Apple AirPods Max 2 - Midnight

Product Description 

Premium Over-Ear Audio

• Experience high-fidelity sound with Apple AirPods Max 2, designed to deliver an immersive and detailed listening experience through an Apple-designed dynamic driver and custom high dynamic range amplifier.
• Enjoy powerful, balanced audio across music, films, podcasts and games, with the AirPods Max 2 designed to reproduce your content with clarity and detail.
• Adaptive EQ automatically adjusts the sound to the fit and seal of the ear cushions, helping deliver a consistent listening experience.
• Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking creates a more immersive, theatre-like soundstage by placing compatible audio around you and keeping voices and sounds positioned naturally as you move your head.
• Lossless Audio and ultra-low-latency audio via USB-C provide a higher-quality wired listening option, making AirPods Max 2 particularly suited to music enthusiasts and users who want to get more from compatible high-resolution content.
• Studio-quality audio recording provides improved audio capture capabilities for supported recording and communication features.

Advanced Active Noise Cancellation

• Block out unwanted background noise with Active Noise Cancellation, allowing you to concentrate more fully on your music, films or other content.
• AirPods Max 2 use eight microphones dedicated to Active Noise Cancellation, working together to detect and counter surrounding sounds.
• This makes them particularly useful for commuting, travelling, working in busy environments or relaxing at home.
• The noise-control system is designed to continuously respond to your surroundings, helping maintain an immersive listening experience as your environment changes.

Adaptive Audio

• Adaptive Audio intelligently balances noise cancellation and Transparency mode, helping you stay immersed in your content while remaining aware of your surroundings.
• Instead of having to constantly switch between listening modes, Adaptive Audio is designed to provide a more natural transition between your music and the outside world.
• Conversation Awareness automatically lowers your media volume when you start speaking, helping you interact with people without needing to remove your headphones.
• Loud Sound Reduction helps reduce exposure to loud environmental sounds while retaining your ability to enjoy your content.

Transparency Mode

• Transparency mode lets you hear what is happening around you while continuing to listen to your audio.
• It is ideal for situations where you need to remain aware of announcements, conversations, traffic or your surroundings.
• The combination of the external microphones and Apple's processing technology is designed to provide a natural listening experience rather than simply removing your headphones.
• Easily switch between listening modes using the dedicated Listening Mode button.

Apple H2 Chip

• Each ear cup is equipped with an Apple H2 headphone chip, providing the processing power behind many of AirPods Max 2's advanced audio and noise-control features.
• The H2 chip enables features including Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Personalised Spatial Audio and other intelligent audio functions.
• The dedicated processing architecture allows the headphones to react to your environment while maintaining a seamless listening experience.

Immersive Spatial Audio

• Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking provides a highly immersive way to experience compatible music, films, TV shows and other content.
• The technology creates the sensation that audio is positioned around you rather than simply playing from the left and right ear cups.
• Dynamic head tracking responds to your movements, helping maintain the perceived position of the audio as you turn or move your head.
• Personalisation further tailors the experience to you for compatible content and devices.

Enhanced Voice Pickup

• AirPods Max 2 feature nine microphones in total, with eight microphones dedicated to Active Noise Cancellation and three used for voice pickup.
• Two of the voice-pickup microphones are shared with the Active Noise Cancellation system, while an additional microphone is dedicated to voice pickup.
• Voice Isolation helps improve voice clarity by focusing on your speech and reducing the impact of surrounding noise.
• This makes AirPods Max 2 well suited to phone calls, video calls, voice interactions and other communication tasks.

Live Translation

• Live Translation provides support for communicating across languages when used with compatible Apple devices and software.
• This adds another layer of convenience for users who frequently travel, communicate internationally or interact with people speaking different languages.
• Availability and functionality depend on compatible devices, languages and software.

Intuitive Physical Controls

• AirPods Max 2 retain Apple's distinctive Digital Crown, providing precise physical control without needing to reach for your phone.
• Rotate the Digital Crown to adjust volume.
• Press once to play or pause media.
• Press once to answer a call or mute and unmute during supported calls.
• Press twice to end a call.
• Press twice to skip forward.
• Press three times to skip back.
• Press and hold to activate Siri.
• The Digital Crown provides tactile feedback, making it easy to control your headphones without looking at them.
• A dedicated Listening Mode button lets you switch between supported listening modes.

Siri Integration

• Use Siri hands-free by saying “Siri” or “Hey Siri” on supported devices.
• Ask Siri to play music, make calls, get directions and perform other supported tasks without reaching for your phone.
• Siri Interactions provide additional hands-free ways to interact with compatible Apple devices.

