AirPods Max Review in 2024 - Still Misunderstood! 

Do you have the AirPods Max, or are you fine with regular AirPods?

I think I subbed to you around 20k. Look at you now. Thanks for all the informative video’s. 👏💪

You are spot on with your airplane comment. I’ve used a ton of headphones while traveling and I haven’t found anything that matches the noise isolation that these do.

The absolute must have accessory for these: not a case, but a silicone cover for the headband! There is no downside to the look and feel of the APM, but you do protect the most vulnerable part of the design from aging poorly. Its a must have.

how do you clean the earcup mesh Brandon😭?

hey Brandon, thank you for the review, I greatly enjoyed it. I was about to buy the AirPodsMax after watching it, but in the end, I didn't and I thought I would ask your thoughts on some of the features my current MX -1000M4, (which I use to WFH) has like connecting to 2 devices at the same time - I think for a device that is £200+ more expensive the AirPods Max should have, right? but my question for you is, how does having automatic swap. between devices works for you, does it work as well as Apple claims? I have tried this feature with the AirPods Pro and it was so bad I disabled it completely I work from home and use the MX-1000M4 for music, video conferences and calls they work great, but since these are 3YO I am thinking of upgrading to AirPods Max...but I am on the fence ... I made my peace with having a lighting cable for charging but the two device thing has put me off. any thoughts would be appreciated.

Brandon, this vidoe pushed me to pull the trigger. I have my regular pro2 all the time and I’ve been craving some over ears with the apple magic that my Pros Have. Can’t wait to have some good headphones to listen to at home.

Whats up with that hourglass in the background? Do you roughly time your videos with it? ⏳

Great video I just bought a used one under warranty for 300 Mint green I love mine.

Great review! I was thinking getting a brand headphones, the price was my main concern. Maybe I can get used ones or refurbished and safe some money.

I agree with you on all of it. I love my max's and I use them mostly with a Windows PC for gaming and content consumption. I'm actually using them right now that way. The main reason I got them is for the transparency and ANC modes. Spatial audio is really good with my iPhone 15PM too. Best headphones I've ever had, only thing I would change is the lightning connector. The meme-worthy bra case does a really good job when traveling, fits in my carry-on backpack easily. I use the windows MagicPods app so the audio seamlessly switches between my PC and the Maxes when I take them on and off. Shows Battery percentage too. They work amazingly well in almost all situations except the gym. They tend to slide off during bench press and running on the treadmill. I use Powerbeats Pros for that. Good video, been subscribed for years.

you didnt actually hang up on that phone call in your demonstration you muted it lol

Love them for the gym, however, how do you clean the mesh? Might have to buy new ones?

Would get a case for the mesh headband, helps keep it in tact longer

I can’t use my daily headphones as workout headphones. Is that a hot take?

Would you recommend these for someone with nerve pain in their neck and shoulders?

Some restrictions have nothing to do with the chip. This includes, for example, personalized volume. This feature is not performed by the AirPods themselves, but is made possible by the machine of learning on the paired device. Conversation awareness is also a feature that should work. The microphones of the AirPods always listen anyway in order to be able to respond to Siri requests. They also recognize when speaking and do not read messages out loud while talking.

I loved my AirPods Max, best sound, best ANC, and best transparency by far. But I think they have a serious design flaw, just a year after I got mine whenever I touched the right earcup it died and the headset disconnected and restarted, and looking online A LOT of people have had this issue and it seems to be caused by the design of the connector between the earcup and the headband

Calling a headphone misunderstood is really funny

Currently listening to this video with some maxes on. I got them in September.

When I bought my first pair of AirPods Max back in January 2022 (at 17 😁), they were amazing and I loved everything about them. I bought it from Amazon. However in August 2022, I experienced technical issues such as water damage, and no audio sound when connected, and random disconnections. From August 2022 to January 2023 I sent Apple my AirPods to fix. They claim to fix it, but each month the water damage was persistent and wouldn’t go away after Apple fixed it. So it made me sad to slowly give up fixing my AirPods; later in August 2023 , I saved up and I went to buy a new pair from Apple and it’s been great ever since. I hope Apple releases a new model with the new H chip and USB- C and 30 or 40 hour battery life. Great video as always Brandon and voice too!

