Airpods Max: Still Worth in 2024? 

I disagree. Charing $100 to replace the mesh is indeed terrible....

Dang bro your content is so clean. Really good video

I was today days old when I learned that you press both buttons at the same time. I always did so sequentially which took half a second more than I am comfortable with of someone staring at me while I go through that. Thank you!

Is the only headphone that allowed me to speak with somebody without reducing volume, everything sounding natural, like listening music in the room. Spatial Audio sounds on this, like on no other headphone. Movies are also a great experience. Still my fav wireless .

Great point about double pressing the buttons. Thanks for the work on the video.

I had the Sony MX4 at first & took them back to get the MX5, but after about a week I took them back & for the APM because I love the sound quality & the pairing with all of my Apple devices. I got my wife a pair 2 weeks later for her birthday & she loves them.

Didn’t now about the pressing both buttons feature! That’s so cool. Thanks Josh!

I bought mine last year October! Its easily the best headphones for traveling and listening to music and watching movies!

I have tried AirPods Max in the Apple brand store and I was pleasantly surprised in terms of comfort, sound quality, noise reduction, etc. It is an excellent product!

I have watched a bunch of these reviews and learned some things from you. I had not heard before. Thank you!

I got mine during the Holiday Season and I love it. ❤

THe Maxes completely disconnecting from my devices is definitely one of the most annoying things about these. Ever. I don't use the included case, I just simply don't, and having to hold the Digital Crown and Noise Control button always brings the possibility to completely reset the device which is not what I intend to do most of the time!

Man I always love how detailed you are on your reviews! Keep it up. 👊🏻

I never had the disconnect problem owning them from day 1 they were available here… But when they are not on my head they are in their case or the travel case.

Does it hurt after using them for a while? Love your content xx

I was thinking about getting a pair, but there are rumors that new APM are coming out later this fall, and I already have AirPods Pro 1 and they work fine, so I might as well just wait for the upgraded version with type c charging and better chip hopefully

You can hold your palm up to the sony ear cup and it will dim the music and tun on transparency. (XM4 not sure if the XM5 does that.) I appreciate the details tho, didn't realize the mesh earcups would be huge thing.

I've had mine since Feb 2021. No issues, no failures. I wear them washing my car, riding my bike, and just walking around.

Great video, fantastic production quality!

great review as always josh. i had similar thoughts in my video but def just learned about the button press thing from yours 😂 these headphones are still so good and mine have held up crazy well after almost 3 years!

This video was really good he went into some good detail that definetely helped my decision!

I got my Max's last year and they have been amazing. I bought them from Walmart for $100 off original price and although they are still pricey i would def do it over again.

This video made me subscribe. Great production and information.

Got a pair last november, quality is amazing. audio sounds clean on these! Totally recommend.

Have them for 3 years almost and there is no regrets about them, waiting for second generation, the only thing, I couldn’t sleep with them for a long time, thank you for your video

Sharing Audio on the Apple TV is amazing! My wife and I do this all the time when our kids go to sleep.

How have you been dealing with the condensation issue? Had to replace two pairs that died because of that. but South Africa can get quite humid I guess.

Hey, man. Your video looks and sounds great. Can you share your studio lighting and mic setup? Thanks.

Great video. One of the early criticisms of spacial audio music was its inconsistent quality. Some music producers were head and shoulders better at mixing and bringing a quality audio surround experience than others. Have you found more music being produced by better producers or is the genre still ignored by musicians?

I have the airpods pro 2 and for headphones have only ever used Beats, which all broke. For my next set of headphones, I plan on waiting for the next gen of these, as I heard they are planning something later this year

I’m gonna wait for the second gen maxes and hope they have a power button combined with the anc transparency button and a better casing (hoping this is true)

I picked up a pair this week after using the Sony XM2's as my over ear the past 6 years. Sound clarity and bass is not as good, but I love the comfort much more and the Apple ecosystem. On another topic, what Apple Watch Ultra band is that?

Very informative video, I’m not sure to buy those yet if they release the 2nd gen this year

I’ve had mine for a little over 2 years and recently ordered new ear cushions and it made them like new. I didn’t realize how dirty and squished the cushions got although a little expensive at $69 it definitely worth getting if your headphones are over a year old with heavy use.

Nice, I was just thinking about buying these 👍

Ive had mine for 2 years, still love them!!

got these as the beats+pro weren't available at the store near my place. but man is the audio better than my airpods pro gen 2

Great video! I feel like you haaaaad to mention the fact that they're due for an update soon (hopefully!) just in case someone was looking to buy rn

thank you for your awesome Video my oppinion is they are worth every cent I bought them 1 month ago and I am very happy with them

Nice review. I’ll wait for the next version.

I got mine January 2021 at an open box price from Best Buy. They've been great and the build quality makes them feel like they can last for years. I hope apple changes the port to USB C soon though.

