Apple AirPods Max Specifications, Tests and Review

Headphone type
Full size
Connectivity
Wireless

A detailed list of technical data, specifications, ratings and expert review of Apple AirPods Max. Get a comprehensive look at your chosen headphones and see if these are the ones that will best suit your needs. You can also use the comparison feature to compare with other competing headphones.

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.73 cm
Width 16.86 cm
Depth 8.34 cm
Weight 384.8 g Worse than 96 % of headphones rated.
Dimensions & Weight Details Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g
Case: 134.5 g
Colour Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink
Body Material Stainless steel, anodised aluminium
Earpad Material Memory foam, mesh textile
Headband Material Knit mesh
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer

The Apple AirPods Max are wireless headphones that allow unrestricted movement and thus increase comfort while listening to music. Because of this feature wireless headphones are especially popular with casual users. On the other hand, the limiting factor of wireless headphones is a certain delay in sound transmission between the source and the headphones (almost indistinguishable for the average user), and they also need to be charged regularly. Unlike wired headphones, where the headphones are charged by the connected cable itself, wireless ones must be charged separately. The headphones use the Bluetooth 5.0 technology for sound transmission.

These headphones are designed to fit around the ears. Thanks to the design, they can isolate better from external noise than, for example, over-ear headphones. This allows for better listening quality without interference. However, this design tends to make headphones heavier and less practical for frequent carrying The weight of the headphones is 384.8 g.

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SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Max
Headphones Form Factor Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Better than 90 % of headphones rated.
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Better than 92 % of headphones rated.
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet
Features Apple H1 chip

The sound quality can be affected by many factors.

For an even more undisturbed listening experience, the headphones have a special Active Noise Canceling feature.

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MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Max
Form Factor Built-in
Microphones Included 9 Better than 99 % of headphones rated.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Max
Controls Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods Max
Features On-ear detection
Intelligent Assistant Siri
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking

Demanding users and technology enthusiasts will appreciate an intelligent assistant with whom they can partially control connected devices. For example, they can adjust the volume or request information about messages or alerts.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Max
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) Better than 71 % of headphones rated.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours

In terms of headphone battery life as a significant factor in the purchase decision, it depends on what you want to use the headphones for and potentially how often you will be able to recharge them. Headphones with up to a few hours of battery life are more suitable for home use as they will require more frequent charging. Headphones with a battery life of around 10 hours or more are already more suitable for commuting and shorter journeys. However, nowadays you can also find headphones on the market that have a battery life in the higher tens to hundreds of hours. In this case, you do not have to worry about your headphones simply running out of power on longer journeys, and you will not have to deal with constant recharging. The battery life of the Apple AirPods Max reaches up to 20 hour(s).

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OTHERS Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year

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