Apple's AirPods line is a confusing mess of old and new products, and Apple doesn't seem to be doing anything to fix it

AirPods Max.

I love my AirPods: The magic-like initial connection, the clean white cases, and the litany of features that work seamlessly with iPad, iPhone, and Mac. 

There are, however, two crucial problems with the lineup that are likely stopping would-be buyers from jumping on the AirPods tune-tune train — the pricing structure, and the befuddling array of old, new(ish), and overlapping products. That first cost-related issue may be an inescapable part of building out a premium product line. But the second issue? That’s a problem purely of Apple’s own making.