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Max (HBO Max) Review 2025

Honest review of Max (HBO Max): features, pricing, pros, cons, and our verdict on whether it's worth your money.

Quick Verdict

7.6
/10

Max (formerly HBO Max) combines HBO's premium content with Discovery's vast library, offering prestige dramas, blockbuster movies, and reality TV.

Best For:
HBO series fans (Game of Thrones, Succession)Film enthusiasts wanting new releasesUsers who prefer quality over quantity

Rating Breakdown

Content Quality10/10
User Interface7/10
Value for Money7/10
Features8/10
Customer Support6/10
Overall Rating7.6/10

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Premium HBO original series
  • Same-day theatrical releases for Warner Bros films
  • Excellent content quality and curation
  • 4K streaming available
  • Strong selection of classic films

Cons

  • Higher price point than competitors
  • Ad-free tier is expensive
  • Occasional app performance issues
  • Content discovery can be challenging

Key Features

4K Ultra HD streaming
Same-day theatrical releases
HBO original programming
Discovery+ content included
Offline downloads

Max (HBO Max) Pricing Plans

Max (with ads)

$9.99/mo
$99.99/year (save $20)

Max (ad-free)

$16.99/mo
$169.99/year (save $34)

Max Ultimate

$20.99/mo
$209.99/year (save $42)
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Is Max (HBO Max) Worth It?

Based on our analysis, Max (HBO Max) is worth considering with an overall rating of 7.6/10.

You Should Choose Max (HBO Max) If:

  • You're hbo series fans (game of thrones, succession)
  • You're film enthusiasts wanting new releases
  • You're users who prefer quality over quantity
  • You're reality tv viewers (discovery content)
  • You value premium hbo original series
  • You value same-day theatrical releases for warner bros films

Consider Alternatives If:

  • Higher price point than competitors
  • Ad-free tier is expensive
  • Occasional app performance issues

Bottom Line

At $9.99/month, Max (HBO Max) offers good value for money. It's particularly strong in premium hbo original series.

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