Should YOU buy AirPods Max in 2023?
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In my latest AirPods Max review, I try and work out if they’re worth buying in 2023. More importantly, are we going to see AirPods Max 2 this year? And what does Apple need to change?
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - The price
02:58 - Casekoo
03:57 - Will we see AirPods Max 2?
05:07 - What we need next
Have I put you off buying AirPods Max? Or are you still going for them this year?
Hi Mark, neither this year nor in the future! I‘ve found my freedom in the B&W PX 7 s2 as bluetooth headphones and for my Hi-Fi ambitions at home I use the Hifiman Sundara & Topping DX 3+ pro 😊
Please review b and o hx or h95 against apm and b and w px7 s2. I’m hopefully getting the b and o eq earbuds hopefully they are worth it
I bought mine when they first came out to replace my aging pair of Beats Solo3 for Mac. AirPods Max were a pretty solid upgrade over that headset. The better sound quality, better comfort, and better build quality made it worth it. Now that it has been 2.5 years and they still work just as well as the day I bought them, the price is easier to swallow.
Nah Just keeping my AirPods second Gen
I still love my APM but I think it is indeed pricy. Perhaps a second hand with good quality is better.
I remember dissing them when they first came out and then I bought a pair a week ago😭
same I bought mines last year😭😭😭
Omg 😂
Are they good ? Worth it ?
@@markosjenicic4945 worth the price? Hell no. But I love mine, however I do have moments where I be wanting to return them😭
@@eunddeok i’m about to fall into the same boat, what do you regret? 😭
I’ve owned mine for over a year now and they’re easily the best noise cancelling headphones I’ve ever owned. The seamless use between Apple Devices, solid noise canceling, frighteningly good transparency mode and built in Dolby Atmos capability when watching supported music AND movies is amazing! And the fact that I can buy them in stunning orange+pink is just icing on the cake! If they ever do release an updated version this year then I’ll probably be one of the first in line. It’s that good of a fit for me 🎉
Totally agree. I use my AirPods Max both for consuming content and as my primary headset for my Mac while working from home. They are utterly seamless with my Apple devices, extremely comfortable, sound quite good, and have really solid battery life.
And when I go outside I bring along my Pro 2’s
Agree - they are amazing. disagree with these comments unless you are an android user
Weird because my Bose tend to be better than my apple max and were half the price 😂😂
How comfortable are they? I just tried the AirPod Pro 2 and they hurt my ears so badly and I’m trying to decide if I should just get if the head earphones instead.
Quality video as always Mark. Congratulations on 100k subs mate keep up the good work 👍🏻
Early in the pandemic, I actually bought the original AirPods Pro for work and indeed, just listened to this video with them too. They’ve been a stellar addition in the near three years I’ve had them and I still use them daily. I’ve gotten close to buying a pair of AirPods Max numerous times (in part via your videos) but the launch of the AirPods Pro 2 ended that and I haven’t even yet felt prepared to add a pair of those either, as good an improvement as I believe them to be…and, yeah, the pricing makes it an easy decision.
I jus got some for my birthday. The best headphones I’ve ever used and I have rhw AirPods Pro 2. The way it works. The way it sounds and how it coexist with my ecosystem makes me for sure love these things.
6:00 I disagree. So what if they are expensive. Update everything else but for god sake don’t make them less premium 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
Here is the thing with wanting an update to the Airpods Max. They do not need to be updated lol. Yes they are pricey, but coming from using them and owning them, they are worth it. The materials are the most premium on any set of headphones, they sound amazing and they look great!
How comfortable are they? I just tried the AirPod Pro 2 and they hurt my ears so badly and I’m trying to decide if I should just get if the head earphones instead.
