Apple’s AirPods Max Are Cheaper Than Ever — for a Reason

On whether to buy the discounted AirPods Max: out now in the New York Sun

“On one hand, this is a trap. The AirPods Max were in 2020, and haven’t received a single update in the intervening four years, even as their competitors have continually improved; and they even have new competitors, like the Ace from Sonos. They are the last Apple product to use the old Lightning port, rather than the superior, USB C standard, and the issues at launch are still present, from their great weight, lack of a 3.5mm jack, and terrible leather-brassiere case.

However, Apple is also unlikely to change most of these with a new version. The noise cancelling will doubtlessly improve with a firmware upgrade, there will be a change to USB C, and I wouldn’t be surprised by a new color, but otherwise, the new 2024 version will likely be identical to the current 2020 series. I would expect the “new” version to keep the exact same design, the same drivers, and the same daft case; and for a $150 savings, that makes the current version a far better buy.”

Out now in The New York Sun: on whether to buy the discounted AirPods Max. Give it a read!