Customer Ratings & Reviews

Do not purchase these in the silver/white colorway. Unless you religiously clean them (which is a hassle) they will grow dingy with time. I've never had a problem throwing the ear cups in the wash, and carefully scrubbing the headband with detergent and water, but they will not stay proper white forever and you'll wish you bought Space Grey. If you're worried about the charging case thing, don't. I bought these and immediately threw it away. Reviews when I first bought the Max made it sound like this was some integral part of the headphones - it's not. I've never put them in that case once. I have had no issues with battery life just letting them be outside of the case. They don't take long to charge, and in the rare event they should get to critically low battery just set them to charge somewhere for an hour and they'll be back to nearly full power. The sound is great - incredibly clear, and enjoyable. Because they're wireless there's a cap on how good the audio quality you'll get from these is, but as far as wireless, convenient set-ups go it's really great. Apple made a big fuss about how easy they are to switch between Apple products but it's not quite as simple as you'd expect. They work great with the iPhone - pair them to the phone and they'll usually switch right over but: Your Macbook/iMac products will detect when the Airpods Max are close by, and tell you "nearby" but will require you to click to switch them over. This doesn't always happen on the first try and can require some finagling to get them to actually connect which can be a minor inconvenience that gets more frustrating over time. Additionally they tend to want to switch back to the iPhone, so if you're listening to audio from your Apple computer but accidentally trigger some sound on your iPhone you will lose connection and have to reconnect. I recognize these are distinctly first world, not-enough-to-complain about problems. The noise cancelling is actually shocking at first. Blocks out almost all the noise you could hope for and maybe a little more. Works great as a headset for phone calls and Zoom meetings but the aesthetic takes some getting used to - it's like having two aluminum bars of soap on either side of your head. Microphone quality is fine - pretty clear but you wouldn't record a podcast on it. That said, there is also a passthrough mode that uses microphones to essentially pipe in the outside audio as a means to let you hear what's going on around you, and participate, while keeping the headphones on. This is sort of handy, but most people will not engage with you because you have headphones on, and because these things are big it sends a pretty clear social message that you cannot hear, so the in real life usefulness of the passthrough for conversation is suspect at best. Sure, you can explain that "oh yes, I can hear you there's actually a setting..." but at that point just take the things off. The "head detection" is nifty. The inside of the cups have little detectors that can tell when your ear is inside and will turn the headphones on/off and pause your media as a result. This is tricky if you're trying to use them with only one ear to remain present in a room you're in as it will occasionally cut off audio because it thinks you're not listening. Prior to these I was using the Bose QC35ii headphones. These were an improvement on audio, and build quality. These are very expensive headphones. They feel expensive, but are they *really* worth $600 after tax? No, not really. Overall the audio/build quality doesn't justify the $300 price jump from similar models. If you like Apple, you'll like these, but next time I'll probably opt for a pair of headphones focused exclusively on audio quality.

Best headphone, microphone combo I have ever purchased. I thought I lost my first pair so I bought another then found the first pair and kept both. Crystal clear sound, never drop calls. Sound is fantastic. I've never felt like I couldn't function without headphones to talk on the phone... now I do! One of the pads on the headphone fell off and can't be found. Challenging to find a replacement :(

I decided to make this review months after purchase because you really never know what you’re buying into until you get use out of it. First of all, amazing noise cancellation. Perfect for working out or being in loud environments. I use these bad boys during study time in a mild to noisy environment and the AirPods Max completely drowns out the sound. Not to mention they’re super comfortable and the battery lasts me the entire day sometimes even 3 with continuous use. They’re easily washable as the ear pieces detach and they’re size friendly (for all my big headed friends, lol). Totally worth the purchase and almost a year in they still function just as they did the day I bought them.

Sits comfortable with I exercise and sound quality is good

They are very good quality headphones and very durable. I’ve heard them for over a year and they work great and the battery life’s great. I recommend them

Hands down best headphones!! Sound and bass is amazing, the onlyyyy thing I don’t like is how dull the colors are, but other than that they’re great!

Great sound! Great Bass! Great surround sound!!!!!

Very very good sound quality and color was soo elegant

The moment I opened the box and placed these headphones in my hand I knew they were something special. The quality and craftsmanship is just spectacular. They look a lot better in person too. Like most, I was a bit surprised by the weight at first, and perhaps it takes a little getting used to. 24 hours into using them and its no longer a worry for me. Can I just go back to saying how nice these feel to hold?? There are subtle innovative elements that set these apart from your typical Sony and Bose headphones. I'm not an audiophile, and I can't express the sonic characteristics of what I'm hearing as if I'm describing some fine wine, but I can tell you they sound crisp, balanced and with sufficiently detail to my ears. The sound is truly enveloping, and the bass is more than sufficient in my mind. I've been listening across a ton of genres and they sound fantastic. Probably as soon as you can get Bluetooth wireless to sound. The controls are super intuitive. The lack of a power button makes sense the more I think about it. Just throw them on - no messing around with pairing, etc. I've seldom keep these in the case and observed hardly any battery drain. ANC and Transparency modes are nicely implemented. At home I'm using Transparency most of the time. Lastly, Spatial Audio is one of things that need to be experienced. I was pretty startled at times just convincing the surround effect can feel watching an episode of Mandolorean.

Better than my Bose, more comfortable and better sound quality

Amazing sound. Very comfortable as well!! I highly recommend

From the moment I unboxed my AirPod Maxes, I knew I was in for a treat. The build quality is simply exceptional – premium materials and a sleek design that just screams luxury. But where these headphones truly shine is in their sound quality. The audio is crisp, clear, and balanced, delivering an immersive experience that's unparalleled in the wireless headphone market. The noise cancellation feature is a game-changer. It effectively blocks out ambient noise, allowing me to focus on my music or work without distractions. The transparency mode is equally impressive, keeping me aware of my surroundings when needed. Moreover, the comfort level is top-notch. I've worn these for hours without feeling any discomfort, which is a testament to the thoughtful design. The battery life is more than adequate for my daily needs, and the integration with Apple devices is seamless, making the overall user experience smooth and hassle-free.

It’s a good headset for the gym or just to hear. There soft and unique as well.

these headphones are amazing!!! the mesh on the top prevents them from digging into your head and hurting like other over ear headphones. The noise cancellation is also phenomenal, I'm able to completely sleep on a plane and not hear anything. would buy again

Although the design is one of the best looking, and very comfotable even compared to other headphones, it is severely overpriced for 4 year old heaphones especially if they're still lighting. If you can buy at a deal, then would be a good purchase. If you have air pod buds and like the sound profile then you will enjoy these. Note that they are some of the heavier headphones out there and working out on them will be difficult as they can slip of you head when you do any movement that doesn't involve you standing upright.

Zero complaints, very comfortable and great sound.

Apple never has fhese prices ans they lure yih with a gift cars that Talleys the entire price .

Been wanting over the ear headphones again lately and knew I wanted to stick with Apple. Yes they are expensive and wish they were cheaper but they are such a good quality nothing compares. They are comfortable but after a while start to hurt (I wear glasses). Without the glasses on they are pretty comfortable.

Hands down, best invented headphones. They’re so cool and I love them.

I love them ! Excellent color , design , sound quality and connectivity,