Customer Ratings & Reviews

A very nice pair of over ear headphones, high quality product from Apple. Outstanding noise cancellation feature, spatial audio and transparency mode. The sleek design is very appealing. However I decide to return the item to Best Buy, the weight is a bit on the heavy side, I cannot wear it over half hour, feeling painful of my neck. Hope apple can improve this aspect in its next generation headphones.

I'm a musician, and certainly an audiophile. I have a partner with the Sony WH-1000XM4, and I've been drooling over her headphones ever since. "Do I get myself a pair of those? Or the Airpod Max?" I spent months going back and forth. It was that $550 price that kept me from jumping in. I thought I was ridiculous paying that much for headphones! (Going price of $550 - $70 off for the Black Friday sale ==> $480... yeah... still ridiculous.) But, obviously I did. (Sucker, I know.) The sound quality is about as pure as you can get. If you are a fan of heavy bass, I think the Sony wins a bit there. But, these have a nice punch as well, in addition to a better overall balanced, crisp, pure sound across the spectrum. And, I didn't think I was going to fall for the spatial audio gimmick, but yes, it is actually very cool. (I can't tell you how often I've taken the headphones off just to make sure I wasn't accidentally pumping RATM over my Sonos! Fooled every time. It really gives you a full 3D audio immersion that makes you forget that you're listening through headphones. It simulates a fixed audio source impressively well. Music with spatial audio enabled is actually really good.) All of that is great, but the direct support in all of Apple devices had me convinced to give them a try. So, I hate to admit it, but I'm loving them. If you are purely after a set of headphones for audio streaming purposes, and don't care about Apple device integration, I'm not sure I can justify paying for these when you can get the Sony and be just as happy for much less money, IMO. (And, besides, some of the advanced audio features may not be available for you if you aren't at least an iPhone user. Be sure to check your own device for compatibility!) The seamless support for those of us sunk deep into the Apple ecosphere of products works really well. I have a Macbook Pro, Apple TV, Apple Watch, iPad and of course an iPhone, and the seamless auto connect to ALL of these devices is quite impressive. Overall, definite thumbs up here. Very happy with these. It's given my music collection a whole new life. I've been going back and listening to classics I haven't listened to in decades. They sound that good.

This is my first experience with these Apple - AirPods Max. They have the Lightning port, so I save a few bucks, but I’m telling ya, these sound so amazing! They’re built really good and feel extremely comfortable and yet super stable. I really love the noise cancellation option at just a simple tap of the button. I still have a set of 2nd gen air pods that’ve been through the washing machine a couple times, but I’m seriously enjoying some music, these AirPods Max are my go to! Definitely worth the money. Highly recommended!

The Apple AirPods Max are, without question, one of the most premium and impressive headphones ever made. From the moment you put them on, you can feel the difference in quality. The build is sleek and durable, with a stainless-steel frame, soft memory-foam ear cushions, and a breathable knit headband that makes long listening sessions incredibly comfortable.The sound quality is outstanding. AirPods Max deliver rich, deep bass, crisp highs, and perfectly balanced mids that make every song feel immersive and detailed. Whether you’re listening to music, watching movies, or on a call, the audio is clear and powerful without being overwhelming.Active Noise Cancellation is best-in-class. It blocks out distractions so effectively that it feels like stepping into your own world. When you need awareness, Transparency Mode is just as impressive—letting outside sound in naturally, without distortion. Apple’s Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking takes the experience even further, creating a surround-sound effect that feels cinematic and lifelike.Seamless integration with Apple devices is another major advantage. Switching between iPhone, iPad, and Mac is instant, and features like automatic pairing and Siri support make everyday use effortless. Battery life is strong, delivering up to 20 hours of listening time with Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio enabled.While the AirPods Max come at a premium price, they fully justify it with exceptional sound, comfort, and cutting-edge technology. If you want top-tier headphones that combine luxury design with elite performance, Apple AirPods Max are absolutely worth it.

