AirPods Max Review: Luxury Listening! 

Ok so for those asking: These or the Sony XM4? I’ve personally ordered a black pair of these for myself. I think I’ll be using them for most everyday listening. But for my flights and travel I have a feeling I’m gonna hate the limited Android multi device support and get annoyed and switch back to the Sonys ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

now with wallet-cancelling technology

AYE THAT INTRO WAS THE BEST ONE YET!

Recently bought these and can confirm the battery issues have been pretty much solved and u don’t need the case all the time, and besides them not folding down I have no complaints so far! Really enjoying them

Recently bought a pair of these as I was getting tired of the cord on my ATH-M70x Studio monitors. and also needed some headphones for out and about. Have not compared the two yet, as the Airpods are so comfy. for everyday listening these are the perfect solution. Not attached to the PC, they seamlessly recognize when i am using a different device and connect. quite impressed.

This headphones are so good. I went wearing them to college. The noise cancellation is so good that I didn't hear a bus coming straight at me. Now I am enjoying the hospital food

11:51 the way he says: "This case is so stupid" hilarious :D and i totally agree with Marques.

Ok can we acknowledge just how good marques’ transitions are? That intro cut from everyone in the room to no one was SO CLEAN!

Here’s my humble opinion about them. I’m currently an Airpods Max owner who previously owned Sony xm4 and Bose NC 700 for a couple of days. If you want to use headphones just at home and to be free from any annoying noises, and you’re already in the Apple ecosystem, and you like to watch Dolby Atmos movies often, you won’t regret buying Airpods Max. Their ANC performance is marginally better than that of any of Sony and Bose headphones according to a measurement performed by a Korean RU-vidr called “0DiBi”. Also, another great thing about Airpods Max is their white noise level in background with no music playing is way lower than Sony’s and Bose’s. That said, if you want some headphones you like to use mostly when travelling, go get some lighter, cheaper ones like just normal Airpods or cans from Sony or Bose or whatever. Personally I couldn’t keep wearing either Sony xm4 or Bose NC 700 more than an hour due to discomfort issues with both of them, whereas I find wearing Airpods Max for several hours very comfortable despite their relatively heavyweight. Their innovative canopy headband and mesh cushions really work for me.

“This case is so stupid.” 😂😂😂

Is it just me or is Marques's studio slowly turning into a Best Buy.

genuinely such a good review!! i appreciate you marques. i’ve been looking into these for about a year and i think i’ll treat myself to them. your review made it so easy to understand what they’re all about! ❤️❤️

I appreciate that this seemed pretty unbiased. Earlier today I read a love letter from someone at Esquire that made these things sound like the best headphones ever made.

Marques: "'how do they sound'...Well" RU-vid: lemme just put an ad here

I thing Apple is sending a pretty clear message with that $69 price tag for the earcups.

Very detailed, articulate review - well done.

I’ve used them. For Bluetooth out the box headphones, amazing. Every other pair of headphones I try like the Sonys I instantly am like yeah that’s Bluetooth (compression). But these at least with an iPhone I was surprised on what I was getting out of Bluetooth. I wouldn’t ever wear such headphones out and about as they’re quite heavy. But at home use or sitting down working on something on the go, definite buy if you’re an apple user.

For that price range we should be able to hear “P” in pneumonia…

Apple really missed an opportunity to make AirPods Max out of two iPhone 12 Pro Max’s connected by a headband.

So two years after this video was posted, you can see in a lot of videos on The Studio channel that these are not only used daily by Marques, even for editing, but also by a LOT of employees in the studio. I think this really speaks to how good these headphones are. It's crazy that a couple years later, these are still apparently the best wireless headphones, at least for Apple users. The people who work in the studio, especially Marques, could use ANY pair of headphones they want, and yet they choose the Airpods Max over all the other available headphones. The mix of convenience and sound quality seems like it's unrivaled, although I wish they did fix that case issue.

“Apple, why did you send green ones?” Apple: “Marques, Marques, Marques....its so you buy another pair in black, of course.”

I’ll pass and stick to the headphones they include in the iPhone 12 box.

ive had the momentum m2 since 2017 and they are awesome, still going strong and i have around 20hrs of battery they are still one of the best sounding headphones on the market, probably going to have them untill the next version of the airpods max comes out

I love my AirPods Max! I used them for the first time with my 4K Apple TV, I thought the sound came out from my tv but was my AirPods Max: amazing! Finally I can Watch a movie at evening at max volume!

