Totally agree! I don't care about phones, laptops, wearables, or headphones at all but I watch because he makes excellent videos and I like hearing him talk lol
They're going to finish the voice commands for phonecalls and radio stations for headsets and earbuds using WiFi and mobile internet amfm for listening to the radio and streaming music on without the need for a smartphone soon nearby.
@@andrewoliver0 I was walking with my Sony 2017 headset to my mailbox back at home as it lost signal. If it had a cellular chip for phonecalls music streaming and amfm radio with voice commands to make and take phone calls with audio translations with accent corrections for older people you can leave your paired phone at home for someone else to use as your headset is a phone. WiFi fiber-optic 4.0 and quantum Internet speeds is almost a thing for industrial and commercial/consumers as well. 8k native Cable tv anyone? M1 CPU in your iPhones too by 2023?
Always cool to see interesting advertising like this HelloFresh; it's pretty cool to see different fields cross like that. I never thought it would be intriguing to see how MrMobile cooks and eats, yet here we are.
@@TheMrMobile I love food, so if you ever decide to give up the tech and boats to chase a sudden new passion in cooking, I'll still be behind you on that ;)
That is one of the best advertisements for hello fresh I have seen. This is the one time I have been excited for an advertisement partly because it is Michael doing it and partly because it is for an awesome product.
@@TheMrMobile I never had a problem finding my way around kitchen but I think it's a very good thing to have such business in modern world. Fast food is getting advertised like crazy and healthy and fast options like this is better for the health of the population. I wonder if it would be successful if I tried to start something similar in here, Turkey :D
Anyone looking for budget headphones won't even look forward to airpods max , the other 2 are correct but price ain't one , it's very long to explain how but I hope you understand with what said above :)
Mr. Mobile, your videos are such a pleasure. I’ve been watching you for so many years that you’ve been a staple of my daily routine for as long as I can remember. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. Thanks for the great content!
Awesome take on the APM! I agree the pricing is rough despite the performance and technology involved here. $400-$450 would have been right but here we are.
Not that I was shopping for these, I use Android, but El Jefe's review of the Soundcore Q30. Means I now own a set of noise cancelling headphones for $65! I am sure they are limited, but they sound great to me.
Apple really knows how good designs work. Well, except for the case. The wide headband is also the reason why my Sennheiser Momentum don't feel heavy or something like that after even hours of wearing them - despite having no soft materials there whatsoever. What I really like about Apple the most is the focus on stuff most people often simply overlook. Like transparency mode
Yeah transparency mode on the Airpods Max is leagues ahead of the XM4. It's so good that the headphones become, well, transparent! Testament to the processing and sensors. Don't think the XM5 improved their transparency mode much.
You’re exactly right. People do not understand just how conniving Apple is. And that’s both a compliment and a word of caution. It’s almost impossible just how well equipped for the world Apple is.
Yah you can already get them on sale for $400-$450. A year ago I never considered getting these, but I always wore headphones growing up until I got them stolen. I wore them religiously. Although I would still rather wear earbuds to and from class (I’m a college student) and to the gym, I would rather wear headphones in the comfort of my own home listening to music and just walking out and about. I tried these on one day at Best Buy and was super shocked how comfortable they are. I always have issues with headphones as mentioned in this video where you get that heavy pressure feeling on the top of your head, but I could tell I wasn’t going to have that issue with these. I’m def going to cop some up this summer ^^
That comment about the XM4 at the end have me a warm smile. I picked up a set of them a couple weeks ago and I'm definitely impressed. If Sony wants to "compete" with the max, they only need to make the XM4 available in more premium materials and make the model name slightly catchier.
My AirPods Max are absolutely amazing. I don't experience any of the negative side effects (like pressurization when using ANC) that others do. I don't know if the fact that I've been using the ANC on my AirPods pro for over a year and a half has anything to do with that but it's a huge plus for me. I highly recommend the AirPods Max to anyone that's willing to spend the money on them! Yes they're expensive and they have some hardware limitations in the button and jack department but wow, if you want to listen to some high quality realistic sounding audio, these are the pinnacle of production consumer quality headphones. Overall, very well done, Apple. 🍎 🎧
They really did. The only problem is, as is with all Apple products, is their price. I love Apple products, but being honest, it always feels like they're priced slightly higher than they're actually worth.
Great review although I just ordered the Sony XM4. I cannot for the life of me justify the amount Apple is asking, not to mention without a damn proper case!
@@DoctorAtomTNT I can’t speak for the quality of the XM4s but I have a pair of H.Ear On 3s,their slightly down-range sibling. I'm blown away by them, especially when compared with a pair of Skull Candy headphones I got for my dad. I understand that the XM4s are just a tad nicer, so I think you'll be making a great choice there. I've had Bose in the past, and my Sonys surpass my pbose in several ways, as my Bose are quite a bit older. Anyway, I'd invest in just about anything before these Air Pods Max. I don't care how great the are, I could never justify such a high price. My Bose were a few hundred cheaper, I think, and my Sonys I got $70 off for over $400 cheaper than the Max. That's a price I can justify!
Hi I love your reviews. But you didn’t even mention in the review one of the most important features of the new AirPod max which is the spatial audio. How did you like that?
On the same boat Michael. I purchased my wife some google pixel buds, but she opted to return them for the Apple Airpods because they were more comfortable and sounded better out of the box. I tried to explain that the pixel buds needed an update to fix the sound but it was just too cumbersome. Apple just does an excellent job at excelling at the basics.
Absolutely honest and perfect review in all sense. They made a product which obviously has quality in it and you give thumbs up for it but you also made a point where apple is just being apple (stubborn) and pathetic in its horrible way of dealing in Tech world! Superb review
They are so shameless that they made such overpriced product and this will make other manufacturer to think in same way so eventually the price will go higher and higher from Sony and others ..
Mr Mobile sounds so professional and polite that I even watched the whole ad sponsor which I usually skip on other channels. Very fun and ofcourse, quite informative!
Finally, a sound minded review of this product! I'm sure they are great but seeing tech reviews saying that they are worth the asking price without batting an eye has been kind of weird.
They're amazing headphones. Why are you waiting for someone to bat an eye? Are you one of those who just has to find something bad or negative about something?
