Once word got out that an updated version of the AirPods Max was coming to market, we started thinking about all the potential features Apple had lined up for its next-gen headphones. The announcement came during this year’s September Glowtime event, and to call it disappointing would be an understatement. It bombed.
The 2024 AirPods Max only received two updates: USB-C charging and five new colors. Surely, purchasing this refresh in Blue, Midnight, Orange, Purple or Starlight would be well worth the steep price of $549, right? Many consumers might disagree, especially when both the previous and latest version fall far behind many of the best noise-cancelling headphones.
