1. A pair of reviewers say are a great alternative to AirPods Max if they're out of your budget. These have a similar look, three noise modes (noise-canceling, transparent, and normal), and they're designed to fit comfortably over ears. And reviewers agree the battery life and sound quality are on point, especially for the price (aka over $450 cheaper than AirPods Max). 

noise-cancelling on-ear headphones