How does the AirPods Max compare with the Sony WH-1000XM5?

The AirPods Max have stronger build quality and better integration with Apple devices. The Sony model is lighter and folds for travel, and it offers more features on Android.

Do they work with Android phones?

Yes, over Bluetooth, but you lose spatial audio, automatic switching and some Siri features. Sound and noise cancelling still work.

Can I use them wired?

Only with a separately sold Lightning-to-3.5mm cable. There is no USB-C audio input.

How long does the battery last?

Apple rates about 20 hours of listening with noise cancelling and spatial audio on. A short charge gives several hours of playback.

The headphones and a color-matched Smart Case. A charging cable and power adapter are not included.

Are they good for travel?

Noise cancelling is excellent for flights, but they do not fold flat and the case is thin, so a sturdier case helps.

Where can I buy the Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones?

13 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Quick Ship Electronics, B&H Photo-Video-Audio.

Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

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At eBay, for $325.00, 31% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers consistently rate the AirPods Max among the best noise-cancelling headphones for sound and build, with spatial audio called a standout. Most criticism centers on weight, the minimal Smart Case and weaker value outside Apple's ecosystem.

What people mention

Noise cancellingPraisedOwners say it silences plane engines and office chatter as well as or better than rivals.
WeightCriticisedMany find them heavy for long sessions and notice pressure on the top of the head.
Sound qualityPraisedListeners describe a balanced, detailed sound that suits most genres.
Smart CaseCriticisedThe included case is seen as flimsy and does little to protect the headphones.
Spatial audioPraisedHead tracking makes movies and supported music feel wider and more immersive.
EcosystemMixedPairing and switching are effortless on Apple devices but limited on Android and Windows.

About the Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

AirPods Max are wireless over-ear headphones with an Apple-designed dynamic driver. The Apple H1 chip and software work with the acoustic design to produce the sound. The headband canopy is knit mesh, and the ear cushions are memory foam to seal in sound.

Active Noise Cancellation removes up to 2x more background noise. Transparency mode lets you hear the world around you. Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking places sound all around you, and select songs, shows and movies play in Dolby Atmos.

To pair, hold them near your device and tap Connect on the screen. Audio pauses when you take them off. Automatic Switching moves listening between iPhone, iPad and Mac. The Digital Crown plays and pauses music, answers, ends and mutes calls, adjusts volume and skips tracks. They charge over USB-C.

Brand

Apple

Form factor

Over ear

Ear placement

Over ear

Impedance

32 ohm

Chip

Apple H1

Noise control

Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode