AirPods Max · 2026
AirPods Max 2 Technical specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2 was introduced by Apple in 2026. It has the Apple H2 headphone chip (each ear cup) chip. Colors: Midnight. Weight: 386.2 g.
- Display6.64″
- ChipApple H2 headphone ch…
- Batteryup to 20 h
- Weight386.2 g
- Midnight
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AirPods Max 2: key specifications
| Released | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.64″ |
| Chip | Apple H2 headphone chip (each ear cup) |
| Battery | up to 20 h |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 187.3 × 168.6 × 83.4 mm |
| Weight | 386.2 g |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Operating System | iOS |
Models, storage and colors
Colors
- Midnight
Complete specifications
Size and Weight
- AirPods Max 2, including cushions
- Width6.64 inches (168.6 mm)
- Depth3.28 inches (83.4 mm)
- Height7.37 inches (187.3 mm)
- Weight13.6 ounces (386.2 grams)
- Smart Case
- Weight4.74 ounces (134.5 grams)
Chip
- Apple H2 headphone chip (each ear cup)
Battery
- AirPods Max 2 (full charge)
- Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
- 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time
- AirPods Max 2 with Smart Case
- Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state
- Charging via USB‑C
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)
Accessibility
- 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 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.
In the Box
- AirPods Max 2
- Smart Case
- USB‑C Charge Cable
- Documentation
Color
- Midnight
- Starlight
- Blue
- Purple
- Orange
Audio Technology
- Apple-designed dynamic driver
- Custom high dynamic range amplifier
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Adaptive Audio
- Transparency mode
- Conversation Awareness
- Voice Isolation
- Personalized Volume
- Loud Sound Reduction
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- Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
- Adaptive EQ
- Studio-quality audio recording
- Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB‑C5
Live Translation
- Live Translation for communicating across languages
Microphones
- Nine microphones total
- Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation
- Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)
Controls
- Digital Crown
- Turn for volume control
- Press once to play or pause media
- Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute
- Press once for camera remote
- Press twice to end a call
- Press twice to skip forward
- Press three times to skip back
- Press and hold for Siri
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- 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 Interactions
Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology
AirPods 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.
- 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
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- Packaging
- 100% fiber-based packaging
- Waste
- No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program
- Smarter chemistry
- 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.
Apple AirPods Max 2 technical specifications
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AirPods Max 2 — FAQ
What year was Apple AirPods Max 2 released?
Apple AirPods Max 2 was released in 2026.
What is the display size of Apple AirPods Max 2?
Apple AirPods Max 2 has 6.64″.
What chip does Apple AirPods Max 2 use?
Apple AirPods Max 2 uses Apple H2 headphone chip (each ear cup).
What colors does Apple AirPods Max 2 come in?
Apple AirPods Max 2 is available in Midnight.
What are the dimensions and weight of Apple AirPods Max 2?
Apple AirPods Max 2 measures 187.3 × 168.6 × 83.4 mm and weighs 386.2 g.
How long does the Apple AirPods Max 2 battery last?
Battery life of Apple AirPods Max 2: up to 20 h.
