Best AirPods Max Accessories for 2024

Apple does not embrace a cable for wired listening with the AirPods Max, which is fairly irritating as a result of the actual fact is that they do sound higher in wired mode, and generally it is simpler to plug into a tool than pair with it wirelessly, notably should you’ve bought non-Apple gadgets that are not in your iCloud account.

The best option to take heed to high-res audio is to plug right into a Mac or Home windows PC and cargo up some FLAC recordsdata, which I did. Clearly, it’s also possible to take heed to streaming providers this manner (and another audio). The amount ranges have been lots excessive on the MacBook Professional I used to be utilizing and I did expertise a delicate however noticeable bump up in audio high quality going the wired route.

Additionally the cable does eradicate any latency, which is likely to be an element whereas gaming or with music manufacturing. Observe that the AirPods Max nonetheless want battery energy to ship audio, even in wired mode; there isn’t any “passive mode” out there. 

You will discover a number of AirPods Max laborious carrying instances on Amazon, however that is arguably the very best worth. This case has an opulent inside, a slot for storing an influence adapter and magnets to place the AirPods Max into their lower-power sleep state (hibernation mode). It is available in a number of coloration choices with costs starting from $33 to $37.

When Apple launched the AirPods Max, it bought numerous grief concerning the headphones’ uncommon protecting protecting, which drew its fair proportion of bra and purse comparisons and was criticized for not absolutely defending the headphones. I wasn’t as down on it as others, however I knew we would quickly see a bunch of third-party AirPods Max case choices, and several other have already arrived, together with Waterfield Design’s Max Defend case.

Except for its swanky design, what makes it totally different from all of the cheaper generic instances exhibiting up on Amazon is that it has what Waterfield calls a “Magnetic Butterfly” that places the AirPods Max in low-power mode similar to the magnets on Apple’s cowl do. With different instances, you stick the AirPods Max (with their cowl on) inside — they do not have magnets. 

The Max Defend is designed to deal with the AirPods Max both bare or carrying their cowl, and has an inside pouch to retailer the included USB-C-to-Lightning charging cable or the elective Lightning-to-3.5mm audio cable for wired listening. There’s additionally an exterior zippered pocket, in addition to an exterior stretch mesh pocket for storing extra objects. The Max Defend is offered in 9 coloration variations, together with some “vegan pleasant” choices.

In case you drop your AirPods Max headphones on the flawed floor, the aluminum earcups may get dinged up. That is the place a silicone earcup protector may save the day. There are many them out there on Amazon in loads of coloration choices. The Seltureone mannequin is at present rated most extremely by customers — and it is priced round $10 — in order that’s my present decide on this class. However that might change as new variations turn into out there.

The AirPods Max mesh-infused headband is designed to be fairly sturdy, however this headband cushion serves three functions: It presents some elevated safety for the mesh, provides some additional cushion for the crown of your head and customizes the look of the headphones.

It is out there in a number of coloration choices and could be simply eliminated and washed.

The Spigen Klasden is a comparatively inexpensive laborious case for the AirPods Max. Designed to be used with the AirPods Max case, it is an additional layer of safety. it does not have built-in magnets to place the headphones to sleep; it does have an inner pouch for storing cables and an built-in deal with.

The AirPods Max embrace a USB-C-to-Lightning charging cable within the field, however no energy adapter. Spigen’s compact 40-watt twin USB-C charger (it makes use of GaN know-how, which helps scale back its measurement) can cost two gadgets on the similar time and has loads of juice for charging your headphones and iPhone on the similar time — and even an iPad. Observe that every USB-C port delivers as much as 30 watts should you’re charging just one system, or as much as 20 watts should you’re charging two gadgets concurrently. That is why it is rated for 40.

Do not need to put your AirPods Max of their gentle Good Case to make them fall asleep? This straightforward, attractively designed stand is simple to assemble and serves as a handy resting spot in your headphones. Because of an built-in magnet, while you put the AirPods Max on the stand they auto-disconnect out of your gadgets, then reconnect while you take the headphones off the stand. This stand additionally works simply advantageous with different headphones — nevertheless, the auto Bluetooth disconnect function solely works with the AirPods Max. There are comparable merchandise on Amazon for much less.