max are way better. They feel amazing for actually feeling the bass and it rumble on your air. Very comfortable but too pricey. But I feel they’ll last me many years.
I just bought my airpods max!! I have the airpods pro 2 aswell!! But the sound quality is sooo much better on the max !! Hands down anc aswell
Thank you for making this video!
I was considering Airpods Max vs Sony XM5 vs Sony XM4 since my Airpods Pro (1st gen) were dying. The left piece would make some static sounds occasionally. I did not even think about the Airpods Pro 2 but now I will because of this review. Thank you!!
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The premium you pay for the Max vs similar (Sony) headphones is, I think, the big issue for me. That and it looks silly. I have the first version of the pros- love them and have thought- do I need to upgrade, probably not. Maybe this video has me rethinking.
Very Nice 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 great review! Thnks
Just bought a pair of AirPods Pro 2 because of this video and I’d say the review is spot on. They are comparable to the apm which is an amazing feat
you are totally right, I have both, and now I hardly use the Max anymore. Airpods 2 is more convenient and sound is almost close (not exactly) to the MAX
Had to return my AirPods Max’s simply because they were wildly uncomfortable (considering I gave a slightly wider head then average) around the upper area of my ears. Sound and noise cancellation were second to none.
Dang it, Mark, I was all ready to skip the Pro 2s as I have Beats Fit Pros and the APM but now ya got me ordering the Pro 2s to see what I’m missing! 😆 Thanks! 👍
Happy to oblige!
@@MarkEllisReviews update: This noise cancellation IS amazing! They do sound better too. 👍👍
I also own both and IMPO the APM are more detailed, open and balanced vs the Pro 2 which are amazing buds but suffer from a slightly lack of detail and a touch to much bass for balance. They are a fantastic upgrade over the Pro 1 as the NC is a also big step up as is the sound overall (less high mids, rounder highs and much more low end - great when you’re in a noisy environ but a little too much when it’s quiet). I definitely prefer the sound quality of the APM over the Pro 1/2. I have no issues with the battery life of my APM. The ‘bra’ case is useful but a power button would have been greatly appreciated. For what they cost the Pro 2 is the pick naturally but I love my APM and they are my inside headphones. They are also much more comfortable to wear for long periods and have better battery life (you don’t need to charge them half way through the day).
How fast does you APM drain battery? In my experience I have to charge it every week with light usage (1-2 hour/day). My other headphones could last a month with similar usage.
I love it!!! Thank youuuuuuuu! the best comparison ever! Thank you, You saved me from spending more money and wearing something huge that doesn't look aesthetic on me.
Nice!
Couldn’t agree more with your review!
My experience is that AirPods Max have too much fabric and ear cushion to block out most sounds even with ANC on. I’ve found that the AirPods Pro 2 have a massive increase in noise cancelling function over the Max. It’s quieter for sure.
I can’t agree more on most of what you said. To me engine, wind, etc., the pros cancel noise better than the max. And in the few places where the max might cancel better, it’s suck a minute difference, it doesn’t justify the price anymore. That’s why I’m returning my max.
I recently sold my airPods Max and got the second generation pros. I like the pros so much more. The portability, they charge via magSafe and now USB C on the case, the sound quality is more than good enough for me, and something I haven't seen anyone mention in these comments: the airPods Pro 2 get so many awesome iOS 17 features. The Max get barely anything.
I have both and I like them both for different reasons. The air pods pro 2 has great sound quality.
which camera do you use to record your videos?
People also have to understand that airpod pros are inside your ear way closer to your ear drum while the APM are over the ear and the seal doesnt even come close to airpods. Battery and look goes to the APM for sure though.
the sound and the noise cancellation on the AirPods Pro gen2 are better I have both and trust me its crazy
Love the sound signature of the pro2
In the situation of just putting theme in your pocket and just taking them anywhere, the pros take it by far. But I love the look of the Max a little better
I have the Max and Pro 2 and I agree with you on all points. Excellent review.
Interestingly I disagree on a couple points and it's thoroughly surprised me! I feel like APM are better with high frequencies but low end is better with APP2. Noise cancellation for me is much better for APP2 all around while transparency is better on APM.
I also find the sound stage to be much wider on APP2 than APM which is one of the main reasons I prefer listening on them. The battery life is also stupendous where I never find the buds running low. Fantastic update over APP1 and better in almost every way over APM. Apple hit APP2 out of the park!
Nice review！
Fist of all i love my AirPods Max. APM are my all time favourite despite few flaws (case, weight, missing lossless audio). Based on this review and few reviews from "trusted" webpages I decided to buy Airpods Pro 2. Just to have something more compact for listening outside or in the bed. And I am DISAPPOINTED. AP2 are FAR AWAY from Airpods Max, sound is tiny, without stage , no kicked sound when needed. I compared side by side. Also in Europe AP2 cost 300€ and APM around 450€ (discounts). I don't recommend AP2 at all , if I had a chance i would return them. The only good thing on AP2 is noise canceling and microphones. Sound, transparency is way better on APM.
I have AirPods Max and the only reason I like them is because they’re pretty hard to lose and they’re also stylish. I’ve owned 2 pairs of AirPods and idk how but I misplace one piece both times
Totally agree Mark, another great video. The AirPods Pro 2's are the best earphones I have ever had, they are just amazing. I'm not really a fan of big headphones if I'm being honest, and the combination to convenience, battery life, amazing sound, Dolby Atmos, noise cancelling, integration and improved waterproofing makes this unbeatable for me as an all-round package. I will of course be interested in seeing what Apple do with Max 2's though.... I have to wonder what Apple were thinking with the stupid bra and always being on, just ridiculous.