@@lizziebeefree just get the max, I hate earbuds of any kind (pretty much despise my original airpods) but I tried them on multiple times and theyre super comfy and enclosing. apple or not if you're worried about comfortability i'd take headphones over earbuds anyday of the week
@@lizziebeefreehopefully you haven’t gotten these, people get the sony’s, they are better overall and cost 200 less
@@kmb8885Nah they have better ANC yes but Max sounds much better
@@kmb8885 I got the Sony X4s. Yes, Apple sounds better and are made with premium materials but the weight, clamp force, and tendency to fall off the head and comfort were deal-breakers for me. Other cons, low battery life, inability to to turn off and crappy case that doesn't protect the headband part. For the price, they couldn't provide a premium case to go with the premium product? The slightly lesser sound quality of the Sonys was was a small price to pay for the comfortable headband, sleek design, foldable with a small, yet sturdy quality case, lightweight headphones . I even chose the x4s over the x5 because of comfort and foldability of the x4s. Even the collapsible X5 case seems cheap and doesn't protect the headphones as well as the X4s.
Love the case throw! 😂 subscribed
Boom!
After debating on getting APM since they first came out,I finally got them this time last year.I got them from Amazon as they had £100 off them at the time.Not disappointed as the sound and ANC is very good.Must admit though,since I got the second generation AirPods Pro last September I have hardly used the APM as the AirPods Pro 2 are just as good,if not better.
Thanks Much!
People are always looking for the next best thing. Seriously, the price aside there’s nothing wrong with these headphones. Why don’t we just enjoy them for what they still are, the best sounding premium headphones you can buy even today.
Congrats on 100k subs🙂
Everything you just described that you want Apple to do to cheap in it, they already have done with the beats.
Hard disagree on your points about a refreshed AirPods Max. I would be so disappointed if they made the next version worse build quality wise. I've had mine for about 2.5 years, and they still look new, because of just how nicely they are made.
Yeah exactly. It’s so hard to find metal headphones on the market and finally someone has made a pair and it just so happens to be Apple. Everyone else is opting for plastic and I always found myself wishing someone would make a more durable headphones than cheap pathetic plastic. He’s way off target with his opinions on this video I couldn’t watch too much anymore
@@iconikreviews5377yeah his suggested changes to the AirPods Max is basically what the Beats Studio pro are today. Apple already makes the headset he wants lol
@@JakeBlack999 Lol yeah
@@JakeBlack999 He says a lot of positive things about them in his other videos so I don’t get why suddenly he’s bashing them.
@@iconikreviews5377 yes I agree, I think a lot of reviewers are getting upset there isn’t an upgrade being announced - and are starting to lose their minds because of that lol. These reviewers want something new every 5 minutes. And I get it he analyzes every feature and it’s always about the price. But what many of them don’t seem to understand is there are massive numbers of Apple users out there who appreciate the premium quality and premium sound performance and the premium design. We don’t look for the cheapest we look for the best so all this crying about the price - it doesn’t matter. There are other premium Bluetooth headsets more expensive than the AirPods Max. Every Apple product is “overpriced”. Yet they sell a ton and are one of the leading companies in the world. I’d say they are doing a lot right.
The AirPods Max - they are great just the way they are. I don’t miss any of the other features that get brought up all the time. Is it a crime to be satisfied with a great product? I don’t plan on getting another Bluetooth headset for a long time. The AirPods Max are still selling so his advice doesn’t seem to be working.
I think the build quality is a huge selling point. I don't really agree with these conclusions. The price is too high, though. I think if they can keep the build quality or keep it close and shave off 100$ then they are doing ok. There will be a 350$ AirPods Max at some point. They will be plastic. They will call them Beats.
They are still missing a lot of essential headphone functionalities like a mute function, a dedicated on/off switch etc..
@@gro967 meh. I wouldn't say they are missing anything essential. Plenty of people are getting by having a fine experience. It was a user experience to have them never in a fully off state. The battery life is good enough that it is a defensible (albeit somewhat annoying) choice.
Yep they just came out lol
@@acadiachair Mine broke multiple times. Just replaced with Focal Bathys. Focals have much better battery, significantly better sound quality, and an actual off switch. They’re pricey but if you find a sale they’re not much more than the airpod max
@@shmiddy7187 hahahaha my prediction held up well.