I really hope for the gen 2 of these they add changing headbands the headband mesh is too thin and I think it should have som foam in it like the earcups does!

two HomePods are a good CinemaSound? ok :-) , but thanks for the great video !

One thing I will say is if you have APMs, definitely try out using them wired as they do sound noticeably better and are good up to around 24/48 quality. Theres a lot of misconceptions regarding APM wired mode, but trust me just try it out. Yeah you need 40 dollars worth of apple's official cables, but if you already bought APM you might as well. 😂

I’ve had several earbuds but I bought my first full size headphones a few months ago, I got the Beats Studio Pro on sale for 180. After initially using them for hours at a time they now get used much more sparingly, overhead headphones are just not something I have much use for. On the other hand my earbuds are waterproof and small enough to be carried in my pocket case and all

Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your day.

what do you think, get these or wait for the second gen? been really contemplating this

Thank you for this comprehensive video.

Same here day 1 user no issues just wish the mesh stood firm but I got a accessory for that other then that no issue at all

When do you think the AirPod max series 2 will come out?

Looking forward to the second generation

I'm generally done with over the ear headphones,beacuse when you want to take them you must have a bag with you while with TWL headphones you just put them in you're pocket and that's it..

the brawl case 😂 oh my God

I absolutely love mine. They feel great and sound amazing. But I’ve had a weird issue with mine ever since I got them. The slightest bump or movement on my head, and they make a little pop sound and disconnect then turn back on in transparency mode. I sent them in to be checked and repaired and got them back about a week later. They said they found nothing, and I never had an issue again. Until about a month later when the same issue returned. I still don’t know what the problem is.

I get condensation and a windy noise in mine anyone else have the issue

You right I hate my hard case takes too long to unzip lol

I love mine, one of the biggest complaint I have is the volume being low. The case has never been an issue for me and I travel often.

Im on my 2nd pair . My 1st pair i had since day one stopped connecting and charging. I use mine everyday for at least 9hours a day while working . I love them more than any other headphones even at the price point being so high

The mesh on the head band is sagging loads on mine. I’ve had mine for 3 years and in that time that is my only complaint. It’s a shame thought as it makes then terribly uncomfortable for long sessions.

Should I get these now or wait?

I completely agree with everything in this video.

Would you ever do a travel edc video?

Bought mine at launch & they stopped working months ago, seems to be a pretty common issue

I think the reasons for not getting one are quite clear - cold aluminium cups + humid warm ear canal = condensation issues that will eventually kill all APMs. Most people I know who own one have had theirs die after 2 years. Planned obsolescence? - connector issues on right ear cup - fragile & flexed mesh band after long term use, no longer supports weight after it is loose = too heavy - ear cups that knock each other when you wear them around your neck - design that doesn’t let you fold the cups both ways, you can’t rest them on your collarbone without rotating them the wrong way - if you forget the bra case = constantly draining & recharging, = poor long term battery health - lightning connector - sound leaks a lot - silicone rubber eventually becomes stained and shiny/sticky

I use them all the time to with the Apple TV to watch movies late at night.. They are still worth getting, even with the rumors of a new model coming later this year. Thanks for sharing.

mine stop working for no reason after years… connected to the phone but no music is playing… apple cannot offer anything and says just buy a new one.

Any idea when the next version of these AirPods might come out?

I’m really thinking of buying the AirPods Max for at home use and I’d remain using my AirPods Pro outside. Is there a big difference between the H1 and H2 chips that the gen 2 max might have? Because if not I would just buy the first gen now.

Not pulling the trigger on the APM due to 1)lightning port, 2) so many problems people report, and 3) stupid case that I cant get over. Really hoping to see if APM2 going to come out soon. I'm decided that APM are better for me (being 100% in the apple ecosystem) than the Bose or Sony offerings. I recently picked up the B&W Px7 S2e and B&O H95 to scratch the itch, but I think APM2 will be an instabuy for me (with apple care, of course).

How do you not get scammed on eBay buying a pair of Airpod Max

Would you recommend these for a truck driver?

