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 AirPods Max 2
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 AirPods Max
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 AirPods Max (USB-C)
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| Overview | |||
| Released | Apr 1, 2026 | Dec 15, 2020 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Launch price | $549 | $549 | $549 |
| Chip | - | - | - |
| Status | Available | Discontinued | Available |
| Audio | |||
| Driver | 40 mm Apple-designed dynamic driver | 40 mm Apple-designed dynamic driver | 40 mm Apple-designed dynamic driver |
| Noise control | Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness | Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode | Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode |
| Spatial Audio | Yes, with dynamic head tracking | Yes, with dynamic head tracking | Yes, with dynamic head tracking |
| Chip | |||
| Chip | Apple H2 (one per ear cup) | Apple H1 (one per ear cup) | Apple H1 (one per ear cup) |
| Battery | |||
| Listening time | Up to 20 hours (ANC on) | Up to 20 hours (ANC or Transparency on) | Up to 20 hours (ANC or Transparency on) |
| Total with case | Not applicable (Smart Case does not charge) | Not applicable (Smart Case does not charge) | Not applicable (Smart Case does not charge) |
| Connectivity | |||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Charging | USB-C port | Lightning port | USB-C port |
| Design | |||
| Water resistance | None | None | None |
| Weight | 384.8 g | 384.8 g | 384.8 g |
| Features | |||
| Controls | Digital Crown and noise control button | Digital Crown and noise control button | Digital Crown and noise control button |
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