--- product_id: 255551401 title: "Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Sky Blue" brand: "apple" price: "R257" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/255551401-apple-airpods-max-wireless-over-ear-headphones-active-noise-cancelling store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Personalized Spatial Audio Active Noise Cancellation High-fidelity dynamic driver Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Sky Blue **Brand:** apple **Price:** R257 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your audio game — hear every detail, feel every moment. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Sky Blue by apple - **How much does it cost?** R257 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/255551401-apple-airpods-max-wireless-over-ear-headphones-active-noise-cancelling) ## Best For - apple enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted apple brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Total Noise Control:** Active Noise Cancellation lets you escape distractions, while Transparency Mode keeps you connected to your surroundings. - • **Immersive Soundscape:** Apple’s custom dynamic driver and H1 chip deliver pristine, high-fidelity audio that puts you in the front row. - • **All-Day Power & Comfort:** Up to 20 hours of playback with memory foam cushions and a breathable knit-mesh canopy for premium comfort. - • **Tailored Audio Experience:** Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking creates a 3D sound environment uniquely tuned to your ears. - • **Effortless Apple Ecosystem Sync:** Seamlessly switch between iPhone, iPad, and Mac with instant pairing and automatic device switching. ## Overview Apple AirPods Max are premium wireless over-ear headphones featuring high-fidelity sound powered by a custom dynamic driver and Apple’s H1 chip. They offer advanced Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode for versatile listening, personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, and seamless integration across Apple devices. Designed for comfort and long listening sessions, they provide up to 20 hours of battery life and intuitive controls via a Digital Crown. ## Description Air Pods To The Max AirPods Max reimagine over-ear headphones. An Apple-designed dynamic driver provides immersive high-fidelity audio. Every detail, from canopy to cushions, has been designed for an exceptional fit. Industry-leading Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, while Transparency mode lets it in. And spatial audio with dynamic head tracking provides theater-like sound that surrounds you. Review: 19-Month Update: Still Worth Every Penny - We’ve had these since December 2024, so this isn’t one of those reviews written after using them for a day or two. These are actually my daughter’s headphones, and she wears them pretty much 24/7. If she’s awake, they’re usually on her head. After almost 19 months of daily use, I figured it was time to come back and leave an update because that’s the kind of review I would’ve wanted before spending this much money. I wasn’t expecting them to be as comfortable as they are. They have a little weight to them, but once you put them on they feel like a firm, cushioned pillow around your ears. I’ve only borrowed them a handful of times because they’re hers, but I could’ve worn them way longer without them bothering me. The mesh headband also still looks brand new. It hasn’t stretched out or started sagging at all. The sound quality is honestly insane. The bass is deep, everything sounds crystal clear, and they get really loud without that scratchy, painful sound you get from a lot of cheaper headphones. Even when the volume is cranked up, they somehow still sound smooth and don’t make your ears hurt. Also there’s barely any sound leakage. Even when my daughter has them turned up pretty loud, you really can’t hear what she’s listening to unless you’re wearing them yourself. That was actually surprising because a lot of headphones start leaking sound once the volume gets high. Battery life has been crazy too. Even if they aren’t fully charged, they just keep going. There have been times my daughter has gone days without charging them and they still had battery left. We’ve never felt like we’re constantly reaching for the charger. If you already have an iPhone, they couldn’t be easier to use. She literally puts them on and they’re connected. No opening Bluetooth settings, no reconnecting, nothing. They just work. I also like that the ear cups rotate flat, so putting them back in the case is quick and easy. As far as durability goes, I honestly have nothing bad to say. After almost 19 months of daily use, there aren’t any paint chips, the ear cushions have kept their shape, the mesh headband still looks great, and they still work exactly like they did when we bought them. The audio did sound a little weird twice over the last year and a half, but messing with the settings fixed it both times and it hasn’t happened since. The only “downside”…and honestly it isn’t even really a downside…is how freakishly good the noise cancellation is. 