Review: The Apple's new 'AirPods Max' offer great sound, but they're not perfect

The AirPods Max offer great sound, but a high price and some interesting design choices stop them short of greatness.

They offer a fantastic soundstage full of dynamic treble, mids, and plenty of bass.

They're not exactly easily portable, with a unique design that doesn't really fold up for travel and lacks a power button.

If you're an Apple device-toting audiophile, they're well worth a look.

The AirPods Max are a snug fit, but the breathable mesh makes them comfortable.

Sound quality is excellent and noise-cancelling is the main reason to carry them with you.

The most disappointing thing is that they aren't as portable as we'd like.

Lightning charging will require about two hours to get to a full charge, giving you twenty hours to play.

You'll find him regularly testing the latest MacBook or iPhone, but he spends most of his time writing about video games as Editor in Chief at GGRecon.com. He also covers board games and virtual reality, just to round out the nerdy pursuits. - Tantse WalterContributing Writer.