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Endless Paradox
December 10, 2020 at 10:10 pm
No one cares about Sony or Bose headphones. 😂. Plastic headphones 🤮. I ordered the space grey.
MikeVlogsYT
December 10, 2020 at 10:11 pm
Lol baby yoda wearing these headphones 😂
NotNot Jake
December 10, 2020 at 10:14 pm
that case is stupid. I never use the case on my Bose qc45 unless Im traveling and the AirPods case doesn’t protect them at all
Roderick Shephard
December 10, 2020 at 10:14 pm
How much is the spatial awareness worth? No one else has it and the Dolby Atoms is a pretty cool trick. Its effective and sounds good on the pros Bose and Sony don’t have it.
How does it compare to the B&O. The B&O are $500 and also don’t do the spatial imaging.
The Bose, Sony and B&O were all on my short list. I will be very interested to see if the sound quality is comparable or better. If it is than Dolby Atmos puts Apple over the top. I have quite a few Apple products but I’m not sure the easy connectivity makes that much difference.
I’m still up in the air. Guess it doesn’t matter. No one is getting any until March anyway
Wayne C.
December 10, 2020 at 10:26 pm
You do know that Apple boxes come with a pull tab so you can just pull off the plastic right?
Jayanth Kumar
December 10, 2020 at 11:34 pm
Yeah when reviewers miss it I always sigh a little bit.
Anatoly Khalizev
December 10, 2020 at 10:31 pm
How different is Spatial audio function from the analog of Sony?
Varun Sharma
December 10, 2020 at 10:36 pm
@3:12 he snuck in ‘nice’ hahah
Norbitek25
December 10, 2020 at 10:45 pm
Ugly and pricey.
Over MSRP
December 10, 2020 at 11:02 pm
When he says don’t spend $800 on these headphones, is he talking about the scalpers on StockX ?
João Veiga
December 10, 2020 at 11:08 pm
Great First Look, how does it compare to B&Os Beoplay H95?
etakasaki
December 10, 2020 at 11:28 pm
Why do you need Big Sur to connect to headphones ?? I like these, but I’m not going to buy a new mac when my current late-2013 Mac is still running strong and works perfectly.
Kanaka Arifcandang Winoto
December 10, 2020 at 11:33 pm
Ohh man i wish tyll hertsens of InnerFidelity is still doing review, can this airpod pro max go into his wall of fame
Raymond Ngo
December 10, 2020 at 11:56 pm
Did you not look at it before making a conclusion that it charges “via USB C”? It is changing via Lightning!!!!
Colin Wilby
December 11, 2020 at 12:13 am
You need to review these properly before saying they sound better on other Bluetooth headphones. Codecs matter when it comes to sound quality and I do not think theses support the best sounding like APTX or LDAC. There is a clear difference and would be willing to bet that they do not sound as good as the Sony’s for example using LDAC. At the end of the day these are too heavy and fall behind its peers in many important area. At 549 plus the cost of a cable for wired listening and an extra case you will need in real world use and these will cost 2 to 3 times the cost of its peers.
Sean Guerrero
December 11, 2020 at 12:16 am
Seriously you can get an amazing pair of Sony or Bose for half the price. A year or so ago you have the tribit with no noise cancelations a good review. So Apple now is the king 👀😐😬👀 definitely looking like you got paid.
Big Chole
December 11, 2020 at 12:21 am
Pretty boring review
Houseboundcph
December 11, 2020 at 12:30 am
These are the colour I like most – they are most apple’ish
Angel Agosto
December 11, 2020 at 12:33 am
So is CNET just trying to be on Apple good grace?? Is the sound and NC $250 better. I seem to doubt it. Also the price tag of these headphone when you consider Apple care, adapter, cable and taxes is around $658. That just seem, even for an apple fan like me, is just too much.
cman86s
December 11, 2020 at 12:39 am
This is basically the first true post Jony Ive product (since the 90s), although I’m not sure I like this design
Carlos Danger
December 11, 2020 at 1:20 am
These headphones have been in development since 2017, Ive would definitely have had input into its design.
