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 (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong social proof (67th percentile) 67th
- Strong user sentiment (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average comfort (1st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average mic (14th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 EAH-AZ100-K | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods Max | 86.7 | 14.3 | 35 | 31.1 | 49 | 1.3 | 65.4 | 13.4 | 66.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 81.5 | 99.1 | 82.2 | 73.8 | 92.4 | 99.2 | 81.5 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.4 | 99.8 | 81.5 | 89.2 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 80.4 | 99.2 | 81.5 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 77.2 | 94.7 | 80.4 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.4 | 92 | 81.5 | 97 | 49 | 94.7 | 92.4 | 98.1 | 90.3 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.7 | 97.5 | 92 | 97.4 | 93.7 | 73.8 | 97.4 | 87.5 | 90.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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