AirPods Max 2

I tested the new AirPods Max (the USB‑C refresh) and the main takeaway is that they’re basically the same headphones as before—just with new colours and USB‑C. They still feel premium and sound great, but for £499 you really need to care about the Apple ecosystem to justify them.

Pros

+Premium build with stainless steel headband and aluminium cups
+Excellent ear cushions with deep ear cups for comfort and isolation
+Great sound with a neutral signature and wide soundstage
+Strong Apple features like auto pause and transparency mode

Cons

-Very few upgrades beyond USB-C and new colours
-No power button; relies on case for low power mode
-Smart Case offers poor protection
-Heavy compared to competitors like Sony XM4
-No folding hinges for compact travel
-Not sweat/water resistant

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AirPods Max 2

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Highlights

+Premium build with stainless steel headband and aluminium cups
+Excellent ear cushions with deep ear cups for comfort and isolation
+Great sound with a neutral signature and wide soundstage

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