Sanc Max
December 11, 2020 at 12:47 am
why u unboxing guys keep skipping or talking so less to the most important part while talking about something less important or repeating Apple said in their site ppt over and over again? How’s the ANC and SOUND compared to the Bose or Sony series?
anupkumarrao
December 11, 2020 at 12:58 am
So much for the pull tab – completely shows how familiar someone is with Apple
Vintage Electronics
December 11, 2020 at 1:02 am
Ya’ll got weak necks
Howard Stark
December 11, 2020 at 1:11 am
It’s sold out because it only went into production last month(limited stock) and scalpers lmao
H K
December 11, 2020 at 1:24 am
Sony XM4 has LDAC 🤔 I’m a stick with my XM4’s & enjoy masters off tidal, then pay for some aac headphones…..
Jesse Pinkman
December 11, 2020 at 1:28 am
What good is LDAC on too bass heavy headphones that sounds dark and muddy?
Will Farel
December 11, 2020 at 1:25 am
Wait this isn’t a joke
My Channel
December 11, 2020 at 4:17 pm
With $550 I better hear my ancestors
Dale Steadman
December 11, 2020 at 4:19 pm
I think the AirPod Max look amazing, love the Digital Crown instead of some sort of Touch Bar big plus for me plus I bet they sound incredible. Regarding the weight, that tells me that they are higher quality probably bigger for the speakers in the headphones and NOT cheap feeling plastic shell which is a plus in my book. I like the over the ear headphone until they get hot, so wonder how long I could wearing them before they become uncomfortably hot? The case seems a little half baked to me at this point doesn’t give a whole lot of protection in my book and one thing you failed to mention is that to put the AirPod Max to sleep you must use the case. Good review, thanks!
PD
December 11, 2020 at 10:49 pm
Apparently the headphones will automatically go to sleep after being unused for a while. Keep in mind that they might be able to add a “power-off” feature in the future. I would imagine that it can be done through a software update.
uulagen_
December 11, 2020 at 4:28 pm
That’s not how to open Apple Plastic.
David Carnoy
December 12, 2020 at 1:19 am
I’m a rebel.
XXIV
December 11, 2020 at 4:30 pm
“new noise cancelling king” bro they better be for $550
AeroSatan
December 11, 2020 at 4:48 pm
I know ppl think they should be compared to audiophile grade cans because of the price, but that’s definitely not the case. These are lossy BT headphones. You’re not gonna connect these in balanced mode to a nice amp/dac combo. You’re just paying the Apple price premium, so definitely keep comparing them to Bose and Sony BT offerings. These will never sound as well as wired headphones you can connect to a nice source to play lossless music through
Kamikaze Hound
December 11, 2020 at 4:52 pm
This is a sham, unless you are an audiophile you shouldn’t even be spending over $300👀 for the price you can get a superior product
PD
December 11, 2020 at 10:45 pm
It’s not a sham, but you are right. This isn’t for people who don’t care about sound quality. For those people, go buy some Koss headphones for 50 dollars or something. That said, when you get the taste for high quality audio, you can’t really go back. Once you’ve tested a 144hz or 240hz monitor, you can’t really go back to 60hz.
Kamikaze Hound
December 11, 2020 at 11:07 pm
@PD well sham is overkill😂😂 I’m sure they do sound great just not enough for that price. I’d be curious to how they compare to the Sennheiser HD 650 open back which you can get for a $100 but close enough in price. I watched Marques review on them and he said the Sony headphones beat them in every way but maybe they should be compared to the more expensive Sennheiser HD 820 closed back which cost $2,400 to see if they are a more toned down version of that type of quality (I’m guessing he meant better in every way for the buck then for him to say that ig) which is why I’m curious to how they compare to stuff within that range
Trijeshwar Debbarma
December 11, 2020 at 5:04 pm
Those who says this sound better than sony wx1000 series. Might be they are alien or have better ear than general population and last but not the least blind flowers of apple products and have no idea what is good sound be like.
PD
December 11, 2020 at 10:42 pm
The Bose QC35 already sound better than Sony xm4. I have both, but have been using the xm4 longer as the other broke. So beating Sony in sound quality should be a walk in the park for apple.
Amith Raj
December 11, 2020 at 5:09 pm
King?
MrSkullhead0
December 11, 2020 at 5:25 pm
It’s weird because these aren’t priced for general consumption, nor are they priced to “audiophile” level headphones either. They’re like RIGHT in between both markets. I guess that’s what you call “the Apple fanboy price”.
