Apple Airpods Max review
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- Over-ear
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
The Apple AirPods Max are Apple’s first over-ear wireless headphones and cost an astonishing £549. Until now, mainstream buyers would hardly have considered wireless headphones costing more than £350 – which is what flagship pairs from audio heavyweights Bose, Sony and Sennheiser typically cost. Can Apple possibly outclass them? Our rigorous lab tests and professional listening panel deliver the ultimate verdict. Find out if these are the best noise-cancelling headphones around.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What are they?
- How do they sound?
- What are they like to live with?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Why are these headphones an Eco Buy?
- Should I buy them?
Last checked by Which?
December 2021
First reviewed by Which?
January 2021
Released
December 2020
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