AirPods Max 2 are shipping now — here's 3 reasons I'd buy and 2 reasons I'd skip

The apple airpods max 2 in blue photographed against a blue tom's guide background, showing the mesh headband, anodized aluminum ear cups, carry case, and controls.

The AirPods Max 2 are finally here after a 6-year wait versus the original model. So now that the brand-new Apple flagships are for sale, are they worth your money?

Yes and no. I reviewed the AirPods Max 2 and adored them. They will definitely be added to our best noise-cancelling headphones list, but they're not perfect. They may be my personal favorite headphones to date, but what works for me might not work for you.