AirPods Max 2
Apple's over-ear headphones with the H2 chip, USB-C, and up to 20 hours of listening.
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AirPods Max 2 are Apple's current over-ear headphones, announced in March 2026. They use the H2 chip in each ear cup, charge over USB-C, and come in Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, and Orange.
Key Features:
- Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, plus Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness, and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.
- Lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio over USB-C, plus Bluetooth 5.3 wireless.
- Up to 20 hours of listening with Active Noise Cancellation on. A 5-minute charge provides around 1.5 hours of listening.
- A Digital Crown for volume, playback, and calls, plus a listening mode button. Live Translation is available, powered by Apple Intelligence.
- Weight is 13.6 ounces (386.2 grams), including the cushions. The Smart Case and a USB-C Charge Cable are in the box.
AirPods Max 2 cost $549 on apple.com. They suit listeners who want the closest fit to the rest of the Apple ecosystem, including a Mac.
