Our Take
We like the stellar ANC and premium design, but dislike the heavy weight. We recommend them for dedicated Apple users seeking a seamless audio experience.
Apple AirPods Max Wireless Specs
General & Build
| Released | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Over-Ear |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 187.3 x 168.6 x 83.4 mm |
| Weight | 386 g |
| Build Material | Aluminum ear cups, stainless steel frame, knit-mesh canopy headband, and acoustically engineered memory foam cushions |
| Colors | Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange, Space Gray, Silver |
| Durability Rating | N/A |
| Foldable Design | No |
Audio & Acoustics
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver Size | 40 mm |
| Frequency Response | N/A |
| Impedance | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | "N/A |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Noise Cancellation & Microphones
| ANC Type | Hybrid ANC |
|---|---|
| Transparency Mode | Yes |
| Microphone Count | 9 |
| Microphone Features | 8 microphones for Active Noise Cancellation, 3 microphones for voice pickup (2 shared with ANC) |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Supported Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Multipoint | No |
| Audio Jack | No |
| Audio Processor | Apple H1 (One chip in each ear cup) |
Battery & Charging
| Battery Life (ANC On) | 20 hours |
|---|---|
| Battery Life (ANC Off) | 20 hours |
| Charging Case Battery Life | - |
| Charging Port Type | USB-C |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes of charge provides around 1.5 hours of listening time |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Smart Features
| Control Type | Physical Buttons |
|---|---|
| Sensors | Optical sensor (each cup), Position sensor (each cup), Case-detect sensor (each cup), Accelerometer (each cup), Gyroscope (left cup) |
| Voice Assistant | Native ('Hey Siri' voice activation & Siri interactions) |
| Companion App | No |
