Transformed by the H2 chip, AirPods Max 2 deliver more stunningly detailed, high‑fidelity audio. A new high dynamic range amplifier adds even more headroom used by the custom‑built driver to reveal richer bass, more natural vocals, and precise instrument localization across a wider soundstage.

Features

• Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation.
• Improved high‑fidelity sound. Exhilarating audio with deep bass, expansive mids, and crisp highs.
• New intelligent features: Live Translation. Adaptive Audio. Conversation Awareness.
• Over‑ear design. From canopy to cushion, built for unequalled fit and comfort — in five vibrant colours.
• The ultimate over‑ear listening experience.

Fully retuned from the ground up for the H2 chip, Adaptive EQ tailors sound to the bespoke fit and seal created by the ear cushions — resulting in a more consistent listening experience across different fits, movements, and ear geometry. Inward‑facing microphones measure what you’re hearing, then adjust in real‑time to deliver a richer experience — now extending to higher frequencies — that faithfully reproduces every note.

Lossless Audio and ultra‑low latency audio preserve every detail of the original recording when connecting AirPods Max 2 to your device via USB‑C — allowing listeners to experience movies and music the way they were created. Gamers can also benefit from ultra‑low latency audio, which eliminates response delay and makes games feel even more immersive.

Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6 gives you a theatre‑like experience with sound that surrounds you for movies, TV shows, and games. Using built‑in gyroscopes and accelerometers, AirPods Max and your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV track the subtle motion of your head, anchoring sounds to your device.

Improved Active Noise Cancellation.1 Now powered by the H2 chip, AirPods Max 2 get more immersive by reducing even more undesirable noise — up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation. New computational audio algorithms counter more external sound with equal anti‑noise — without compromising sound quality.

Adaptive Audio3 automatically adjusts the levels of noise cancellation depending on your environment. From quiet offices to noisy coffee shops, Adaptive Audio ensures an optimal listening experience. Or press the listening mode button to switch to Transparency — letting outside sounds in so you can interact naturally with your surroundings.

Live Translation powered by Apple Intelligence. With Live Translation, communicating with people speaking different languages has never been easier. After a simple press and hold of the listening mode button, AirPods Max 2 translates the language the person is speaking into your preferred language.

Conversation Awareness. - When you start speaking, Conversation Awareness automatically lowers the volume of what you’re listening to and amplifies the voices in front of you — helping you stay connected and making conversations feel natural. And when you’re done talking, your music seamlessly returns to its previous volume.

Loud Sound Reduction and Personalized Volume. On by default in Transparency and Adaptive Audio listening modes, Loud Sound Reduction automatically helps reduce louder environmental sounds while preserving the audio quality. And Personalized Volume7 learns to adjust your volume across different environments over time, ensuring the perfect listening experience no matter where you are.

Battery. - Up to 20 hours of listening or movie watching with Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio enabled.

Siri on standby. - Play music, make calls, get directions, or check your schedule with just a “Siri” or “Hey Siri.” You can even nod your head yes or shake your head no when Siri asks if you’d like to hear a message, answer a call, or manage a notification.

Automatic Switching and on-head detection. If you’re playing music on your Mac, you’ll be able to answer a call on your iPhone — without having to switch devices. Your AirPods Max sense when you take it off your head and will pause playback until you put it back on.

Audio Sharing. - With just a tap to connect, you can easily share an audio stream between two sets of AirPods on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV.

Specification

• Apple-designed dynamic driver
• Custom high dynamic range amplifier
• Active Noise Cancellation
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 7.37 inches (187.3 mm) x 6.64 inches (168.6 mm) x 3.28 inches (83.4 mm)
• Optical sensor (each ear cup)
• Position sensor (each ear cup)
• Case-detect sensor (each ear cup)
• Accelerometer (each ear cup)
• Gyroscope (left ear cup)
• Weight: 13.6 ounces (386.2 grams)
• Smart Case Weight: 4.74 ounces (134.5 grams)
• Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled12
• 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

What's in the Box

• AirPods Max 2
• Smart Case
• USB‑C Charge Cable
• Documentation