The price is totally justifiable. I don’t know why mr mobile doesn’t agree. When he compared them to equally nice B&O that are 500 bucks. At that point 50 extra bucks is nothing. I don’t get how everyone says they are over priced but the B&O and master and dynamics both at 500 bucks aren’t. When the APM has better ANC then both and call and transparency mode.
@@DavidKen878 To answer your question, no I am not someone who just hates everything. If they where differently priced and I was using an iPhone as my main device I might have bought them. All I was saying is just that many reviewers just glossed over the fact that they are really expensive by just dismissing it and saying that it was a luxury product. I have no issue with the fact that people seem to enjoy them.😃
Duh, what else did you expect, their products are created to work together! Apple products are primarily made for Apple users, not for Android/PC users!
It’s nice to see a content “creator” actually be creative with their videos, editing and most of all dialogue. It’s like poetry listening MrMobile. Had to subscribe!
@@The_Calm_Chaos They're not meant to. They're meant to last 3-5 years, and then you get a new model. That's the case with digital technology based headphones (as opposed to pure electronic headphones).
Dirty? Yes, they don't magically clean themselves. And if you hit them somewhere or sit on them or whatever they also dent, news at 11. They also don't come with a free pony. It's like people can't handle the real world anymore... My estimated timespan of "3 to 5 years" was for how long such a device will be relevant and desirable as technology before a couple of later iterations make it more appealing to buy a new model. For digital tech that depends on things like battery technology, bluetooth connectivity, NC, VR, virtual assistant integration, and other added features, "time the tech is relevant" is not very long, compared to a simple electronic headphone pair which is evergreen (but doesn't do much else besides music).
Unfortunately sound quality can't be compared to Hifiman nor to Grado headphones. I tried them really underwhelming. As for noise cancelling headphones I prefer the design of the Bose 700 in white.
But at that price i except more. at least 3.5mm jack. Or Ldac support. But nope, I think they are asking way to much for what we get. I'm sticking with my sony xm3
9:45 that is exactly what I thought when I saw the release of these cans And you're the only one (at least from what I see) who brought it up... Great review as always
I enjoyed watching the video, but even after viewing it, there are far too many cons for me to ever consider buying a pair, especially given the competition. The only thing that concerns me is your point about Apple's pricing driving up the cost of headphones in general. I too can see that happening as it has with the smartphone market, another reason I find Apple such an irritating company
@@parshakamarsh and very comfortable after many hours of use. I can even move around with them. The heavier Max will probably fall off or move around too much during my activities
@@oliverk3913 Haha yeah think it’s 599€ here (do mind our prices are always including taxes). Well for one the audio quality. It’s very good but not THAT good like many US reviewers make it seem to be, like the last 10% in the bottom and up range are just missing. And I immediately believe that comparing them to Beyerdynamic Tesla headphones (which cost 400€) I mean the whole wireless part is a bit sabotaged by the fact, that there is no headphone jack (plane entertainment system?) and that they are very heavy. Not to mention you can’t listen while charging and no USB-C too? The sole missing of a headphone jack and the stupid adapter combination you need to get them working, the case which is just totally awful and which you are forced to use to completely switch the headphones off immediately.. Watch iknowreview with subtitles for example, he has pretty solid reviews. And he clearly said those headphones are not worth their money. Really you get a feeling it’s a product from a US company so it’s overly praised..
@@Mutio86 well, mr mobile also clearly said they were not worth the money. He said he liked them. He praised the good points, and gave his honest opinion, but was very clear on the negatives. I prefer that over a review that is overly negative as that doesn’t sound like a fair review. Snazzy is also a good reviewer and he is an audiophile. He also said they were not worth the money but gave credit to the points these headphones excel in.
Thanks much bro. I could not resist my self to buy the pair of APM eventually this week. I admit although I feel quite guilty for doing so( as an overspending on something not really necessary) now I am really satisfying with my decision due to the positive points of this pair as following: 1. Design: so avantgarde, sleek and unique. You would wear a hundreds pair of other brands, including the "hi-end" like B&O, Senheiser, Bose...etc but none of them got an eye catching like APM. Its not only makes the owner to love to wear but also proud to own them. 2. Comfort: - The minus point people and you have mentioned in the clips about battery, actually is a plus point for me cause I like the thing that I don't need to worry about shutting on or off the headsets, and it connects with device right away whenever I wear it.- The canopy was a bit tight and still put a little press on my skull top but very cool (in looking and feeling) in particularly for me. - As first, I am quite doubtful with the Digital Crown as I love the touch pad on ear cup of my XM4 and thinking that none could be more comfort than that. However, I have to say that I am wrong cause of how convenient, quickly response and logical control that it could provide to me. - The easy replaceable ear cup is brilliant idea that not only provide the good solution for customize your ear cup(even it could bring more and more money for a mighty and greed Apple Inc) but also very efficient for me to clean them as I wish. 3. The condensation: I live in Ho Chi Minh city with the typical tropical weather and the humidity scale always above 80% with lots of raining this season, however I have never seen it happened to my APM even I wear it for consecutively 3-4 hours per time and 2 times/day in average. 4. The sound quality: OMG, this is very crucial points for a pair of headphone. Again, I am very hesitated to buy this cause previously, my everyday XM4 is already superb and Sony is Master in this product category vs Apple. And finally, I have been non-stop using the Airpods Max instead of XM4 since I bought it 3 days ago, with out any hesitation. 😃. They are more crystal, shavvy and luxurious sound then XM4 remarkably. 👏. You have to experience this, speacially with Spatial Audio in music and OMG! in Movies (of the qualified app like Netflix, HBO Max or Disney...) It is absolutely amazing and leverage your enjoyable into the much, much better level. Firstly, I am a bit disappointed that I only entertain it via Ipad and iPhone, not in my large and clear LG 4k monitor with Macmini but I found the solution to it, that I connect my Ipad with LG monitor by HDMI, and I could be able to enjoy the best sound of the best resolution movies at once. 5. The Battery and Case: clearly no any excuse for the stupid case, and Apple, please stop doing so as you should have respect to consumers, right?? I dumped it right after open the box and no use it at all. However, as the newest hardware version for it: 3E756, I found the drain of the battery in rest (hanging and not in using) drain just about 1-2% overnight. I have been using it for 2 days (from the first charge: 100%), each day about 6-7 hours until now and it is having 33% at the moment. I also find that it would go to sleep mode autonmatically in around 3 mins after stop using it. 6. The negative: yep, the case is the biggest point. The weight is clearly heavy and it has got made me feel sore in my neck after using it but not really serious. Need to use it more and I think my neck would get used to it, after so familiar with the light weight of XM4. 🤓 In conclusion: you should buy it if you are already in Apple Eco System, and as like many other Apple product, you might be hesitated firstly but would be truly satisfied after all. Apple might not the first to make this type of product, but they would make the best among all. I hate to say many compliment to the creed one but what have to say is still need to say, right! Peace! ✌️
The man with the golden voice. Thanks for an awesome review. The cons on the cans are pretty much deal brakers for me however, Hello Fresh looks like a win.
