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 AirPods Max (USB-C)
From $549
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 AirPods Max 2
From $549
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| Overview | ||
| Released | Sep 20, 2024 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Launch price | $549 | $549 |
| Chip | - | - |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 40 mm Apple-designed dynamic driver | 40 mm Apple-designed dynamic driver |
| Noise control | Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode | Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Yes, with dynamic head tracking | Yes, with dynamic head tracking |
| Lossless | Up to 24-bit/48 kHz over USB-C cable | 24-bit/48 kHz over USB-C cable |
| Microphones | - | Nine microphones |
| Chip | ||
| Chip | Apple H1 (one per ear cup) | Apple H2 (one per ear cup) |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time | Up to 20 hours (ANC or Transparency on) | Up to 20 hours (ANC on) |
| Total with case | Not applicable (Smart Case does not charge) | Not applicable (Smart Case does not charge) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Charging | USB-C port | USB-C port |
| Wired | USB-C to USB-C cable included; 3.5 mm adapter sold separately | - |
| Design | ||
| Water resistance | None | None |
| Weight | 384.8 g | 384.8 g |
| Materials | Aluminium ear cups, stainless steel frame, knit mesh canopy | - |
| Dimensions | - | 168.6 x 83.4 x 187.3 mm |
| Features | ||
| Controls | Digital Crown and noise control button | Digital Crown and noise control button |
| Sensors | Optical sensors, position sensors, case-detect sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope | - |
| Smart features | - | Live Translation, Voice Isolation, Camera Remote |
| Software | ||
| Launch OS | iOS 18 | iOS 26.4 |
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