Who needs earmuffs when the Apple AirPods Max exist? Yes, they're over-ear headphones—industry-leading ones, I might add—but they can double as high-tech *ear warmers* while temperatures drop this winter.
And yes, AirPods Max are known to be pricey. But guess what? They're 27% off on Amazon for Black Friday. That means they're essentially down to a record-low price of $399—unless we're splitting hairs over 99 cents!
It's still a splurge, but it's justified. The AirPods Max's pillowy cushions, consisting of memory foam and mesh, trap warmth like a pair of cozy earmuffs, keeping your ears frosbite-free—all while flooding your world with sounds so rich, you'd think that Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift are singing live in your head.
As a tech expert who has tested the likes of the Sony WH-1000XM6 and AirPods Max, the creme de la creme of over-ear headphones, they both deliver cinematic and velvety sound and plush comfort, as well as crisp highs and lush lows.
However, the AirPods Max have the edge when it comes to active noise cancellation and travel-friendly storage. By a hair, it beats the Sony WH-1000XM6 at creating a cocoon of silence. Whether you're in a chaotic airport or a noisy office, everyone deserves the chance to shut out the world and reclaim a little calm.
Like everyone else, I once clowned Apple for that ridiculous bra-like case, but the Cupertino-based tech giant has shut me up. The case for my Sony headphones are too bulky, taking too much space in my travel bag. Meanwhile, the AirPods Max slips in effortlessly like a puzzle piece.
As a cherry on top, the AirPods Max actually has buttons. That means you no longer have to worry about accidentally skipping a track because your headphones mainly operate with touch controls (ahem, I'm looking at you, Sony). Instead of battling phantom swipes, every press on the AirPods Max is intentional.
You can stick to your in-ear AirPods, or whatever earbuds you currently have, if you want to. But you'll likely regret not getting the AirPods Max while they're on sale for $399.
