Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones - Starlight
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Features
Get the highlights.
Improved high-fidelity sound. Exhilarating audio with deep bass, expansive mids and crisp highs.
New intelligent features: Live Translation.2 Adaptive Audio.3 Conversation Awareness.3
Over-ear design. From canopy to cushion, built for unequalled fit and comfort - in five vibrant colours.
The ultimate over-ear listening experience.
Take a closer look.
AirPods Max are designed for an unequalled 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.4
The canopy spanning the headband is made from a breathable knit mesh, distributing weight to reduce on-head pressure.
The cushions are crafted with acoustically engineered memory foam and a custom-designed mesh textile - creating a fit that is the foundation of incredible sound.
The beautifully anodised aluminium cups feature a mechanism that allows each cup to rotate independently and balance pressure.
The telescoping arms smoothly extend from the stainless steel frame - staying where you set them for a consistent fit and seal.
Superior sound down to a science.
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 localisation across a wider sound stage.
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.
Lossless Audio and ultra-low-latency audio preserve every detail of the original recording when connecting AirPods Max 2 to your device via USB-C - allowing listeners to experience movies and music the way they were created. Gamers can also benefit from ultra-low-latency audio, which eliminates response delay and makes games feel even more immersive.5
Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6 gives you a cinematic 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.
Unmake some noise.
Improved Active Noise Cancellation.1 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 Audio3 automatically adjusts the levels of noise cancellation depending on your environment. From quiet offices to noisy cafés, 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.
Talk about communication skills.
Live Translation2 powered by Apple Intelligence. With Live Translation, communicating with people speaking different languages has never been easier. After a simple press and hold of the listening mode button, AirPods Max 2 translates the language the person is speaking into your preferred language.
Conversation Awareness.3 When you start speaking, Conversation Awareness automatically lowers the volume of what you're listening to and amplifies the voices in front of you - helping you stay connected and making conversations feel natural. And when you're done talking, your music seamlessly returns to its previous volume.
Loud Sound Reduction and Personalised Volume. On by default in Transparency and Adaptive Audio listening modes, Loud Sound Reduction automatically helps reduce louder environmental sounds while preserving the audio quality. And Personalised Volume7 learns to adjust your volume across different environments over time, ensuring the perfect listening experience no matter where you are.
Effortless. With encore-ready power.
Battery. Up to 20 hours of listening or movie watching with Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio enabled.8
Siri on standby.9 Play music, make calls, get directions or check your schedule with just a "Hey Siri". You can even nod your head "yes" or shake your head "no" when Siri asks if you'd like to hear a message, answer a call or manage a notification.Automatic Switching10 and on-head detection. If you're playing music on your Mac, you'll be able to answer a call on your iPhone - without having to switch devices. Your AirPods Max sense when you take it off your head and will pause playback until you put it back on.
Audio Sharing.11 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.
USB-C Charging. The USB-C connector lets you charge your AirPods Max 2 with the same cable that charges your iPhone, iPad, Mac or other Apple devices.Smart Case. When stored in the soft, slim Smart Case, AirPods Max enter an ultra-low-power state.
1. Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation when tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24.
2. Live Translation with AirPods works on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later. Live Translation with AirPods works on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26.4 and later. Available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages; for more information, see Feature Availability.
3. Available on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later.
4. Available on AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4 or iPadOS 26.4 and later.
5. Ultra-low-latency audio and Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USB-C connection and compatible content from supported apps and services.
6. 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.
7. Available on AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, AirPods Pro 2 and later, or AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS and macOS.
8. Testing conducted by Apple in January and February 2026 using preproduction AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 17 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%, Active Noise Cancellation was enabled and Spatial Audio was set to fixed. Testing consisted of full AirPods Max battery discharge while playing audio until the AirPods Max stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
9. Available on AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later.
10. Requires an Apple Account and a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
11. Requires a compatible Apple device with the latest operating system software. Device compatibility varies by feature. One-tap setup and automatic device switching also require an Apple Account.
12. Available on AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 3 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later. For the best performance, update to the latest software.
13. 4x more ANC compared with original AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. World's best ANC evaluation tested in July 2025 in accordance with IEC 60268-24 as compared with best-selling commercially available wireless in-ear headphones.
14. Built-in heart rate monitor is intended for use during workouts with the Fitness app and compatible third-party apps on iPhone running iOS 26 and later. Refer to support.apple.com/nz for more information.
15. The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are supported on AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware, when paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later, and are intended for people aged 18 years or older. The Hearing Aid feature is also supported on a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later. The Hearing Test is intended for use by people aged 18 years or older, and the Hearing Aid is intended to amplify sound for people aged 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment. The Hearing Test feature is not a substitute for seeking medical advice from a healthcare practitioner if you have any concerns about your hearing health. Always follow directions for use. Some features may not be available in all regions or all languages. View complete list.
16. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 17 Pro units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Listening time was up to 8 hours when volume was set to 50% and Active Noise Cancellation was enabled. With Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled, listening time was up to 7.5 hours. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
17. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 17 Pro units, all with prerelease software. Both volume and amplification level were set to 50% and Transparency was enabled. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge with the Hearing Aid feature on, with no audio playing back from iPhone, until the first AirPod Pro was fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
18. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 17 Pro 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% and Active Noise Cancellation was enabled. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. The drained AirPods Pro were charged to 100%, then audio playback was resumed until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods Pro and charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
19. MagSafe charging requires a compatible MagSafe charger. Wireless charging requires a Qi-certified wireless charger. AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2 charging case also works with the Apple Watch charger or USB-C connector.
20. Find My functionality requires iOS 26 or later.
21. AirPods Pro 3 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 IP57 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.
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Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones - Starlight
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Features
Get the highlights.
Improved high-fidelity sound. Exhilarating audio with deep bass, expansive mids and crisp highs.
New intelligent features: Live Translation.2 Adaptive Audio.3 Conversation Awareness.3
Over-ear design. From canopy to cushion, built for unequalled fit and comfort - in five vibrant colours.
The ultimate over-ear listening experience.
Take a closer look.
AirPods Max are designed for an unequalled 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.4
The canopy spanning the headband is made from a breathable knit mesh, distributing weight to reduce on-head pressure.
The cushions are crafted with acoustically engineered memory foam and a custom-designed mesh textile - creating a fit that is the foundation of incredible sound.
The beautifully anodised aluminium cups feature a mechanism that allows each cup to rotate independently and balance pressure.
The telescoping arms smoothly extend from the stainless steel frame - staying where you set them for a consistent fit and seal.
Superior sound down to a science.
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 localisation across a wider sound stage.
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.
Lossless Audio and ultra-low-latency audio preserve every detail of the original recording when connecting AirPods Max 2 to your device via USB-C - allowing listeners to experience movies and music the way they were created. Gamers can also benefit from ultra-low-latency audio, which eliminates response delay and makes games feel even more immersive.5
Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking6 gives you a cinematic 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.
Unmake some noise.
Improved Active Noise Cancellation.1 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 Audio3 automatically adjusts the levels of noise cancellation depending on your environment. From quiet offices to noisy cafés, 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.
Talk about communication skills.
Live Translation2 powered by Apple Intelligence. With Live Translation, communicating with people speaking different languages has never been easier. After a simple press and hold of the listening mode button, AirPods Max 2 translates the language the person is speaking into your preferred language.
Conversation Awareness.3 When you start speaking, Conversation Awareness automatically lowers the volume of what you're listening to and amplifies the voices in front of you - helping you stay connected and making conversations feel natural. And when you're done talking, your music seamlessly returns to its previous volume.
Loud Sound Reduction and Personalised Volume. On by default in Transparency and Adaptive Audio listening modes, Loud Sound Reduction automatically helps reduce louder environmental sounds while preserving the audio quality. And Personalised Volume7 learns to adjust your volume across different environments over time, ensuring the perfect listening experience no matter where you are.
Effortless. With encore-ready power.
Battery. Up to 20 hours of listening or movie watching with Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio enabled.8
Siri on standby.9 Play music, make calls, get directions or check your schedule with just a "Hey Siri". You can even nod your head "yes" or shake your head "no" when Siri asks if you'd like to hear a message, answer a call or manage a notification.Automatic Switching10 and on-head detection. If you're playing music on your Mac, you'll be able to answer a call on your iPhone - without having to switch devices. Your AirPods Max sense when you take it off your head and will pause playback until you put it back on.
Audio Sharing.11 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.
USB-C Charging. The USB-C connector lets you charge your AirPods Max 2 with the same cable that charges your iPhone, iPad, Mac or other Apple devices.Smart Case. When stored in the soft, slim Smart Case, AirPods Max enter an ultra-low-power state.
1. Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation when tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24.
2. Live Translation with AirPods works on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later. Live Translation with AirPods works on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26.4 and later. Available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages; for more information, see Feature Availability.
3. Available on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later.
4. Available on AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4 or iPadOS 26.4 and later.
5. Ultra-low-latency audio and Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USB-C connection and compatible content from supported apps and services.
6. 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.
7. Available on AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, AirPods Pro 2 and later, or AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS and macOS.
8. Testing conducted by Apple in January and February 2026 using preproduction AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 17 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%, Active Noise Cancellation was enabled and Spatial Audio was set to fixed. Testing consisted of full AirPods Max battery discharge while playing audio until the AirPods Max stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
9. Available on AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later.
10. Requires an Apple Account and a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
11. Requires a compatible Apple device with the latest operating system software. Device compatibility varies by feature. One-tap setup and automatic device switching also require an Apple Account.
12. Available on AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 3 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later. For the best performance, update to the latest software.
13. 4x more ANC compared with original AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. World's best ANC evaluation tested in July 2025 in accordance with IEC 60268-24 as compared with best-selling commercially available wireless in-ear headphones.
14. Built-in heart rate monitor is intended for use during workouts with the Fitness app and compatible third-party apps on iPhone running iOS 26 and later. Refer to support.apple.com/nz for more information.