I love how he says “but this case is so stupid”

Marques: having AirPods max and using Spotify Apple: “Wait... That’s illegal!”

Thanks for the review - you do a really good job

I bought them and I travel a lot and the Max are so dope! I have an Ipad and a MacBook pro yet a Samsung phone and they work great! I cannot be happier with them! They don't hurt my ear the sound quality is great and the noise canceling is on the spot. I even hear better whit them when I allow the noise come in than without them! Very good quality. I almost got the Sonny but there was something didn't fit for me with those! Now the apple one are so comfortable and I know they are pricey but the quality is there! I am very happy with them!

Marques trying to make the AirPods max relatable to us: “It’s a bit like driving an electric car” Me a broke student: Ah yes of course

“How do they sound?” Marques: ”well...” *ad starts playing*

my only gripe is the price but everything else is SO GOOD ABOUT THEM. I tried them once, and they are the best sounding, most comfortable headphones ive ever used. and the way they look is FANTASTIC, i hate the way headphones look on my head, but with these being so flat it doesnt make me look goofy when im listening to music. i LOVE these headphones and want a pair for myself

I’m glad you mentioned the plastic at the top because when the jbl’s came out i bought some and had them for like 3 years in great condition and they broke because i accidentally opened them to wide so thank you for pointing that out!

That case seems straight out of Cyberpunk 2077: Not fully rendered yet.

I like how apple's really helping the environment and reducing e-waste by making their own product unaffordable 🙌

I bought mine yesterday April 1 and I was in San Francisco and flying back home to Baltimore and LET ME TELL YOU VERY VERY EXCELLENT IN CANCELLING THE LOUD ENGINE AND VERY LOUD HUMMING.

Good job!!! This video clarified most of my questions about the AirPod Max except for the other cheaper Airpods, which look more comfortable to those who want movies for hours.

For $550 I better hear the “T” in “Listen”

"That case. That STUPID case." Lol. The venom in that sentence.

I love your reviews, so simple and easy to listen and get all the answers..

I actually agree with the replacing ear cups thing. I replace my ath-m50x cups like every year or so.

this was the first pair of outside headphones I ever bought and don’t regret it. they look awesome and do their job, the only complaint I have is the noise bleeding they have. as someone that loves to occasionally max out my music to really feel the bass it’s like it’s as loud as something playing from my phone at 40% volume. other than that they are great

Throughout this video, the clock says 5:50, and the price of the AirPods Max is....$550 👏👏

That intro was CINEMATIC

This was a really great, in-depth review of the AirPods Pro. Thank you!

Dude your channel rocks. A brand I can trust. Know right where to go when I’m deciding if I want to buy something. Cheers and keep it up!

The fact that you can’t manually turn them off is such a turn off

I own a pair of AirPods maxes. The audio is incredible, the different modes like noise cancelation are incomparable to other devices, and it looks super sleek. So far the only issues are this. The first is the weight. They are heavy, which makes them a bit more annoying than other headphones, but I find them easier to wear long-term over AirPods which bothers my ears after a while. The other thing is how tight the clamp is. This was a problem, but I stretched them out a few times, and that issue went away quickly. So yeah if you have the money they are worth it.

Great review. Helpful on all the important points.

"they better sound like god whispering in my ear"- lollll

The clock is pointing at 5:50 throughout the video which is the price of the headphones ($550) Edit: thx for 500 likes

That was a great review. thanks

After two years I came back to this video to rewatch this intro ❤❤ ,,, I can't just get it off my head

I love that Marques always has a Christmas tree in the studio during the holidays.

"THIS CASE IS SO STUPID" -MKBHD

One of the best product reviews I have ever seen. Just the right amount of detail, honest and helpful.

Coming back to this video almost 1.5 years later, that intro man. Absolute Class

us: how do they sound? marques: well *ad break

That’s the most amount of “I hate” I’ve ever heard Marques said😂 Edit: wow 1k likes, unreal fellas

Thank you for this review! You explained it perfectly. As a music producer I understood perfectly when you said they are more on the consumption side than production side. I thought they were closer to the production side. Which is why I wanted to buy them. Now I know to save my money. I will settle for another pair of AirPods Pro. 5 star review.

I picked up 5 of these for Christmas gifts and when the bank called I just put these on and couldn't hear a word they said.

They look like a product people in the 50s would think look futuristic.

2018: USB-C on IPad Pro 2020: What is USB-C? let’s put Lightning on our headphones

Bro I actually went back to rewatch the intro it was dope!!!

