Why they couldn’t just include a way to put it to sleep like holding down the crown or something is beyond me
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Some AirPods Max Owners Seeing Excessive Battery Drain
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i have noticed this maybe once or twice, but not a huge deal, still worth the sound quality!
Does anyone else think the ultralow power state cuttin off ‘Find My’ stupid? Isn’t that when you need to find them the most? I know it would cause battery drain issues, but seems very counterproductive
I was disappointed with the AirPods Max. They were extremely comfortable, and I really liked how they sounded fit, but the battery would drain each day regardless of how little I used them and regardless of whether they were in the case.
I also experienced occasional bluetooth drop outs sitting at my desk, within a foot of my MacBook. Not just a blip, but a flat out disconnect for no clear reason. At other times, I could also walk across the house with the AirPods Max.
I have a pair of AirPods Pro that I use most of the time, and they are easy to charge. You put them in the case, and you occasionally place the case on the charging pad at night. That's a great workflow.
The AirPods Pro have never had connectivity issues.
I also have a pair of bluetooth headphones that have a circumaural closed ear design like the AirPods Max. I was going to move to the AirPods Max because of how easily I can move between my Apple devices, but it seems like the firmware isn't fully baked.
They will hopefully address these issues in future firmware releases.
I also experienced occasional bluetooth drop outs sitting at my desk, within a foot of my MacBook. Not just a blip, but a flat out disconnect for no clear reason. At other times, I could also walk across the house with the AirPods Max.
I have a pair of AirPods Pro that I use most of the time, and they are easy to charge. You put them in the case, and you occasionally place the case on the charging pad at night. That's a great workflow.
The AirPods Pro have never had connectivity issues.
I also have a pair of bluetooth headphones that have a circumaural closed ear design like the AirPods Max. I was going to move to the AirPods Max because of how easily I can move between my Apple devices, but it seems like the firmware isn't fully baked.
They will hopefully address these issues in future firmware releases.
Relax people... I’m sure they are just forgetting to turn off the headphones. Oh wait... 😂
Apple in December introduced the AirPods Max, its over-ear Apple-branded headphones that join the AirPods and AirPods Pro. Since launch, a growing number of MacRumors readers who purchased the AirPods Max have been complaining of battery drain that seems excessive.
Complaints range from high battery drain while the headphones are in use to significant battery loss when the headphones are meant to be idle. MacRumors reader VL_424 explains:Many of the complaints have suggested that the AirPods Max are not properly going into a low power mode, and with no power button, there's no way to force them to conserve battery. When the AirPods Max first launched, there was significant confusion over how low power modes worked when the AirPods Max are in and out of the Smart Case that's included with the headphones.
Apple in a support document clarified that the AirPods Max are designed to enter into a "low power mode" after five minutes of being left stationary (not placed in a case). If untouched, the AirPods Max are meant to stay in low power mode for three days, after which the headphones go into an "ultralow" power state that cuts off Bluetooth and Find My.
When placed into the Smart Case, AirPods Max are designed to go into low power mode immediately rather than waiting for five minutes, and after 18 hours, go into the aforementioned ultralow power state.
Given Apple's description, battery drain should be minimized when the AirPods Max are not in use both in and out of the case, but there may be an issue with low power mode given the battery problems that some users are experiencing.
Many MacRumors readers are seeing high levels of battery drain overnight, sometimes in double digit percentages, but most are seeing approximately 10 to 12 percent battery drain per day when the headphones are not in use. There have also been reports from some users who saw their headphones drain completely over the course of the day. From MacRumors reader DaSal:Some users believe that the issue may be related to the AirPods Max not disconnecting from devices when placed in the case or when entering low power mode. From MacRumors reader Broken Hope:With no power off option it seems that the AirPods Max are going to drain somewhat overnight even in low power mode, but given the number of reports about excessive battery drain, it seems that there could be a software bug that Apple will need to address in the future.
Like AirPods and AirPods Pro, Apple is able to push over-the-air firmware updates for AirPods Max, but to date, there have been no new firmware releases.
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Every single product!!! Why release products with speed if they always have flawsss!!
If Apple had added a button, but everyone else was asking to have it removed, you’d say you prefer to have it. I bet my entire savings on it.
I absolutely agree. I think spending $1,500 on a video card is ridiculous that will just be out performed in a year or two anyway, but people can get the RTX 3090 if the want (that is before Scalper pricing too).
Nah this is very different:
1. The brah - poorly designed and thought up accessory - to fail where the software for the item SHOULD have been set in the first place: 15mins no playback, no motion, no use - deep sleep!
2. Condensation: yes there are some competing closed back headphones that have this yet there are a few that do NOT have this.
3. Accessive battery drain?! really?!
This seems like a VERY rushed product! Major No, especially considering the cost!
Sure the sound maybe great but I'm glad I didn't jump on these.
I don’t see how anybody can use an Apple device as a fashion statement. Apple devices are cheap, mass produced, electronic devices that are only differentiated from the rest simply by their operating system. Rolex is a fashion statement, Porsche is a fashion statement, solid gold jewelry with diamonds is a fashion statement. Anybody who uses Apple products for fashion statement aren’t rich and would like to appear that way.
Thought I was losing my mind. They also stay paired to every device I've connected to and will randomly connect to any of them.
You do realize they have been working on this product for years right? I fail to see how this is considered a rushed product to some people. We have had Macbook Pros have excessive battery drain at times too.
The funny thing is my 200 dollar set of audio Technica cans don’t seem to have this issue, thanks to the wondrous invention called a “power button.”
But that’s Apple: late to the innovation game again. Maybe the gen 2 Pro Max will receive this update.
But that’s Apple: late to the innovation game again. Maybe the gen 2 Pro Max will receive this update.
Hope there won’t be any AirPods pro Max versions. Waste of money.
Ok. Any other products out there you want discontinued because you consider them a waste of money?
I have had this happen to me twice. If it happens I do > unpair, reset to factory settings, repair > and then it stops happening until the next time it happens. I think it has to do with my connecting to an older computer 2015 iMac, and it doesn't disconnect for some reason. Factory reset is easy takes about 30 seconds.
As with any product, early adopters will always get early issues, i guess it should be sorted out with updates.
Battery life on Great 250$ Sony heapdhones I use is impressive (I always use the Turn-on/off button though - not ideal, but not an issue whatsoever). They actually have an option to turn-off if not used for 5 minutes, but I already encountered that function is not bulletproof, so I rather do it manually.
Battery life on Great 250$ Sony heapdhones I use is impressive (I always use the Turn-on/off button though - not ideal, but not an issue whatsoever). They actually have an option to turn-off if not used for 5 minutes, but I already encountered that function is not bulletproof, so I rather do it manually.
I wouldn't feel comfortable to use an electronic device without the power off option. I mean, how hard is it to add just one tiny button hardware/software?