15. The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are supported on AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware, when paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later, and are intended for people aged 18 years or older. The Hearing Aid feature is also supported on a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later. The Hearing Test is intended for use by people aged 18 years or older, and the Hearing Aid is intended to amplify sound for people aged 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment. The Hearing Test feature is not a substitute for seeking medical advice from a healthcare practitioner if you have any concerns about your hearing health. Always follow directions for use. Some features may not be available in all regions or all languages. View complete list.
16. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 17 Pro units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Listening time was up to 8 hours when volume was set to 50% and Active Noise Cancellation was enabled. With Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled, listening time was up to 7.5 hours. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
17. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 17 Pro units, all with prerelease software. Both volume and amplification level were set to 50% and Transparency was enabled. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge with the Hearing Aid feature on, with no audio playing back from iPhone, until the first AirPod Pro was fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
18. Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 17 Pro 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% and Active Noise Cancellation was enabled. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. The drained AirPods Pro were charged to 100%, then audio playback was resumed until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods Pro and charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
19. MagSafe charging requires a compatible MagSafe charger. Wireless charging requires a Qi-certified wireless charger. AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2 charging case also works with the Apple Watch charger or USB-C connector.
20. Find My functionality requires iOS 26 or later.
21. AirPods Pro 3 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 IP57 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
PB Tech is your #1 destination for all things Apple. Come see us for the latest Apple products as well as Apple authorised repairs and services including iPhone Repair, Macbook Repair and more.
Specifications
Audio
Technology
Apple-designed dynamic driver
Custom-engineered high-dynamic-range amplifier
Active Noise Cancellation
Adaptive Audio1
Transparency mode
Conversation Awareness1
Voice Isolation2
Personalised Volume3
Loud Sound Reduction
Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking4
Adaptive EQ
Studio-quality audio recording
Lossless Audio and ultra-low-latency audio via USB‑C5
Live Translation
Live Translation for communicating across languages6
Sensors
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 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 H2 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 unmute7
Press once for camera remote8
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
Press to switch between listening modes
Siri
Say "Hey Siri"9 to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions
Siri Interactions10
Size and Weight
Size and Weight11
AirPods Max 2, including cushions
Illustration silhouette of AirPods Max 2, front exterior, 168.8-millimetre width168.6 mm (6.64 inches) Illustration silhouette of AirPods Max 2, side exterior, 83.4-millimetre depth, 187.3-millimetre height83.4 mm (3.28 inches)187.3 mm
(7.37 inches)
Weight: 386.2 grams (13.6 ounces)
Smart Case
Illustration silhouette of AirPods Max 2 in Smart Case, front view
Weight: 134.5 grams (4.74 ounces)
Battery
AirPods Max 2
Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled12
AirPods Max 2 with Smart Case
Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state
Charging via USB‑C
Connectivity
Connectivity
Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless technology
In the Box
In the Box
AirPods Max 2
Smart Case
USB‑C Charge Cable
Documentation
Accessibility
Accessibility13
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
System Requirements
iPhone 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
Apple Vision Pro with the latest version of visionOS
AirPods can be used as wireless Bluetooth headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non-Apple devices, but functionality may be limited.
AirPods Max 2 and the Environment
Progress towards Apple 2030
Apple 2030 is our commitment to be carbon neutral for our entire carbon footprint. Our plan to decarbonise products is rigorous and focuses on transitioning to low-carbon electricity, designing with recycled and low-carbon materials, and prioritising lower-carbon ways of shipping products, like ocean freight.
See Apple's commitment
Materials
100% recycled copper in multiple printed circuit boards
100% recycled gold plating and tin solder in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards
100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
90% recycled polyester in the canopy and cushion yarn
100% recycled polyester inside the ear cushion
Packaging
100% fibre-based packaging14
Waste
No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple's Zero Waste Program15
Smarter chemistry16
All of the materials used in Apple products, accessories and packaging are covered by the requirements of our Regulated Substances Specification, which was one of the first in industry to restrict the use of key substances of concern. See the latest Environmental Progress Report to understand Apple's recent efforts in phasing out these chemistries.
Disclaimer
1. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later.
2. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later. For the best performance, update to the latest software.
3. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS and macOS.
4. 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.
5. Ultra-low-latency audio and Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USB‑C connection and compatible content from supported apps and services.
6. Live Translation with AirPods works on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26.4 and later. Available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages; for more information, see Feature Availability.
7. Available in compatible applications with the latest firmware.
8. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4 or iPadOS 26.4 and later.
9. 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.
10. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later.
11. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
12. Testing conducted by Apple in January and February 2026 using preproduction AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 17 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%, Active Noise Cancellation was enabled and Spatial Audio was set to fixed. Testing consisted of full AirPods Max battery discharge while playing audio until the AirPods Max stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
13. Requires the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
14. Breakdown of US retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks and coatings are excluded from our calculations.
15. All established final assembly supplier sites - those that have been Apple suppliers for more than one year - for AirPods Max 2 are third-party verified as Zero Waste by UL LLC (UL 2799 Standard). UL requires at least 90% diversion through methods other than waste to energy to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill (Silver 90-94%, Gold 95-99% and Platinum 100%) designations.
16. 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.