Brinta
December 11, 2020 at 5:39 pm
I absolutely love the design, but there’s no way I would ever pay that much for headphones. Also, the controls seem a bit limited. I’ll stick with my Surface Headphones 2.
Earl Owens
December 11, 2020 at 5:49 pm
TGH
David Andrawes
December 11, 2020 at 6:04 pm
Can you work out in these?
David Carnoy
December 12, 2020 at 1:18 am
If you don’t sweat 😉
Såmø awēsømë
December 11, 2020 at 6:18 pm
Adjust your microphone and then we talking about Apple microphone
Phil Forde
December 11, 2020 at 6:46 pm
Nice ad but Apples ads are more polished. Look forard to a review.
Umer Suriya
December 11, 2020 at 7:02 pm
I want them
Sergio Ortiz
December 11, 2020 at 7:31 pm
Do they pair with LG TVs? (I assume they do, but compatibility with non-Apple products is always an issue with Apple)
prindlesailor
December 11, 2020 at 7:32 pm
What brand of blue plaid shirt is that? That’s super nice!
Fabio Canales
December 11, 2020 at 7:58 pm
Please step up the video/audio production. I hoped for high quality from CNET.
lwglwglwg
December 11, 2020 at 8:19 pm
The weight and the ridiculous case kill it for me. I’m sticking with my QC35.
justin lex
December 11, 2020 at 9:12 pm
sound better are u sure ? Or u just saying this because apple product just more expensive ?
jetski Dex
December 11, 2020 at 10:03 pm
Meh, apple enjoying charging extortionate prices, because they use machined metal for their products. I bet the Sony and the Bose sound better anyway.
Ricky Zafirianto
December 11, 2020 at 11:24 pm
I like “airpods studio” name better, and, if there is airpods pro and max, will it come airpods pro max? For 749? 🤯
Keith Koh
December 11, 2020 at 11:27 pm
Pls share the link where you got the Grogu..
shawn brock
December 12, 2020 at 12:32 am
There is no way these are worth $549
Chinese Vegan
December 12, 2020 at 12:39 am
Lightning in a new product series in 2020….. 🤨😒😒 WHHHYY?
tarawibowo
December 12, 2020 at 2:58 pm
Not an audiophile headphones, if it still based on aac only. Also heavy which is not good for travel, apple is releasing this quite smart releasing on pandemic. So almost no one can test it in “regular” flight and “regular” traffic.
borders27
December 12, 2020 at 3:10 pm
Usually when anything does a “bang up job” it’s negative; but when he speaks about it here I think he’s applauding them.
Matt Stefely
December 12, 2020 at 8:14 pm
Uh nope, “bang up job” means good job, or going above and beyond expectations
borders27
December 12, 2020 at 10:03 pm
@Matt Stefely Apparently. Cearly I’ve been living in the Twilight Zone.
Harry P
December 12, 2020 at 3:25 pm
“if it sits on the crown of your head it can get a little bit uncomfortable” this and the fact that he said that he kept making small adjustements because he couldn’t get them to be completely comfortable is the main thing I got from this video. People shouldn’t spend so much money when there’s alternatives for half the price and not be 100% comfy. If you put 20 hours of battery life on a pari of headphones then make them so you can wear them comfortably for at least half that time.
L F
December 12, 2020 at 3:41 pm
pass
Jevarius Bennett
December 12, 2020 at 3:48 pm
Really sounds like a very biased review imo 🤷🏾♂️
ali ali
December 12, 2020 at 4:05 pm
Who is the donkey who will pay $ 550 for a headphone whose cost does not exceed $ 30
Apple despises its customers
Apple does not respect its customers
It must be boycotted
Warlei Barbosa
December 12, 2020 at 4:41 pm
dude here in Brazil 7k is sooooo expensive. enjoy your 600
BG Tech
December 12, 2020 at 5:11 pm
There is a pulltab!
Emanuel Schimpfössl
December 12, 2020 at 5:44 pm
Can’t believe they don’t have a giant apple logo on the side.
