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Apple has announced the official AirPods Max successor today. Years after the original model was introduced, AirPods Max 2 are here. more…
Apple quietly updated its AirPods Max with the H2 chip, which brings updated noise cancelling to Cupertino’s flagship over-ear headphones. Apple claims the AirPods Max 2 offer 1.5x more effective ANC than their predecessors. Thanks to the updated Apple H2 chip, the new model also brings Adaptive Audio and Live Translation features, as well as conversation awareness, which automatically lowers media volume when it detects speech in your surroundings. AirPods Max 2 also get updated Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and a new high-dynamic range amplifier, which Apple claims will deliver...
Apple today unveiled AirPods Max 2, with key upgrades including the H2 chip, increased active noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and features such as Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation. The new AirPods Max have the same overall design as the previous generation, with most of the new features coming from the upgrade to the H2 chip:- Adaptive Audio adjusts the levels of ANC and Transparency in response to the environment automatically to optimize the audio experience. - Conversation Awareness helps lower content volume and reduce background noise when a user starts speaking to someone nearby. - Live Translation, powered by Apple Intelligence, helps users communicate across languages in person. - Voice Isolation uses advanced computational audio powered by H2 to prioritize the voice during calls, while blocking out ambient noise.AirPods Max 2 also support Personalized Volume, which adjusts the volume based on a combination of your surroundings and your volume preferences. With the H2 chip, Apple says the AirPods Max 2 deliver up to 1.5× more effective active noise cancellation than the previous generation, and it promised that the Transparency mode that lets in some ambient noise sounds even more natural. AirPods Max 2 feature a new high dynamic range amplifier for "even cleaner audio," and Apple says Spatial Audio content "sounds better than ever." The headphones also have reduced wireless audio latency compared to the previous generation. The headphones still have a USB-C port for charging and lossless audio. Apple advertises up to 20 hours of battery life on a single charge with active noise cancellation enabled, which is unchanged compared to the previous generation. Like the previous AirPods Max running iOS 18.4 or newer, the AirPods Max 2 support 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio with the included USB-C cable, for the highest-quality wired playback. For wireless, AirPods Max 2 support Bluetooth 5.3, whereas the previous AirPods Max support Bluetooth 5.0. Color options remain Midnight, Starlight, Orange, Purple, and Blue. A new camera remote feature allows users to press the Digital Crown on the AirPods Max 2 to take a photo and start or stop video recording while using Apple's Camera app or compatible third-party camera apps on an iPhone or iPad. AirPods Max 2 will be available to order on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app starting Wednesday, March 25 in the U.S. and more than 30 other countries, and they launch on an unspecified day in early April. In the U.S., AirPods Max 2 have the same $549 price as the previous AirPods Max, which Apple is no longer selling. AirPods Max continue to come with a Smart Case, which has the same design as always. These are technically the third AirPods Max headphones to be released. The original AirPods Max with a Lightning port launched in December 2020, and the headphones received a minor update with a USB-C port and new color options in September 2024. Related Roundup: AirPods MaxBuyer's Guide: AirPods Max (Buy Now)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "Apple Announces AirPods Max 2 With H2 Chip and More" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
