Apple · Released Sep 2024
AirPods Max (USB-C) Review
H1 · Spatial Audio · Dynamic Head Tracking
Apple’s USB-C refresh of AirPods Max keeps the aluminum build but adds lossless over USB-C. Best for iPhone-first users who want design + Spatial Audio.
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Verdex Score
88
/ 100
anc 92
sound 92
comfort 82
Pros
- +Premium aluminum build
- +Seamless Apple integration
- +Head-tracked spatial audio
Cons
- −Still uses H1 (not H2)
- −Heavy at 384 g
- −No power button / auto-pause
Full score breakdown
anc 92
sound 92
comfort 82
battery 82
features 86
Specifications
Driver
40 mm dynamic
Codecs
AAC, SBC
Battery
20 h
Weight
384 g
Connectivity
BT 5.0, USB-C lossless