I caved in and picked up the AirPods Max with USB‑C because I want to test something out — but first, this video is all about a quick unboxing and my first impressions. Straight out of the box you get the headphones themselves, the magnetic “bra” cover, some paperwork (which I’m not going to bore you with), and a USB‑C to USB‑C cable for charging. First thing I noticed: they look really sleek and the build quality feels properly premium, with that metal finish that just screams “Apple did their thing.” I also really like the design choices here. The magnetic cover comes off easily and it’s easily replaceable, which I genuinely appreciate — if I wreck it, I can just swap it for a new one. The air mesh headband also feels really nice, and on the head they fit great. They do seem a bit heavy, but comfort-wise I’m optimistic. The reason I went for them is simple: my ears were getting tired of wearing AirPods Pro 2 all the time, and I’ve had some ear infections, so I want to reduce that constant in-ear use. The bigger test I’m planning next is using these wired via USB‑C to my MacBook Pro and seeing how they work for video editing and general workflow. More on that soon.