Designed for the Apple Ecosystem

• AirPods Max 2 are designed to integrate closely with compatible Apple devices, making them particularly convenient for users already invested in the Apple ecosystem.
• Pair them with compatible iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Apple TV devices for a seamless experience.
• Once configured, they are designed to make switching between compatible Apple devices straightforward.
• On-head detection helps the headphones respond when you put them on or take them off, helping make everyday listening more intuitive.

USB-C Connectivity

• USB-C provides both convenient charging and wired audio functionality.
• AirPods Max 2 support Lossless Audio and ultra-low-latency audio via USB-C, giving users a higher-quality wired listening option for compatible content.
• USB-C also makes charging easier and aligns the headphones with the modern charging standard used across a wide range of Apple and other devices.
• A USB-C Charge Cable is included in the box.

Long-Lasting Battery

• Enjoy up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled.
• A quick 5-minute charge provides around 1.5 hours of listening time, giving you useful playback time when you are short on battery.
• The included Smart Case helps preserve battery charge by placing the headphones into an ultra-low-power state when stored.
• Charging is performed via USB-C.

Premium Midnight Design

• The Midnight finish gives AirPods Max 2 a sophisticated, understated appearance that pairs easily with a wide range of styles.
• The over-ear design provides a spacious listening experience while the ear cushions surround your ears for a comfortable seal.
• The combination of the headband, ear cushions and adjustable ear cups is designed for extended listening sessions.
• With their distinctive Apple design and premium construction, AirPods Max 2 are equally suited to home listening, commuting, travel, work and entertainment.

Comfortable Over-Ear Design

• The large over-ear cushions are designed to surround the ears rather than sit directly on them.
• This creates a comfortable fit while also helping establish the acoustic seal required for effective noise cancellation.
• The telescoping headband allows the headphones to be adjusted to your preferred fit.
• The ear cups incorporate multiple sensors to detect position, movement and when the headphones are being worn.

Smart Case Included

• The included Smart Case protects AirPods Max 2 when they are not being used.
• Placing the headphones inside the case activates their ultra-low-power state to help preserve battery charge.
• The lightweight case makes it easier to store and transport the headphones between listening sessions.

Ideal For

• Music lovers who want detailed, immersive over-ear audio.
• Frequent travellers who want Active Noise Cancellation for flights, trains and other noisy environments.
• Office workers and remote professionals who need high-quality audio for calls and focused listening.
• Apple users who want headphones designed to work seamlessly with the Apple ecosystem.
• Film and TV enthusiasts who want an immersive Spatial Audio experience.
• Content creators and professionals who can take advantage of USB-C Lossless Audio and ultra-low-latency audio.
• Everyday listeners looking for premium wireless over-ear headphones with advanced noise control and intuitive physical controls.

Specifications

General

• Product: Apple AirPods Max 2
• Colour: Midnight
• Year Introduced: 2026
• Headphone Type: Over-ear wireless headphones

Audio

• Driver: Apple-designed dynamic driver
• Amplifier: Custom high dynamic range amplifier
• Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
• Adaptive Audio: Yes
• Transparency Mode: Yes
• Conversation Awareness: Yes
• Voice Isolation: Yes
• Personalised Volume: Yes
• Loud Sound Reduction: Yes
• Personalised Spatial Audio: Yes
• Dynamic Head Tracking: Yes
• Adaptive EQ: Yes
• Studio-quality audio recording: Yes
• Lossless Audio: Yes, via USB-C
• Ultra-low-latency audio: Yes, via USB-C
• Live Translation: Supported

Processor

• Headphone Chip: Apple H2
• H2 Chips: One in each ear cup

Microphones

• Total Microphones: 9
• Active Noise Cancellation Microphones: 8
• Voice Pickup Microphones: 3

Sensors

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

Controls

• Digital Crown
• Listening Mode button
• Siri voice control
• Play/pause control
• Call answer/end control
• Track skip controls
• Volume control
• Camera remote functionality on supported devices

Connectivity

• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth 5.3
• Wired Audio: USB-C
• Lossless Audio: Via USB-C
• Ultra-low-latency Audio: Via USB-C
• Charging Connector: USB-C

Battery

• Listening Time: Up to 20 hours with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
• 5-Minute Charge: Around 1.5 hours of listening time
• Charging: USB-C
• Low-Power Storage: Smart Case

Dimensions & Weight

• Width: 168.6 mm
• Depth: 83.4 mm
• Height: 187.3 mm
• Weight: 386.2 g
• Smart Case Weight: 134.5 g

What's in the Box

• Apple AirPods Max 2
• Smart Case
• USB-C Charge Cable
• Documentation