AirPods Max 1 are Apple’s first-generation premium over-ear wireless headphones, introduced in 2020. They feature an Apple-designed dynamic driver, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ, and nine microphones for noise control and voice pickup. The Digital Crown provides convenient control of volume, playback, calls, and Siri. Available in Silver, Space Gray, Sky Blue, Pink, and Green, they offer a distinctive premium appearance. They are suitable for music, movies, calls, travel, work, gaming, and entertainment. The first-generation model is available with either a Lightning connector or, in a later 2024 revision, USB-C.