AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: Here’s everything new

Here’s a comparison of all the differences between AirPods Max 2 and the previous AirPods Max models with both USB-C and Lightning.

AirPods Max 2: Is the H2 Chip Finally Enough to Justify the $549 Price?

Apple AirPods Max 2 arrives with the H2 chip and 24-bit/48kHz lossless audio; $549 pricing and 20-hour battery shape its appeal.

Apple’s AirPods Max 2 bring H2 chip, boosted ANC in April for $549

Apple introduced the H2 with the AirPods Pro (2nd Generation), which came out in September 2022. The original AirPods Max released in 2021 with an H1, meaning the new over-ear headphones should be more in line with Apple’s AirPods series in terms of features.

AirPods Max 2: Four things that haven’t changed

There are, however, plenty of things that haven’t changed with AirPods Max 2. AirPods Max 2 look identical to their predecessor. They weigh exactly the same and they don’t fold up for easier storage. Here are the full dimensions of AirPods Max 2:

The new AirPods Max 2 are here, but can they take on the Sony XM6?

Apple has launched the AirPods Max 2 with the H2 chip, bringing adaptive audio, improved ANC, and five new colors to the premium headphones.

AirPods Max 2 Targets Lower Wireless Lag for Gaming with H2 Upgrade

AirPods Max 2 keeps the same design and case; Apple adds live translation and head-gesture Siri, with availability in early April.