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Two years later, Apple’s AirPods Max<\/a> headphones are still a great premium audio product. <\/p>\n

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It’s still not easy to stomach the product’s $549 retail price. Unsurprisingly, Apple hasn’t blinked or changed that eye-popping figure \u2014 but fortunately, they’re on sale often<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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But, despite the cost, we were impressed with the sound quality, controls, and fit of the AirPods Max on their debut. Those things continue to hold true today. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Based on anecdotal evidence like pregame footage of sports stars across all leagues, AirPods Max have never been more popular. Even two years after their debut. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Looking back on initial AirPods Max concerns<\/h2>\n

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When the AirPods Max were first released most reviews<\/a> largely agreed that performance was excellent. The product’s design was less agreed upon, but still few critics had many objections at the time. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The biggest concerns over AirPods Max were more about how the product would hold up over time. People wondered whether the unique mesh headband would stretch out or easily get damaged while traveling. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We haven’t seen widespread reports about the mesh canopy or soft-touch silicone-like material deteriorating. And in our own experience, all parts of the headphones have held up exceptionally well. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After two years of spinning and clicking, our digital crown and ANC button both remain fully intact and as responsive as ever. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Even in 2020, the Lightning port felt controversial on these expensive headphones. Two years later and it feels like the biggest liability of the product. It might be for Apple, too. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The EU is mandating that all new products that ship in the 2024 Christmas season \u2014 but after the expected debut of the iPhone 16 \u2014 have USB-C as a device connector. The rule doesn’t apply to older products, but we’re not sure that we see a future where the only hold-out is the AirPods Max. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Apple has started moving its accessories to USB-C like the Siri Remote<\/a>. We don’t think it will be too long before a significant portion of your Apple gear, including iPhone 15<\/a>, could sport the connector. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If AirPods Max go into 2024 without an update it could be a headache device forcing you to still carry a Lightning cable. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Controversy<\/h2>\n

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The AirPods Max have avoided major controversy since 2020. We’re not sure what to make of the hard-to-pin-down and scattered reports of condensation, but we haven’t experienced it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The one thing that has emerged is the strength of the active noise-canceling performance. Even after people confirmed<\/a> it has changed over time it hasn’t caused a significant uproar. We haven’t noticed any difference over time. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mostly, it seems to really frustrate people that it’s mysteriously changing ever-so-slightly without any direct communication<\/a> from Apple about it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

AirPods Max versus other headphones<\/h2>\n

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Since the introduction of AirPods Max, several companies have released new premium headphones. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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