Apple AirPods Max

★★★★☆ 4.1 (2,606)

The AirPods Max use Apple's H1 chip for computational audio, a 20-hour battery, and a pressure-relieving knit-mesh canopy with memory foam earcups. Their transparency mode and personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking create an immersive yet open soundstage. These are best for Apple users who prioritize clear, beamforming-powered calls and strong noise cancellation during commutes, though the bulky design is poor for fitness.

form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
active noise cancellation Yes
battery life hours 20
case battery hours 20
Apple AirPods Max earbuds
45 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong anc (88th percentile) 88th
  • Strong mic (85th percentile) 85th
  • Strong battery (78th percentile) 78th

Cons

  • Below average comfort (2th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (17th percentile)
  • Below average sound (27th percentile)
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
82/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 10 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 1.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 2 reviews1111132Q4 '23Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 10 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 88.3
Mic 84.8
Build 33.5
Sound 26.8
Battery 78.3
Comfort 1.7
User Sentiment 63.1
Connectivity 17.3
Social Proof 58.7

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor in-ear
Wearing Style over-ear
Weight 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Impedance 5

Noise Control

ANC Yes
ANC Type pro-level
Transparency Yes

Earbud Battery

Battery Life 20
Charging USB-C

Case Battery

Case Battery 20
Case Charging USB-C

Microphone

Microphone Yes
Mic Count 3
NC Mic Yes

Features

Voice Assistant Siri

vs Competition

Spec Apple AirPods Max Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 SoundPEATS H3 H3
Form Factor in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear
Driver Type dynamic Dynamic Dynamic hybrid dynamic hybrid
Wireless - true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation true true true true true true
Bluetooth Version - 5.3 5.3 6.0 5.3 5.4
Battery Life Hours 20 8 8 12 6 7
Case Battery Hours 20 24 28 54 18 37
Water Resistance - IPX4 IPX4 IP55 IPX4 IPX5
Multipoint - true true true true true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Apple AirPods Max 88.384.833.526.878.31.763.117.358.7
Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare 96.799.878.786.574.871.379.29994.4
Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare 96.796.878.79978.393.3099.866
EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare 96.796.89199.895.571.397.299.386.6
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 Compare 96.779.878.796.146.493.3097.897.7
SoundPEATS H3 H3 Compare 96.796.89199.979.971.391.990.294.4

Price

Value & Pricing

From MX$8,460 1 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon.com.mx 1 offers From MX$8,460
MX$8,460

Usage Scores

Calls (58.9)Music (20.9)Overall (44.5)Budget (44.9)Gaming (33.1)Travel (43.9)Commute (48.8)Fitness (17.8)

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