80
Jordan Minor
PCMag
“HBO Max is a well-rounded streaming video service that's worth your time and money.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Massive diverse content library
- Downloads available for offline viewing
- Intuitive easy-to-use app
- Huge catalog of popular shows
- Multiple tier pricing options
- Parental controls and user profiles
Points of Contention
- No 4K HDR support on launch devices
- Subscription is costly compared to some rivals
- No free trial
- High Price
- Limited Personalization
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics80
Alison DeNisco Rayome
CNET
“For brand-new subscribers, HBO Max costs more, but if you have $10 or $16 a month to burn and want to binge the Studio Ghibli movies, Game of Thrones, Warner Bros. films or Max Originals, you'll have plenty to choose from.”
80
Rosie Knight
IGN
“For all its problems and an app that still runs a little too heavy, the extensive selection of well‑curated choices make Max a worthwhile investment for cinema and TV lovers.”
70
Gem Seddon
TechRadar
“HBO Max storms out of the gate with a prolific content library, bursting at the seams with 10,000 hours of movies and shows from Warner Bros. and HBO, alongside a clutch of streaming exclusives.”
60
Rick Marshall
Digital Trends
“HBO Max has finally arrived, and the latest entrant in the streaming wars offers a compelling package of content from the massive film and television libraries of WarnerMedia, popular licensed properties, and original projects.”
