Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Starlight
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Starlight
- Brand: Apple
- MPN: MWW53ZA/A
- Part #: HSTAPP6331746
- UPC: 195949544149
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Features
AirPods Max. Symphonic boom.
The ultimate over-ear personal listening experience - now in fresh new colours.
High-fidelity sound. Exhilarating audio with deep bass, expansive mids and crisp highs.
Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation.[1] Removes unwanted noise so you can immerse yourself in the music.
Over-ear design. From canopy to cushion, built for unequalled fit and comfort.
USB-C. Charging is fast and easy with the one-cable convenience of USB-C.
Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation
With up to 2x more noise cancelled[1], pro-level Active Noise Cancellation counters external sound with equal anti-noise. With control over what you hear - and don't hear - you can immerse yourself in music and podcasts, or simply stay focused, like never before.
Automatic Switching[3] and on-head detection.
If you're playing music on your Mac and take a call on your iPhone, AirPods Max automatically switch over. And AirPods Max pause audio when you take them off and resume playback when you put them back on.
Audio Sharing.[4]
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.
Always-on Siri.
With Announce Notifications[5], Siri can automatically read important notifications from Messages, Phone, Calendar, Reminders and more, as they arrive.
Battery.
Up to 20 hours of listening, movie watching or talk time - with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio enabled.[6] A quick 5-minute charge delivers around 1.5 hours of listening.[7]
*For more information: https://www.apple.com/nz/airpods-max/
1. Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
2. Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS.
3. Requires an Apple Account and a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
4. Requires a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
5. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Compatible device and internet access required. Mobile data charges may apply.
6. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods Max paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. Testing consisted of full AirPods Max battery discharge while playing one of the following: a music playlist consisting of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding), a mobile phone call or a 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store, until the AirPods Max stopped playback. Volume was set to 50 per cent, Active Noise Cancellation on and Spatial Audio set to fixed. For movie playback only, Spatial Audio was set to head tracking. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
7. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods Max paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50 per cent, Active Noise Cancellation on and Spatial Audio set to fixed. 5-minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPods Max that were charged for 5 minutes, then audio was played until AirPods Max stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
8. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
9. Adaptive Audio is available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later, when paired with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware. Device performance and noise control features like Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio and Transparency can be affected by debris or earwax build-up. Clean the device regularly to maintain performance and full feature functionality. Refer to support.apple.com/en-nz/102672 for AirPods 4 cleaning instructions. Refer to support.apple.com/en-nz/120409 for AirPods Pro 2 cleaning instructions.
10. The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are expected to be available late 2024. The Hearing Aid feature is pending marketing authorisation from global health authorities. The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features will be supported on AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware, paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later, and are intended for people 18 years old or older. The Hearing Aid feature will also be supported on a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later. It is intended for people with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.
11. Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later, when paired with AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware.
12. Charging requires a compatible USB-C charger.
13. AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 2 are dust-, sweat- and water-resistant for non-water sports and exercise. Products including charging case were tested under controlled laboratory conditions, and have a rating of IP54 under IEC standard 60529. Dust, sweat and water resistance are not permanent conditions, and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge when wet; refer to support.apple.com/en-nz/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.
PB Tech is Apple Authorised
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Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Starlight
- Brand: Apple
- MPN: MWW53ZA/A
- Part #: HSTAPP6331746
- UPC:195949544149
Product URL: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/HSTAPP6331746/Apple-AirPods-Max-USB-C-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling
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Features
AirPods Max. Symphonic boom.
The ultimate over-ear personal listening experience - now in fresh new colours.
High-fidelity sound. Exhilarating audio with deep bass, expansive mids and crisp highs.
Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation.[1] Removes unwanted noise so you can immerse yourself in the music.
Over-ear design. From canopy to cushion, built for unequalled fit and comfort.
USB-C. Charging is fast and easy with the one-cable convenience of USB-C.
Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation
With up to 2x more noise cancelled[1], pro-level Active Noise Cancellation counters external sound with equal anti-noise. With control over what you hear - and don't hear - you can immerse yourself in music and podcasts, or simply stay focused, like never before.
Automatic Switching[3] and on-head detection.
If you're playing music on your Mac and take a call on your iPhone, AirPods Max automatically switch over. And AirPods Max pause audio when you take them off and resume playback when you put them back on.
Audio Sharing.[4]
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.
Always-on Siri.
With Announce Notifications[5], Siri can automatically read important notifications from Messages, Phone, Calendar, Reminders and more, as they arrive.
Battery.
Up to 20 hours of listening, movie watching or talk time - with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio enabled.[6] A quick 5-minute charge delivers around 1.5 hours of listening.[7]
*For more information: https://www.apple.com/nz/airpods-max/
1. Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
2. Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS.
3. Requires an Apple Account and a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
4. Requires a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
5. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Compatible device and internet access required. Mobile data charges may apply.
6. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods Max paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. Testing consisted of full AirPods Max battery discharge while playing one of the following: a music playlist consisting of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding), a mobile phone call or a 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store, until the AirPods Max stopped playback. Volume was set to 50 per cent, Active Noise Cancellation on and Spatial Audio set to fixed. For movie playback only, Spatial Audio was set to head tracking. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
7. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods Max paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50 per cent, Active Noise Cancellation on and Spatial Audio set to fixed. 5-minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPods Max that were charged for 5 minutes, then audio was played until AirPods Max stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
8. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
9. Adaptive Audio is available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later, when paired with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware. Device performance and noise control features like Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio and Transparency can be affected by debris or earwax build-up. Clean the device regularly to maintain performance and full feature functionality. Refer to support.apple.com/en-nz/102672 for AirPods 4 cleaning instructions. Refer to support.apple.com/en-nz/120409 for AirPods Pro 2 cleaning instructions.
10. The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are expected to be available late 2024. The Hearing Aid feature is pending marketing authorisation from global health authorities. The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features will be supported on AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware, paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later, and are intended for people 18 years old or older. The Hearing Aid feature will also be supported on a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later. It is intended for people with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.
11. Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later, when paired with AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware.
12. Charging requires a compatible USB-C charger.
13. AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 2 are dust-, sweat- and water-resistant for non-water sports and exercise. Products including charging case were tested under controlled laboratory conditions, and have a rating of IP54 under IEC standard 60529. Dust, sweat and water resistance are not permanent conditions, and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge when wet; refer to support.apple.com/en-nz/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.
PB Tech is Apple Authorised
Specifications
Audio
Technology
Apple-designed dynamic driver
Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation[1]
Transparency mode
Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking[2]
Adaptive EQ
Sensors
Optical sensor (each ear cup)
Position sensor (each ear cup)
Case-detect sensor (each ear cup)
Accelerometer (each ear cup)
Gyroscope (left ear cup)
Microphones
Nine microphones in total:
Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation
Three microphones for voice pick-up (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)
Chip
Apple H1 headphone chip (each ear cup)
Controls
Digital Crown:
Turn for volume control
Press once to play or pause media
Press once to answer a call, or mute or unmute[3]
Press twice to end a call
Press twice to skip forward
Press three times to skip back
Press and hold for Siri
Noise control button:
Press to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode
Hey Siri:
Say "Hey Siri"[4] to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions
Size and Weight[5]
AirPods Max, including cushions
Height: 187.3 mm (7.37 inches)
Width: 168.6 mm (6.64 inches)
Depth: 83.4 mm (3.28 inches)
Weight: 384.8 grams (13.6 ounces)
Smart Case
Weight: 134.5 grams (4.74 ounces)
Battery
AirPods Max:
Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation enabled[6]
Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancelling and Spatial Audio on[7]
Up to 20 hours of talk time on a single charge[8]
5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time[9]
AirPods Max with Smart Case:
Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in an ultra-low-power state
Charging via USB-C
Connectivity
Bluetooth® 5.0 wireless technology
In the Box
AirPods Max
Smart Case
USB-C Charge Cable
Documentation
Accessibility[10]
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new AirPods Max.
Features include:
Live Listen audio
Headphone levels
Headphone Accommodations
System Requirements
iPhone and iPod touch models with the latest version of iOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
AirPods can be used as wireless Bluetooth headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non-Apple devices, but functionality may be limited.
Notes
For more information: https://www.apple.com/nz/airpods-max
1. Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
2. Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS.
3. Available in compatible applications with the latest firmware.
4. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Compatible device and internet access required. Mobile data charges may apply.
5. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
6. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods Max paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50 per cent, Active Noise Cancellation on and Spatial Audio set to fixed. Testing consisted of full AirPods Max battery discharge while playing audio until AirPods Max stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
7. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods Max paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. Volume was set to 50 per cent, Active Noise Cancellation on and Spatial Audio set to head tracking. Testing consisted of full AirPods Max battery discharge while repeating playback of a 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
8. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods Max paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. Volume was set to 50 per cent, Active Noise Cancellation on and Spatial Audio set to fixed. Testing consisted of full AirPods Max battery discharge with a mobile phone call until AirPods Max stopped playing call audio. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
9. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods Max paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50 per cent, Active Noise Cancellation on and Spatial Audio set to fixed. 5-minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPods Max that were charged for 5 minutes, then audio was played until AirPods Max stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
10. Requires the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
11. Data accurate as of product launch.
12. Based on retail packaging as shipped by Apple. Breakdown of US retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks and coatings are excluded from our calculations of plastic content and packaging weight.
13. Efficiency performance is based on the US Department of Energy Federal Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers.
14. Apple's Regulated Substances Specification describes Apple's restrictions on the use of certain chemical substances in materials in Apple products, accessories, manufacturing processes and packaging used for shipping products to Apple's end-customers. Restrictions are derived from international laws or directives, regulatory agencies, eco-label requirements, environmental standards and Apple policies. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates except for AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two-prong AC power cords) and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement. Apple products comply with the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead such as high-temperature solder. Apple is working to phase out the use of these exempted substances for new products where technically possible