Airpod pros are great but nothing beats a good pair of over the ear headphones. The sound is amazing, the noise cancelling is the best I have used so far and the confort is excellent. I wear these everyday for about 2 hours and they never hurt my head or cause any pain. To be fair though, they are heavier than I would like and. That is probably the biggest downside to these. Overall great product and if you can get them on sale, even better.

A little heavy, but very comfortable and great sound quality. The one downside is price.

I have been using the airpods Max for two years now and it is working really well. And despite of what others say, it connects well with android as well as windows. Btw I got a cheap protector from Temu :D

Apple has done an excellent job with these. They are super smooth and seamless when used within the Apple ecosystem , they feel more premium than anything on the market and the sound quality is phenomenal. Now for the negatives - Unlike many of its competitor's they do not fold in any way. you can however turn the earcups sideways so they fit into their case. - The case that it comes with is utterly hideous. (What were you thinking Apple??) its like a miniature purse that only protects the earcups leaving the headband and telescopic stems completely exposed -The price is outrageously expensive compared to its competition but that's kind of expected since Apple is the Gucci of the mobile tech world. Overall would I recommend these? Yes I would but only if you have money to splurge. You are not really losing out on anything by not getting these you would in many cases be better off getting the Sony WH-1000xm4 which is not only 200$ less but has the same premium sound quality and noise cancelation features.

I have to say I was really thinking of buying these for a while and eventually bought them. I couldn’t be happier. They sound amazing first of all. The highs, mids and bass sound very crisp and clean. With Spotify equalizer these can be adjusted. I don’t use any other music service so I can’t speak on that. The noise cancellation in my opinion is better than my Sony xm5 headphones and transparency is also better than Sony in my use. Build is superb but on the heavy side a bit, but I really love the build of them a feel so I’m willing to forgive the bit of heaviness. They can be easily worn in my experience for a couple hours before fatigue sets in. Earcups are nice and large and encompass by big ears. I personally bought these over the usbc version as these are exactly the same and cheaper.

If you need a pair of soundproof headphones that aren’t heavy or bulky, these are the headphones to get. I am in love with them. They are perfect. They fit my eyes so nicely. They have a very soft cushion for my ears. The soundproof feature I use all the time. I just love to be in my room and play music and be in my own world. It is the best feeling. But, they are a little pricey but I applied for the credit card and all I did was pay $75 bucks or more every 2 weeks for only 2 months. It just all depends on how much money you add to the overall payment. But I was worth it. I am planning on getting some for my family members. My dad, boyfriend, and brother always use mine and I don’t mind but when I want to use them they are being used by others. So I think it is a great Christmas present. But I 100% recommend getting these headphones. They won’t disappoint you.

Excellent headphones that quiets the world around you and only brings in the sounds you were intending to hear. A comfortable fit on your head and vuilt with quality. Comes with an awesome carry case and the battery life is fantastic. Super easy to set up and connect. Highly recommended these headphones.