The Canadian
December 12, 2020 at 6:21 pm
Instead of the bose 700 you should compare them to the quiet comfort
Kelly Lattimore
December 12, 2020 at 6:36 pm
I’m also wondering if we are not also paying money for the case as well. I actually think these will be a Knogo because they do not fold up and that is kind of important to me. I don’t want to carry around a case for my headphones all the time
Bib Bob
December 12, 2020 at 6:48 pm
You look very cute 😍😍😍
jamie I
December 12, 2020 at 7:34 pm
He’s confused. Definitely not better than the Sony XM4
sunny mittra
December 12, 2020 at 7:58 pm
King is still Sony !!
Daniel Rodriguez
December 12, 2020 at 7:59 pm
I don’t trust this man at all. What a sell out. If you go buy these for $550, you’re giving Apple the thumbs up to price at whatever price they want and if you’re gonna complain about the price but still go buy them at that price I have some words for you. Stop whining about the price you’re whines are pure hypocrisy
Done Deal
December 12, 2020 at 9:00 pm
Comfort is a major point for me. Think I’ll stick with my Bose. As it took me trial and error to find them!
SundayRacers
December 12, 2020 at 9:27 pm
Fantastic new theft targets
Ashley Dale
December 12, 2020 at 10:54 pm
They have to be the worst looking headphone on the market. And the fact you have to use them with Apple devices to get all the software features is so stupid compared to the competition. Apple is getting more locked and overpriced down every year.
R MCK
December 12, 2020 at 11:15 pm
Hi, is Apple giving one year of free subscriptions to their services like Apple TV+ with a purchase of their Apple AirPods Max as they are with iPhones etc? I have ordered mine which will be delivered in 8-10 weeks here in The U.K.
S Yeah
December 12, 2020 at 11:19 pm
Definitely not buying these
UrAverageTeen
December 13, 2020 at 12:08 am
Y’all chill on the hate for David mannn he seems cool 😎
Felix Brandau
December 13, 2020 at 12:28 am
super good and super fast review ! you nail it with the comp
Deeman
December 13, 2020 at 12:35 am
Apple just gave both Bose and Sony an excuse to completely raise their prices! APPLE PROVED Americans will pay ANYTHING!
zepcrazyfre
December 13, 2020 at 12:41 am
Baby Yoda with the AirPods Max on has to be the funniest thing I’ve ever seen in my life! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💯
Dave J
December 13, 2020 at 12:48 am
Thanks for the great honest review!
MoodyShoot Blanks
December 13, 2020 at 3:13 pm
Booty
J.A.W.
December 13, 2020 at 3:16 pm
They look ridiculous.
Radu Oprea
December 13, 2020 at 3:30 pm
08:02 You actually said they sound better than Sony and Bose? You are funny.
Timothy Kuek
December 13, 2020 at 3:49 pm
haha.. i prefer the baby yoda than this headphone. haha…
RAHIEM69D
December 13, 2020 at 3:50 pm
Lol sure.. I’ll wait for a more solid confirmation than from CNet. They tend to be biased to push anything with the Apple logo
Miguel D
December 13, 2020 at 4:05 pm
Salvation is a free gift. Jesus died for our past, present and future sins on the cross, was buried and rose again on the third day and because of this you are saved and not because of anything good you’ve done .
Darwin Collao
December 13, 2020 at 4:22 pm
Too pricey
Peter Morgan
December 13, 2020 at 5:01 pm
Beats Solo Pro didn’t come with an audio cable either.
Rajkumar Mishra
December 13, 2020 at 5:29 pm
That case looks like a bra..🙄
Tchadingo
December 13, 2020 at 5:31 pm
Price Ridiculously and not worth it at all
jayson manigbas
December 13, 2020 at 5:51 pm
wow absolutely ugly
FPS Wizard
December 13, 2020 at 6:34 pm
Why the downvotes? People stupid
Jacco van Kranenburg
December 13, 2020 at 7:44 pm
@David Carnoy – Will you measure the inner shell space(top/bottom, left/right and depth) for me please? I’ve rather big ears and i’m wondering if these earphones will fit?
YouTube Life
December 13, 2020 at 7:45 pm
not fair to compare apple to bose and sony as these cost less. would you compare a 1 million pound house against one that costs half the price? NO
Juan Carlos Lorenzano Sosa
December 13, 2020 at 8:17 pm
Are they waterprof?
fuuz
December 13, 2020 at 8:50 pm
Well they do cost $800 at apple store where I live
Jeremy DeBose
December 13, 2020 at 8:51 pm
They just aren’t stylish like I thought they would be. The outside just looks…plain and big. Sticking with Sony but I’d try these, just couldn’t see myself buying them.