I had the Max for about 6 months and had to sell them because they were tight against my ears. I stretched them and it still didn’t help.

I got my AirPods Max about 6 months after they were released, and I don’t use them every day, but I do use them multiple times per week. I love their ease of use, due to being always on and immediately connecting, and I completely agree about their case design. Traveling with them is by far the simplest for over-ear headphones, and I also have had no worries about damaging them. I enjoy watching TV shows and movies with them; however, I turn elsewhere for listening to music. I think vocals could be better, and the bass is far too weak for my taste. I have Bose QC Ultras for music and I love the way they sound. But I don’t use them as much because the case is more of a hassle, they take longer to connect, and toggling between ANC/immersion requires me to hold down a button for like 3 seconds. They’re less convenient, but I still love those headphones. I also have had no problems ever with battery life on the APM. And again, I turn to these by far the most for over-ear use due to pure convenience. Super easy to stow in their case, always on and ready to connect, and very quick to change volume or toggle between hearing modes. I really couldn’t think of a better design.

For some reason my APMs can’t respond to Siri, only Hey Siri. Does anyone know how to enable this?

Got these 6 months after they came out and love them.

Had them 2years and absolutely love them. Sometimes if I wear them for a long time my ears do sweat but no real moisture. Replsaced the Cups at Christmas because they were getting a bit nasty. Both issues are minor things.

I completely agree. I’ve have mine for about 3 years. I love them even now than when I first bought them

Condensation is real, day 1 user here also and they got broken from condensation, they replaced both sides and now it is ok (it was still under warranty), but I use them rarelly since the repair from 2022. I think it from climate, in my area/city there is a lot of humidity and also you get low/high temparature differences often. Still I love them even if I use them like 1-2h and I always check for condensation after. Cheers!

Hi I use Glasses Every Single Day, Can Someone Tells Me If They Are Comfortable With Glasses???

Are these good at all for mixing music? My buddy has a new pair he’ll sell me for 250 but I’m hesitant because they’ve been out for 4 years they’ll make a new pair with the M2 chip in them and I’d rather just wait a few months and pay $450 for the newest ones. I am thinking of getting into mixing music again now that I have time and a new focusrite interface. I may honestly wait til I build up my guitar collection again

i absolutely love my airpods max! i cannot wait for apple to update it with usb-c, h2/3 chip, and better microphones. the only thing i hate about my airpods max's are the headband mesh being loose overtime, i wish apple sells replacement for the headband as well.

Can’t use any aftermarket ear cushions. Pairing with any device can be a hassle if you unlock your iphone while using them. They prefer the iphone. The right and left side clink together when you take them out of the case. They are heavy as hell for gym use. As much as I love them. Xm4 xm5 are a better choice. Oh yeah. And not being able to turn them off. They are always on. How many times i have charged them. Not used them for a few days and came back to a low battery. This is the worst for me.

I like mine but wish they were USB c. Unfortunately I was stupid and made mine personalized so I can’t resell them.

I just got my first set of these 2 days ago on eBay for $350. They were brand new still wrapped. Because of that, they’re on an old firmware (8 updates back) and I’m having trouble getting them updated since you can’t force an update and have to wait for it to happen automatically. As they are now, they sound awful. Nearly no bass, they’re very tinny. The transparency mode is garbage too, especially compared to my AirPods Pro earbuds. I really hope they update soon so I can hear how they’re supposed to be now. Fingers crossed! Thanks for the video, Brandon!

I bought mine day one and use them daily and have traveled with them. I have no wear and tear issues. They have held up great!

I have the same awesome experience with mine. I bought them when they first went on sale.

Brandon I agree with EVERYTHING that you’re saying. I haven’t had ANY of those issues either. No ripping, sweating, etc I have quite a few headphones from Bose, to Skull Candy, Sony and others. Surprisingly the AirPods Max are more comfortable that the lighter plastic lighter ones that I mentioned. The ONLY drawback for me is that the lightning connection takes so long to charge my AirPods Max’s. You can’t just charge for 20 minutes and expect to get a big increase. That’s the only thing that sucks. Lastly, I think the original Apple case looks like a person that has on sunglasses, NOT a “Bra.” 🤷🏽‍♂️ Oh…and I think the new AirPods Max’s are going to have the exact same design but they’re going to be a little lighter with a Titanium construction, USB-C, a better chipset, and more microphones and of course with ALL the features of the AirPods Pro 2

I have them too, and i really love them and concur with this review ..