First I want to say that the audio quality is good. It's great. It's not mind-blowing like many youtuber hype it to be, but you will be happy with it. Apple make product that will satisfy 80-90% of the customer and it is the case here. At least in the sound quality department. I would say I like this APM better than my $400 set up (schitt stack + Sennheiser HD6xx) because the sound profile here is fun to listen to. For listening purpose, you should go for a pair with a "fun" profile like this instead of the boring flat curve stuffs. The bass is great: it is tight, it is deep, and it is well-separated from the rest, like using a pair of speaker with a separate subwoofer. That said the XM-4 vs this one is very close and can ultimately be tied to preference in tuning. This one is "safer": the treble is not as bright so it will work for more types of songs. I prefer the APM by a tiny little amount in the Sound department That being said, this is a first gen Apple product: there are some flaws with it that is not highlighted by youtube reviewers. The practicality of this pair is poor. It is good for listening at home, not actually very good to use on a long flight. Here's why: 1: It's bulky and it doesn't fold. The carrying case is useless. It's gonna take so much space in your carry on. The Sony XM-4 beat it hands down here. Most people would be happier carrying the XM-4 on a plane than this. 2. It is uncomfortable for me after: 30 mins. It hurts my head. At first i thought it was the clamping force being too strong. So I screeched it out like some people on the internet did. It got more comfortable for the first 30 mins, then it still hurt. Turns out the cushion do not have the appropriate density, so after 30mins it collapse to nothing and the metal ring of the ear cup pressed on my head and that metal ring is very hard and edgy. Another negative for the APM making it not the ideal choice for carrying to an airplane. 3. Noise cancelling: at this point it is no longer relevant since this pair is only good for listening at home. Bose, Sony, APM will all do fine when you use at home in term of noise cancelling. You would not care. So to sum it up: it is a joy to listen to, but can't be enjoyed for too long. Even without the price difference, the XM4 is a strong competitor for it on the basis of practicality and comfortability alone. This APM can auto-eq while for the XM4 you may want to make use of the EQ functionality and they would be very close (like Coke vs Pepsi). This APM would be a no brainer if the price drop by $100 and they address the comfortability issue. The bulky and carrying issue can be lived with but the comfortability is a hard sell to many people.

really amazing. Sound quality is great, and battery life too. i think it is worth the investment. also so comfortable, comfort is better than any other pair of headphones

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

Spent hours at a local Best Buy testing all the different headphones and this was the option by far. Fantastic noise cancelling, great sound quality, and the most comfort. Have had these for a little over a year and they still look and feel great. Only issue I've had has been with keeping the ear cushions clean since they are fabric, but that's a minor issue compared to what it provides.

Great sound quality, with a clean profile for bass and mid range and very crisp higher frequency. They sound good from hip hop to classical. They are more comfortable on my head than either bose or beats but they are heavy. Maybe a bit overpriced but definitely nice.

Amazing headphones, as they should be for the price point. I usually have a hard time finding headphones that don't hurt my ears. These are comfortable for hours on end. They sync seamlessly with existing Apple products. I can be using them with my MacBook and answer a call on my iPhone without having to do a thing, they are intelligent enough to use with multiple products like that. Noise cancellation is amazing, sound is amazing. Battery lasts forever. Great aluminum construction that I have not seen in headphones since my dads old school ones. Love these!

ANC technology is very good, and controls are highly intuitive. I bought these for my girlfriend for her birthday, but it only took me 5s to figure out the controls when I tried them on. Very comfortable and would seemingly fit a very large variety of head/ear shapes. The sound does not "wow" me for the price like some other headsets do, but they are a fool-proof high-quality product to which I tip my hat. Mic quality and sound isolation are rather lackluster on her end during phone calls with this device, which was a bit upsetting. Calls don't sound any better than her "pro" airpods or my Sony WF-1000xm5. But they get the job done. Mic technology will come around eventually, and it still sucks for everyone that's not making dedicated headsets I guess, so I won't fault them for that. Overall, very pleased with the product on my girlfriend's behalf, since she's really just been in her own world ever since she opened them lol.

I love the color! It’s more reddish than pink and it’s perfect! The sound/noise cancellation is fire!! The weight is very nice and they stay put on your head for the most part!

Going into this purchase, I had read reviews saying that it’s not worth the price, is too heavy, etc. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, just for headphones it is expensive. But if you don’t already own a DAC and Amp, getting budget friendly audiophile approved ones plus headphones will easily meet or exceed this budget. The headphones are very light compared to my wood planars. I honestly don’t really notice them. If you have low end or plastic headphones they will be heavier. Yes, you can’t hook these up to your own DAC, making these a bit limited. But it comes with a mic, transparency and noise cancel, wireless, etc. I think it definitely makes up for any shortcomings and makes the price worth it. They’ve been called glorified Airpod Pros, and I have to say they sound a lot better than what that implies. Very full sound. I also like that they have better noise cancellation due to the added passive ability from the metal cups. Also, they’re pink and match my Red, er, Pink iMac.