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Apple AirPods Max - Silver - £368 at Amazon
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Details
AirPods Max reimagine over-ear headphones. An Apple-designed dynamic driver provides immersive high-fidelity audio.
Every detail, from canopy to cushions, has been designed for an exceptional fit. Industry-leading Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, while Transparency mode lets it in.
And spatial audio with dynamic head tracking provides theater-like sound that surrounds you.
Tech
Weight
AirPods Max: 13.6 ounces (384.8 grams), Smart Case: 4.74 ounces (134.5 grams)
Dimensions
AirPods Max: 6.64 by 3.28 by 7.37 inches (168.6 by 83.4 by 187.3 mm)
AirPods Sensors (each):
AirPods Max: Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation or Transparency mode enabled; Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with spatial audio on; Up to 20 hours of talk time on a single charge; 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time
AirPods Max with Smart Case:
Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state; Charging via Lightning connectorPower and Battery
AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case:
More than 24 hours listening time, up to 18 hours talk time
Help & Support
Info added by
Reviews
WhatHI-Fi
SoundGuys
TechRadar
Details
AirPods Max reimagine over-ear headphones. An Apple-designed dynamic driver provides immersive high-fidelity audio.
Every detail, from canopy to cushions, has been designed for an exceptional fit. Industry-leading Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, while Transparency mode lets it in.
And spatial audio with dynamic head tracking provides theater-like sound that surrounds you.
- Apple-designed dynamic driver provides high-fidelity audio
- Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, so you can immerse yourself in music
- Transparency mode for hearing and interacting with the world around you
- Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking provides theater-like sound that surrounds you
- Computational audio combines custom acoustic design with the Apple H1 chip and software for breakthrough listening experiences
- Designed with a knit-mesh canopy and memory foam ear cushions for an exceptional fit
Tech
Weight
AirPods Max: 13.6 ounces (384.8 grams), Smart Case: 4.74 ounces (134.5 grams)
Dimensions
AirPods Max: 6.64 by 3.28 by 7.37 inches (168.6 by 83.4 by 187.3 mm)
AirPods Sensors (each):
AirPods Max: Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation or Transparency mode enabled; Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with spatial audio on; Up to 20 hours of talk time on a single charge; 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time
AirPods Max with Smart Case:
Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state; Charging via Lightning connectorPower and Battery
AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case:
More than 24 hours listening time, up to 18 hours talk time
Help & Support
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Edited by a community support team member, 15 May 2022
87 Comments
sorted byAmazing headphones.
All that being said, if you aren't already using apple devices, skip them, a lot of the draw is the seamless connectivity and fuller feature set when used with apple devices, you will have a better experience with other headsets if you're not in the apple ecosystem.
Yawn.
has a point. These are the new Beats headphones
Every other audio/headphone company lists the specs but not Apple/Beats who rely on marketing buzzwords and brand popularity to sell. Is it really that hard to state the driver size?
A pair of Bose QC 35iis AND Sony WH-1000XM3s for the same price as a pair of headphones with an Apple logo on it You can't say you're bored seeing the rediculously overpriced Apple tax comments (edited)
No they don't. Apple have largely avoided competing on 'headline specs' whether in computing, mobile phones or audio. It works for them too.
I'm not so sure. Those 30 mm drives are making me sit out the xm5s
If you're anything but iPhone then I'd go for the XM5/XM4/XM3's. By all accounts the last 3 Sony's have been so similar that I'd personally get some cheap XM3's for less than half the price of the XM5's. XM4's if you find a pair under £200.
The XM5 call quality is abysmal, and the transparency mode doesn't come close to the Airpods Max. Yes the call quality is better than the XM3/XM4, but that's like saying Boris Johnson is better than Donald Trump.
You won't care unless it's a direct side by side comparison though. Neither feature is considered vital to a pair of headphones, and the while the Sony transparency is noticeably worse, it's more than good enough to do the job. I'm still amazed by the XM3 transparency. (edited)
Even though I love my Sonys, these would be a good replacement slightly better at calls and a must have for iPhones.