Thank you so much, lessons learned👍🏾🙏🏾♥️

That intro was SO clean! 🔥

Mkbhd: how do they sound? RU-vid: Watch this ad first

This was brilliant and you are amazing, love the softer calmer review than I normally see

I’m an earbud guy. Sony XM4, Linkbuds S my daily drivers, and Galaxy Buds+ to fall asleep with and locate where they fell in the morning. But I came here just to see thoughtful look at these wild Apple headphones. I’m really enjoying this channel and just subscribed. I’ve gone from coming here to hear opinions on earbuds before I buy, to watching them for pure entertainment. Super interesting and relaxing vids. Count me a new fan. Cheers!

I don't think I've ever heard Marques hate something as much as he does the case.

"It's kinda like driving an electric car"... Ah yes, what a relatable analogy. Now I understand.

Love the sound editing: the song begins before he puts the headphones on love❤

Dude..one of the best reviews I’ve seen for electronics. I’ll have to subscribe to your channel. Well done.

0:28 The clock shows the time (5:50) which is the price of Airpods Max

Sadie: "Why do you name a stupid case a smart case?" Apple: "Because you will need it"

for people like me who want less latency the hammerhead buds are awesome. What I mean by that is that most people just compare the sound quality and how comfortable the headphones are; but a lot of people might buy it bcuz of the look, or because of what the headphones are trying to do (ex. better durability). A lot of time they're just like "these headphones have better sound quality so dont buy the other ones" and only pay little attention to everything else.

Great as always... I want to point out one thing that you've got wrong... on min 10:50 you said you hate that the cut out doesn't line up with the lighting port... it actually does... you need to have the pole retracted to line up if you extend the pole they will not line up... just like you have them... I've got mine for a year and I still love them.

“It better sound like God himself whispering in my ear” lmao

How does it sound... well,

Rewatching this much later, and I think your roast of the case is worthy of an MKBHD Hall of Fame. It's classic, and needed to be said.

10:39 I love the rapid fire hate fest on that case, and it’s well deserved. I also love that he’s just laying in it out there without being sensational when talking about the flaws. The Not Turning Off thing would keep me from buying these, if money were no object.

"But this case is so stupid" - Marques 2020 11:51

Everyone: Metal is too heavy for headphones Apple: It's pretty

My AirPods Max have been my top buy of the last 3 years. I use them at least 6-8 hours a day, often sleeping with them on. They are SUPER durable. SUPER comfortable. SUPER convenient. Battery life is ridiculous, and I’ve been less than careful with them. I’ve left them out in -40 Celsius canadian weather, and in the rain and they still work. I can’t reccomend them enough, and I never thought I’d say that about a 700$ pair of luxury apple headphones

Thanks for your comments. Keep on doing what you’re doing. You’re doing a great job. Looking forward to seeing more videos.

I can hear Marques' internal crying when talking talking about the case.

I really like my AirPods max headphones. They really sound amazing. Audio described movies on Disney+ sound really good. Audio dramas also sound very good as well. I turned off spacial audio because when listening to audio books, that doesn't work. I also turned off the head detection feature. I have a hard shell case that is great for storing my headphones. This case I have even causes the headphones to go into low power mode. I got mine from Ebay which I think is pretty cool.

Always have the best reviews

“How do they sound? Well-“ *2 unskippable 15 second ads*

To this day, i've never seen anyone wearing AirPods Max.

Thanks for the review Marques. They are too pricey for me. But then again I said that about the Airpods and now I own a set of Airpods Pro's! I am older and although I do have the Spotify and Sirius XM and Pandora and RU-vid music, I mostly listen to the music I purchased thought out the years and own. Streaming music is like the old days of AM and FM radio but now you pay for it. Again, thanks for the review.

I appreciate your reviews - awesome job!

I'm trying to imagine what God whispers into Marques' ear...

“This case is so stupid” easily my favorite MKBHD quote ever 😂

Awesome review bruh! Thanks 🙏🏼 🔥

3:48 Oh it’s kind of like driving an electric self-driving car. That’s relatable and clears it up for me. Great analogy!

Marques: "Quirks and features" *Doug DeMuro enters chat*

My favourite part of the video:: BUT THIS CASE IS SO STUPID.....

I know people tend to ignor mic quality since this headphones are not bought for the phone calls. But I literally had to buy Sony XM5 to be able to work from coffee shop, since my APM just does not pick up my voice rather the surrounding noise. Hope APM 2 will improve it.

Thank u for the superb review always, heyja from 🇸🇬

The part he said “this case is so stupid” always get me 😂