Apple AirPods Max
The Apple H1 chip powers computational audio and personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, creating a precise soundstage from its custom dynamic driver. A standout feature is the pro-level Active Noise Cancellation that removes up to 2x more background noise, paired with a premium build quality and five distinct color options. These headphones are best for commuters and travelers who prioritize immersive, high-fidelity listening and class-leading noise isolation over portability or fitness use.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average comfort (1st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average mic (14th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Impedance | 32 |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| Transparency | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple AirPods Max | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | JBL Live Beam 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | - | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 48 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods Max | 85.9 | 13.9 | 34.6 | 30 | 47.1 | 1.4 | 64.5 | 13.7 | 65.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 92.1 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.3 | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 92.1 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 80.7 | 88.6 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 49.9 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| JBL Live Beam 3 Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 81.9 | 94.9 | 94.2 | 49.9 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$645
We started tracking prices for this product on Jul 18, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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