Buds, be gone. There's a new can in town. Apple's over-ear AirPods Max debuted on Dec. 8, 2020, following the October iPhone 12 event. And they made waves: Until the Max hit the scene, Apple's earphone options were scant: There was the AirPods and ... well, that was it.
The AirPods Max are over-ear premium wireless headphones that bring high-fidelity audio while offering a seamless experience across the board with your Apple gear, as long as you're on the latest software. On paper, this all sounds great, but then you need to consider the price of admission — are all of these features worth the $549 that Apple is asking for?
