While many people tend to focus on the in-ear AirPods, the over-ear AirPods Max provide some of the best audio quality you can get from an Apple device. Sadly, they are sort of expensive, so we’re pretty glad to see this substantial sale from Amazon, bringing them down to $429 from $549, a 22% discount, and the lowest ever on the AirPods Max.
If you are familiar with the specs of the in-ear AirPods, then you probably know about the H1 audio chip that Apple uses to provide excellent audio. Well, the AirPods Max has two of them, one for each earcup, allowing for some pretty advanced features and audio fidelity.
For example, we especially like spatial audio, which essentially creates a 3D environment for your music or films, allowing you to move your head around and hear the audio move around with you. These same gyroscopes and technology that help with spatial audio also help with some other functions, such as the auto-pause when you remove the headphones and put them back on again, which is pretty sweet.
Of course, if you’d rather not constantly take them off and put them on again, then there’s the transparency mode which boosts the audio from the outside into the headphones so that you can hear people. These powerful microphones are also used for calls, providing clear audio that doesn’t sound like you’re talking through a walkie talkie. You’ll also get Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and some of the best in the business, only really competing with the Sony WH-1000XM4.
The battery charge lasts about 20 hours, which is maybe a bit less than the in-ear AirPods, but then again, you get better audio fidelity. The cups are made of knit-mesh memory foam and supported at the top of your head with a similar knit-mesh canopy, so it’s comfortable to wear over long periods. Also, since it’s within the Apple ecosystem, it’s easier for you to share things between your devices and the AirPods Max.
Overall, if you’re looking for the best quality audio in the Apple lineup, then the AirPods Max is the way to go. Even better, this is the perfect time to grab one since Amazon has decreased its price by 22% for a limited time.
