Apple AirPods Max 2 With Active Noise Cancellation 2026

🎧 Apple AirPods Max 2 — Short Description

• Year Introduced: 2026 (announced March 16, released April 1)

• Chip: Apple H2 headphone chip in each ear cup

• Noise Cancellation: Up to 1.5x more effective Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation

• Audio: Apple-designed dynamic driver with custom high dynamic range amplifier; supports 24-bit, 48 kHz Lossless Audio via the included USB-C cable

• Sound Features: Adaptive EQ, Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalized Volume, Loud Sound Reduction

• Live Translation: Real-time language translation powered by Apple Intelligence

• Battery: Up to 20 hours listening with ANC enabled; 5 minutes charge = ~1.5 hours listening

• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3

• Charging: USB-C

• Controls: Digital Crown (volume, play/pause, calls, camera remote) and Listening mode button

• Microphones: Nine microphones total (eight for ANC, three for voice pickup)

• Weight: 386.2 grams (13.6 oz); Smart Case: 134.5 grams

• Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange

• In the Box: AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C Charge Cable, Documentation