You made a great point the pricing on these will drive Sony and Bose to rise up their prices next year the same way the iPhone did and made several companies sell $1000 phones after just one year
I hope Sony and Bose won't. It's a trap. Look how high Apple's revenue for cheap iPhones now. For sure, once other manufacturers increases their prices, Apple will release the "SE" version of these.
We are very lucky and fortunate to have you making these wonderful reviews! You’re such a pro, I even enjoyed your cooking advert! Keep up the top notch excellence in your amazing content. 🙏🏼😎
I applaud your alacrity in stamping out a better judgement call, in products that seems not to strike the best balance in price the pods are nice but yet very exorbitant. your reviews sometimes, and things your present and showcase in it secure's your reputation as the best in the business your attention to details is top notch not just saying it as compliments but as a pure facts cos I have watched so many of your reviews is just ebulent and straight forward. Well done Micheal and have a wonderful Christmas season celebration be safe.
If there's something that I appreciate about a reviewer talking about headphones, it's the live and simultaneous test that is done to them, so we can appreciate how good their sound reproduction is. There's an Austrian youtuber named Oluv Gadget and he's a real expert in testing headphones, in fact the last video I watch of him was these Apple headphones against an Anker Life Q30, and he makes everyone who watch his videos of this type, we can appreciate the sound reproduced in each of them. Not only does he talk and talk throughout the video, he also teaches us what the sound is like in each headphone. I just saying! 🤷🏻♂️📱🎧🎵🎶🎵👂🏻
So glad you were on WVFRM a while back, don’t know if I would have found this channel otherwise. Good content, thanks bud. Merry Christmas to you and yours. ✌️
So I ordered the AirPods Max and the famous Sony’s AND the Bose 700s. First I cant believe people actually like the Sony’s, they sound like artificial computer noise to me. The Sony 700s are so light and sound great but a little lacking on bass. I wanted so much to hate the apples but.... wtf? They are amazing. Sound is amazing and anc is game changing (and spatial audio is black magic for your ears, next level listening) Yes, better than the Bose and while I immediately sent back the Sony’s, I kept the Bose for it’s comfort and the apple for its sound. The one gripe though is that the earcups feel so rough, like denim sandpaper! I’m hoping third parties release softer earcups. Good job on the review!
As many positive points you made for the apple headphones i still think sonys xm3 or 4 are better while sounding better, cheaper and more comfortable because they don't use metal,and for real audiophiles to not give you a 3.5mm port option is just stupid. You could get the sonys and still have mony left to get some really good audiophile headphones that look and sound better if you don't believe me search for headphones conpanies like blon,sivga,meze,audeze and many others i can't remember at the moment so guys avoid this abomination and call me old-fashioned all you want but these headphones are just a noise cancelling looker headphones nothing more!
Even though I am not in the market to buy any new products...Mr Mobile videos are very informative and enjoyable! When I am ready to pick up a new smartphone, laptop or headphone set...I will be informed.
Most thorough review of these I've seen. Please give us a long term update. I'm curious how the mesh headband is going to hold up. Especially on the white ones.
Have had my AirPods Max for a week, and loving the simplicity of the two controls, the comfort, and premium feel compared to my previous Bose QuietComforts.
About the Lightning stuff... I carry three cables with me on trips. USB-C, Lightning, and the Apple Watch puck. One wall adapter: my MacBook Pro’s 96W USB-C brick. With that I can charge my iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook Pro, AirPods Pro, and even my Nintendo Switch. Everything I have uses USB-C apart from a few miscellaneous accessories (Bluetooth speakers, mostly) that still use micro-USB... and my iPhone and AirPods. Personally, I am beyond fed up with Lightning - I love that there’s nothing sticking out in the middle of the plug on the device like USB-C has, but it’s so inconvenient when everything else uses USB-C. I understand why Apple is likely keeping Lightning around (MFi and the switch to MagSafe on a portless iPhone, the likelihood of which was a serious factor in my decision to get a iPhone 12 Pro Max this year so I don’t end up with a portless one next year) but it is so anti-consumer and flies in the face of their whole “works like magic” philosophy. I’ve used MagSafe twice since I got my iPhone, and it came on launch day. In the years prior, I can count the times I charged wirelessly with a very small number (a few dozen) What I want is one cable to charge everything, and we’re SO CLOSE to that - I know my Watch needs its charging puck, but everything else should use USB-C. Aside from focus distance issues on my iPhone’s wide camera (macro on the 12 Pro Max is definitely more difficult to pull off, albeit not impossible) that Lightning port is my biggest complaint this year. I’m not surprised the AirPods Max have Lightning, but it’s yet another annoying thing to charge. Apple... your long-time users are starting to get upset about this, and you’re still not invulnerable.
Ugh ... I hate to say I wouldn't be surprised. Don't get me wrong, I love Apple, and my 2nd gen Air Pods, but the thing they do with their prices ... really? If I want a solid pair of over-ear headphones, I'll just hop on over to Costco and see what deals they have going, which is how I got my new Sony H.Ear on 3s. They have better battery life, are comfortable, sound great, and I got them on sale for over $400 cheaper than the Air Pods Max. I mean, I know headphones are an investment, they're supposed to last a long time, like my two pairs of Bose which both just now wore out the padding, but that's a pretty big investment. Also, I'm afraid people are going to get as wasteful with headphones as with phones if Apple and others keep releasing newer, shinier models every year or two.