Thanks for another impressive video. Impressive because you waited as long as you did before chucking the case. 😊 but no, really thank you.
there has been issues with the headband wearing out and making it uncomfortable to wear. Also a way of connecting the headphones to an audio source such as on an aircraft with appropriate adaptor would go a long way .
I've found that I just don't use them any longer. Sure, the sound quality is great, but not that much greater than the AirPods Pro 2 I've had for six months now. And the AirPods Pro are way easier to reach for on my desk, assuming they're not in my pocket. Grabbing and putting on the AirPods Max feels like a _project_.
Mine are a little over two years old and the only real downside that affects the comfort is the headband mesh, is not that stretch anymore and despite being removable there’s no service for it at any Apple Store.
I have AppleCare and and I’m getting a replacement APM, since the mesh in the headband is so loose.
You might not need it but I needed everything the air pod max had especially the stainless steel bands. Every other over ear headband that was was plastic like Beats Studio 3 and Sonys all broke on the plastic band from regular use. Had these AirPods Max for almost 3 years and they haven’t broken. Also the mesh on the band instead of it being a cushion feels great on my 4c hair and unlike cushions on others. But the only reason I would suggest someone to buy these is if they tend to break their plastic band on their headphones easily from regular use cause these stainless bands on air pods max can’t break
What do you think about the Beats headphones which are lighter, cheaper and has USBc?
I just bought a pair yesterday in Silver. Got them from Target for 100.00 off. Also get Apple Care on everything. Even if they come out with a new pair I will hand these down to someone in my family. By far the best noise canceling headphones I have ever owned! I also have the AirPods Pro 2.
How’d you find them at target for 100 off?
what headphones do you think are best for sound watching movies and utube on an ipad ? all opinions are welcomed... thx...cheers from Canada
I have been eying this headphones for a while and yesterday I went to the Apple Store to try them on and OMG idk why people say they’re not that good?! The sound is awesome. I compared them with the beats studios and the Max beat it. I’m saving money for the Max
Not necessarily buy them but probably take them off your hands LOL your video/s are a great advice, Mark. Thank you for what you do. Cheers, mate!
Thanks!
@@MarkEllisReviews if only you were in PH, would love to thake them off your hands
Currently and eagerly waiting for mine to arrive. 🤓
They are very expensive. I love mine and Spatial Audio is out of this world. Apple TV plus APM is like you are in a theater. The sound and ANC is awesome for wireless headphones. Easy connectivity plus they are modular. Also I can easily change the pads and as a girl I love the case as well. They are very reliable and look great. To me spatial audio is a must and no other company offers this feature.
The only reason I can’t recommend these now is that an update is somewhere on the horizon. If you are in the Apple ecosystem they can’t be beat. Noise canceling, transparency, sound quality or all great. AirPods Pro improved in all these areas so no reason to think the Max won’t have decent improvements with the next gen.
I love mine. Looking forward to the 2nd Gen
I want to but then but I’m afraid the AirPods Max 2 will come out not long after I buy them 😢
IA like the premium features. Granted, I haven't bought these but I would buy version 2.
Of course you can still buy the AirPods Max in 2023. They are amazing and you will enjoy using them if you in the apple ecosystem. The second gen hasn’t even been announced yet.
I have had my AirPod max scenes march 2021 and I still love them and if they broke today I’d buy another pair tomorrow because for me I use a iPhone only so obviously they’re gonna work better than most other overhead headphones and I know they are other headphones that will work just as well like the Sony M4 and 5 I’ve had both but they feel cheap unlike the AirPods and when my cushions started to crack on my M4 they was a pain in the ass to replace them now I agree the case could be better but I just got a third party case for them where I could put the AirPods max and there case in it so they still go into the sleep mode now the only thing I wish Apple would do with them is to make it easier to update them same with the AirPods Pro give use a proper way to update them not just put them on to charge near the iPhone and wait till they update
I would love to have them for all my flights this year, but they’re kind of old. I’ll buy some if they update them.
