Ok so for those asking: These or the Sony XM4? I’ve personally ordered a black pair of these for myself. I think I’ll be using them for most everyday listening. But for my flights and travel I have a feeling I’m gonna hate the limited Android multi device support and get annoyed and switch back to the Sonys ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

This headphones are so good. I went wearing them to college. The noise cancellation is so good that I didn't hear a bus coming straight at me. Now I am enjoying the hospital food

now with wallet-cancelling technology

Here’s my humble opinion about them. I’m currently an Airpods Max owner who previously owned Sony xm4 and Bose NC 700 for a couple of days. If you want to use headphones just at home and to be free from any annoying noises, and you’re already in the Apple ecosystem, and you like to watch Dolby Atmos movies often, you won’t regret buying Airpods Max. Their ANC performance is marginally better than that of any of Sony and Bose headphones according to a measurement performed by a Korean UKpostsr called “0DiBi”. Also, another great thing about Airpods Max is their white noise level in background with no music playing is way lower than Sony’s and Bose’s. That said, if you want some headphones you like to use mostly when travelling, go get some lighter, cheaper ones like just normal Airpods or cans from Sony or Bose or whatever. Personally I couldn’t keep wearing either Sony xm4 or Bose NC 700 more than an hour due to discomfort issues with both of them, whereas I find wearing Airpods Max for several hours very comfortable despite their relatively heavyweight. Their innovative canopy headband and mesh cushions really work for me.

Recently bought these and can confirm the battery issues have been pretty much solved and u don’t need the case all the time, and besides them not folding down I have no complaints so far! Really enjoying them

AYE THAT INTRO WAS THE BEST ONE YET!

Is it just me or is Marques's studio slowly turning into a Best Buy.

Recently bought a pair of these as I was getting tired of the cord on my ATH-M70x Studio monitors. and also needed some headphones for out and about. Have not compared the two yet, as the Airpods are so comfy. for everyday listening these are the perfect solution. Not attached to the PC, they seamlessly recognize when i am using a different device and connect. quite impressed.

Ok can we acknowledge just how good marques’ transitions are? That intro cut from everyone in the room to no one was SO CLEAN!

11:51 the way he says: "This case is so stupid" hilarious :D and i totally agree with Marques.

For that price range we should be able to hear “P” in pneumonia…

I appreciate that this seemed pretty unbiased. Earlier today I read a love letter from someone at Esquire that made these things sound like the best headphones ever made.

genuinely such a good review!! i appreciate you marques. i’ve been looking into these for about a year and i think i’ll treat myself to them. your review made it so easy to understand what they’re all about! ❤️❤️

I love how he says “but this case is so stupid”

Marques: "'how do they sound'...Well" UKposts: lemme just put an ad here

Very detailed, articulate review - well done.

“This case is so stupid.” 😂😂😂

“How do they sound?” Marques: ”well...” *ad starts playing*

I love my AirPods Max! I used them for the first time with my 4K Apple TV, I thought the sound came out from my tv but was my AirPods Max: amazing! Finally I can Watch a movie at evening at max volume!

So two years after this video was posted, you can see in a lot of videos on The Studio channel that these are not only used daily by Marques, even for editing, but also by a LOT of employees in the studio. I think this really speaks to how good these headphones are. It's crazy that a couple years later, these are still apparently the best wireless headphones, at least for Apple users. The people who work in the studio, especially Marques, could use ANY pair of headphones they want, and yet they choose the Airpods Max over all the other available headphones. The mix of convenience and sound quality seems like it's unrivaled, although I wish they did fix that case issue.

"It's kinda like driving an electric car"... Ah yes, what a relatable analogy. Now I understand.

"That case. That STUPID case." Lol. The venom in that sentence.

Thanks for the review - you do a really good job

I’ve used them. For Bluetooth out the box headphones, amazing. Every other pair of headphones I try like the Sonys I instantly am like yeah that’s Bluetooth (compression). But these at least with an iPhone I was surprised on what I was getting out of Bluetooth. I wouldn’t ever wear such headphones out and about as they’re quite heavy. But at home use or sitting down working on something on the go, definite buy if you’re an apple user.