@@MagicalAuroraDream 3.5mm headphones and other analog types sure, but not kinds with built in non removable batteries and tech that can be outdated in a few years.
I was just visiting your channel half an hour ago to check if there's any new video but sadly no and after some time this popped up. Another great review.
Those super weird design choices like having no power button and case that doesn't really protect the earphone, are making it rather difficult for me to buy it.
Dear Michael, great review as always ! I coudn't help but notice, that u have those beautiful Montblanc headphones. How they compare to the Airpods max, or will come an separate Video for them? I've been following since the pocketnow-day's. Please stay healthy! Greetings from Germany
I’ve never been a fan of the Over the Head headphones. I purchased the AirPods Max after watching your video. The presentation is awesome that made me buy one of them. And I would say I just love these AirPods. Thanks for the honest review.
Have a pair coming to me next week! The most I've ever spent on headphones was around $100...never tried noise canceling headphones before. I never in a million years thought I'd pay anything over $200 for headphones. But the $500 I just dropped today?? I've become obsessed with Apple over the past year. First with an iPhone SE, then with a M1 Macbook Pro, and recently an Apple Watch Series 6...and I'm in freaking love! I've been consistently impressed with every single one of these products every single day. I feel profoundly lucky to be able to own such high end tech and everyday I feel like a kid again! I can't get enough Apple in my life! lol... $500? For a pair of headphones? Get the heck out of here! There's no way! Are you crazy?! Only...I kinda need them! No scratch that...I don't just 'kinda'...I ABSOLUTELY need them! Can't wait to get my Space Gray AirPod Max in the mail next week! I love being so fully immersed in Apple's Ecosystem!
10:16 is when he said that at the end of the day, it is still Sony WH-1000xm4 that is more practical and logical to buy. Imagine it has almost at par with performance, 30hours of battery, LDAC, Free 3.5mm cord, hard case, lighter, and a 270usd asking price. Definitely busy the Sony one!
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Fantastic review and thank you so much for the shout! 🙏
I came directly from your video to this one. Great review!
He's a good egg this MrMobile
Thanks for honest review 👍
I would literally watch him review anything, even a sheet of paper
Coz , he’s Ironman?
yeah, he's really great.
Voice does it for me
Totally agree! I don't care about phones, laptops, wearables, or headphones at all but I watch because he makes excellent videos and I like hearing him talk lol
facts. I remember watching him review feature phones in like 5th grade lmao
I so love that you gave a shout out to El Jefe and Quinn’s reviews. They’re great, too!
@@shvkpr1 I have no idea who that is.
What a surprise he hearted another TH-camrs comment
Why they do this??
@@shvkpr1 I guess you mean Justin Y
@@rosydipo he loves comments from non-TH-camrs too so what's your motive?
@@shvkpr1 ioii in ki mmmmmmh kkk
Apart from the excellent video, even the sponsor integration was fun & natural. No one does it better than Mr. Mobile ✌🏻
The haircut is looking fresshhhhhh Michael
They're going to finish the voice commands for phonecalls and radio stations for headsets and earbuds using WiFi and mobile internet amfm for listening to the radio and streaming music on without the need for a smartphone soon nearby.
@@john-paulhunt9835 ??
@@andrewoliver0 I was walking with my Sony 2017 headset to my mailbox back at home as it lost signal. If it had a cellular chip for phonecalls music streaming and amfm radio with voice commands to make and take phone calls with audio translations with accent corrections for older people you can leave your paired phone at home for someone else to use as your headset is a phone. WiFi fiber-optic 4.0 and quantum Internet speeds is almost a thing for industrial and commercial/consumers as well. 8k native Cable tv anyone? M1 CPU in your iPhones too by 2023?
Always cool to see interesting advertising like this HelloFresh; it's pretty cool to see different fields cross like that. I never thought it would be intriguing to see how MrMobile cooks and eats, yet here we are.
Thanks! I felt the same way when LGR started his LGR Foods channel. :)
@@TheMrMobile I love food, so if you ever decide to give up the tech and boats to chase a sudden new passion in cooking, I'll still be behind you on that ;)
@@TheMrMobile wow u like lgr too, salute
Yes. Normally I skip through other youtubers internal ads, but this one had me hooked.
That is one of the best advertisements for hello fresh I have seen. This is the one time I have been excited for an advertisement partly because it is Michael doing it and partly because it is for an awesome product.
Thanks! I know it's an ad, but I legitimately have fun every time I cook one of those kits (sponsored or no).
@@TheMrMobile Nice.
@@TheMrMobile I never had a problem finding my way around kitchen but I think it's a very good thing to have such business in modern world.
Fast food is getting advertised like crazy and healthy and fast options like this is better for the health of the population.
I wonder if it would be successful if I tried to start something similar in here, Turkey :D
@@wherearemytesticles I think they deliver in some parts of Europe and Canada
7:50 the bummers boil down to the case, the cord, and the cost. Smooth, Mr. Mobile! :)
Anyone looking for budget headphones won't even look forward to airpods max , the other 2 are correct but price ain't one , it's very long to explain how but I hope you understand with what said above :)
dude you're just the best. wow
Mr. Mobile, your videos are such a pleasure. I’ve been watching you for so many years that you’ve been a staple of my daily routine for as long as I can remember. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. Thanks for the great content!
Thanks very much!
Awesome take on the APM! I agree the pricing is rough despite the performance and technology involved here. $400-$450 would have been right but here we are.
Not that I was shopping for these, I use Android, but El Jefe's review of the Soundcore Q30. Means I now own a set of noise cancelling headphones for $65! I am sure they are limited, but they sound great to me.
@@ccroy2001 the Life Q30 are still the best in class under $100.
Now they are 400450 I got them! Awaiting delivery.
Good thing you can literally get them right now for that exact price. $410 for the red and space grey versions, a little over $450 for the other ones.
The channel where you will find the sponsorship interesting!!
Cinemasscre has some awesome sponsor spots too!
also Oversimplified.
Damn I love this guy. Authentic AF.
Apple really knows how good designs work. Well, except for the case. The wide headband is also the reason why my Sennheiser Momentum don't feel heavy or something like that after even hours of wearing them - despite having no soft materials there whatsoever.