Just bought them yesterday in sky blue :). Already owned a pair of XM4s, QC35s and B&W PX5s. So far, I’m impressed, but I’m already into the Apple ecosystem with many products, so this sort of makes sense, or probably I’m just trying to justify buying them to myself too :).
How would you compare them in terms of sound quality to XM4 ? did you have a chance to use XM4 on android device with LDAC ?
I'm more than happy with my current Technics EAH-A800, they sound great and I can wear them for hours - But, if the ear pads on the AirPods Max didn't make my skin terribly itch after wearing them for more than an hour, I probably would have been happy with them.
MEh I like the case. Great for travel. Wish it had usb C and lossless audio when connected to said usb C
The delay in a new model is Apple are trying to figure out lossless audio. But they are struggling with it.
I owned these since release as well…I wouldn’t buy another pair. They’re phenomenal overall, but almost 2.5 years of ownership the price is hard to swallow. I agree that $350 is the right price point for these. The “case” is anything but lol. Sound and build quality is great. But $550???
I bought my AirPods Max in March 2021, and I still use them almost daily and love them. I only wish they had more bass.
If you go to settings scroll down to Apple Music and chose the eq option you can choose add bass thank me later
I bought mine about a year ago. I do prefer the over the ear type of headphones over the ear bud type. I think the APM sound great and love watching movies with them on my iPad or Apple TV and of course listening to music while working on my MacBook Air. The AirPods Pro 2 are great for travel or when I need something more compact but long use and they do start to bother my ears. As for if I would recommend buying them now…. I would probably hold off. If they upgrade the next version of APM to the same chips like the AirPods Pro 2 then they will be even better and worth the wait.
I got one two days ago for 484 with tax included but still feel is overpriced and wanna return it… don’t like the heavyness and also the condensation in the earcuffs… but love all the other features sound quality etc hate also the case
I recently bought it and it was the best decision! 🔥
Nice video
They are great and work good with apple products. I will recommend everyone buying them to get apple care for them, you will need it. I’ve had mine for 4 months and have taken them twice already for repair. They are still within the one year warranty but if you plan on using them beyond one year buy the apple care.
They get a lot of condensation in them. I wear them only at home while working on Mac or watching content on Apple TV. I ever use them to work out, i use my AirPod Pro 2 for that. They are great when they work but upsetting when they have issues.
The lightning charger means i can use the same charger from my phone which is a good thing
I bought a pair and absolutely love them
my friend is a solid apple fanatic he bought this and he uses the case like it will really protect the product…. the minute he put it in his bag scratches is waving loud and proud 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I just bought the Airpods Max in May 2023 due to Amazon's lower sale price of $449 and Mark Gurman's reporting that there is likely no new ones in development. If a 2nd generation is announced at June WWDC, I will be within the return period to send back my set and then get Airpods Max 2.
Why do we have to change products annually or bi annually, if it still works then it’s fine. John Lewis knocked a good £80 off them last year and that’s when I bought them and they still sound great.
Omg I lost it whith the punch to the case 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Would you say xm5 is a much better choice in 2023? Or are there any other that you would recommend that are strong airpods max competitors?
You need to be more specific, "better choice" in what way? Sound quality among wireless headphones is not that different, Soundcore has headphones for less than $200 that also sound great. In terms of ANC and features there is a reason why Sony and Bose are always mentioned, the Sony XM5 and Bose 700 are top of the line and good value; you can't go wrong either with the XM4 or Bose QuietComfort 45.
I know it doesn't answer your question but first think about why you want the AirPods Max to begin with. Then look at what other headphones are known for those exact reasons and within your budget. It's okay to want the AirPods Max because they're made by Apple, but there really is no big difference between the major brands except in price. If I were to recommend a pair to my nephew I would suggest either the Soundcore Q40 or the AKG 361 BT. Other than that Sony has a good app, the buttons make its functions easy to access and the ANC is amazing; I couldn't hear anything or anyone when I used them on a plane.
