I have been using my Sony XM3 for about three years now but when I put on the AirPods Max in a…

…ise cancelling quality above, but that’s because they remain perfectly serviceable in both regards. They’re not the best on the market in either area, but that’s fine — they get everything else just about right, and the Apple ecosystem gets AirPods Max out of any potential trouble.

I Used AirPods Max Exclusively for a Month

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Mark Ellis

Aditya Darekar

Feb 11, 2024

I have been using my Sony XM3 for about three years now but when I put on the AirPods Max in a crowded Apple Store, I was blown away by its ANC. The earcups are really tight around your ears on the AirPods compared to the leather cushions on Sonys.