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{{Main|AirPods Max moisture issue}}

Many Apple AirPods Max owners have reported moisture issues with the headphones. More specifically, after around 30 or more minutes of use, users have reported a visible buildup of moisture near the speakers of the ear-cups.<ref>{{Cite web |author=jehdian |title=Condensation in the AirPods Max |url=https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252267540 |website=[[Apple]] |date=4 Jan 2021 |access-date=5 Mar 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/aNx9b |archive-date=9 Apr 2026}}</ref> Depending on the severity of the moisture buildup present, the headphones could fail between five days of use in the more extreme cases, to around three months of use.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |author=pavanayii |title=Condensation broke my device, Apple says there's nothing they can do. |url=https://old.reddit.com/r/Airpodsmax/comments/s64ztx/condensation_broke_my_device_apple_says_theres/ |website=[[Reddit]] |date=17 Jan 2022 |access-date= |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117141941/https://old.reddit.com/r/Airpodsmax/comments/s64ztx/condensation_broke_my_device_apple_says_theres/ |archive-date=17 Jan 2022}}</ref> Additional conditions contributing to this issue include exercise or climate and humidity levels present when wearing the headphones. Apple has historically treated the AirPods Max condensation issues as "Liquid Damage", voiding warranties and likely prompting a $300 to $500 replacement.<ref name=":3" />

The AirPods Max moisture issue has been reported thousands of times to Apple and it is very likely that Apple is aware of the issue. Apple has not provided an official statement, warranty exemption, or additional replacement discount for this product.{{Citation needed|date=4 Apr 2026}}