I love mine. Sound excellent, really comfortable. Also the ear cushions are really long lasting and do not need to be replaced often, like other headphones. Comparability with my devices is great. They were expensive, but now, after 2 years of owning them I’ve got enough value. I would like to see better charging, preferably with usb c. Mine are a bit temperamental with this. I hope this product stays in the Apple line up.
Before I bought my present headset I watched many video's on You Tube about which brand to purchase. I went with Sony 1000XM4 even though the Sony 1000XM5 were released. Best investment ever. Yes I'm an Apple guy but the Air Pods are tooooo much $$$$$ !
Then that wouldn't be Apple anymore, that's just downgrading to any standard headphones in the market. That's why AirPods Max are unique because of how it is. I agree to changing the Lightning port but I won't be attracted at all as a consumer if Apple change the materials into plastic..
Apple needs to keep this product around if it generates views for you. Moreover, I think they might even add a couple of features to the product such as longer battery life, a bit of water protection and for heaven’s sake the ability to shut them off - maybe even a better case and exotic use with Apple TV, for example- and keep the price where it is. Perhaps then we will see an AirPod Air, or. some name like that, for a headphones designed with features and price in mind. Although the current headphone is expensive, except when compared to more expensive ones - its clean sound, simplicity, terrific digital dial control and mostly carefree connection to whatever Apple product you are listening to, as well as the ultra simple adaptive sound control, make them unique in the marketplace. I have too many headphones (as I like to try stuff), but I generally reach to reach for the Max, one of two Bose products and the Bang & Olufsen HX. More than enough said.
So hope they bring out the new ones soon , or Sonos do
I hope a new one comes out
I owned one a few months ago, and used it for 2 months, I think it is still a good choice if someone needs a good ANC headphone. I liked the build quality, and the price is still not that high, the PX8 and Bathys cost more. To be honest the PX8 wasnt as good to my ears as the Airpods Max. I sold it and bought a Focal Bathys, in sound quality it is much better, battery life and the usb-c compatibility is also better.
But if ANC is not the most important thing, i would buy a Sennheiser Momentum 4, for almost half the price or Sony XM5. (owned both of them)
I think the price is okay if they use usb-c and 30-50 hour battery life, and also REAL compatibility with Android and Windows.
If a bluetooth headphone cannot use multipoint or just simply display the battery life with android or windows because of marketing, it is a failed product in my eyes... Oh and of course on ear detection would be nice, if other headphones can do it, even cheap ones, maybe one of the biggest tech companies could develop some firmware that can work with standard bluetooth specs....
I only bought this to support my never ending love for breasts and headphone cases that look like breast support devices ("bra" I believe).
The words of a wise mystical tree.
Great review. I was researching these to use on the plane but I think I will just not buy them because of:
- No USB-C
- expensive, even with $100 off (when you can find the sale)
- heavy
- annoying case
- ear muffs can be easily scratched
Although they are very nice headphones… too overpriced
I heard the mesh is weak for some reason
I have had mine since they came out and while AirPods Max are easily my favorite pair of headphones ever, I’d never recommend them to someone looking for a decent pair of headphones because of the price. If they were $150 cheaper, it would be pretty easy to recommend them.
I doubt Apple will ever update the AirPods Max, from what I’ve seen on social media it’s not well received.
I disagree with almost every point of this video. I've tried every other headphone of this range level, and I always come to the AirPods Max back. They are the best mix of sound quality, aesthetics, durability and seamless usability in the Apple ecosystem.
