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 AirPods Max 2
From $549
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 AirPods Pro 3
From $249
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| Overview | ||
| Released | Apr 1, 2026 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Launch price | $549 | $249 |
| Chip | - | - |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 40 mm Apple-designed dynamic driver | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Noise control | Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness | Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Yes, with dynamic head tracking | Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Lossless | 24-bit/48 kHz over USB-C cable | - |
| Microphones | Nine microphones | - |
| Chip | ||
| Chip | Apple H2 (one per ear cup) | Apple H2 (earbuds), U2 (case) |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time | Up to 20 hours (ANC on) | Up to 8 hours (ANC on); 6.5 hours with heart rate sensing |
| Total with case | Not applicable (Smart Case does not charge) | Up to 24 hours (ANC on) |
| Quick charge | - | 5 minutes gives about 1 hour |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Charging | USB-C port | USB-C, MagSafe, Apple Watch charger, Qi wireless |
| Design | ||
| Water resistance | None | IP57 (earbuds and case) |
| Weight | 384.8 g | 5.55 g per earbud; case 43.99 g |
| Dimensions | 168.6 x 83.4 x 187.3 mm | Earbud 30.9 x 19.2 x 27.0 mm; case 47.2 x 62.2 x 21.8 mm |
| Ear tips | - | Foam-infused silicone, five sizes (XXS to L) |
| Features | ||
| Controls | Digital Crown and noise control button | Touch control on stem (swipe for volume), press for playback; Hey Siri |
| Smart features | Live Translation, Voice Isolation, Camera Remote | - |
| Sensors | - | Heart rate sensor, optical in-ear sensor, speech and motion accelerometers |
| Software | ||
| Launch OS | iOS 26.4 | iOS 26 |
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