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 (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average mic (9th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 10 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | - | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | 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 | 83.2 | 8.8 | 32.8 | 26.6 | 46.3 | 1.8 | 61.7 | 8.5 | 59.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 78.6 | 98.9 | 78.2 | 93.2 | 91.9 | 99 | 75.9 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.6 | 99.7 | 78.6 | 86.4 | 74.6 | 71.3 | 78.6 | 99 | 94.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 91.5 | 71.6 | 93.2 | 78.6 | 99.6 | 86.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.6 | 89.6 | 78.6 | 95.9 | 46.3 | 93.2 | 91.9 | 97.6 | 94.7 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 97.4 | 99.2 | 86.9 |
Usage Scores
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