Kind regards,
Arnaud
just bought them recently brand new $100 discount. Nothing else in bluetooth sounds as good to me...and I tried the Sony, etc. These are the best made, feel great, great ANC. I don't care they have not updated them, I don't care about 100 other features that I don't value. I don't care if its UB-C, I dont get the obsession with USB-C, I have tons of lightening cables and USB-C cables, its not a big deal at all. Can I carry two cables on a trip instead of one? Or one cable with a tiny adapter that weighs nothing? Is that a horrible hardship? I have a case I bring with all kinds of cables and adapters. Its not a problem at all. They are the best made, most comfortable and best sounding of all the others I tried. And at $100 below the MSRP I did not hesitate. If you have a really great set of headphones made really well and will last many many years, you don't need to buy a new one very 2-3 years. What I require is being met completely and I love they way they feel and sound. Yes the case is a joke but I did not buy them for the case. I like that its more premium than others and has superb ANC and sound fantastic. I don't care about H2 chip features and 1-2 years from now an H3 chip etc etc. Some of us buy something premium that works great for us and the list of stats and features that I don't care about means nothing to me.
Just bought a pair today, I needed needless haha
Plastic ? Eww. That’s so cheap. Some people have no issues spending money
I still enjoy my AirPods Max, I did buy a 3rd party case from the US to protect them better
I suspect Apple is more likely to go even more premium. If aluminum is too heavy, Apple’s trend is to go titanium, which will increase the price but reduce the weight. They also have a history of updating AirPods every 2.5-3 years, so I would guess the Max will be updated sometime in less than a year.
We’ll see this December
waiting for Max 2. I bet the upgrade will be so little that buying the original Max will kinda make sense
why wait 1.5 years or more when you can get these now and the new ones when they come out lol going to be at least 1 year from now most likely Q3-4 of 2024
It will be a long wait for only USB-c and maybe touch controls. Or maybe they will turn them into to cheap feeling plastic so they are no longer any different then 25 other headsets.
You have to realize that the plastic headset with Android compatibility is going to continue to be the beats headset. The reviewer is suggesting they turn the AirPods Max into a carbon copy of the Beats Studio Pro. Lol
Hi Mark,
once again fantastically made video with an interesting take in things!
I bought the AirPods Max roughly 1.5 years ago as a student and I considered myself to be mental to spend that much money on a pair of headphones.
However, I don't regret the purchase at all since I use and love them daily. Admittedly, traveling with them makes me a bit nervous (I do have an extra case for it but it basically takes up half of bag or backpack, and I see the other disadvantages coming with them. But what kept me from considering, or buying, any alternative is their incredible integration with the apple ecosystem.
Now working, I do have two iPhones and two MacBooks (one each for work) and I do have an iPad and despite using two different apple IDs I can just switch between the devices so effortlessly.
I am missing the connectivity part of different headphones in your videos most often (How many devices can be connected to various headphones? How easy is it to switch between devices? etc) and I for sure would definitely love a video of yours comparing just that feature of various headphones (XM5 and 4 / Bowery and Wilkins / Batys / etc.).
Not knowing how easy it would be to connect the Sony XM4s between various devices is honestly one of the main reasons that kept me from considering or buying them for a long while.
Anyways, love the video, as most of your others, and look forward to all that is to come from you!
Thanks for the lovely words!
Just buy it if you really want it!
This guy is too irritated by this product, they’re amazing in terms of sound quality and noise cancellation, and especially in transparency, perfect amount of bass perfect amount of mids and highs, overall beautiful and timeless and rugged design, AND best of all the seamless pairing to apple products
I think a lot of people reviewing the AirPods Max, whether when it first came out or now, are simply not part of the intended audience. CZcams tech reviewers are catering to the largest possible demographics of every day folks that makes up the large bump on a standard curve, and that's just not where AirPods Max buyers are. Like a buying Leica camera or a Porsche 2 seater sports car,, the intended audience aren't deterred by slight inconveniences like lighting charger, or at times weird design decisions. I think it would be a real shame if Apple dials down the premium on the next iteration because the AirPods Max is one of the few products from Apple that still feel that it's pushing users to adapt to a vision, rather than just bowing to popular demand, which isn't a bad thing at all. But I do hope that this part of Apple, one that's willing to surf on the very edge of design perfection, will never go away.
I agree APM is pricy and perhaps there are alternatives for some people who only use iPhones perhaps. If people won't mind using second hand headphones I strongly recommend people to try second hand APM, it is really good and apple's quality control won't make people feel any differences.
