- What is different about the USB-C AirPods Max?
- It swaps Lightning for USB-C charging and supports wired lossless audio over USB-C. Sound hardware, noise cancellation and battery life are otherwise the same as the earlier model.
- Do they work with Android?
- They play audio over Bluetooth, but spatial audio, automatic switching and firmware updates are limited or missing. Most features assume an Apple device.
- How long does the battery last?
- Apple rates 20 hours with noise cancellation and spatial audio on. Standby is about 18 days, and a short charge gives several hours of playback.
- Are they good for workouts?
- No. They are sweat-proof but not water-resistant, and at 385 grams they are too heavy for exercise. Use earbuds instead.
- Is the case required?
- No, but putting them in the case triggers low-power mode. Without it they stay in a higher-power idle state and drain faster.
- Can I use them wired?
- Yes, over USB-C for lossless audio from compatible Apple devices. There is no 3.5 mm jack, so analog sources need an adapter.
- Where is the Apple AirPods Max USB-C cheapest?
- At Shop, for $230.00, 56% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Apple AirPods Max USB-C?
- 14 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Shop, B&H Photo-Video-Audio, PC Richard & Son, 12thmantechnology.com.