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Apple New AirPods Max - Silver, US version

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Brand Apple
Colour Silver
Ear placement Over Ear
Form factor Over Ear
Noise control Active Noise Cancellation
Model name AirPods
Connectivity technology Bluetooth
Wireless communication technology Bluetooth
Included components AirPods Max, Smart Case, Lightning to USB-C Cable, Documentation
Age range (description) Adult

About this item

  • Apple-designed dynamic driver provides high-fidelity audio
  • Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, so you can immerse yourself in music
  • Transparency mode for hearing and interacting with the world around you
  • Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking provides theater-like sound that surrounds you
  • Computational audio combines custom acoustic design with the Apple H1 chip and software for breakthrough listening experiences
  • Designed with a knit-mesh canopy and memory foam ear cushions for an exceptional fit
  • Magical experience with effortless setup, on-head detection, and seamless switching between devices

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Fit Customisable with adjustable headband Customisable with Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L) One-size One-size
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Active Noise Cancellation Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation with Transparency mode Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation, with Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode -
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Chip Apple H1 headphone chip (each ear cup) Apple H2 headphone chip Apple H2 headphone chip Apple H2 headphone chip
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Battery Life (Listening Time On One Charge) Up to 20 hours of listening time Up to 6 hours of listening time Up to 5 hours of listening time Up to 5 hours of listening time
Battery Life (Listening Time With Charging Case) Up to 30 hours Up to 30 hours Up to 30 hours
Case Smart Case MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop Charging Case (USB-C) Charging Case (USB-C)
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Technical details

AirPods Max

AirPods Size & Weight

Height:
187.3 mm (7.37 inches)

Width:
168.6 mm (6.64 inches)

Depth:
83.4 mm (3.28 inches)

Weight:
384.8 grams (13.6 ounces)

Case Size & Weight

Weight:
134.5 grams (4.74 ounces)

Audio Technology

Apple-designed dynamic driver
Active Noise Cancellation
Transparency mode
Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Adaptive EQ

Sensors (each):

Optical sensor (each ear cup)
Position sensor (each ear cup)
Case-detect sensor (each ear cup)
Accelerometer (each ear cup)
Gyroscope (left ear cup)

Charging Case

-

Battery

AirPods Max

Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation or Transparency mode enabled
Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with Spatial Audio on
Up to 20 hours of talk time on a single charge
5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time

AirPods Max with Smart Case
Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state
Charging via Lightning connector

Sweat and Water Resistance

-

In the Box

AirPods Max
Smart Case
Lightning to USB‑C Cable
Documentation

iPhone Compatibility

iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone SE (1st generation)

iPad Compatibility

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad (9th generation), iPad (8th generation), iPad (7th generation), iPad (6th generation), iPad (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air 2 iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini 4

Mac Compatibility

MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015–2017), MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012–Early 2015), MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012–2017), MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018–2020), MacBook Air (M1, 2020), MacBook Air (M2, 2022), MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012–Early 2015), MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012–Mid 2015), MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012–2020), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012–2019), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, two ports), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, four ports), MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020), MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022), MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019), iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012–2017), iMac (27-inch, Late 2012–Late 2013), iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015–2019), iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014–2020), iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021), iMac Pro (2017), Mac mini (Late 2012–Late 2018), Mac mini (M1, 2020), Mac Studio (2022), Mac Pro (Late 2013–2019)

Apple Watch Compatibility

Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), Apple Watch SE (1st generation), Apple Watch Series 5, Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 3, Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Series 1

Apple TV Compatibility

Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD

iPod Compatibility

iPod touch (7th generation)

iOS-specific Functionality

Android Functionality

Release Date

12/8/2020

What's in the box?

  • AirPods Max, Smart Case, Lightning to USB-C Cable, Documentation
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 May 2021
      Apple products are goes but the pricing is obscene,
      15 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 December 2020
      This is extremely expensive for what it is. Might as well get the Sony XM3 for less than half the price!
      138 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 December 2020
      That is all.
      166 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 December 2020
      What planet are apple on? After this year they think they can charge £549 for some headphones that look like a purse when you carry them. They claim that they don’t include a charger to save the environment and then tell you that the 29w usb c charger that you already own isn’t compatible, forcing you to pay them more money to be able to charge the headphones that they charged you double the price of much better headphones. Do your self a favour and buy the Bose 700’s or the Sony mx4’s.
      33 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2020
      Apple exist only to rip you off, if you pay for these there is no helping you.
      95 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 December 2020
      There's no capacity in which £549 is reasonable for this device. I'm a self confessed Apple sheep and have bought any Apple device I've wanted to up until this point. I'd love a pair of these, but I refuse to be scalped for £549. Absolutely insulting.
      176 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 December 2020
      Get a Bose or an actual decent headphone rather than this garbage
      105 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 March 2021
      bruh i can even afford this
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    • mtopcu
      5.0 out of 5 stars More Than Just Headphones, but at a Price
      Reviewed in the United States on 15 February 2025
      AirPods Max are definitely more than just a pair of headphones—and that’s also why they’re overpriced. They look incredibly stylish, almost like a fashion accessory, and the sound quality is excellent.

