Our electronics writer brought the AirPods Max and Sony XM6 everywhere, from his last vacation to his daily commute, to find ...

Make sure your AirPods Max are out of their Smart Case. Open the Bluetooth settings on your device. Find your AirPods Max in the list of paired devices.

Apple’s AirPods Max revision last fall was underwhelming. It only brought a few changes: new colors, USB-C, and Personalized Spatial Audio. But now thanks to iOS 18.4, this new AirPods Max model ...

The AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods 4 (w/ANC) may be different in their fit -- one is a closed in-ear fit while the other is a semi-open style -- but with the latest version of the AirPods 4 now ...

The AirPods Max sound more open and clear and generally have a bit more definition and energy than the Sony WH-1000XM4, especially when listening to heavy metal or rap.

Step 1: Make sure that your AirPods Max are in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac that's connected to Wi-Fi. ... one is a closed in-ear fit while the other is a semi-open style ...

But it’s also ideal for those who want to use AirPods Max for music production. You can plug the AirPods Max into an iPhone, iPad or Mac and use apps like Logic or GarageBand — which use software ...

Though, the AirPods Max certainly get louder, as I often find myself blasting the Beats Studio Pro’s volume to 90% or so. With the former headphones, I wouldn’t typically cross the 75% volume ...