Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over Ear ANC Headphones, Space Grey

Design

The AirPods Max features a premium over-ear design with stainless steel arms, telescoping headband, and memory foam ear cushions for comfort. The ear cups are attached to the headband with a unique suspension system.

Sound Quality

Apple emphasizes high-fidelity audio with the AirPods Max. They are equipped with custom dynamic drivers for immersive sound, and they support spatial audio with dynamic head tracking for a more cinematic listening experience.

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

The AirPods Max includes active noise cancellation technology to block out ambient sounds for an immersive listening experience. Transparency mode is also available, allowing users to hear their surroundings when needed.

Computational Audio

Apple uses computational audio to adapt the sound in real-time, adjusting the audio signal 200 times per second. This is intended to provide a rich and detailed listening experience.

Spatial Audio

The AirPods Max supports Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, creating a three-dimensional sound experience for content that supports this feature.

Connectivity

The headphones use Apple’s H1 chip for seamless pairing with Apple devices. They support features like automatic switching between devices associated with the same Apple ID and hands-free Siri access.

Battery Life

The AirPods Max is designed for long listening sessions, offering up to 20 hours of high-fidelity audio, talk time, or movie playback with ANC and spatial audio enabled.

Controls

The headphones feature a Digital Crown inspired by the one on the Apple Watch for precise control of volume, playback, and phone calls. There are also dedicated buttons for ANC and Transparency mode.

Smart Case

The AirPods Max comes with a Smart Case that puts the headphones in an ultra-low power state to preserve battery life when not in use.