I hope the Airpods Max V2, is cheaper to be more affordable and also lighter. I bought a pair but had to return them as they were just too heavy for me to wear for any length of time. I did love the sound quality and noise cancelling though.

Absolutely agree! I have two of them because I'm a little obsessed. lol

I love mine they make my flying experience so peaceful

Idk about you but I absolutely HATE it when my AirPods switch to my phone when I’m on my computer just because I got a notification from the weather app 💀

I’m sure they’re not bad, but they are not worth $900 (Australian dollars in this post). When Bose’s last gen QC45’s still have better ANC, are more portable, and more lightweight. And cost $390 these days. AirPods Max are still being sold at full price.

How do you clean your AirPods Max? Or have you ever attempted to clean them?

Please address the issue where you can’t answer calls with AirPods Pro 2 in connection with an iPhone XS. It’s a widespread issue apple and after several updates, Apple still didn’t fix it.

I ordered my pair on day one and they still look like new. All the complaints were never a problem for mine. I really like them.

Well the Sony wh 1000xm5 is my go too at the moment

most of the time i ear classical music with Airpods Max... so i think that noise canceling is not so strong... some issues battery life... but in general for me they are used essencially for travel...so i think they are pretty good

When AirPods Max Two Heard H1 chip in Max 2 On fence on 1 or 2, now or later

Do you think Apple will do a Max 2?

Beats Pro have been the best for traveling hands down. Easy fold bam in your bag with the case and you’re off. Beats is also an Apple owned company.

Hoping for the 2nd gen to be announced in a week or so…

I’m excited for a new version of these to be released so I can get a used pair for a great price 😅

I feel like the mesch thing on top isnt nessessary.

headphones really shouldn't go out of date.. meaning that while updates and added features are nice, they should at the very least be operable as headphones as long as they work.. I hope that's the case with these.

4:28 I don’t think that actually works on APM, just pros 2

I bought my AirPods Max last year, and I loved them from the very first day I used them; they blew my mind. However, they started updating their firmware automatically, which I really hate. Now, the noise cancellation doesn't seem as strong or amazing as it was on the first day. When I first got them, the AirPods Max would block every, and I mean EVERY other noise. But nowadays, I still hear noises going on around me, like when I'm in my classroom and have ANC on, but I still hear other students talking(unless I play music) Is it just me whose facing this? am i just overreacting? because im pretty sure Noise cancellation is suppose to block all other sounds, especially conversations near you, but for some reason i can hear almost every word of a conversation near me And for some reason i dont see the mute call option on my airpods max settings😳i never even knew this feature existed until i watched this video

Day one AirPods Max user here, not regretting it at all! They are still as you say absolutely perfect, I just wish I didn't take them in white since the ear cups can look dirty after a while. But thankfully you can just pop them out and clean them easily. I am still a fan

Listening to this with my AirPods Max 😂, can't wait for them to release gen 2!

the only thing that's holding me back from buying it is the lightning, lack of type c

I'm an Android user so i cant speak for the Apple experience. But i can say that the Airpods Max are the best headphones, if you have an iPhone It's at par with offerings like the Sony 1000XM5s or the premium ones from Bose But Sony and Bose are built with general usage consumption in mind (meaning if somebody uses a Sony or a Bose headphone on Android or IOS, they'll have a similar usage experience on both) Airpods Max can be used to its full potential if you're using an iPhone (you can use it on Android too since at the end of the day, its a bluetooth device but it compromises on features that make Airpods Max unique just because it was not made for Android usage in the first place) These are my two cents on the Airpods Max, I hope this makes sense

my AirPods isn't working And not pairing with devices .. it worked for 1 year only

Comfort is just not true for me. I bought them but it was impossible for me to wear them for more than one hour without the pain of the weight getting unbearable.

