![]() So, why do I still use my AirPods Pro for calls? The inherent problem with AirPods MaxĪlthough I run my own YouTube channel, I’m not the sort of person who likes to draw attention to himself. What I should have focused on is a longer-term review, because if I did that now for AirPods Max, I’d give far more airtime to features like Transparency mode – it’s a genuine differentiator for these headphones. ![]() I include myself in this we’re all saying the same thing. They’re lazy of course AirPods Max are going to sound great – they damn should. Therefore, the reviews which focus so wholesomely on the stuff which should be a given at this price point are rather wide of the mark. AirPods Max are brilliant headphones, but there are so many alternatives that offer much better bang-for-buck. It’s also a perfect example of where a genuinely great feature gets buried beneath hyperbole. Whenever I use AirPods Max for calls I genuinely enjoy the experience, which, for me, is what great tech is all about. In the world we’re now living in, where many of us spend countless hours each week on video calls, this feature deserves more attention. It’s as though you’re not wearing the headphones you can hear your voice in this beautifully amplified tone and hear the other person (or people) perfectly. I’m aware there are solutions for this with certain headphone brands, but none of them come close to Transparency mode on AirPods Max. The fact I can’t hear myself always results in the need to ‘DJ it’ and remove one cup from my ear so that I can monitor my own voice. I’ve never liked using over-the-ear headphones for calls. Transparency mode on AirPods Max has turned these headphones into the best headset I have for calls. What struck me immediately was how clearly I could hear myself talk. It is markedly better than the same feature on AirPods Pro, and, in fact, makes Transparency mode on the latter practically non-existent when you conduct an A/B test. I was blown away the I first tried Transparency mode on AirPods Max. It’s hard to describe unless you try it, but with Transparency mode turned on, it’s a bit like you’re listening to a high-fidelity recording of your own life. As a result, it sounds slightly synthesised. It (presumably) uses a mic to amplify the sound around you. It’s important to note at this juncture that Transparency mode doesn’t simply turn off noise-cancelling and open some sort of valve to enable outside sound to filter in. Whether it’s because of the abundance of mics or the higher fidelity audio, I have no idea, but the feature absolutely sings on these cans. It’s useful when speaking to people (although, arguably, it’s probably more polite to remove your headphones), and offers peace of mind if you’re in an environment where you’d rather keep your wits about you.ĪirPods Max take Transparency mode to the next level. It filters in outside sound and enables you to momentarily break away from the world of noise cancellation and be more aware of your surroundings. The effect on the AirPods Pro is impressive. This isn’t new to AirPods Max Transparency mode first appeared in the AirPods Pro and is turned on by a long-squeeze (I think that’s the right terminology) of either earbud. It’s called ‘Transparency mode’, and, as Apple explains, this “lets outside sound in so you can interact naturally with your surroundings”. ![]() However, you have to scroll a good two-thirds south on Apple’s AirPods Max product page to find one of the most impressive features. They are also beautifully designed and constructed they feel like they should cost £549. I’d like to confirm once more that AirPods Max sound superb. The joy of transparency modeīear with me. So, today, I’m going to shine the spotlight on an AirPods Max feature which most reviews either skimmed past or barely mentioned ( mine included). Far more so, in fact, than some of the headline stuff which typically gets top billing in the adverts. These are tiny features, but they make a genuine difference to my life. ![]() The ability to tell the time on your iPhone in analogue fashion without opening the Clock app (take a look at the icon), the ease with which you can transfer practically anything via Handoff and the tweak made to the Apple Watch Digital Crown which prevents your wrist from inadvertently lowering or raising the audio volume – all go unnoticed by the vast majority of users. This is particularly the case with Apple products. It bothers me when certain product features don’t get the recognition they deserve. Nope, I’m going to talk about another feature that has impressed me perhaps more than any other. It isn’t the sound, design, integration with the Apple ecosystem or anything to do with that stupid case. Today, I’m going to review one AirPods Max feature.
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