      That said, due to their size and flashy design, I still find myself reaching for my AirPods Pro in certain situations. Battery life is solid, and overall, they’re a great pair of headphones. However, as a 15 Pro user, the lack of a USB-C port is frustrating, but not enough to justify upgrading just for that.
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      mtopcu
      5.0 out of 5 stars
      More Than Just Headphones, but at a Price

      Reviewed in the United States on 15 February 2025
      AirPods Max are definitely more than just a pair of headphones—and that’s also why they’re overpriced. They look incredibly stylish, almost like a fashion accessory, and the sound quality is excellent.

      That said, due to their size and flashy design, I still find myself reaching for my AirPods Pro in certain situations. Battery life is solid, and overall, they’re a great pair of headphones. However, as a 15 Pro user, the lack of a USB-C port is frustrating, but not enough to justify upgrading just for that.
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    • Reza M.
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great headphones
      Reviewed in the United States on 7 January 2025
      The Apple AirPods Max delivers an unmatched audio experience. The noise-canceling feature is top-notch, blocking out distractions and immersing you in crystal-clear sound. The personalized spatial audio and Dolby Atmos make music and movies feel incredibly dynamic. The build quality is premium, and the silver finish is sleek and elegant. Although pricey, the performance, comfort, and seamless integration with Apple devices make it worth every penny. Highly recommended for anyone looking for high-quality headphones!
    • Amazon Customer
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great sound and superb noise canceling
      Reviewed in Canada on 30 October 2024
      As above and easy on the ears I hate the in ear kind, I have small ears and they all hurt not these headphones. The sound is excellent especially with the noise canceling on. It makes a big difference. Expensive but worth it. A quality product.
    • José Miranda
      5.0 out of 5 stars Para mi, Apple sigue siendo sinónimo de calidad
      Reviewed in Mexico on 13 May 2024
      Desde hace tiempo quería comprarme unos AirPods Max y por fin me aventé a hacer la compra. Me la pensé mucho en hacerlo porque ya tenía unos AirPods Pro 2 y unos Bose QuietComfort II, así que ya teniendo un par in-ear y uno over-ear, no veía sentido comprar otros más.
      Así que voy a compartir mi experiencia con los AirPods Max, comparativa con otros audífonos, así como los pros y contras para que puedan decidir si este producto es o no para ustedes.
      -Primera impresión: como siempre, usar un producto de Apple es una experiencia única, desde abrir el paquete hasta el pairing y el uso intuitivo que ofrecen los productos. Fue fácil conectarlos a mi iPhone y en consecuencia a cada uno de mis productos, iPad, MacBook e incluso con el Apple TV. Así que si eres alguien que ha invertido en el ecosistema de Apple, en definitiva vas a tener una experiencia agradable con ellos.
      -Sonido: tienen un sonido muy agradable, con un rango amplio para bajos, medios y agudos, todo muy bien equilibrado y ecualizado. Los agudos no lastiman, los medios no se pierden y los bajos no retumban en tu cabeza. Si buscas bajos muy potentes, puede que estos no sean para ti, sus bajos son ricos y profundos pero para nada exagerados. La fidelidad del audio es espectacular y el audio espacial hacen de ellos una belleza.
      -Comfort: son pesados, ya que están hechos de aluminio y el marco es de metal, pero la banda ayuda bastante a que se distribuya muy bien el peso, no molestan y es fácil usarlos por horas pero definitivamente vas a notar el peso. Las almohadillas son bastante cómodas y al ser de tela son transpirables, lo que ayuda mucho a no sentir calor en las orejas. Su uso es bastante intuitivo ya que solo tienes el Digital Crown, que se puede personalizar para cambiar el volumen en una u otra direccion, también funciona como botón para pausar o adelantar canciones e interactuar con Siri, y tienes un segundo botón para activar o desactivar el Noise Cancelling.
      -Active Noise Cancelling: en definitiva el ANC de Apple es uno de los mejores de su clase en el mercado, muchos ex-retos incluso dicen que el mejor, pero ahí si tengo mis dudas. Para empezar, tanto mis AirPods Pro 2 como mis Bose QC35 II tienen ANC y de todos estos el que mejor cancelación brinda, al menos desde mi experiencia, es el de Bose. El de Apple no es malo, es muy bueno pero con Bose no escuchaba absolutamente nada del exterior, incluso los AirPods Pro 2 me dieron una mejor experiencia de ANC comparados con los Max, ya que al ser in-ear, tienen un mejor sello para evitar que entre el ruido exterior, mientras que los Bose al ser over-ear y tener almohadillas de vini-piel, sellaban muy bien. Los AirPods Max por otro lado si dejan entrar ruido exterior, cuando se está reproduciendo música no vas a notar el ruido externo, ya que hace un muy buen trabajo tapándolo, pero al pausar la música si vas a escuchar tu entorno, aunque muy leve, cosa que no pasa con los otros dos.