What I really like about Apple the most is the focus on stuff most people often simply overlook. Like transparency mode
Yeah transparency mode on the Airpods Max is leagues ahead of the XM4. It's so good that the headphones become, well, transparent! Testament to the processing and sensors. Don't think the XM5 improved their transparency mode much.
Even on their "lesser" Beats brand, they've done wonders with transparency. Studio Pros are AWESOME
They’re gonna wait till the industry prices the same and then drop the price like they did in the iPhone 11 and gain both appreciation and sales
Smart man
You’re exactly right. People do not understand just how conniving Apple is. And that’s both a compliment and a word of caution. It’s almost impossible just how well equipped for the world Apple is.
Yah you can already get them on sale for $400-$450. A year ago I never considered getting these, but I always wore headphones growing up until I got them stolen. I wore them religiously. Although I would still rather wear earbuds to and from class (I’m a college student) and to the gym, I would rather wear headphones in the comfort of my own home listening to music and just walking out and about. I tried these on one day at Best Buy and was super shocked how comfortable they are. I always have issues with headphones as mentioned in this video where you get that heavy pressure feeling on the top of your head, but I could tell I wasn’t going to have that issue with these. I’m def going to cop some up this summer ^^
That comment about the XM4 at the end have me a warm smile. I picked up a set of them a couple weeks ago and I'm definitely impressed. If Sony wants to "compete" with the max, they only need to make the XM4 available in more premium materials and make the model name slightly catchier.
It's just me who thinks when Mr mobile finishes a video, it feels like a beautiful movie has just ended...
My AirPods Max are absolutely amazing. I don't experience any of the negative side effects (like pressurization when using ANC) that others do. I don't know if the fact that I've been using the ANC on my AirPods pro for over a year and a half has anything to do with that but it's a huge plus for me. I highly recommend the AirPods Max to anyone that's willing to spend the money on them! Yes they're expensive and they have some hardware limitations in the button and jack department but wow, if you want to listen to some high quality realistic sounding audio, these are the pinnacle of production consumer quality headphones. Overall, very well done, Apple. 🍎 🎧
This man is truly the Iron Man of advertising, you got skills bro!
Maybe the first time I didn't skip a sponsor message :v
I think that Apple really made some amazing product this year, considering to switch
They really did. The only problem is, as is with all Apple products, is their price. I love Apple products, but being honest, it always feels like they're priced slightly higher than they're actually worth.
Now this is what you call a great audience, appreciating not just the review but also how the sponsorship was put in. Lovely.
She cooks and I do the dishes. Mr Stark speaking on behalf of 99% of men in a relationship 😂
Yeah cause men don’t cook? Harharhar. Stupid
@@atl3630 I sure as hell don’t! THUG LIFE! Eat Only! No Cook! FEED ME WOMAN!!
That thumbnail face you made was so perfect for the title. It just screams "Damn...I like it."
Great review although I just ordered the Sony XM4. I cannot for the life of me justify the amount Apple is asking, not to mention without a damn proper case!
I have the XM3s and I ordered a pair of these Max’s to try out. I’m thinking I’ll most likely return it , but out of curiosity going to try them.
Very good choice, I'm considering the xm4 myself.
Just got my pair last week. You can't go wrong with top ANC for half the cost of the Airpods Max.
Got a XM4
@@DoctorAtomTNT I can’t speak for the quality of the XM4s but I have a pair of H.Ear On 3s,their slightly down-range sibling. I'm blown away by them, especially when compared with a pair of Skull Candy headphones I got for my dad. I understand that the XM4s are just a tad nicer, so I think you'll be making a great choice there. I've had Bose in the past, and my Sonys surpass my pbose in several ways, as my Bose are quite a bit older. Anyway, I'd invest in just about anything before these Air Pods Max. I don't care how great the are, I could never justify such a high price. My Bose were a few hundred cheaper, I think, and my Sonys I got $70 off for over $400 cheaper than the Max. That's a price I can justify!
Hi I love your reviews. But you didn’t even mention in the review one of the most important features of the new AirPod max which is the spatial audio. How did you like that?
On the same boat Michael. I purchased my wife some google pixel buds, but she opted to return them for the Apple Airpods because they were more comfortable and sounded better out of the box. I tried to explain that the pixel buds needed an update to fix the sound but it was just too cumbersome. Apple just does an excellent job at excelling at the basics.
Absolutely honest and perfect review in all sense. They made a product which obviously has quality in it and you give thumbs up for it but you also made a point where apple is just being apple (stubborn) and pathetic in its horrible way of dealing in Tech world!
Superb review
They are so shameless that they made such overpriced product and this will make other manufacturer to think in same way so eventually the price will go higher and higher from Sony and others ..
The one dankpods bought died so not that high quality
@@CrazyBullBear no one is forcing these companies to copy Apple.
Wow. Whiny.
@@CrazyBullBear what if we consumers, still opt for the lower priced headphones ?
Your sponsor section was SO. WELL. DONE. Nice work, Michael! Proud to be a subscriber and fan.
That was a great point about it potentially driving up other pairs of headphones
Mr Mobile sounds so professional and polite that I even watched the whole ad sponsor which I usually skip on other channels. Very fun and ofcourse, quite informative!
That message at the end... I've always loved them after MKBHD pointed them out
I love that your videos are edited in the style and mood of a 7th grade science video made in the 90s. It’s great.
Finally, a sound minded review of this product! I'm sure they are great but seeing tech reviews saying that they are worth the asking price without batting an eye has been kind of weird.
They're amazing headphones. Why are you waiting for someone to bat an eye? Are you one of those who just has to find something bad or negative about something?
The price is totally justifiable. I don’t know why mr mobile doesn’t agree. When he compared them to equally nice B&O that are 500 bucks. At that point 50 extra bucks is nothing. I don’t get how everyone says they are over priced but the B&O and master and dynamics both at 500 bucks aren’t. When the APM has better ANC then both and call and transparency mode.
@@molarrr they're overpriced
@@enigmamyth how? Every single other high end headphone is right next or even higher in price. And the AirPods out perform some of those.
@@DavidKen878 To answer your question, no I am not someone who just hates everything. If they where differently priced and I was using an iPhone as my main device I might have bought them. All I was saying is just that many reviewers just glossed over the fact that they are really expensive by just dismissing it and saying that it was a luxury product. I have no issue with the fact that people seem to enjoy them.😃
Micheal you always make such high quality vids. Jeez been watching you for almost a decade now. Keep it up~!