Airpods Max might have the same fate as the OG Homepod.
@@kosteaproduction that’s what I thought when it just came out with that price point
@@kosteaproduction always thought Apple muffed that. They really should develop a serious alternative to Sonos, and just the minis can’t do that. Sometimes I don’t get Apple. Wireless home audio is a no-brainier surely?!
@@robsawalker I feel like when Apple builds a new product, they go all in in terms of build quality and materials, then they add a nice price on top of it. So not everyone appreciates this lol
@@kosteaproduction yep the original homepod and AirPods max are over engineered. They are too good and too good is associated with high prices which not everyone can afford so it gets discontinued. The homepod has a better processor than the homepod mini with the Apple watch processor. The AirPods Pro 2 sounds better than AirPods max
Give us more about the iPad mini
In a quiet room, I did a quick comparison between the AirPod Pro 2 and the 1More Sonoflow head phones (over ear). These are $99 headphones. First, the Sonoflow’s do produce great sound. ANC and transparency mode may be inferior to the higher end headphones. Honestly, the Sonoflow’s sounded better than the AirPod Pro 2. I believe this is attributable to their excellent sound profile and also that they are over the ear- offering a resonance and open chamber feel earbuds cannot match. The AirPod Max is a higher quality headphone, over 5x the price, so I have to assume they would sound even better.
In a loud setting, the AirPod Pro may have better ANC, and the experience might be better than most over the ear consumer headphones. However, noisy settings is not my use case.
I don’t know if it’s certain models of the AirPods Max but they sound considerably worse than my app2. The first pair I bought stopped working after about a month.
I just read that we can turn AirPods Max off , you press and hold both the Digital Crown and the audio mode selector at the same time till the light blinks and there off 😊
i go to school and i need a pair of headphones to block out the other kids these are perfect for that,love the sound,small case,the extra small eartips make it sound so much bettter,these are truly the best wirless earbuds
I love the beginning of the video😂😂 strangely I don’t dislike the case (too much😅)
Someone's gotta love it... ;)
I like it for around the house
I mean imagine having to unzip and re zip over and over again
Instead of just plopping them in the magnetic case
Guys I need your opinion I have AirPods 3 right now but I wanna use the Max for Airplanes homework and stuff plus when it’s cold I can use them as earmuffs should I get the Max ?
Fantastic review. I am about to decide wether buying Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen 2023 or Airpods Max.
and you convince me for the first one.
Same here. I was at Tmobile and they offered me both with $0 down… I went and watched the video and got the pro 2 and saved myself 300 dollars on the long run. I guess I just wanted the max for the gimmick but being outside on an hot summer day with them doesnt sound comfortable.
The differences in sound quality between them don’t matter much when I’m mainly listening to Bob Dylan’s nasal vocals on his extensive back catalogue 😂🤣
I never rly get why noise cancelling is such a beloved feature. I hate this crackling sound they use to drown out all the noise.
But I love my pros in normal mode
I already have Airpods 3, but if I had to choose between Airpods Max and Airpods Pro 2, I'd go for Airpods Max. I'm not a big fan of silicon tips, they are uncomfortable to me.
Another great and honest review , I hope Apple listen to these
Generally, I use the Airpods Pro 2 much more in public while at home, I use the Max. I still feel a wider and slightly richer sound with the Max and if I were to pamper myself at home, the Max is the way to go.
Thanks Mark ! So what would you do wth the old ones ? Selling them ?
How about comparing the pros 2 to the Focal Bathys?
I have both and the AirpodMax have way way better sound quality and noise cancelling. I don't know why the reviewer says otherwise. Can't compete in sound. I enjoyed the video.
Because we have different opinions (which is why the world is such a lovely, rich place) 😉 Thanks for the kind words!
The AirPods Max are not susceptible crud getting caught in the exterior grills which can contribute to audio distortions when the AirPods can no longer detect surrounding sound properly.
Perhaps another good comparison is between the AirPods Max and B&O H95. The B&Os may have the Max beat too.
I am really happy with the B&O H95 - superior materials 🎉🎉 - test against the Focal😅..
B&O is in a completely different league they're not even comparable. Heck even the xm5s are better than the Maxes
I have just bought the AP2 to replace my AP1 (still work fine but had try the 2nd gen after the positive stories) and I have the Max and to my surprise the AP2 when compared to the Max are really not far behind (as in very close) in terms of sound quality, I really enjoy the Max but I think they may be getting an easier life now usage wise. Cheers for the review Mark, your a reviewer I can trust and bought a few items based on that.
apple air pod max movie experience with spatial audio blows anything I have experienced in the market. It truely is an immersive experience. so for me apple airpod max is definitely a buy. Of course, sony xm 5 or something has better sound where you can hear the music instruments separately. But I think high quality music and general conversation together are hard to capture in one device. sony xm 5 is not as good for phone conversation.
I went from AirPods Gen 1 OG to AirPods Gen 2, MASSIVE upgrade! 😎
For someone who actually doesn't like the Airpods Pro ( uncomfortable, falls out, not impressed with the sound) would you recommend buying the Airpods Pro 2 to try out?
No - these are identical in terms of fit, etc, I’m afraid.
@@MarkEllisReviews Thanks for the reply, and saving me $$$
For me the AirPods Pro 2 has slightly better fit compared to first gen.
I would say pro 2 is better, I feel like the noise cancelation and adaptive transparency is better and it’s the classic buds. And the max is prolly not worth the price
I hate I clicked on this video. I love my gen 1 pros and now I’m wanting gen 2
your voice is so nice to listen to
A worthy review and comparison