Apple's genuine wireless headphones 'AirPods Max' are disassembled separately, Sony and Bose headphones are 'like a toy'



Apple's genuine wireless headphones '

AirPods Max ' released on December 15, 2020 are disassembled by repairer iFixit and the internal structure is thoroughly investigated. AirPods , Apple's wireless earphones, are known to be difficult to repair, but AirPods Max is surprisingly easy to repair.

AirPods Max Teardown --iFixit
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/AirPods+Max+Teardown/139369

AirPods Max teardown makes Sony and Bose headphones look'like toys' --The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2021/1/19/22238632/ifixit-airpod-max-teardown-repair-screws-adhesive-sony-bose-headphones

The ear cushion part of AirPods Max is covered with mesh fabric and can be attached to the main body with a magnet. Since the ear cushions come into direct contact with the ears and face, they are expected to be replaced more frequently than other parts, so mounting with magnets also helps improve maintainability.



In addition, AirPods Max uses a large number of screws instead of adhesive for the internal structure, making repairs such as parts replacement easier.



iFixit especially likes the joint structure that connects the aluminum cup and the headband part, 'You can remove the headband part with a tool to remove the SIM card or a paper clip without disassembling the ear cup.' I wrote it. IFixit also describes this joint as 'probably the most elaborate part of AirPods Max.' In addition, 'the joints are complicated and over-built, but this structure may make it easier to accept the high price of AirPods Max,' iFixit wrote.



It has been revealed that the tip of the joint looks like the Lightning connector used to charge the iPhone.



Follow the steps below to remove the aluminum cup and headband. It can be easily removed by inserting a thin needle-shaped object into the top of the aluminum cup.



However, AirPods Max isn't completely repairable, and you'll need to melt the glue to open the aluminum cups on your AirPods Max. Even so, the internal screwdriver and battery are fixed with screws, so they can be easily repaired or replaced. It's very different from AirPods, which are difficult to disassemble into pieces and the battery cannot be replaced.

In addition, iFixit is to compare with other wireless headphone the internal structure of AirPods Max, Sony WH-1000XM4 of and Bose NC700 has been broken down into together. iFixit disassembled the three wireless headphones, saying, 'AirPods Max has complicated and precisely designed parts, which reminds me of a mechanical watch more than any headphones.' 'While having such complexity, AirPods I appreciate that Max is relatively easy to repair. '' Compared to AirPods Max, other headphones look like toys, 'he said.

iFixit uses a score to show how much a gadget can be repaired by the user himself, and the AirPods Max score is '6' (10 is the easiest score to repair on an 11-point scale from 0 to 10). In addition, iFixit wrote, 'I am excited that the AirPods series was given a score other than' 0 'for the first time.'

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