That Diesel see-through watch is sick! 🔥
Man your vocabulary inspires me , let alone the top quality and persona styled videos ! 👌🏻 💯
Apple's getting really good at this whole "make things great but gimp them on everything other than Apple hardware" thing.
Duh, what else did you expect, their products are created to work together! Apple products are primarily made for Apple users, not for Android/PC users!
@@640A late but why can't they work? We are still potential customers, so why can't we have all the features too?
It’s nice to see a content “creator” actually be creative with their videos, editing and most of all dialogue. It’s like poetry listening MrMobile. Had to subscribe!
Lighting port, lack of foldable, and price are the deal-breakers.
And the FUCKING CASE
And I don't think they're going to be as durable in the long term as much as other cans are. They'll get dirty, torn, scratched and dinted in no time.
@@The_Calm_Chaos They're not meant to. They're meant to last 3-5 years, and then you get a new model. That's the case with digital technology based headphones (as opposed to pure electronic headphones).
@@foljs5858 3 to 5 years? lol I've already seen shots of dirty and dinged AP Max's, and they're only a few weeks old at most.
Dirty? Yes, they don't magically clean themselves. And if you hit them somewhere or sit on them or whatever they also dent, news at 11. They also don't come with a free pony. It's like people can't handle the real world anymore...
My estimated timespan of "3 to 5 years" was for how long such a device will be relevant and desirable as technology before a couple of later iterations make it more appealing to buy a new model. For digital tech that depends on things like battery technology, bluetooth connectivity, NC, VR, virtual assistant integration, and other added features, "time the tech is relevant" is not very long, compared to a simple electronic headphone pair which is evergreen (but doesn't do much else besides music).
Unfortunately sound quality can't be compared to Hifiman nor to Grado headphones. I tried them really underwhelming. As for noise cancelling headphones I prefer the design of the Bose 700 in white.
549$
Audiophiles "wow what a bargain"
Happy to see how far the channel has come! Congrats and can't wait to see what 2021 holds in store!
But at that price i except more.
at least 3.5mm jack.
Or Ldac support.
But nope, I think they are asking way to much for what we get.
I'm sticking with my sony xm3
There is a lightning to male 3.5mm cable for this. Should be included though.
9:45 that is exactly what I thought when I saw the release of these cans
And you're the only one (at least from what I see) who brought it up...
Great review as always
I enjoyed watching the video, but even after viewing it, there are far too many cons for me to ever consider buying a pair, especially given the competition. The only thing that concerns me is your point about Apple's pricing driving up the cost of headphones in general. I too can see that happening as it has with the smartphone market, another reason I find Apple such an irritating company
Yea my lighter Sony XM4 has the same if not better features at a reasonable price 👍
@@SonyEnthusiastgreat headphones, and a couple of hundred bucks cheaper too.
@@parshakamarsh and very comfortable after many hours of use. I can even move around with them. The heavier Max will probably fall off or move around too much during my activities
@@SonyEnthusiast and if they do fall off, those fancy metal ear cups won't look so good, we all know how aluminium scratches and dents
@@parshakamarsh true
Lots of respect for supporting other channels, particularly on a video about an Apple product, which you know will be popular. Love that.
Interesting to see here in Germany reviewers are definitely more negative about these headphones than you US guys, just saying..
what are the negatives? Besides the price of course.
@@oliverk3913 Haha yeah think it’s 599€ here (do mind our prices are always including taxes).
Well for one the audio quality. It’s very good but not THAT good like many US reviewers make it seem to be, like the last 10% in the bottom and up range are just missing. And I immediately believe that comparing them to Beyerdynamic Tesla headphones (which cost 400€)
I mean the whole wireless part is a bit sabotaged by the fact, that there is no headphone jack (plane entertainment system?) and that they are very heavy. Not to mention you can’t listen while charging and no USB-C too?
The sole missing of a headphone jack and the stupid adapter combination you need to get them working, the case which is just totally awful and which you are forced to use to completely switch the headphones off immediately..
Watch iknowreview with subtitles for example, he has pretty solid reviews. And he clearly said those headphones are not worth their money.
Really you get a feeling it’s a product from a US company so it’s overly praised..
@@Mutio86 well, mr mobile also clearly said they were not worth the money. He said he liked them. He praised the good points, and gave his honest opinion, but was very clear on the negatives. I prefer that over a review that is overly negative as that doesn’t sound like a fair review.
Snazzy is also a good reviewer and he is an audiophile. He also said they were not worth the money but gave credit to the points these headphones excel in.
Oh, that subtle THX noise in the edit.
That kind of touch is what pushes Mr Mo above the rest.
When I saw the case, its a hard pass from me!
It honestly isn’t really all that bad as many have made it out to seem. It sucks for sure but it’s not like hell on earth like many say.
@@molarrr For that price it better be not like hell on earth
Thanks much bro. I could not resist my self to buy the pair of APM eventually this week. I admit although I feel quite guilty for doing so( as an overspending on something not really necessary) now I am really satisfying with my decision due to the positive points of this pair as following:
1. Design: so avantgarde, sleek and unique. You would wear a hundreds pair of other brands, including the "hi-end" like B&O, Senheiser, Bose...etc but none of them got an eye catching like APM. Its not only makes the owner to love to wear but also proud to own them.
2. Comfort:
- The minus point people and you have mentioned in the clips about battery, actually is a plus point for me cause I like the thing that I don't need to worry about shutting on or off the headsets, and it connects with device right away whenever I wear it.- The canopy was a bit tight and still put a little press on my skull top but very cool (in looking and feeling) in particularly for me.
- As first, I am quite doubtful with the Digital Crown as I love the touch pad on ear cup of my XM4 and thinking that none could be more comfort than that. However, I have to say that I am wrong cause of how convenient, quickly response and logical control that it could provide to me.
- The easy replaceable ear cup is brilliant idea that not only provide the good solution for customize your ear cup(even it could bring more and more money for a mighty and greed Apple Inc) but also very efficient for me to clean them as I wish.
