17 December 2020
Why I HATE the Apple AirPods Max
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Summary
After weeks using AirPods Max, he calls the sound merely okay and unacceptable for an audiophile paying over $550. He praises the metal Apple styling but attacks the mandatory bra-like case, absent power button, mesh headband, and uncomfortable weight. He says cheaper Sony headphones offer comparable audio and noise cancellation, prefers AirPods Pro, and rates AirPods Max 1.1/10.
Insight
He prioritizes practical value over Apple aesthetics, rejecting expensive products that impose awkward design choices.