😂 It actually creeps me out. If my daughter has these on, I can completely forget about yelling for her because she genuinely can’t hear me. Even if she isn’t listening to music, she barely hears anything around her. Once the music starts? Forget it. I either have to text her or walk into her room to get her attention. It’s annoying as a parent, but I can’t even complain because that’s exactly what they’re supposed to do. I know they’re expensive, and I remember wondering if they were really worth spending that much on a pair of headphones. After watching my daughter use them almost every single day for the last 19 months, I’d say they’re worth every penny. If something happened to these tomorrow, we’d be buying another pair without thinking twice. Review: These Headphones Ruined All Other Headphones for Me - I thought I was happy with my Bose Q35, but after accidentally losing it, I went and tried the AirPods Max. I personally at first thought the price is kind of ridiculous but I just lost my Bose, and there was a sale going on for Apple online when I purchased this. Anyways, I had to try them out first at an Apple store and within 30 seconds of testing them at the Apple Store (surrounded by at least 80 noisy humans), I had a full-on “where have you been all my life” moment. The noise cancellation is unreal , and although not absolute silence, it was pretty darn close enough that it feels like I’m in my own private movie theater. I'm no expert, but it beat my old lost Bose I'm pretty confident. Then I turned on Transparency Mode, and suddenly I could hear everything.The sound quality? Chef’s kiss. Every note is crisp, rich, and perfectly balanced almost like your favorite song just got remastered by angels. It connect automatically with my iPhone and function the transfer from iPhone to iPad to iMac seamlessly. And comfort-wise, Apple clearly did their homework. I’ve worn these for 3-hour stretches, workouts, Netflix marathons, and “just one more song” sessions that turn into entire albums. No ear pain, no head pressure and they are easily adjustable really plush feel. Yes, they’re expensive. Yes, I hesitated. But now? Every other pair of headphones I own has been officially demoted to “guest use.” The purple finish is sleek, classy, and just different enough to stand out with a little uniqueness without screaming for attention. If you’re on the fence and your budget allow it, or with Black Friday coming, just take the plunge and buy it. You’ll thank yourself every time you hit play. ## Features - BREATHTAKING AUDIO QUALITY — Apple-designed dynamic driver provides high-fidelity audio. Computational audio combines custom acoustic design with the Apple H1 chip and software for breakthrough listening experiences. - FOCUS ON WHAT’S PLAYING — Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise so you can immerse yourself in music. - HEAR THE WORLD AROUND YOU — Transparency mode lets you hear and interact with the world around you. - PERSONALIZED SPATIAL AUDIO — With sound that suits your unique ear shape along with dynamic head tracking, AirPods Max deliver an immersive listening experience that places sound all around you. You can also listen to select songs, shows, and movies in Dolby Atmos. - ACOUSTIC-FIRST DESIGN — Designed with a knit-mesh canopy and memory foam ear cushions for an exceptional over-ear fit that perfectly seals in sound. - MAGICAL EXPERIENCE — Pair AirPods Max by simply placing them near your device and tapping Connect on your screen. AirPods Max pause audio when you take them off. And Automatic Switching makes listening between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac completely effortless. - LONG BATTERY LIFE — Up to 20 hours of listening, movie watching, or talk time with Active Noise Cancellation and Personalized Spatial Audio enabled. - PRECISION CONTROL — Use the Digital Crown to play and pause music, to answer, end, and mute yourself on calls, and to control volume and skip between tracks. - A SMARTER CASE — Store in an ultra low-power state with the slim Smart Case. - LEGAL DISCLAIMERS — This is a summary of the main product features. See “Additional information” to learn more. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | Apple | | Color | Sky Blue | | Ear Placement | Over Ear | | Form Factor | Over Ear | | Impedance | 32 ohm | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Apple - **Color:** Sky Blue - **Ear Placement:** Over Ear - **Form Factor:** Over Ear - **Impedance:** 32 ohm ## Images ![Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Sky Blue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jkMpNHVsL.jpg) ![Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Sky Blue - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81setQtwhcL.jpg) ![Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Sky Blue - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fxJGkpHRL.jpg) ![Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Sky Blue - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ke0W0H8gL.jpg) ![Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Sky Blue - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81mT7xT5FyL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Configuration, Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: AirPods max** A: Airpods. Max. Battlestar Galactica. **Q: Is the carrying case vegan?