76
“The price is hard to justify unless the fit or feature mix is exactly right.”
Raw score: 76/100 · 66mo ago
← All productsOpen comparison
WirelessOver-earDiscount only
Apple AirPods Max
$549 · H1 / ANC · 5y 5m old
77
Critic signal
8.8
User score
Apple official product image
Image credit: Apple official product image
Alternatives
Compare with nearby picks
Highest praise
The design feels mature, the sound is confident, and the compromises are minor.
Wired · 88
Most critical
A few tuning and comfort choices hold back an otherwise capable design.
What Hi-Fi? · 72
Audio specialist reviews
73
“A few tuning and comfort choices hold back an otherwise capable design.”
Raw score: 73/100 · 66mo ago
72
“A few tuning and comfort choices hold back an otherwise capable design.”
Raw score: 72/100 · 66mo ago
Tech publication reviews
88
WiredRead review ↗
“The design feels mature, the sound is confident, and the compromises are minor.”
Raw score: 88/100 · 66mo ago
78
EngadgetRead review ↗
“Good for the right listener, but worth comparing against nearby rivals.”
Raw score: 78/100 · 66mo ago
73
PCMagRead review ↗
“A few tuning and comfort choices hold back an otherwise capable design.”
Raw score: 73/100 · 66mo ago