For $550 I better hear the “T” in “Listen”

“Apple, why did you send green ones?” Apple: “Marques, Marques, Marques....its so you buy another pair in black, of course.”

I picked up 5 of these for Christmas gifts and when the bank called I just put these on and couldn't hear a word they said.

10:39 I love the rapid fire hate fest on that case, and it’s well deserved. I also love that he’s just laying in it out there without being sensational when talking about the flaws. The Not Turning Off thing would keep me from buying these, if money were no object.

"they better sound like god whispering in my ear"- lollll

Apple really missed an opportunity to make AirPods Max out of two iPhone 12 Pro Max’s connected by a headband.

ive had the momentum m2 since 2017 and they are awesome, still going strong and i have around 20hrs of battery they are still one of the best sounding headphones on the market, probably going to have them untill the next version of the airpods max comes out

my only gripe is the price but everything else is SO GOOD ABOUT THEM. I tried them once, and they are the best sounding, most comfortable headphones ive ever used. and the way they look is FANTASTIC, i hate the way headphones look on my head, but with these being so flat it doesnt make me look goofy when im listening to music. i LOVE these headphones and want a pair for myself

this was the first pair of outside headphones I ever bought and don’t regret it. they look awesome and do their job, the only complaint I have is the noise bleeding they have. as someone that loves to occasionally max out my music to really feel the bass it’s like it’s as loud as something playing from my phone at 40% volume. other than that they are great

Marques: having AirPods max and using Spotify Apple: “Wait... That’s illegal!”

They look like a product people in the 50s would think look futuristic.

Good job!!! This video clarified most of my questions about the AirPod Max except for the other cheaper Airpods, which look more comfortable to those who want movies for hours.

I love your reviews, so simple and easy to listen and get all the answers..

I thing Apple is sending a pretty clear message with that $69 price tag for the earcups.

The fact that you can’t manually turn them off is such a turn off

I appreciate your reviews - awesome job!

Dude your channel rocks. A brand I can trust. Know right where to go when I’m deciding if I want to buy something. Cheers and keep it up!

us: how do they sound? marques: well *ad break

I like how apple's really helping the environment and reducing e-waste by making their own product unaffordable 🙌

Rewatching this much later, and I think your roast of the case is worthy of an MKBHD Hall of Fame. It's classic, and needed to be said.

Always have the best reviews

"THIS CASE IS SO STUPID" -MKBHD

Marques trying to make the AirPods max relatable to us: “It’s a bit like driving an electric car” Me a broke student: Ah yes of course

I bought them and I travel a lot and the Max are so dope! I have an Ipad and a MacBook pro yet a Samsung phone and they work great! I cannot be happier with them! They don't hurt my ear the sound quality is great and the noise canceling is on the spot. I even hear better whit them when I allow the noise come in than without them! Very good quality. I almost got the Sonny but there was something didn't fit for me with those! Now the apple one are so comfortable and I know they are pricey but the quality is there! I am very happy with them!

I’m glad you mentioned the plastic at the top because when the jbl’s came out i bought some and had them for like 3 years in great condition and they broke because i accidentally opened them to wide so thank you for pointing that out!

I don't think I've ever heard Marques hate something as much as he does the case.

My favourite part of the video:: BUT THIS CASE IS SO STUPID.....

This was a really great, in-depth review of the AirPods Pro. Thank you!

Love the sound editing: the song begins before he puts the headphones on love❤

I can hear Marques' internal crying when talking talking about the case.

The clock is pointing at 5:50 throughout the video which is the price of the headphones ($550) Edit: thx for 500 likes

I actually agree with the replacing ear cups thing. I replace my ath-m50x cups like every year or so.

I own a pair of AirPods maxes. The audio is incredible, the different modes like noise cancelation are incomparable to other devices, and it looks super sleek. So far the only issues are this. The first is the weight. They are heavy, which makes them a bit more annoying than other headphones, but I find them easier to wear long-term over AirPods which bothers my ears after a while. The other thing is how tight the clamp is. This was a problem, but I stretched them out a few times, and that issue went away quickly. So yeah if you have the money they are worth it.

