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Apple AirPods Max (Lightning)
Apple

Apple AirPods Max (Lightning)

$5492020

Pros

  • Outstanding sound quality with rich, detailed audio across all frequencies
  • Best-in-class ANC with 9-microphone array blocks virtually all noise
  • Premium build with stainless steel, aluminum, and mesh canopy
  • Digital Crown provides precise, tactile volume and playback control
  • 20-hour battery life easily lasts multiple days of use

Cons

  • Extremely expensive at $549 — most costly consumer headphones
  • 384.8 g is noticeably heavy for long listening sessions
  • Lightning port instead of USB-C is frustrating
  • Smart Case doesn't fully protect the headphones and looks odd
  • No power button — relies on Smart Case for low power mode

Full Specifications

SpecApple AirPods Max (Lightning)
Active Noise Cancelling
Typeover-ear
Weight384.8 g
Battery
Battery life20 hrs with ANC
ChargingLightning, 5 min = 1.5 hrs playback
Drivers40mm Apple-designed dynamic driver
FeaturesActive Noise Cancellation with 9 microphones, Transparency mode, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ, Digital Crown for volume control, Stainless steel frame with aluminum ear cups, Mesh knit canopy headband
Connectivity
Wired option
CodecsAAC, SBC
Bluetooth5.0
Multipoint
Water ResistanceNone

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