I’ve had the AirPods Max for a little over a year now, I bought them the night before a ten hour plane ride and they’re honestly a game changer. As a college student they’re a daily necessity, I don’t leave the house without them. Noise cancellation is great I wear them while studying, walking to class, eating lunch, I even started wearing them to the gym and the experience really isn’t that bad. Yes they are expensive but keep your eye out for refurbished pairs. I got mine from Best Buy for about $100 off and that’s still a lot of money but I genuinely have not once regretted the purchase.

I’ve had the max for almost 2 years now. I really do not have an issue with the case or the fact they don’t fully turn off. No version of AirPods fully turn off. Everything is always ready to connect once they emerge from their case. Just get in the habit of putting them away. It’s really that easy. 💯

At this point, AirPods (not headphones) are the greatest pieces of Bluetooth audio tech ever invented if you have an apple eco-system. You can run, workout, you don’t even know you have them on, they are so easy to put in your pocket, you don’t get fatigue, it is half the price of this headphones, and mine has been still doing good after 3 years. I also have the Sony mx4, and I love them, but at the end of the day, I realize that AirPods are just the greatest

Should I buy a pair now or wait for a potential second gen AirPods Max?

I was reconsidering to get these after but the smart case and re-connect after idling 24+ hrs points suggested to hold back. Thanks for pointing out smaller experience details that other reviewers don't cover.

Great video, very informative. Just a pair, from Amazon $449 loving my new AirPods Max.

Idk about the Max but the transparency mode on my Pro actually amplifies the outside voice vs just becoming transparent. I can hear more with the earphones in than I can without them. I find it interesting that’s not the case with these much better built headphones.

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Just got the Bose Ultra. I also have the Airpods Max. My Airpods Max have connections problem. In the subway it takes like 10 mnts to connect. Apple can't fix them. They also gave me a new pair same problem. Sound is very good.

Nice video! I'm a satisfied viewer of this video and I would recommend it🤩

Wish people would review the phone calls aspect on these. I returned two sets as everyone complained they couldn’t hear me

does it work on other apps other than apple music or apple tv like youtube or amazon music or spotify

I'm sorry for changing the subject but I really like your Apple Watch strap, can you tell me where did you get it? Looks awesome with your Apple Watch Ultra! Amazing video, as always!

They're nice, but I'm gonna hold on to my dollars and see what they do with Gen2. Mostly due to that silly case and not being able to turn it off...

I love mine so much , got them when its launched. I use these and for gym i use anker q30 cuz i dont wanna ruin the apm. But . If i didnt have apm. I would wait for the 2 which might be releasing this year

I love mine but suddenly after a couple of years they disconnect if I bump them.... they are way better sounding than SONY or BOSE or BEATS I have them all... but I am really annoyed that suddenly they are failing.

I just hope that the much anticipated revision allows for audio over USB. Can’t believe they haven’t enabled that over a software update or something.

Ok, so my take : I’ve had the AirPod Max since august 2021 and I still like them a lot. They are very confortable (even though I’m VERY petite), excellent build quality (mine still look like new), great sound sound really good. BUT… I also got the latest AirPods Pro recently. And I have to say that unfortunately the technology in the AirPods Max is now obsolete. I agree, they still have their qualities, but Spatial Audio and noise cancelling are not up to par compared to the new generation. So, are they still great? Yes, and I still use my Max almost all day, everyday at work (open space office…). But there is NO way they are worth the fulll price now. Although it seems like they’re never going to come, I say wait for the new version. Or try to buy the current version on sale. Just for context, I use the Max’s for listening to music, in the office, or while travelling (planes), while I use the Pro’s when walking, in public transportation, at the gym. So they both have their specific usefulness for me. Can’t wait for the new Max to come out!!!!

Honestly I love mine. There were a couple days when I had to let them dry out because I accidentally splashed water on them and using old school EarPods when my AirPods Pro would die were the biggest pain in the @$$. There’s definitely room for improvement but they’re still fantastic and I missed them terribly while they were out of commission.

Just bought them. Definitely worth it.

Have them for 2 years and still like them a lot. Maybe not so comfortable during plane trips, but i can use Pro 2 instead.

Thank you for such a wonderful review. I have been dreaming about these headphones since 2020, but the price, then and now, is, to put it mildly, biting. At the moment I am the owner of Bose Quiet Comfort 35 headphones. I won’t say that these are bad headphones, but if the ear pads become unusable due to sweat and it’s not always possible to replace them, you know, it’s annoying. As I understand it, AirPods Max ear pads do not have this problem. The only advantage of the Bose Quiet Comfort 35 headphones is the presence of a wired connection if there is no way to charge. Airpods Max, as far as I know, are deprived of this opportunity because even if they are zero-wired, the wired connection will allow you to listen to music. As for weight, probably after Bose, Airpods Max will be a little heavy, although to be honest, sometimes I got tired of Bose.