** A: I tasted it, it wasn’t good so I’m assuming it’s vegan. **Q: Has anyone used them wearing glasses? How do they feel?** A: Yes, I've worn them with glasses, and they do work, however it depends on how thick your ear stems are on the glasses. If you have wireframes, they should still fit snugly over them with no sound leakage. If the glasses are thicker polycarbonate or plastic, then they will still fit snugly, however they may have some leakage in the section of the earcups that meet the ear stems on the glasses. I will warn you, however: The Airpods Max are really, and I mean REALLY, snug (as in they have the propensity to possibly give you headaches as they go through their break-in period, even without glasses), and as such if they are clamping on your head with the force they normally do, and you put something like glasses in between your head and the headphones, they will press against your skull as well. And where the glasses normally sit on the temples may generate headaches or at least sore areas where they have been pressed against your head. All in all, the pressure hasn't been a deal-breaker for me, and I wear them with polycarbonate thicker frames all the time, but if your head is sensitive to pressures generated by either the glasses or the headphones, these may not be the best selection for you, but YMMV. Hope that helps! **Q: How’s the latency? And can you plug an aux cable into them? I’d like to use them with electronic drums but would need to be very low latency** A: I would suggest buying a sony 1000 xm4, nura headphones or the thx headphones if you want good commercial headphones with headphone jack. Bowers and wilkins and Senheisser are also good options. The apple headphones are only good for apple fanatics who watch videos on their 6 inch iphone and need the 360 audio which is the only real usp of these headphones. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 19-Month Update: Still Worth Every Penny *by C***E on July 17, 2026* We’ve had these since December 2024, so this isn’t one of those reviews written after using them for a day or two. These are actually my daughter’s headphones, and she wears them pretty much 24/7. If she’s awake, they’re usually on her head. After almost 19 months of daily use, I figured it was time to come back and leave an update because that’s the kind of review I would’ve wanted before spending this much money. I wasn’t expecting them to be as comfortable as they are. They have a little weight to them, but once you put them on they feel like a firm, cushioned pillow around your ears. I’ve only borrowed them a handful of times because they’re hers, but I could’ve worn them way longer without them bothering me. The mesh headband also still looks brand new. It hasn’t stretched out or started sagging at all. The sound quality is honestly insane. The bass is deep, everything sounds crystal clear, and they get really loud without that scratchy, painful sound you get from a lot of cheaper headphones. Even when the volume is cranked up, they somehow still sound smooth and don’t make your ears hurt. Also there’s barely any sound leakage. Even when my daughter has them turned up pretty loud, you really can’t hear what she’s listening to unless you’re wearing them yourself. That was actually surprising because a lot of headphones start leaking sound once the volume gets high. Battery life has been crazy too. Even if they aren’t fully charged, they just keep going. There have been times my daughter has gone days without charging them and they still had battery left. We’ve never felt like we’re constantly reaching for the charger. If you already have an iPhone, they couldn’t be easier to use. She literally puts them on and they’re connected. No opening Bluetooth settings, no reconnecting, nothing. They just work. I also like that the ear cups rotate flat, so putting them back in the case is quick and easy. As far as durability goes, I honestly have nothing bad to say. After almost 19 months of daily use, there aren’t any paint chips, the ear cushions have kept their shape, the mesh headband still looks great, and they still work exactly like they did when we bought them. The audio did sound a little weird twice over the last year and a half, but messing with the settings fixed it both times and it hasn’t happened since. The only “downside”…and honestly it isn’t even really a downside…is how freakishly good the noise cancellation is. 