USA BD Channel
December 13, 2020 at 9:01 pm
Thanks for your review
kshetri santos
December 13, 2020 at 10:17 pm
you using knife unboxing apple products thats impressive but i dont trust you
Dangerous One
December 13, 2020 at 10:37 pm
The Sony’s cost 50% of the Max, weighs 50% less, and has a 100% better case.
Severus Sneed
December 13, 2020 at 11:07 pm
That stupid “case” hahahah
bunicul florin
December 13, 2020 at 11:48 pm
disappointed about the presentation
Max Hill
December 13, 2020 at 11:58 pm
thx
eyewaszero
December 14, 2020 at 12:58 am
Anyone even considering buying or justifying the price of these things is insane.
Nate the great
December 14, 2020 at 1:22 am
C net are paid shills
gast
December 14, 2020 at 3:47 am
I hate that carrying case. The Original AirPods were bad enough, but this case is socially unacceptable.
Glen Turnbull
December 14, 2020 at 4:08 am
The case is atrocious and doesn’t look like it offers enough protection for travelling. Will consider them if they make a less ladylike handbag option.
Bryant Anderson
December 14, 2020 at 4:34 am
I listened to these..the Sony 1000xm3 and 1000xm4 both sound better.
mofosoto
December 14, 2020 at 4:36 am
A couple things they missed on is having buttons only on one side…what about when you’re holding something or doing something with your right hand? Or what if you don’t have a right hand? Also that case looks like the ugliest purse. One amazing feature I think would be a huge hit for high end headphones is making them also heated ear muffs. Looks like you could have definitely appreciated that feature in NY.
David Carnoy
December 14, 2020 at 3:11 pm
You can use your voice (there’s hands-free Siri).
mofosoto
December 14, 2020 at 8:30 pm
@David Carnoy true but there are lots of situations where you can’t or don’t want to use hey Siri. But also it’s not that hard either to reach with your left hand. I kinda almost picture Apple making them able to where them on whatever side you want like Watch. Maybe you can actually, can you swap the pads or anything like that? Surprised you didn’t like my heated ear muffs idea
Thanos
December 14, 2020 at 5:14 am
AppleSheep
Casey Thayer
December 14, 2020 at 5:16 am
What the heck is spatial audio? 6:58 This clip of a dude chillin on his couch looking at force field surrounding him just confuses me more!
Saso
December 14, 2020 at 5:35 am
I predict this will be a number one item stolen by thieves in 2021. The luxury price is well out of many people’s budget.
Mr Glass
December 14, 2020 at 8:07 am
I reviewed a set two weeks ago and this was definitely a paid off review. The Mods and Treble are great, the bass absolutely suck. Save your money. Just remember the circle PC Tower and the Laptop with only a wheel and no buttons
Simon
December 14, 2020 at 8:12 am
Headphone companies hate this simple trick: Apple steals market share by making headphones with a name that can be pronounced by a mere mortal
Ahmad Tariq
December 14, 2020 at 9:15 am
Everyone: sony does better noise canceling.
Cnet: The new king is here
Øystein
December 14, 2020 at 12:52 pm
Up to 100 USD for the headset and the rest for the logo.. It’s just sad people even consider buying them. Just buy something better for a lower price…
For this price I expect something that can beat my home Hi-Fi and not just something I can get for half the price.
Tsiriniaina Rakotonirina
December 14, 2020 at 3:14 pm
Sorry David, but your review is not convincing me yet, we need Audiophiles Authority for those $550!
Richard Laub
December 14, 2020 at 3:54 pm
Actually I want to know how they stack up against the Drop Panda’s. They seem to be on par with each other.
aguyfromnothere
December 14, 2020 at 4:48 pm
Who is buying these without a review. People have too much money. Help some poor people out.
aguyfromnothere
December 14, 2020 at 4:49 pm
Apple – 549 without a charger. 549 without a cable for listening. What a terrible company.
