5 times more effective than the previous model. The AirPods Max 2 retain the same design and shape as the original AirPods Max, according to multiple reports. They are available in the colors midnight, starlight, orange, blue, and purple, and include a digital crown for controlling audio and a button for switching between ANC and transparency modes.
Priced at £499 in the UK and $549 in the US, the AirPods Max 2 are £100 more expensive than Sony's WH-1000XM6 and Sennheiser HDB 630, which retail at £399. With an educational discount, Apple's MacBook Neo costs £499 ($499 US), the same price as the AirPods Max 2 in the UK. 5mm cable.
Some tech enthusiasts on social media have criticized the AirPods Max 2 for being overpriced and too heavy. It remains unclear what specific audio quality improvements, beyond lossless streaming and ANC, the new H2 chip provides, and how the battery life compares to the previous model and competitors. The exact release date and availability details for different regions have not been confirmed.