However, consider the fact that wh1000xm4 go around like £150~ish and these are £300, so you are paying for usually not noticeable although slightly better performance in a few aspects (calls, clean ui, build quality, optimisation etc.) which do not add upto £150+ extra you are paying for these.
Considerjng the apple brand innertia, and comfort of dealing with apple over Sony for some people the fact that these are at the £350~ price do make these a great deal just not a steal or anything super special.
That being said, these have now been out for a while and only once have I ever seen someone wearing a pair in the wild….
It's not apple tax, it's IQ tax
Where are you getting the xm4 for 150 lol
I use Sony XM3's for my computer as I'm not using a Mac, and Airpods Pro for my phone, so not particularly wedded to either brand. But to say these are like Beats is just total nonsense. Go look at the impartial reviews. The Airpods Max are universally well reviewed for sound quality, particularly when paired with an Apple product. To say they're like Beats makes you either completely uninformed or wilfully misleading, neither of which is a strong look...
The Sony ones are better in almost every way.
This person was a lucky one. The rest of them were mugged.
Agreed
Tell me you have no idea what you’re talking about without saying you have no idea what you’re talking about. (edited)
This is true, they generally focus on things like how much better the new black is than the old black
Apple, Beats, Sonos etc don't state specs because they know people buy them for the brand and popularity
tell me you can't get what were 2 of the best ANC wireless headphones for years for the same price as one of these and have Apple stated basic specs like driver size, frequency range etc? No so thanks for saying you don't know what you're talking about (edited)
Not even almost, every.
Actually I tell a lie, apple integration is better but yeh that's literally it.
have you tried them?
Feel like Sony have shot themselves in the foot over the lack of foldability with the M5 but apparently they're retaken the noise cancellation crown and sound is pretty good (for wireless headphones).
The Apple headphones may be a bit of a niche product but I can't pretend I didn't greatly enjoy watching movies with them; if you're part of the Apple eco system, they are a lot of fun, just not great for travelling with or getting mugged outside the gym! Hot, for me, at that price.
I meant incredibly overpriced like Beats that are popular because of the brand and style, I never said they're the same for sound quality which were average at best for Beats
They still aren't twice as good as QC 35iis or Sony's XM3s are they and no one can justify the £550 RRP
I disagree with you on the only reason to get these. Sure, I can understand and maybe even somewhat agree that Apple uses vague marketing to sell their products. However Apple does have a unique way to market their products. Other manufacturers have done similar things in their adverts. Nobody else really pulls this style off as well as they do; being central and focused around the user experience of their products.
However, you can find the spec of their products if it is important to you and that's the point. Either you can find it with them or someone else will have it. At worst, you can accuse them of being obtuse but if you look closely enough, all manufacturers are obtuse in some regard or another.
I disagree on your accusation that the only reason to get these is because you're a brand loyalist or tied up in the ecosystem. I've use and own different branded headphones with any Apple products I've owned and it's not a considered to be brand loyal. Whatever brand or corporation you list, they're all disloyal when it comes to anything outside of your custom and money. Some more than others.
These are objectively speaking, really good headphones. Like it or not. They review well. They have a really satisfied user base and have little in the way wrong with them to nit pick over. They fulfil their purpose extremely well.
Have you tried the AirPods Max? The build quality is... Questionable. The Sony ones use much nicer materials, and are far more comfortable.
The ANC is unbeatable on the Sony ones too. Streets ahead of Apple in all areas except the transparency mode.
Don't just take my word for it. MKBHD reviews are reliable and he has tried both the AirPods Pro and the Sonys, in fact every generation of them.
I'm sure there are better headphones out there and if you have an Android phone I wouldn't even bother with them, but for the price I paid I don't think there's much better and certainly nothing with that build quality.
It's a shame we don't see these types of discounts on their iPhones and Macs too
Have you never watched one of their events??