8.9 / 10
SCORE Apple AirPods Max $479 at B&H Photo-Video Water-Resistant No IP rating Headphone Type Over-ear wireless headphones Multipoint No Noise Canceling Yes (ANC) Battery Life Rated up to 20 hours Pros Surprisingly comfortable for their weight
Impressive sound and build-quality
Adaptive noise canceling is top-notch and so is transparency mode
Good headset performance for calls
Spatial audio virtual surround for iPhones and iPads is a sweet bonus feature
Automatic switching between iOS devices on your iCloud account (multipoint Bluetooth)
USB-C audio Cons Expensive, heavy and the smart case may be too smart for its own good
No USB-C to 3.5 mm cable included for wired use
Android users lose a couple of key features
... continue reading