Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear
The Apple H1 chip enables computational audio and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for a precise, immersive soundstage. The acoustic-first design uses a knit-mesh canopy and memory foam cushions to distribute weight and maintain an effective seal, despite the substantial 862g build. These headphones are best for Apple users who prioritize premium noise cancellation and spatial audio for music and movies over portability or gaming performance.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong sound (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average battery (25th percentile)
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam |
| Headband | Stainless steel |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 105 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Green |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | No |
Battery
| Battery Life | 20 |
| Charging | Lightning |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Apple |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 314 | - | 470 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 20 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 50 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear | 87.8 | 74.3 | 93.3 | 94.1 | 25.4 | 34.5 | 91.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 99.5 | 96 | 99.4 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 98.2 | 98.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.8 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 61.2 | 98 | 65.3 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.5 | 74.3 | 80.7 | 88.3 | 95.4 | 90.8 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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