AirPods Max Now Backordered Until March in All Colors [Updated]

[MacRumors]

Apple today introduced new wireless over-ear headphones called AirPods Max, and delivery estimates have already slipped into 2021 on Apple.com.

AirPods Max in all five color options, including space gray, silver, green, sky blue, and pink, are now estimated for delivery in 12-14 weeks. While the estimates could change at any time, this means the AirPods Max are currently backordered until March. (Oddly enough, faster shipping remains available with engraving, while supplies last.)

AirPods Max feature a meshed headband with a stainless steel frame that connects to memory foam ear cups. Apple says the headband is designed to distribute weight and reduce on-head pressure. Like the Apple Watch, the AirPods Max have a Digital Crown for volume control, audio playback, answering or ending phone calls, and activating Siri. There is also a noise control button for switching between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode.

AirPods Max feature a 40-mm Apple-designed dynamic driver that is said to provide "rich, deep bass, accurate mid-ranges, and crisp, clean high-frequency extension." Each ear cup is equipped with Apple's H1 chip for "computational audio" to deliver the "highest quality listening experience possible," according to Apple.

AirPods Max feature up to 20 hours of battery life with Active Noise Cancellation and spatial audio enabled, and a five-minute charge delivers 1.5 hours of listening time.

For more details about AirPods Max, read our announcement coverage. For those who have already ordered, there is a running forum thread to discuss your AirPods Max pre-orders.

Article Link: AirPods Max Now Backordered Until March in All Colors [Updated]

 

[joecomo]

excess of demand or lack of stock ?

 

[farewelwilliams]

blue looks nice actually

green is the worst IMO. reminds me of a microwave in the 60's.

 

[imran5720]

who is buying those? everyone on MR was saying they are expensive

 

[arn]

who is buying those? everyone on MR was saying they are expensive

AirPods Max Pre-Order / Order / Delivery Thread

Another Tuesday, another new product. Who grabbed a pair of AirPods Max Headphones, and when will you be getting them?

forums.macrumors.com

 

[jlseattle]

Funny I squeaked in and got the blue ones before the ship date jumped.

 

[Justin Cymbal]

The Sky Blue color is really nice! I can’t believe the shipping estimate is already 12 to 14 weeks though

I’ll wait until they have them in stock - I’m hoping that the noise cancellation works even better than on the AirPods Pro

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

12-14 weeks or 12-14 days? Are you kidding me???

 

[Jett0516]

I bought all colors 🙂

 

[rmoliv]

Of course they are slipping quickly. They produced only so much of these headphones. Classic Apple move to generate hype.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

who is buying those? everyone on MR was saying they are expensive

Low in stock probably.

 

[murad_fourth]

Then it seems there are lot of people paying 550$ to a headphone. Interesting!

 

[IsaacM]

Congratulations to the 1% on their new toy!

 

[IsaacM]

Then it seems there are lot of people paying 550$ to a headphone. Interesting!

You do realize the stock might have been like 500 pieces and them "selling out" is all marketing, right?

 

[metalsiren]

didnt think it would be pushed out that much . dam

 

[swester]

The wildest part of this is that "slipping into 2021" is only three weeks...where did this year go? Oh, yeah...

 

[Sanme]

A sucker is born every second

who is buying

who is buying those? everyone on MR was saying they are expensive

A sucker is born every second

 

[metalsiren]

wonder if they will be in stores for pickup? prob not

 

[SW3029]

Just here for the comments saying they're only selling out because Apple under-produced to make it look like they were popular but in reality, only ten people have bought one AND IT'S ALL A CONSPIRACY AND STEVE JOBS WOULD NEVER DO THIS!

 

[dz5b609]

Jesus **** people are actually buying them as well 😑

 

[Sanme]

Then it seems there are lot of people paying 550$ to a headphone. Interesting!

A sucker is born every second

 

[neuropsychguy]

excess of demand or lack of stock ?

Yes.

 

[Johnny Steps]

People shouldn’t be too surprised by this. While I’m sure a lot can outright pay the price, remember that many finance products through the Apple Card or other credit cards like the Chase My Plan. These features make expensive products appear more accessible for customers.

 

[Marco Klobas]

who is buying those? everyone on MR was saying they are expensive

Indeed.

It's the same story over and over again, lately – with the exception, maybe, for the HomePod, maybe...

It's ugly, pricy, Apple is doomed, terrible, LOL, what are smoking at Apple, etc. ... and yet it's selling like hot cakes.

 

[Sanme]

Jesus **** people are actually buying them as well 😑

I guess people need the dopamine hit from staying home for weeks/months