Garett Wedow
December 14, 2020 at 5:22 pm
This guy is the worst tech reviewer on youtube. CNET should drop this
bayonne bayonne
December 14, 2020 at 6:08 pm
Why are you comparing it to something almost half its price
Sam Alexander
December 14, 2020 at 6:28 pm
they seem neat but they’re about twice as much as I want to pay for headphones.
Ashley Conley
December 14, 2020 at 7:39 pm
If I’m going to pay over $600 for a pair of headphones that are specifically targeted to Apple people why would I buy them if I have a Samsung? I want to see how they work on every device
Pickle Rick
December 14, 2020 at 7:55 pm
People dont even know the durability on this headphones yet
Alan Spence
December 15, 2020 at 1:40 am
I predict that the band will get pretty tacky quite quickly, especially with the lighter colors
ChedengMB
December 14, 2020 at 8:31 pm
I still feel awkward having the tiny AirPods in my ear. And now Apple Has these. It better let me listen to someone’s conversation across the room.
Trape Velys
December 14, 2020 at 9:18 pm
Bro! It’s 2020 soon to be 2021! WTF is up with your teeth! I thought my display was bugging. (This the internet, deal with it)
David Carnoy
December 15, 2020 at 4:11 pm
Gotta get me some bleach or caps!
Jaye S
December 14, 2020 at 9:20 pm
CNET is always biased to towards Apple. CNET is the advertiser of Apple it seems.
David Carnoy
December 15, 2020 at 4:10 pm
No, they don’t advertise with CNET at all.
bannajirocks
December 14, 2020 at 11:10 pm
384 gm!! Has apple gone nuts ? This is way too heavy to put on head and walk around
Mathias Robinson
December 15, 2020 at 12:49 am
Can’t wait to get mine in!
ShortS
December 15, 2020 at 3:56 am
AIRPODS MAX:- I AM THE NEW NOISE CANCELLING KING
SONY XM4:- *SNEEZE* HOLD MY CUP
Adrian Morrish
December 15, 2020 at 8:19 am
@David, thanks for the informative tight review. You didn’t seem blown away with calls, something the AirPod Pros set a gold standard for and are still one of the best. Was this down to the fact you are only one day in on using them or do you have any concerns you will share?
David Carnoy
December 15, 2020 at 4:08 pm
They seem mostly very good for calls. Some background noise on streets, callers said, so didn’t totally muffle ambient noise but they said could hear my voice clearly. The wind noise reduction seemed more impressive. They are great indoors for calls. People cannot tell you are on headset. I mainly test for ambient noise reduction because that’s what people complain about the most.
Adrian Morrish
December 15, 2020 at 7:09 pm
@David Carnoy excellent thank you, yes people tend to get a bit fixated on ambient noise reduction on calls, I try not to make calls from street cafes where a full blown riot is in progress 🙄😉
Rick Hawkins
December 15, 2020 at 10:26 am
You have more money then sense if you buy those
Anthony Chong
December 15, 2020 at 1:23 pm
They need a place to put the cable in the case. Do any over the air headphones have a charging case like the airpods?
Tyrese Palmer
December 15, 2020 at 1:25 pm
PlayStation 5 resale value $1,000 Apple airpod Max $900 apparently people don’t know it’s a pandemic and are still willing to buy or make these prices
Christopher Jonathan
December 15, 2020 at 2:41 pm
How does it compared to the BeoPlay H95?
Fred Howland
December 15, 2020 at 4:20 pm
50% heavier than the Sony’s, and 33% less battery life. And almost twice the price. How can Apple get away with such a mediocre product and this price? People are nuts.
Cock and Ball Torture Connoisseur
December 15, 2020 at 7:58 pm
Many reviews say they sound better than the Sonys and at the very least match them in ANC
Rae Crothers
December 15, 2020 at 5:10 pm
Augh. I just splashed out on Airpods Pro for their noise-cancelling feature. I bet these are as amazing but more comfortable (I work with audio all day, so having the earbuds is not ideal). I’ve tried I don’t know how many “noise cancelling” headsets at any price point over the years and nothing truly worked until I gave the Airpods a chance. I can even wear them in as essentially ear plugs and truly block out ambient noise. I wish I’d know this headset was coming and I would have gotten it instead.
Tihomir Valkanov
December 15, 2020 at 5:51 pm
Everyone is forgetting that the sound will be going through AirPlay if it can. So using them with something that is not compatible with airplay you are going to lose sound quality too. Not only the smart features.