I would love to see you do a video on Beyerdynamics amiron wireless headphones. They’re very similar in price and build quality. But a comparison video would be fantastic, cause im torn which to buy 🤣

Are they good for running/exercising? Cuz I want them to casually trot or just walk around in the track but I’m not sure if it’s worth to spend 500$ if there’s better options in the market

Nice video. Also what apple ultra band are you wearing ?

I lost my airpods pro 2 so I got the airpods max last week and I am loving it. 😊

is bluetooth connectivity at 5.0 much of an issue with devices having 5.3?

@Joshua Chang non video related, which brand “white square” webcam was that on top of your lg monitor. Also which model Apple Watch Ultra brand is that?

Can’t decide if I wanna grab these now or wait for the inevitable usb-c h2 upgrade

Where did you buy your Apple Watch Ultra band? It’s amazing!

Just went into the Apple Store to test the AirPod Max out and I was extremely disappointed. The ANC was awful and nowhere near as good as my AirPod Pros(Gen 2). Build quality is incredible but the fact these are like £500 with WORSE ANC means you should really avoid these unfortunately. Thank god I tried these for myself and not just relied on RU-vid reviews! Take my advice and try them for yourself before buying

I want to spend a good amount of money on a high quality headphones, I have a JBL and they work fine, but I wanted to be able to hear the music in a better quality and also have a better noise cancelling. Thank you for the review, I will save money while waiting for the second gen to see which one to buy😊❤

I love the sound quality of the APM but imo they’re so heavy and uncomfortable. The Bose QC45’s are such a great choice

got them last month. totally worth it.

Hey great video! What is your apple watch set up?!

bro 😭 i just ordered mine yesterday and i already know ima love it and when the airpod max’s 2 come out ill just get those if they here are more significant changes!! like water resistance!!

Does it work with any like lg smart tv without appel tv?

I loved the Sony XM4s. And when it was time to Upgrade to the XM5 I was so disappointed, massive head fatigue in an hour, the noise canceling is like 10 steps back. I want the Apples but no power button is a deal breaker for me. So I think my next pair is going to be the Bose. I really hope Sony realizes the mistake they made with the Xm5, but I still have my XM4 as my daily driver and thinking about buying another pair before they aren't in stock anymore as a back up incase mine ever stop working. Noise Canceling is my biggest feature and I worry cause the airpod pros buds claim noise canceling and they are awful and the sony xm5 being so bad its almost like they are trying to punk us.

Haven’t watched the vid yet but I’ve been waiting for Max 2 for AGES

I want to get them !! But when the air pod pro max 2 drop ?

ngl after 4 years they have held up amazing,y in the line-up

On the Sony you you can cover the right side and it will auto put you in transparency mode and that’s with one hand

My nephew has these. I like them but I won’t buy them until Apple puts USBC on them. I have the new Bose Ultras and they’re great as well. They have a better case, USBC, on/off button, and they even come with the 3.5 to 2.5 mm audio cable. Got them on sale at Best Buy.

I really want these but don’t know if I should wait since I know this year will probably have a refresh.

Strange, i’ve never used the case for the headphones but mine have never disconnected from my devices🤔

are they worth it?? yes, but is it worth waiting for the new ones to come out with hopefully usb c?? abosulely, and not only that xm4s are better price wise and close to sound quality and they have usb c

Thinking of buying for the Apple TV connection. I’m always the last one in bed, and hate having to switch to watching on my phone with headphones on to not bother the little one and wife.

Maybe I’m losing my hearing a bit but I bought a pair and I was highly disappointed with the sound quality. To me it wasn’t loud enough. I thought my air pods 2gen were louder 😬 maybe it was just a bad batch? 👀

Would you say they are worth for someone outside the ecosystem? Like I only got and IPad my phone is android and PC windows.

Planning to but AirPods Max but I have AirPods Pro and sometimes after using it for an hour or so I feel uncomfortable in my ears, have anyone felt the same with AirPods Max? Dose it cause any irritation after sometime?

Just letting you know, On the XM5 you can rest your palm on the touch pad on the right and it stops the music and turns on transparency until you remove your arm from the track pad.. Another W for XM5 over AirPods Max.

What I really dont like is the material on the ear cups. Also I would trade build quality to get lower weight.

Brah $100 for the mesh? That's pure insanity

I still have mine and I just use them as smoke seshs and going on walks with them.

Anyone else having issues with condensation water inside of it? well i’ve used them in the gym which I don’t recommend AT ALL. One day later i used them for like 30mins and it still kinda formed a bit of condensation on the side. I immediately bought Apple care+ cause I was scared so ig im save now if anything happens right?

No USB C and 20h battery is a disgrace

Please do another video when the new MAXes come out!

Ive never put mine in the 'case', the battery drain is so low now that I just charge every 4 days. And, they have never disconnected.

Sound quality is so good although mine after 2 years started shedding skin….