3. The condensation: I live in Ho Chi Minh city with the typical tropical weather and the humidity scale always above 80% with lots of raining this season, however I have never seen it happened to my APM even I wear it for consecutively 3-4 hours per time and 2 times/day in average.
4. The sound quality: OMG, this is very crucial points for a pair of headphone. Again, I am very hesitated to buy this cause previously, my everyday XM4 is already superb and Sony is Master in this product category vs Apple. And finally, I have been non-stop using the Airpods Max instead of XM4 since I bought it 3 days ago, with out any hesitation. 😃. They are more crystal, shavvy and luxurious sound then XM4 remarkably. 👏. You have to experience this, speacially with Spatial Audio in music and OMG! in Movies (of the qualified app like Netflix, HBO Max or Disney...) It is absolutely amazing and leverage your enjoyable into the much, much better level. Firstly, I am a bit disappointed that I only entertain it via Ipad and iPhone, not in my large and clear LG 4k monitor with Macmini but I found the solution to it, that I connect my Ipad with LG monitor by HDMI, and I could be able to enjoy the best sound of the best resolution movies at once.
5. The Battery and Case: clearly no any excuse for the stupid case, and Apple, please stop doing so as you should have respect to consumers, right?? I dumped it right after open the box and no use it at all. However, as the newest hardware version for it: 3E756, I found the drain of the battery in rest (hanging and not in using) drain just about 1-2% overnight. I have been using it for 2 days (from the first charge: 100%), each day about 6-7 hours until now and it is having 33% at the moment. I also find that it would go to sleep mode autonmatically in around 3 mins after stop using it.
6. The negative: yep, the case is the biggest point. The weight is clearly heavy and it has got made me feel sore in my neck after using it but not really serious. Need to use it more and I think my neck would get used to it, after so familiar with the light weight of XM4. 🤓
In conclusion: you should buy it if you are already in Apple Eco System, and as like many other Apple product, you might be hesitated firstly but would be truly satisfied after all. Apple might not the first to make this type of product, but they would make the best among all. I hate to say many compliment to the creed one but what have to say is still need to say, right! Peace! ✌️
Samsung is probably working on Galaxy MaxPods priced at 599.
not really there buds are price lower and there pro version buds also price lower than comp.
The man with the golden voice. Thanks for an awesome review. The cons on the cans are pretty much deal brakers for me however, Hello Fresh looks like a win.
Are we going to get a Ms. Mobile video
What a great narration ! You could actually be talking about anything, it's still a pleasure to listen to :)
You made a great point the pricing on these will drive Sony and Bose to rise up their prices next year the same way the iPhone did and made several companies sell $1000 phones after just one year
I hope Sony and Bose won't. It's a trap. Look how high Apple's revenue for cheap iPhones now. For sure, once other manufacturers increases their prices, Apple will release the "SE" version of these.
We are very lucky and fortunate to have you making these wonderful reviews! You’re such a pro, I even enjoyed your cooking advert! Keep up the top notch excellence in your amazing content. 🙏🏼😎
3 minutes in and you’re about to make me spend $550 on some damn headphones. Not cool Michael, not cool.
9:45 I'm glad you addressed this since no one else really has.
You totally look like Robert Downey Jr.
I applaud your alacrity in stamping out a better judgement call, in products that seems not to strike the best balance in price the pods are nice but yet very exorbitant. your reviews sometimes, and things your present and showcase in it secure's your reputation as the best in the business your attention to details is top notch not just saying it as compliments but as a pure facts cos I have watched so many of your reviews is just ebulent and straight forward. Well done Micheal and have a wonderful Christmas season celebration be safe.
Beats: “...”
If there's something that I appreciate about a reviewer talking about headphones, it's the live and simultaneous test that is done to them, so we can appreciate how good their sound reproduction is. There's an Austrian youtuber named Oluv Gadget and he's a real expert in testing headphones, in fact the last video I watch of him was these Apple headphones against an Anker Life Q30, and he makes everyone who watch his videos of this type, we can appreciate the sound reproduced in each of them. Not only does he talk and talk throughout the video, he also teaches us what the sound is like in each headphone. I just saying! 🤷🏻♂️📱🎧🎵🎶🎵👂🏻
Airpods classic all over again - watch these lads become hype accessories!
So glad you were on WVFRM a while back, don’t know if I would have found this channel otherwise. Good content, thanks bud. Merry Christmas to you and yours. ✌️
"She cooks and I do the dishes"
Then there's people saying that woman's place is in the kitchen
I mean if there are not working then what else should they do...
I remember Michael since the days of pocketnow channel here on youtube. He was always distinguished and I hope his own chanel will keep growing.
Heard Rihanna and Ne-Yo’s voice reading the title.
Lmaooo
I read it back after reading this and I did hear there voice 😂
So I ordered the AirPods Max and the famous Sony’s AND the Bose 700s. First I cant believe people actually like the Sony’s, they sound like artificial computer noise to me. The Sony 700s are so light and sound great but a little lacking on bass. I wanted so much to hate the apples but.... wtf? They are amazing. Sound is amazing and anc is game changing (and spatial audio is black magic for your ears, next level listening) Yes, better than the Bose and while I immediately sent back the Sony’s, I kept the Bose for it’s comfort and the apple for its sound. The one gripe though is that the earcups feel so rough, like denim sandpaper! I’m hoping third parties release softer earcups. Good job on the review!
As many positive points you made for the apple headphones i still think sonys xm3 or 4 are better while sounding better, cheaper and more comfortable because they don't use metal,and for real audiophiles to not give you a 3.5mm port option is just stupid.
You could get the sonys and still have mony left to get some really good audiophile headphones that look and sound better if you don't believe me search for headphones conpanies like blon,sivga,meze,audeze and many others i can't remember at the moment so guys avoid this abomination and call me old-fashioned all you want but these headphones are just a noise cancelling looker headphones nothing more!
Even though I am not in the market to buy any new products...Mr Mobile videos are very informative and enjoyable! When I am ready to pick up a new smartphone, laptop or headphone set...I will be informed.
I never knew i could like and commemt a video before it is even released!😂
Yes
He is a master creating and editing videos. I watched the whole content without skipping any part.
Apple has put the lightning connector on those just to make you give up $50 more for their cables... this is ridiculous!
