Apple AirPods Max vs Nothing Headphone (1)

Though priced quite differently, the Apple AirPods Max and the Nothing Headphone (1) are worth comparing, because they're both flagship portable over-ears from brands that have become known for their design language as much as their technology. The Apple are the better-performing headphones, with superior noise cancelling and more accurate audio reproduction. That said, the Nothing aren't far behind: if they blocked out bass-range noise a little better, their ANC performance would be roughly on par with the Apple. Given their cheaper price, the Nothing may be the better value cans, if not the better headphones overall. That said, if you have an iPhone or Nothing phone, get the headphones that match the respective brand to get the most out of your technology.