Model A
Apple AirPods Max
Reliability signal — · Early signal · data confidence Low
9 failure reports · Early signal · Low confidence- Most common failure
- Condensation then muffled audio under limited warranty
- Typical failure age
- 1.5 yr
- Median repair cost
- $300
- Highest reported repair
- $330
Median months
18
% mfr warranty
25%
After warranty reports
3
Avg repair cost
$233
Top failure categories
- Condensation then muffled audio under limited warranty1
- Second pair dead from condensation; warranty blocked over scratches1
- Sudden loss of ANC/controls/pairing (orange blink of death)1
- Muffled audio, rogue volume, ANC wind noise; free warranty replacement1