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AirPods Max 2 Specifications

Complete Apple AirPods Max 2 technical specifications · Released 2026 · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Chip: Apple H2 headphone chip (each ear cup) Camera: Digital Crown; Turn for volume control; Press once to play or pause media; Press once to …
Display
6.64″
Chip
Apple H2 headphone chip (each ear cup)
Storage / Colors
— · Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple
Weight / OS
386.2 g · iOS

Apple AirPods Max 2 technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple AirPods Max 2, including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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Chip

  • Apple H2 headphone chip (each ear cup)

iSensors

  • Optical sensor (each ear cup)
  • Position sensor (each ear cup)
  • Case-detect sensor (each ear cup)
  • Accelerometer (each ear cup)
  • Gyroscope (left ear cup)

iSystem 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.

iIn the Box

  • AirPods Max 2
  • Smart Case
  • USB‑C Charge Cable
  • Documentation

iAccessibility14

  • Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new AirPods Max.
  • Features include:
  • Live Listen audio
  • Headphone levels
  • Headphone Accommodations

iAirPods Max 2 and the Environment

  • Progress toward Apple 2030
  • Apple 2030 is our commitment to be carbon neutral for our entire carbon footprint. Our plan to decarbonize products is rigorous and focuses on transitioning to low-carbon electricity, designing with recycled and low-carbon materials, and prioritizing lower-carbon ways of shipping products, like ocean freight.
  • See Apple’s commitment
  • Materials
  • 100% recycled cobalt in the battery
  • 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% fiber-based packaging15
  • Waste
  • No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program16
  • Smarter chemistry17
  • 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.

iAudio Technology

  • Apple-designed dynamic driver
  • Custom high dynamic range amplifier
  • Active Noise Cancellation
  • Adaptive Audio1
  • Transparency mode
  • Conversation Awareness1
  • Voice Isolation2
  • Personalized Volume3
  • Loud Sound Reduction
  • Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking4
  • Adaptive EQ
  • Studio-quality audio recording
  • Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB‑C5

Battery

  • AirPods Max 2 (full charge)
  • Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled12
  • 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time13
  • AirPods Max 2 with Smart Case
  • Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state
  • Charging via USB‑C

iColor

  • Midnight
  • Starlight
  • Blue
  • Purple
  • Orange

Connectivity

  • Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology

iControls

  • 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 just “Siri”9 or ”Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions
  • Siri Interactions10

iLive Translation

  • Live Translation for communicating across languages6

iMicrophones

  • Nine microphones total:
  • Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation
  • Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)

Size and Weight11

  • AirPods Max 2, including cushions
  • Width: 6.64 inches (168.6 mm)
  • Depth: 3.28 inches (83.4 mm)
  • Height: 7.37 inches (187.3 mm)
  • Weight: 13.6 ounces (386.2 grams)
  • Smart Case
  • Weight: 4.74 ounces (134.5 grams)

AirPods Max 2 FAQ

What year was Apple AirPods Max 2 released?

Apple AirPods Max 2 was released in 2026.

What chip does Apple AirPods Max 2 use?

Apple AirPods Max 2 uses Apple H2 headphone chip (each ear cup).