For me a just need a headphone that supports (1) comfortably wearing and switching between devices (2) good sound quality and supports Spatial Audio (3) not ugly (4) good battery life (5) noise cancellation. Based on my experience I don't have another choice. I bought APM in 2021 with £300 (obviously second hand). I am still very happy with it and I love the white/silver design. Sorry SONY and Sennheiser, they are ugly in my opinion. For the look I would only consider B&O as an option. However I do agree people who use only iPhones have far more choices.
Btw I have an iMac a MacBook Pro a MacBook Air an iPad Pro two iPhones and a HomePod. I don't meet any difficulties during using APM.
Based on the suggestions in the video, it sounds like Mark is essentially saying he wishes the AirPods Max was much more like every other sub-$350 set of headphones in design (made of plastic, etc.), but with the noise cancelling and transparency of the Max. That's fine, but then they wouldn't be Apple headphones. The design is so much of what makes them AirPods. I'm not bothered so much by the design or "premium" materials used, but you do notice the weight, especially if you own a light, wired pair of Sennheisers. I also don't think I'd use a traditional case most of the time because of the extra bulk, but I understand people wanting one. The only thing I might add is a way to power them down when desired (maybe by long-pressing the crown).
As for the price, ya they're pricey, but once you own them, nothing about them feels like money wasted, particularly because of the build quality, but especially because of how well they work with other Apple products (using them to watch movies on a big screen with Apple TV is so nice!).
The best way I can describe the Airpods Max is, you get what you pay for, almost needlessly. It’s as premium as headphones get, one of the top ANC and THE top TM on the market. Meshed headband for comfort, easy clip-on earpads for convenience, and just overall simplicity and sleekness of it. The only problem is *(SHOCKING)* it’s price tag, and it’s pretty much useless case, not to mention you can’t “off” it without the case. To summarise everything, it WAS worth the buck when it was first released, but I don’t think it managed to stand against the test of time. With so many better headphones like Sony, Sennheiser or Bose, it’s a tough buy.
Agree with a lot you’re saying. But I have to say I only like Apple because of the premium fill. It gives its product. I have not been able to afford these headphones, but I know for sure if they would make them less premium I would not want them. I will keep saving until I’m able to afford them. Hopefully they will still be selling them by then.😅
I bought them to go with the 15 pro max
Oh my… the build quality is what makes them worth it, and why people buy them, what a weird conclusion…
I am currently looking for a replacement of my AirPods Max (funnily they died due to condensation and I got a full refund from amazon) and I am looking at PX8 and Bathys. Bathys look and feel just too cheap for the price and although they sound great I can’t get my head around spending this kind of money.
PX8 now are £599 while AirPods Max are £499…
PX8 sound better but NC isn’t as good, finish and quality feel is great but still the AirPods Max have the edge…
It’s a tough call… but paying £100 more of the Bowers and Wilkins with so many Apple products around, I am not sure it’s the wisest choice.
if they replace metal with plastic - I will surelly not buy them :D
Looks like they didn’t update them by the end of 2023.
I’m sure a Gen 2 version will be released at some point…hopefully in 2024.
Rumor has it that Apple will be releasing an Airpods Pro 2 with USB-C and maybe an improved battery life (?) I'd wait on that instead.
That canopy headband is the main reason along the sound and build quality I bought and love the Max. Without that canopy I would still be looking for headphones that won’t hurt my head after an hour or so. Sure they are stupidly expensive and not easy to take with you outside the save environment of your home but they are so nice and easy to use in my Apple products ecosystem. Apple won’t ever build a plastic set of headphones with cheap headbands and adjustable hinges, If you are looking for that buy a plastic set of headphones from Sony or which other manufacturer you fancy.
No i disagree the plastic on my Beats Studio broke after 10 months of use on my head. The AirPod Max stopped working after a year when it developed pairing issues caused by condensation from sweat in the earcups! Both products are overpriced for the length of time you can keep them for.
