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Apple AirPods Max 2 review: A skeptic changes their mind after trying them

By

Nikita Achanta

16h ago· 8 min readenReview

Summary

The author admits they were wrong to dismiss the Apple AirPods Max 2 as overhyped. After initially criticizing the headphones when they launched following a six-year wait, the author finally tried them and was impressed by their comfort, sound quality, and seamless Apple ecosystem integration. The article is a first-person mea culpa, referencing a colleague's 4.5-star review that went viral on Reddit, and pushing back against online critics.

Key quotes

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I owe Apple an apology.
I admit I was wrong in dismissing them when they first came out, and I'm eating my words now.
Seamless Apple ecosystem integration, well-balanced
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I owe Apple an apology. After weeks of denying the AirPods Max 2's prowess, I finally tried them and I was blown away by their comfort and sound quality.

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