Don’t buy them then lmao
They put a lighting connected in them because a majority of the consumer for this already has countless apple products that use lightning
Most thorough review of these I've seen. Please give us a long term update. I'm curious how the mesh headband is going to hold up. Especially on the white ones.
When people say who buys this headphones just imagine these reviewers buy one headphone which is enough for apple to make profit 😂😂
Indeed
Have had my AirPods Max for a week, and loving the simplicity of the two controls, the comfort, and premium feel compared to my previous Bose QuietComforts.
The Morgan Freeman of the tech world. He could talk about a carpet and he'll have my attention.
As always Michael...excellent review, detailing all the pros and cons. Thumbs up!
I can’t wait for MrMobile to review the AirPods Pro Max Ultra SE PLUS 5G!!!
Dont forget the fold edition
About the Lightning stuff... I carry three cables with me on trips. USB-C, Lightning, and the Apple Watch puck. One wall adapter: my MacBook Pro’s 96W USB-C brick. With that I can charge my iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook Pro, AirPods Pro, and even my Nintendo Switch. Everything I have uses USB-C apart from a few miscellaneous accessories (Bluetooth speakers, mostly) that still use micro-USB... and my iPhone and AirPods.
Personally, I am beyond fed up with Lightning - I love that there’s nothing sticking out in the middle of the plug on the device like USB-C has, but it’s so inconvenient when everything else uses USB-C. I understand why Apple is likely keeping Lightning around (MFi and the switch to MagSafe on a portless iPhone, the likelihood of which was a serious factor in my decision to get a iPhone 12 Pro Max this year so I don’t end up with a portless one next year) but it is so anti-consumer and flies in the face of their whole “works like magic” philosophy.
I’ve used MagSafe twice since I got my iPhone, and it came on launch day. In the years prior, I can count the times I charged wirelessly with a very small number (a few dozen) What I want is one cable to charge everything, and we’re SO CLOSE to that - I know my Watch needs its charging puck, but everything else should use USB-C. Aside from focus distance issues on my iPhone’s wide camera (macro on the 12 Pro Max is definitely more difficult to pull off, albeit not impossible) that Lightning port is my biggest complaint this year. I’m not surprised the AirPods Max have Lightning, but it’s yet another annoying thing to charge. Apple... your long-time users are starting to get upset about this, and you’re still not invulnerable.
People are gonna love these because it’s apple. Soon there will be a $999 AirPods max Pro and people will buy those out too. Guaranteed
Ugh ... I hate to say I wouldn't be surprised. Don't get me wrong, I love Apple, and my 2nd gen Air Pods, but the thing they do with their prices ... really? If I want a solid pair of over-ear headphones, I'll just hop on over to Costco and see what deals they have going, which is how I got my new Sony H.Ear on 3s. They have better battery life, are comfortable, sound great, and I got them on sale for over $400 cheaper than the Air Pods Max. I mean, I know headphones are an investment, they're supposed to last a long time, like my two pairs of Bose which both just now wore out the padding, but that's a pretty big investment. Also, I'm afraid people are going to get as wasteful with headphones as with phones if Apple and others keep releasing newer, shinier models every year or two.
@@MagicalAuroraDream Headphones that are meant to last aren’t full of technology and that’s how it is unfortunately
@@MagicalAuroraDream 3.5mm headphones and other analog types sure, but not kinds with built in non removable batteries and tech that can be outdated in a few years.
I was just visiting your channel half an hour ago to check if there's any new video but sadly no and after some time this popped up. Another great review.
Apple was smart to release these in the winter...wait till summer, y’all gon be sweating with these like crazy
Yeah, it's not just sweat, it's the smell after that, fabric earcup is better than leather in the way it handle sweat, by absorbing them.
Finally I rediscovered your channel! It was lost for months to me and I couldnt even find it in my subscription list.
Those super weird design choices like having no power button and case that doesn't really protect the earphone, are making it rather difficult for me to buy it.
Very good review! I like how you talk about things such as the band's comfort!
Realize how he didnt mention about the sound at all?
Dear Michael,
great review as always ! I coudn't help but notice, that u have those beautiful Montblanc headphones. How they compare to the Airpods max, or will come an separate Video for them? I've been following since the pocketnow-day's. Please stay healthy!
Greetings from Germany
My neck hurts by hearing the weight of those headphones 😂
Try foam padding on the wall / under shelf for the washer to reduce the sound. Basically right now it’s in perfect “megaphone” location.
I Love How Much I Hate Apple's Smart Bra
As always great review man you are my favorite channel. Professional approach to everything as always. Keep on going.
Are we really not going to talk about that poor excuse for a case?? 😂
Michael’s videos are always sooo satisfying to watch 😁😁😁
I’ve never been a fan of the Over the Head headphones. I purchased the AirPods Max after watching your video. The presentation is awesome that made me buy one of them. And I would say I just love these AirPods. Thanks for the honest review.
Lovely review. I want to review them for my own channel but it's just too much to spend 🤐 great work as always my friend! ✌️
I was waiting for this review, enjoy the holidays and keep yourself same Michael!
Have a pair coming to me next week!
The most I've ever spent on headphones was around $100...never tried noise canceling headphones before.
I never in a million years thought I'd pay anything over $200 for headphones. But the $500 I just dropped today??
I've become obsessed with Apple over the past year. First with an iPhone SE, then with a M1 Macbook Pro, and recently an Apple Watch Series 6...and I'm in freaking love! I've been consistently impressed with every single one of these products every single day. I feel profoundly lucky to be able to own such high end tech and everyday I feel like a kid again!
I can't get enough Apple in my life! lol...
$500? For a pair of headphones? Get the heck out of here! There's no way! Are you crazy?!
Only...I kinda need them! No scratch that...I don't just 'kinda'...I ABSOLUTELY need them!
Can't wait to get my Space Gray AirPod Max in the mail next week! I love being so fully immersed in Apple's Ecosystem!
10:16 is when he said that at the end of the day, it is still Sony WH-1000xm4 that is more practical and logical to buy.
Imagine it has almost at par with performance, 30hours of battery, LDAC, Free 3.5mm cord, hard case, lighter, and a 270usd asking price.
Definitely busy the Sony one!
Don't like the price for the new headphones?
Buy them used. I just picked up a pair for 225.00, without a scratch.