Apple AirPods Max 2 (2026)

Features and technical details

Premium over-ear headphones engineered to deliver exceptional sound with advanced noise control, adaptive audio features, and a comfortable design made for immersive listening throughout the day.

The ultimate over-ear personal listening experience in five vibrant colors with up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation.

Footnote ⁴ AirPods Max 2 deliver stunningly detailed high-fidelity audio.

Adaptive Audio ensures optimal listening across every environment.

Footnote ²² Conversation Awareness makes it easy to talk to those around you.

Footnote ²² USB-C enables Lossless Audio Footnote ⁸ and easy charging.

And you get up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled.

Footnote.

AirPods Max are designed for an unequaled comfort that creates the optimal acoustic seal — fully immersing you in every sound.

Press the Digital Crown to play and pause music, take a photo or video, or mute and unmute yourself on calls.

Press twice to skip between tracks or end calls, or turn it to precisely control volume.

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.

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.

Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking5 gives you a theater‑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.

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 Audio.

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.

Battery.

Up to 20 hours of listening or movie watching with Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio enabled.7

High-Fidelity Sound Performance

Engineered to deliver rich audio clarity, these headphones provide an immersive listening experience across music, movies, and calls.

Advanced Noise Control

Equipped with intelligent noise management, the headphones minimize distractions to keep you focused on your audio.

Adaptive Audio Technology

Sound automatically adjusts based on your surroundings, offering a personalized and consistent listening experience.

Comfort-Focused Design

Crafted with soft cushioning and a secure over-ear structure, the design supports extended wear without discomfort.

Enhanced Call Quality

Built-in microphones provide clear voice transmission, making conversations crisp even in noisy environments.

Seamless Wireless Integration

Instant device pairing and effortless switching make connectivity smooth across daily tasks and entertainment.

Long-Lasting Listening Capability

Optimized power efficiency ensures extended listening sessions with minimal interruptions.