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The ability to turn your head to hear sounds from behind can be eerie but meaningfully deepens your immersion in movies and TV shows. When watching Alien (1979) mixed in 5.1, we had to double-check that the sound wasn’t coming from the iPad speakers because it tracked movement so well. When paired with compatible iPhones and iPads, AirPods Max will deliver a head-tracked binaural mix of surround audio formats. Compared to the ANC on the AirPods Pro, the AirPods Max seem to resonate sympathetically, and it’s rather unsettling. However, if you’re sitting on a bus or near a road, anywhere with low-frequency resonances, the eardrum pressure caused by the noise cancellation effect can be more distracting than the original sound. That’s because they cancel noises at a lower frequency than most other headphones. Though we haven’t tested the ANC capabilities on a flight, the AirPods Max should adequately attenuate the constant engine rumble. Pairing with an iPhone and iPad is a remarkably simple process, and walks you through the main features.

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We stayed utterly engrossed in a movie on the iPad while phone calls and drilling went on a mere 10 feet away in the same room. They virtually eliminate office hubbub and continuous noise such as air conditioning. In the vast majority of environments, active noise cancellation (ANC) is highly effective, too. On-head detection is surprisingly practical: the music stops when you take them off to consult your cat and restarts when you don them again. Connecting can be as simple as looking at your iPhone, iPad or Mac, though the system can get a little confused if you’re surrounded by devices.

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If you already own an iPhone and Mac/iPad, features such as automatic switching hugely simplify tedious Bluetooth connection/disconnection processes. The AirPods Max integrate deeply into the Apple ecosystem. And they have a 20-hour battery life which should see you through pretty much any conceivable multi-leg flight, or a few days of solid desk-bound listening. These headphones belong at home, in a cafe or in a departure lounge. Taking them out running isn’t advisable, though – they’re relatively heavy and they’re not water-resistant. You can wear them comfortably for a couple of hours at a time, even with glasses. Their self-fitting mechanism is also neatly executed secure without squeezing your head too tightly.

The infamous Smart Case doesn’t offer much protection in a rucksack, but it does put the AirPods Max into a low-power mode to save battery.

Should something go wrong, then, you don’t have to toss them (and their glue-filled gizzards) in the trash. You can remove the headband with a SIM tray tool, making them far more repairable than other AirPods. However, they are fiercely expensive at $69/£75 a pair – twice what Bose charges for replacement ear cushions. No stretching, uncooperative pieces of leatherette here. Every part of these headphones feels luxurious.Įven the snug mesh-covered memory foam ear cushions have a magnetic coupling that means they pop out for replacement and cleaning. The earcups are made from high-grade aluminium, which feels robust, the headband connectors are sturdy stainless steel finished in rubberised plastic, and the headband is made from comfortable, breathable mesh. First off, these headphones are beautifully crafted with some thoughtful design elements.