Apple AirPods Max 2

The Apple AirPods Max 2 wireless over-ear headphones are engineered to deliver a premium listening experience through advanced computational audio powered by the Apple h3 chip. Improved Active Noise Cancellation reduces surrounding distractions more effectively than the previous generation, allowing music, movies, and calls to be enjoyed with greater clarity and immersion. Deep bass, refined mids, and crisp highs are reproduced through a custom acoustic design supported by Adaptive EQ and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.

A redesigned intelligent listening experience is supported with features such as Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and Live Translation, helping communication remain seamless in different environments. Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio are supported via USB-C connection, preserving recording details while enhancing gaming responsiveness and cinematic playback accuracy across compatible Apple devices.

Key Features

Enhanced Active Noise Cancellation
External noise is reduced more efficiently with improved computational audio processing, delivering up to 1.5× stronger noise reduction compared to the previous generation for a more immersive listening environment.

High-Fidelity Audio Performance with h3 Chip
Audio playback is optimized through the Apple-designed dynamic driver and high dynamic range amplifier, allowing richer bass depth, clearer vocals, and accurate instrument positioning across a wider soundstage.

Personalized Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking
A theater-like surround listening experience is created as motion sensors track head movement and anchor sound naturally to compatible Apple devices during movies, shows, and games.

Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness
Listening modes are automatically adjusted depending on surroundings, while voice detection lowers playback volume and enhances nearby conversations without removing the headphones.

Premium Comfort Over-Ear Design
A breathable knit mesh canopy distributes weight evenly across the head, while acoustically engineered memory foam ear cushions create an optimal seal for consistent comfort and sound isolation.

USB-C Charging and Lossless Audio Support
Charging is simplified through a USB-C connector shared with multiple Apple devices, while wired connectivity enables lossless audio playback and ultra-low latency performance.

Specifications

Audio Technology

Apple-designed dynamic driver
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Active Noise Cancellation
Adaptive Audio
Transparency mode
Conversation Awareness
Voice Isolation
Personalized Volume
Loud Sound Reduction
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Adaptive EQ
Studio-quality audio recording
Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C
Live Translation
Live Translation for communicating across languages

Sensors

Optical sensor (each ear cup)
Position sensor (each ear cup)
Case-detect sensor (each ear cup)
Accelerometer (each ear cup)
Gyroscope (left ear cup)

Microphones

Nine microphones total:
Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation
Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)

Chip

Apple h3 headphone chip (each ear cup)

Controls

Digital Crown
Turn for volume control
Press once to play or pause media
Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute
Press once for camera remote
Press twice to end a call
Press twice to skip forward
Press three times to skip back
Press and hold for Siri

Listening Mode Button
Press to switch between listening modes

Siri
Say “Siri” or “Hey Siri” to play music, make calls, or get directions
Siri Interactions supported

Size and Weight

AirPods Max 2 (including cushions)
Width: 6.64 inches (168.6 mm)
Depth: 3.28 inches (83.4 mm)
Height: 7.37 inches (187.3 mm)
Weight: 13.6 ounces (386.2 grams)

Smart Case
Weight: 4.74 ounces (134.5 grams)

Battery

Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time
Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state
Charging via USB-C

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology

In the Box

AirPods Max 2
Smart Case
USB-C Charge Cable
Documentation

Accessibility

Live Listen audio
Headphone levels
Headphone Accommodations

System Requirements

iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Apple Vision Pro with the latest version of visionOS
Compatible with earlier Apple software versions and non-Apple Bluetooth devices with limited functionality

Conclusion

The Apple AirPods Max 2 over-ear headphones are designed to deliver high-fidelity wireless audio through advanced noise cancellation, spatial sound processing, intelligent listening features, and premium materials. A refined acoustic architecture combined with seamless Apple ecosystem integration ensures a consistent and immersive listening experience across music, entertainment, communication, and gaming scenarios.