😂 It actually creeps me out. If my daughter has these on, I can completely forget about yelling for her because she genuinely can’t hear me. Even if she isn’t listening to music, she barely hears anything around her. Once the music starts? Forget it. I either have to text her or walk into her room to get her attention. It’s annoying as a parent, but I can’t even complain because that’s exactly what they’re supposed to do. I know they’re expensive, and I remember wondering if they were really worth spending that much on a pair of headphones. After watching my daughter use them almost every single day for the last 19 months, I’d say they’re worth every penny. If something happened to these tomorrow, we’d be buying another pair without thinking twice. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These Headphones Ruined All Other Headphones for Me *by P***. on October 31, 2025* I thought I was happy with my Bose Q35, but after accidentally losing it, I went and tried the AirPods Max. I personally at first thought the price is kind of ridiculous but I just lost my Bose, and there was a sale going on for Apple online when I purchased this. Anyways, I had to try them out first at an Apple store and within 30 seconds of testing them at the Apple Store (surrounded by at least 80 noisy humans), I had a full-on “where have you been all my life” moment. The noise cancellation is unreal , and although not absolute silence, it was pretty darn close enough that it feels like I’m in my own private movie theater. I'm no expert, but it beat my old lost Bose I'm pretty confident. Then I turned on Transparency Mode, and suddenly I could hear everything.The sound quality? Chef’s kiss. Every note is crisp, rich, and perfectly balanced almost like your favorite song just got remastered by angels. It connect automatically with my iPhone and function the transfer from iPhone to iPad to iMac seamlessly. And comfort-wise, Apple clearly did their homework. I’ve worn these for 3-hour stretches, workouts, Netflix marathons, and “just one more song” sessions that turn into entire albums. No ear pain, no head pressure and they are easily adjustable really plush feel. Yes, they’re expensive. Yes, I hesitated. But now? Every other pair of headphones I own has been officially demoted to “guest use.” The purple finish is sleek, classy, and just different enough to stand out with a little uniqueness without screaming for attention. If you’re on the fence and your budget allow it, or with Black Friday coming, just take the plunge and buy it. You’ll thank yourself every time you hit play. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for long study sessions. *by F***S on December 23, 2025* Overall still your best option even in 2025. As a medical student who's used them 12 hours a day for a few months of use here is my review. Transparency mode is the best on the market, noise cancellation is also outstanding. The accommodating ear cups are very comfortable unlike the shallow cups of the Sony MX6s. The build quality is second to none. The sound quality is exceptional and more vivid and immersive than AirPods pro 3 thanks to the bigger more capable drivers. Even with that being said I would have loved if they updated this 2024 release with the H2 chip, a lighter design, and better battery life/ANC, but even still they are on top. If you have more than two apple products like say a mac and iPhone and want headphones (not ear buds) these are a no brainer. I use my AirPods pro 3 for working out and phone calls but these for long study sessions as the silicon tips of AirPods build up ear wax after some time and for that reason are uncomfortable for me for extended use. I don't feel the weight becomes an issue for long use, but I do take them off for at least 5 mins an hour so I can take a quick break. I will say out the box they are quite tight but you can modify that search on google "Finally solved the AirPods Max clamping force tightness" and read the post on that. After stretching them out on my 15 hour study days I wear them about 12 hours. The 20 hour battery life for my purposes is excellent. They go into low battery mode after 5 minutes of not being on, even when not in the case, however the low power mode is slightly more efficient in the case as the bluetooth turns off, but this is negligible, and overall I will say the idle battery life is amazing. As far as the smart case, I like it, it's simple and effective, but its not fully protective so I wouldn't be throwing your AirPods in a bag with anything sharp that can damage the mesh headband. I also would be careful to order a light colored one if you wear anything on your skin often or expect them to get dirty/stained. Overall very happy with these airpods and use them everyday when I study. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/255551401-apple-airpods-max-wireless-over-ear-headphones-active-noise-cancelling](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/255551401-apple-airpods-max-wireless-over-ear-headphones-active-noise-cancelling) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-01*