Apple - AirPods Max 2 (USB-C) - Starlight

First time owning a pair of Airpods Max 2, I own air pods pro 2 and Bose QC 1 and 2 in the past. In terms of sound quality and noise cancellation these are the best I have ever owned in those two categories. The noise cancellation while speaking is a nice feature even if it is sometimes slow to respond. Two things to consider if you're looking at these headphones is while they are made of aluminum and feel sturdy that also means they are heavier than plastic headphones. They are still comfortable but you will notice it if you're active with the headphones on. Second is the battery life while not in use, you need to shut off find my feature and do some other settings adjustment or else the headphones die just sitting in storage. The carry on case simplistic design maybe a negative for some people as it doesn't fold as compact as some competitors. Overall I gave 5 stars for the excellent sound quality, features and ease of use with apple products.

Sound: 4.5/5 ! Great noise cancellation and great noise cancellation. Would love if lossless was supported wirelessly. Design: 4/5. Wish the cuffs were waterproof but overall very comfortable. Kinda heavy. Usability: 5/5 works great with my Apple products and with my projector via Bluetooth.

If you’re immersed in the Apple ecosystem, which I am, these over the ear headphones are a great choice. I traded in old headphones to get some credit towards these bc expensive!! I wouldn’t wear these to the gym. I see them being worn at the gym I go to all the time and hope the owners don’t have issues in the future. They aren’t water resistant and condensation issues are a known problem. Also, get apple care on these— they’re too pricey to not have a warranty for accidents. Noise canceling works great! It can be noisy at my apartment complex and I work from home, so I really need the NC feature so I can concentrate better. I also love how they automatically switch between my Apple products depending on which one I’m using at the moment. Apple TV, iPhone, MacBook, iPad…. Whichever I’m on, it’s on. People say their hear me very clearly when I’m on the phone, so the microphone seemingly works great. Music and TV have very deep, clear bass, and the details I hear that I didn’t hear before wearing them are amazing. Highly recommend, awesome product!

The Apple AirPods Max 2 are a premium pair of headphones that feel polished, powerful, and very easy to enjoy, especially if you already use Apple devices. The sound is rich and immersive, the noise cancellation is excellent, and the overall build quality feels luxurious. They are still on the expensive side, but the comfort, smart features, and seamless Apple integration make them a strong choice for anyone who wants a high-end listening experience.

Someone who has owned the first generation of this pair of AirPods Max Pro and also the main competitors Sony XM-5, Sennheiser Momentum 4, Bose 700 and the Nothing Headphones(1), this upgrade was worth the wait if you were considering upgrading from any of the previous generations of premium headphones. I actually tried the new Sony XM6, and the newest Bose QuietComfort and returned them to wait out this newest release, and these are by far the best noise canceling. My neighbor runs a daycare and I can barely hear the kids outside when I work from home some days. If you already own the AirPods Max 1, these have better battery life than mine, when I first got them. I also love how I can pair my 2 Apple headphones to my Apple TV and watch loud movies with my husband without my missing any of the cinematic sound and effects. I just wish the color was more like the orange on the iPhone 17 Pro than peach.