They Obviously Lied - Fake Apple Airpods Max
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Get 10% off all Jackery products with code LinusTechTips at jackery.com Get 15% off the ModMic Wireless and other ModMic products at antlionaudio.com An Apple counterfeiter sent us a pair of fake AirPods Max to review, claiming they are the best replicas on the market and the best headphones under $200. Let's see if they're up to snuff. Buy (Real) Airpods Max: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:58 Counterfit Apple Products 1:55 The Note 3:29 The Boxes 5:32 Unboxing the "Fake" Headphones 6:13 Realizing They Are Actually the Real Headphones 6:23 Unboxing the Real Fake Headphones 6:43 The Pairing Process 7:10 PlasticGate & the Scale 8:39 Noise Cancellation 11:25 The Insides 11:50 Listening Test 13:42 EQing the Fake Headphones 14:14 Bluetooth Sluething 15:21 Teardown 15:40 Battery Life 17:00 Latency & the Android Experience 17:22 Should You Buy Them? & Outro
The video opens with a bold assertion that the AirPods Max look alike but are fake, then frames the larger context of a thriving market for counterfeit Apple products. The host explains that knockoffs can be found on major marketplaces and that these budget options often promise an authentic experience at a fraction of the price. A note from Promax, the maker of the reviewed headphones, is shown, claiming an emphasis on price to quality, active noise cancellation, and a design that closely mirrors the original for under $200. The discussion frames the inquiry around what “best under $200” could possibly mean, and whether a replica can truly approach the AirPods Max in build and experience. The host expresses skepticism about the claims and sets the stage for a careful, hands-on evaluation rather than mere speculation. The segment ends with a tease that the review will cover packaging, build quality, and the pairing process to determine if these headphones warrant attention or dismissal.
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Questions answered
- What is Promax claiming about the headphones in the note that accompanied the review?
- Promax claims the headphones replicate the AirPods Max in material, sound, and style while offering a much lower price, with emphasis on price to quality and active noise cancellation.
- Why does the host question the design statement in the note?
- The host questions whether copying someone else’s product and claiming to design something new truly constitutes design, and notes the note raises more questions than it answers.
- What is the general verdict about the build and performance of the counterfeit headphones?
- The video investigates whether the build quality and performance can approach the original AirPods Max, ultimately testing unboxing, pairing, noise cancellation, and internal components to assess authenticity and value.
- Should viewers consider buying these under $200 headphones?
- The host weighs price against perceived value, testing critical aspects like sound, noise cancellation, and battery life to determine if the purchase is sensible or if sticking with authentic options is preferable.