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AirPods Max 2

Wireless over-ear headphones with Apple H2 chip and 20 hours of battery life.

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Chip
Apple H2 headphone chip (each ear cup)
Siri
Say just “Siri” 9 or ”Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions, Siri Interactions 10
Color
Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange
Battery
AirPods Max 2 (full charge): Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled 12, 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time 13

The decision

Where it wins

  • Advanced audio technology with Personalized Spatial Audio and Adaptive EQ.
  • Up to 20 hours of battery life with Active Noise Cancellation.
  • Comprehensive accessibility features including Live Listen and Live Translation.

Where it doesn't

  • Expensive compared to other wireless headphones.
  • Large size and weight make it less portable.
  • Limited portability due to the need for a specific power supply.
Ideal forAudiophiles seeking high-quality sound and customization.Professionals requiring studio-quality audio recording.Users needing advanced accessibility features.

Key Features

  • ✦Apple-designed dynamic driver and high dynamic range amplifier.
  • ✦Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation.
  • ✦Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.
  • ✦Nine microphones for Active Noise Cancellation and voice pickup.
  • ✦Live Listen and Live Translation accessibility features.
02 / Technical record

Specifications

Structured product data, grouped by system.

Core hardware01
ChipApple H2 headphone chip (each ear cup)
Power & thermal01
BatteryAirPods Max 2 (full charge): Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled 12, 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time 13
Physical & connectivity01
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.3 wireless technology
Other specifications07
SiriSay just “Siri” 9 or ”Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions, Siri Interactions 10
ColorMidnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange
SensorsOptical sensor (each ear cup), Position sensor (each ear cup), Case-detect sensor (each ear cup), Accelerometer (each ear cup), Gyroscope (left ear cup)
ControlsDigital Crown (Turn for volume control, Press once to play or pause media, Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute 7, Press once for camera remote 8, 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
In The BoxAirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C Charge Cable, Documentation
AccessibilityLive Listen audio
Audio TechnologyApple-designed dynamic driver, Custom high dynamic range amplifier, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio 1, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness 1, Voice Isolation 2, Personalized Volume 3, Loud Sound Reduction, Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking 4, Adaptive EQ, Studio-quality audio recording, Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C 5, Live Translation 6
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Editorial context

The AirPods Max 2 offers a premium audio experience with advanced features like Personalized Spatial Audio and Adaptive EQ. Its extensive customization options and robust battery life cater to audiophiles and professionals who require high-quality sound and convenience. However, the high price point and limited portability due to its size and weight are significant trade-offs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is AirPods Max 2 for?↓
AirPods Max 2 is a fit for audiophiles seeking high-quality sound and customization., Professionals requiring studio-quality audio recording. and Users needing advanced accessibility features..
What are the drawbacks of AirPods Max 2?↓
The trade-offs we record are: Expensive compared to other wireless headphones., Large size and weight make it less portable. and Limited portability due to the need for a specific power supply..
What does AirPods Max 2 do well?↓
Advanced audio technology with Personalized Spatial Audio and Adaptive EQ., Up to 20 hours of battery life with Active Noise Cancellation. and Comprehensive accessibility features including Live Listen and Live Translation..

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