Apple AirPods Max (1st Gen)

Apple AirPods Max (1st Gen)

$5492020

Pros

Exceptional sound quality with rich, detailed, balanced audio
Best-in-class ANC that rivals top over-ear headphones
Spatial Audio with head tracking is immersive and seamless
Premium aluminium and steel build quality feels genuinely luxurious
Seamless and instant switching within the Apple ecosystem

Cons

Very heavy at 385 g — can cause fatigue during long listening sessions
Lightning charging is outdated (1st gen)
No Bluetooth multipoint and limited functionality outside Apple ecosystem
No hard case included — soft Smart Case does not protect well
Premium price is hard to justify over cheaper alternatives

Full Specifications

Spec	Apple AirPods Max (1st Gen)
Active Noise Cancelling
Type	over-ear
Weight	385 g
Battery
Battery life	20 hrs (ANC and Spatial Audio on)
Charging	Lightning
Drivers	40 mm Apple-designed dynamic driver
Features	Apple H1 chip per earcup (two chips total), Computational audio for dynamic EQ and ANC, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Seamless Apple device switching, Aluminum earcups and stainless steel headband, Smart Case
Connectivity
Wired option
Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth	5.0
Multipoint
Water Resistance	None

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