Anto VH
December 15, 2020 at 6:07 pm
Apple have cheaper one’s for people that are talking 💩 is call Beats … ✌ this headphones are not for everyone just like a Lamborghini .. i can’t buy one but if I am rich fu%$ yeah.. ✌..
Cam Atf
December 15, 2020 at 9:04 pm
they really ugly. My two cents
Pritam Chaturani
December 15, 2020 at 11:27 pm
Awesome 😎 review Thank you
Todd Hilehoffer
December 15, 2020 at 11:56 pm
Very nice video. $550 for headphones is just excessive. If you still have any debt at all other than a mortgage you definitely can’t afford these. If your house is paid off, you still may not be able to justify that price tag. Peace.
Samuel Fiorino
December 16, 2020 at 4:46 am
Those arent rated as being waterproof or water resistant so u prob shouldnt be using them when it snows like that
Roman Suvorov
December 16, 2020 at 6:20 am
USB Type-C, please, not USB-C. You’re not calling Type-A USB-A, Type-B USB-B and microUSB Type-B somehow simillar.
USB Type-C.
Leslie Molina
December 16, 2020 at 11:25 am
King? Hahaha
powermichiel
December 16, 2020 at 10:42 pm
Dude, stop whining about the price tag. In Europe they cost 629€. That’s 767 USD ! SCREW YOU, APPLE SCREW YOU !
Nuttapong Phetpradub
December 17, 2020 at 2:04 am
After I have watched many Airpod Max, I undoubtedly decided to buy Sony 1000-XM4 LOL
Kyle shawn86
December 17, 2020 at 3:32 am
As good as they are and how they may sound 549 for headphones you could buy an good working iPhone for that and you will get more use out of the iPhone then the headphones so id say if they were 250- 300 what a deal by apple but for 549 im not wearing them out in public or even traveling with them if some where the price drops they might join my headphone style stack but right now I say keep on moving on .
Rolex
December 17, 2020 at 3:44 pm
Seriously I want to admit that the product is top but why why not jack port, no charger and no on/off button when we say we want to protect the environment
Pongs Hobby
December 18, 2020 at 12:39 am
not sure why cnet video looks like shot using a phone while mkbhd looks better in all aspect.. I think cnet is much more older video channel, so should be better?
Andrés Álvarez
December 18, 2020 at 5:16 am
Headphones for stupid people that wants o pay just because it’s apple, don’t make me wrong, apple is great, I own many apple products but this is extremely overpriced and definitely not worth it, this is similar to the magic keyeboard for the iPad Pro, extremely expensive and you can find better options at half the price…
William Mills
December 18, 2020 at 6:39 am
The anc on these are worse than my Sony wh1000xm3. It’s not good for higher pitched noises like fans. Maybe an update will fix that.
clg82
December 18, 2020 at 7:02 am
I don’t usually comment on videos, but you know there is a little pull tab on the package to open it without a knife…and they are NOT waterproof or sweat proof so be careful wearing them in the rain etc…
Ryoshikari
December 18, 2020 at 10:10 am
The Apple Airpods Max’s Weight, Power options, price point, durability, case, headphone jack( or lack there off), codex all fail in comparison to the competition XM4s
Lauwrens Arrindell
December 20, 2020 at 1:10 pm
Overpiced for what they offer but hey it’s the Apple brand so throw the money like you don’t care LOL :-p.
Rob Oo
December 23, 2020 at 3:15 pm
I don’t think Apple meant for the AirPods Max to be a regular everyday use product, but it was meant as a brand setting luxury item that is intentionally tioo expensive to create a desire for Apple brand. If you could afford everything Apple made, then there is no longing left for the brand. So Apple has to create a product that is highly desireable but so expensive that most people cannot get it and most people is left wanting more Apple brands. I think that is the psychology of the Airpods Max. It is definately an excellent product, but not worth what they are asking for it, and meant to be just out of reach so that you are left wanting something you cannot have.
john varghese
December 31, 2020 at 1:06 am
Hey David Carnoy!
Please do a review on Drop + THX panda.
Would love to know how you compare them with the Bose NC700 and Sony WH 1000X M4🙏
CNET
January 5, 2021 at 12:50 am
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