Apple releases AirPods Max 2, price remains $549, noise cancellation improved by 1.5 times.

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Apple launched the AirPods Max 2 on Monday, upgrading its flagship over-ear headphones with stronger active noise cancellation, as well as a series of features previously introduced in the AirPods Pro lineup.

Apple stated in its announcement that the active noise cancellation of AirPods Max 2 is 1.5 times stronger than that of the first generation, which was released at the end of 2020. In 2024, Apple gave the AirPods Max a slight update, adding a USB-C port and support for lossless wired audio.

The headphones are priced at $549, the same as the previous generation, and will be available for pre-order starting March 25, with an official release expected in early April. Apple offers AirPods Max 2 in five colors: blue, purple, orange, midnight, and starlight (light gold).

In addition, Apple replaced the older chip in this high-end headphone with the updated H2 chip, enabling features like Live Translation and Conversation Awareness. When the user speaks, Conversation Awareness will automatically lower the volume. AirPods Max 2 also supports Adaptive Audio, which automatically balances noise cancellation strength based on the environment.

Loud Sound Reduction is another feature carried over from the AirPods Pro series, which can reduce the intensity of harsh sounds such as sirens and construction noise.

At the same time, Apple upgraded the microphones of AirPods Max 2 to achieve "studio-grade audio recording" and reduced wireless latency, improving performance when gaming with the headphones.

This launch comes shortly after Apple’s intensive release of multiple new products earlier this month, including the iPhone 17e, the $599 MacBook Neo, and the new Studio Display XDR, along with upgraded versions of the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Air, and Studio Display.

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