“It better sound like God himself whispering in my ear” lmao

To this day, i've never seen anyone wearing AirPods Max.

That intro I can't I just can't... This channel is amazing

Great review. Helpful on all the important points.

2018: USB-C on IPad Pro 2020: What is USB-C? let’s put Lightning on our headphones

Mkbhd: how do they sound? UKposts: Watch this ad first

Dude..one of the best reviews I’ve seen for electronics. I’ll have to subscribe to your channel. Well done.

After two years I came back to this video to rewatch this intro ❤❤ ,,, I can't just get it off my head

“How do they sound? Well-“ *2 unskippable 15 second ads*

Sadie: "Why do you name a stupid case a smart case?" Apple: "Because you will need it"

Bro I actually went back to rewatch the intro it was dope!!!

My AirPods Max have been my top buy of the last 3 years. I use them at least 6-8 hours a day, often sleeping with them on. They are SUPER durable. SUPER comfortable. SUPER convenient. Battery life is ridiculous, and I’ve been less than careful with them. I’ve left them out in -40 Celsius canadian weather, and in the rain and they still work. I can’t reccomend them enough, and I never thought I’d say that about a 700$ pair of luxury apple headphones

That’s the most amount of “I hate” I’ve ever heard Marques said😂 Edit: wow 1k likes, unreal fellas

That intro was CINEMATIC

Coming back to this video almost 1.5 years later, that intro man. Absolute Class

Pros: - Build quality is fantastic. Great quality all around from the cups, to the headrest, to the buttons. - S tier sound quality - amazing noise cancellation, transparency mode is also great. - Good connectivity with other Apple products. - Battery life Cons: - The case. Really? This is the main reason for me to give it 4 stars instead of 5. - Price. While it is priced higher than it's competitors, it offers a lot of bells and whistles too. Whether paying the premium for things like transparency mode is worth it or not is up to you.

"But this case is so stupid" - Marques 2020 11:51

The part he said “this case is so stupid” always get me 😂

I bought mine yesterday April 1 and I was in San Francisco and flying back home to Baltimore and LET ME TELL YOU VERY VERY EXCELLENT IN CANCELLING THE LOUD ENGINE AND VERY LOUD HUMMING.

I just bought the Airpod Max and .... oh my god... I did not know what I was missing. I've never heard music this good. This is completely insane.

I’ll pass and stick to the headphones they include in the iPhone 12 box.

One of the best product reviews I have ever seen. Just the right amount of detail, honest and helpful.

That was a great review. thanks

That case seems straight out of Cyberpunk 2077: Not fully rendered yet.

“This case is so stupid” easily my favorite MKBHD quote ever 😂

Thank u for the superb review always, heyja from 🇸🇬

The music you use is always a Masterpiece

Marques: "Quirks and features" *Doug DeMuro enters chat*

I love that Marques always has a Christmas tree in the studio during the holidays.

The B-roll is just spot on!

Honestly this is probably one of the best reviews I’ve ever seen

I love the way he says « This case is so stupid » 😂😂😂

0:28 The clock shows the time (5:50) which is the price of Airpods Max

Excellent review bro Well done

Thank you for this review! You explained it perfectly. As a music producer I understood perfectly when you said they are more on the consumption side than production side. I thought they were closer to the production side. Which is why I wanted to buy them. Now I know to save my money. I will settle for another pair of AirPods Pro. 5 star review.

“How do they sound. Well...” * ad * Love it.

Everyone: Metal is too heavy for headphones Apple: It's pretty

Awesome review bruh! Thanks 🙏🏼 🔥

You have the best most comprehensive reviews brother.

MKBHD: "Unless your head is shaped like this, which it's not." Me: 👽

everyone: aren't those headphones? apple: no. airpods.

I’m an earbud guy. Sony XM4, Linkbuds S my daily drivers, and Galaxy Buds+ to fall asleep with and locate where they fell in the morning. But I came here just to see thoughtful look at these wild Apple headphones. I’m really enjoying this channel and just subscribed. I’ve gone from coming here to hear opinions on earbuds before I buy, to watching them for pure entertainment. Super interesting and relaxing vids. Count me a new fan. Cheers!

Bro I freaking love all of your intros