The custom-built drivers produce deep, rich bass, punchy mids and crisp highs, so you can lose yourself in every beat. With Active Noise Cancelling, you can block out all those annoying background noises and enjoy your tunes without distractions – perfect for the morning train commute. Spatial Audio and Dynamic Head Tracking make your movies and tv shows sound epic – you'll feel like you're right in the middle of the action. And, with a whopping 20-hour battery life, you can enjoy your favourite entertainment all day without running out of juice.
Key Features:
Premium Design and Comfort
Constructed with anodized aluminum earcups, a stainless steel headband, and a breathable knit mesh canopy to distribute weight and reduce on-head pressure.
Weighs 384.8g (13.6 oz), with telescoping arms for adjustable fit and magnetically detachable memory foam ear cushions for easy cleaning or replacement ($69 per pair).
Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, and Orange, complementing other Apple products like Mac and iPad.
Non-foldable design; earcups rotate flat for storage in the included Smart Case, which preserves battery in an ultra-low-power state.
High-Fidelity Audio
Apple-designed 40mm dynamic driver with dual-neodymium ring magnet motor minimizes distortion for clear, detailed sound across all frequencies.
Powered by dual H1 chips (one per earcup) with 10 audio cores for computational audio, supporting Adaptive EQ, ANC, and Transparency Mode.
Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking creates a theater-like experience for movies, TV shows, and games on compatible Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV).
Firmware update in April 2025 (iOS 18.4) enables 24-bit, 48kHz lossless audio and ultra-low latency via wired USB-C connection, ideal for music production, gaming, and live streaming.
Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode
Six outward-facing and two inward-facing microphones deliver pro-level ANC, blocking external noise like airplane engines or city traffic.
Transparency Mode allows ambient sounds to pass through, ideal for situational awareness.
Nine beamforming microphones ensure clear voice pickup for calls and Siri, even in windy conditions.
Connectivity and Controls
USB-C Charging: Replaces Lightning port to align with EU regulations and Apple’s ecosystem; includes USB-C to USB-C cable (USB-C to 3.5mm cable sold separately).
Bluetooth 5.0: Stable wireless connection with seamless pairing and device switching across iCloud-linked Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV).
Digital Crown: Controls volume, playback, calls, and Siri activation (press once to play/pause, twice to skip, thrice to go back, or hold for Siri).
Noise control button toggles between ANC and Transparency Mode; “Hey Siri” enables hands-free voice commands.
Battery Life
Up to 20 hours of listening, talk time, or movie watching with ANC and Spatial Audio enabled; 5-minute charge provides ~1.5 hours of use.
Battery drains faster without a power button; Smart Case required to enter low-power mode.
Software Enhancements
Runs on iOS 18.4 firmware, adding lossless audio (24-bit, 48kHz) and ultra-low latency for wired connections, enhancing compatibility with apps like Logic Pro and GarageBand.
In the Box:
Apple AirPods Max Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Smart case
Lightning to USB Type-C cable
Documentation
