I hate that the AirPods Max 2 are the best headphones I've ever used

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 my favorite headphones to date. That's it — that's the whole review. I'm clocking out now. My work here is done.

I jest, but in all seriousness, the AirPods Max 2 are (IMHO) the best headphones on the market right now. They say all good things take time, and that's precisely the case with the AirPods Max 2. I'm glad we waited almost six years for the updated Apple over-ears — because what a successor.