      Pros
      Si ya estás metido en el ecosistema de Apple son una excelente adición, pasar de un dispositivo a otro es muy fácil y tienen un gran sonido con un muy buen ANC, aunque no el mejor, según mi opinión.

      Contras
      Son caros y no necesariamente los mejores del mercado, si ya tienes otros audífonos over-ear como unos Sony o unos Bose, no vale la pena el cambio. No me malinterpretes, son buenos audífonos pero si ya tienes unos de esas marcar, no vas a ganar nada al hacer el cambio. Además aún no cuentan con adaptive audio mientras que los AirPods Pro 2 ya lo tienen, tampoco tienen un chip de ubicación precisa para localizarlos usando “Find My”

      Disculpen lo extenso de la reseña pero espero que les ayude a tomar una decisión sobre si estos audífonos son o no para ti. Intenté enfocarme en las cosas que yo me fijo a la hora de comprar unos audífonos. En definitiva me encantan y ahora que ya no tengo los Bose la vdd es que estos me cayeron muy bien, pero estoy muy consciente que no son para todos.
    • Jay
      5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely incredible
      Reviewed in Canada on 8 May 2024
      After owning a pair of white AirPods Max since their release in December 2020, I recently bought this pink pair for my girlfriend and we both absolutely love them.
      The design is beautiful and understated without any garish logo anywhere. They fit well with your other Apple products. The Digital Crown (that small dial on the top right) is a great way to adjust volume levels.
      Siri integration is very useful to change volume levels, make or take calls, or otherwise use your iPhone or Macbook without touching it.
      They pair automatically to all your devices via iCloud, and can auto-switch between them.
      Now on to the main event: sound quality. They sound amazing. They have a clean sound profile that should please most users with a powerful but not overwhelming bass. You'll discover sounds you never heard before in your favorite songs.
      If you subscribe to Apple Music, you also get Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio that makes it feel like the music is all around you.
      Furthermore, they're great headphones for watching movies without bothering anyone around you. They're almost like a home theatre for your ears!

      They're a bit on the expensive side, but that should tell you how much we love them to have bought them twice!
      If you're invested in Apple's ecosystem and favor design, sound quality and ease of use, then these are definitely for you.
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      Jay
      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Absolutely incredible

      Reviewed in Canada on 8 May 2024
      After owning a pair of white AirPods Max since their release in December 2020, I recently bought this pink pair for my girlfriend and we both absolutely love them.
      The design is beautiful and understated without any garish logo anywhere. They fit well with your other Apple products. The Digital Crown (that small dial on the top right) is a great way to adjust volume levels.
      Siri integration is very useful to change volume levels, make or take calls, or otherwise use your iPhone or Macbook without touching it.
      They pair automatically to all your devices via iCloud, and can auto-switch between them.
      Now on to the main event: sound quality. They sound amazing. They have a clean sound profile that should please most users with a powerful but not overwhelming bass. You'll discover sounds you never heard before in your favorite songs.
      If you subscribe to Apple Music, you also get Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio that makes it feel like the music is all around you.
      Furthermore, they're great headphones for watching movies without bothering anyone around you. They're almost like a home theatre for your ears!

      They're a bit on the expensive side, but that should tell you how much we love them to have bought them twice!
      If you're invested in Apple's ecosystem and favor design, sound quality and ease of use, then these are definitely for you.
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