For $500 I was so disappointed in these headphones. For starters the volume is low, the bass is not strong and at random times there is popping and crackling noises when the ANC is on (I'm shocked no one has even brought this up). I listen to mostly hip hop and house music so the bass is very important, and these headphones just didn't deliver in that area. However when I listen to jazz, it sounds great. I loved how they worked seamlessly with all my Apple products but In the end, I returned them for the Sennheiser's - Momentum 4. The difference in sound is crazy!
I like quality and am willing to pay for it.
I have the AirPods Max. I wear them exclusively for their comfort and for health-related reasons. My ears are sensitive and also tend to produce an uncomfortable amount of earwax when wearing any other version of AirPods. Thankfully, I don’t have this problem with the AirPods Max. The sound quality is great, and while the case is somewhat tricky to transport, it does fit perfectly in my shoulder bag alongside my white cane when not in use. (I’m visually impaired, so I have the white cane as an aid during nighttime travel. Luckily for me, my daytime eyesight is sufficient enough to get around relatively safely.)
i have the same exact earwax problem and i use over the ear headphones now, just got the sony xm5's though to see if i like them, if not then ill probably just return them and go for the airpod max's
@@florez5871I had the problem too I think it’s from the ANC pressure difference. It started for me during lockdowns when I was wearing my ANC over ears all day long lol.
@@Jiggy609 how do you like them? also do you know of any other headphones that don't have that anc but are relatively just as good?
@@florez5871 i dont have XM5, still rocking my XB900N (incredible bass). I briefly had the Edifier WH950nb but I returned them due to a crackling sound in left earcup at low volumes. The ANC didnt bother me and they were otherwise great 👍🏽
I want premium feel. no plastics!! I don't mind the price
Only if you have a coupon that gets you 50% off. Otherwise no they’re too expensive and not worth it
When you buy into the apple ecosystem its all premium high quality, there isn’t any need to downgrade the quality because they would be straying away from their standards of high quality products.
Replace the stainless and aluminum with titanium and Bob’s your uncle. Lighter and, more premium, and even more durable.
To much cost for a headphone which cannot switched off! The so-called power sleep mode within that cheap something named case causes a huge battery drain that leads to a maximum usage of 12-14 hours in an average normal use case. Lighting port is from yesterday and another 40 Euro for a pseudo Hi-Fi cable was a nice try from Apple in my opinion. I‘ve bought them 1/2 year ago at the second market for approximately 410 Euro, tested them with the following conclusions: a hip and modern look, soundwise okay, Dolby Atmos as well as Spartial sound a funny thing if you have an Apple TV which supports these formats, but in no way comparable to pure Hi-Fi, the lighting issue as well as the missed on/off switch to save battery and win hours for usage! And for all these limitation’s you still have to pay approximately 600 Euro for new ones was and is still ridiculous. Even 410 € are still too expensive for that.
PS: Thanks Mark for the great review (as always 👍🏻)
Thanks for the kind words (about me)!
The problems I have with the max is so annoying right now. It connects via Bluetooth. But the headphones don’t connect for a reason. I have them but can’t connect them properly so fucking annoying.
I think you are spot on Mark. I use mine mostly for watching television or vacuuming around the house.
I love them
Got mine second hand from CEX for £300 with 5year warranty
Nice!
What stand is that for your AirPods Max?
"Please just replace everything with plastic and make USB C"
The fuck why? There is enough cheap garbage out there
Yeah he’s really off the mark on this video I couldn’t believe what I was hearing
I totally agree. Whats wrong with the marketplace having a premium set of headphones that sound great, different from all the plastic, They are not that much more than other top end Bluetooth headsets. Whining about the price is an old, old take on it. Pay for a super high quality set of premium materials that will last for years and years, no need to worry about updates when you have all you need and they last. I don't find them a pain to live with, I don't get that comment at all. If you buy something that you like and expect it to last, why start crying about updates that don't matter to you?
They are releasing the AirPod max 2 pretty soon!
source ?
there is no info to back that statement even today, 7 months later lol