AirPods Max delivery dates begin slipping, some into 2021
Shipping times for the recently announced AirPods Max are already starting to extend, with estimated delivery times for some models slipping well into 2021.
Credit: Apple
Apple debuted the AirPods Max via press release on Tuesday. The $549 pair of premium, over-ear headphones features high-performance audio reproduction, Apple's H1 chip, and active noise cancellation.
Just a few hours after launch, some models already appear to be selling out. Delivery times for the "Sky Blue" AirPods Max model have extended to 12 to 14 weeks, meaning users who order them now will receive their headphones in March 2021.
The Pink models show an estimated delivery date of Jan. 15 through Jan. 22, while the Green variant will arrive Jan. 8 through Jan. 15.
Buyers who want to the AirPods Max to arrive before the holidays have two options: Space Gray and Silver. As of writing, both models show a delivery date of Dec. 15 through Dec. 17. Choosing an engraving pushes that date to Dec. 21.
In some cases, however, ship times are decreased when selecting an engraving option.
All AirPods Max models are currently unavailable for in-store pickup, though it's likely that Apple retail locations will begin receiving stock on Tuesday, Dec. 15.
Credit: Apple
Apple debuted the AirPods Max via press release on Tuesday. The $549 pair of premium, over-ear headphones features high-performance audio reproduction, Apple's H1 chip, and active noise cancellation.
Just a few hours after launch, some models already appear to be selling out. Delivery times for the "Sky Blue" AirPods Max model have extended to 12 to 14 weeks, meaning users who order them now will receive their headphones in March 2021.
The Pink models show an estimated delivery date of Jan. 15 through Jan. 22, while the Green variant will arrive Jan. 8 through Jan. 15.
Buyers who want to the AirPods Max to arrive before the holidays have two options: Space Gray and Silver. As of writing, both models show a delivery date of Dec. 15 through Dec. 17. Choosing an engraving pushes that date to Dec. 21.
In some cases, however, ship times are decreased when selecting an engraving option.
All AirPods Max models are currently unavailable for in-store pickup, though it's likely that Apple retail locations will begin receiving stock on Tuesday, Dec. 15.
Comments
Instead, I'll just STFU
Anyway, mine are expected between 21st and 28th. I'm really looking forward to this because headphones have been on my list for a while now.
There is no such thing as an objective comparison when it comes to sound. Different people hear differently. When I was young I could walk into a television store and clealy hear the flyback transformers singing at 17kHz and above. Some of you young-ins probably don't even know what a flyback transformer is and what they had to do with television sets in the 60s.
Sound is so speculative, no one's ears or hearing is the same, one mans wow is another's crummy... Doesn't seem to make sense at all to toss half grand Plus for headphones..
Tbh, I don’t see the value of AirPod Max at this price. I’ll stick with my $160 M&D MH40 Wireless.
Aaahhhhh.... so wonderfully, satisfyingly predictable.
There will be the features the H1 chips get you, which are worth something, but really at these prices it comes down to ANC performance and sound quality.
I think Sony XM4 is hard to beat for Apple. I have AirPods Pro. For the same price there are better options in term of sound.
NO ONE FORCE YOU TO BUY FROM APPLE. Grown up
Why you don’t complain Ferrari or private jet is so expensive. In this economy down time, the manufacturers should lower the price? Because it is for different market!
There's been plenty written about hearing loss from headphones, too. What bothers me is that while many devices (Apple included) have an option to limit the sound, all any of them do is either keep you from turning the sound up past 6 or simply drop all the sound by 10-20db. None of them actually limit the sound at higher levels while maintaining it at lower levels.
I looked at the watch and the screen said it hat dropped the volume to protect my hearing.
And this is a forum for sharing opinions. no one forces you to read them or respond by calling someone immature for having an opinion.
Every time Apple releases a new product there's an initial rush from the reviewers, Apple-philes and early adopters. Actual demand remains to be seen. The fact that delivery times are already slipping probably says more about supply than demand.
I have to say I'm surprised at the number of people that are willing to shell out over $550 for a pair of headphones not just sight-unseen (unheard?), but before anyone has actually used or reviewed them. As many people have already mentioned, sound is a very subjective and personal experience. With an iPhone you basically know what you're getting. Headphones - not so much.
As for the cost - there are headphones that are more expensive and plenty that are less. More significantly, there are also plenty that cost over $200 less that are universally agreed to be excellent both in terms of sound quality and noise cancellation. Time will tell whether the extra features Apple adds will be worth paying twice as much.
The good thing is that you get children's headphones that are limited on the upper level. I bought these for my kids.