MY REVIEW: Quality: These are the best headphones ever. The sound is amazing, and the music quality is top-notch. I enjoy listening to everything on these babies. I feel sad for people who can't afford them or haven't had the chance to try them. I definitely feel sorry for those who might waste money on fake ones or other headphones like Bose or Sony. Battery Life: They can last for days. I don't use them 24/7, but I do use them for a couple of hours each day, and they can last up to 3 days until I need to charge them again. Durability: When I was about to purchase them, I spent a lot of time watching reviews on how long they last and if they damage easily. I came to the conclusion of buying a hard case, transparent covers for the earcups, and a silicone cover for the headband just in case. I regret buying the hard case because I definitely do not use it. It's just so bulky and big, a lot to carry. I prefer the bra cover; it's so simple and fits well in my bag. Workout: I have been very afraid to work out with them. I fear that sweat might damage them, especially since they are not IP rated. I hear a lot of people saying they work out with theirs, but I'm not taking the risk. 😂😭 I spent too much to risk it. Even when I'm feeling hot or in a place with a high temperature, I would take them off. Sometimes I actually feel like they make me feel hot. Phone calls & Video calls: They sound very good. The person on the other end can hear me clearly without any complaints. Traveling: I haven't yet tried them on a plane, but on public transport such as a bus, they are amazing. So, no doubt, they will be the same on a plane. Noise cancellation & Transparency: When I first got them, they were amazing. The ANC blew my mind. I had never tried NC before, and wearing the APM was my first time experiencing ANC. Oh boy, I did not believe my ears. The transparency is also top-notch. But recently, after various firmware updates, the ANC has degraded. It's just not as strong as it was on the first day. Nowadays, I can turn on ANC in my classroom, and I would still get to hear my classmates talking out loud (only when I turn on music is when I won't hear them). Literally, a person may sit next to me and talk to me, and I would have ANC on, but I can still hear them. I don't know if it's just me overreacting; is anybody else facing this issue? I really can't say they're damaged because once I play music, then I won't hear anything else. But if I don't play music and have ANC on, I can still hear noise. Comfortability: They are very comfortable. I even fall asleep with them on. I have never tried the high-end headphones from Beats, Sony, or Bose, but these APMs are so comfortable. THEY ARE NOT HEAVY, trust me. People would complain they are heavy, and yes, they do weigh a lot when you hold them in your arms. But once they're on your head, you'll forget if they're even heavy (I believe this is thanks to the headband). I wear mine for about 5 hours, I think, then my ears feel too hot, and I have to take them off for some air. Price: Are they worth it? Absolutely. Best headphone investment I ever made. I think I'm good for life. $549 was a lot, but I don't regret a penny.

I think instead of a case, some sort of bag like a polyester bag or something like a small gym bag would be great for these. For more protection, yeah get a Hard case… But honestly I’d just keep them in my bag anyways. I personally wouldn’t need a hard case.

4:29 I believe this is incorrect. I can confirm that just saying "Siri" does not activate Siri while wearing my AirPods Max even on the latest firmware and iOS version. "Hey Siri" is required to activate Siri with these headphones. "Siri" works fine with my AirPods Pro 2, for example; but it absolutely does not work on my AirPods Max (or any AirPods max based on a quick google search but correct me if I am wrong; maybe my AirPods Max are not working correctly)

hey you should have told to wait for gen 2 because within 3-4 monts it will come out

My guilty pleasure owning APM. Other than the excellent sound quality and overall functionality, the tight OS integration with iOS, MacOS, TVOS, everything in the ecosystem is seamless. Easily switches devices w/o a hiccup, hesitation or media stall. It just works so well. The sleep mode is amazing lasting for weeks never losing the charge. Yeah, would buy them again. Thanks Brandon.

They are my favorite headphones. Or I should say they were my favorite. I bought the silver ones with white mesh because I wanted to match my M2 iPad Pro. Unfortunately, the ear cuffs get reslly dirty. I tried everything to clean them up and that's how, I think, they got messed up. They did used to get the condensation. I was about to throw the ear cuffs in the washer! 😂 Anyways, they stopped working, the won't even charge anymore. I got them brand new f when Best Buy ran a sale for $100.00 off. Now, they're dead in a drawer. I used them for about one year.

Walmart on prime day got em $350