Apple has launched the second generation of its premium over-ear headphones, AirPods Max 2. The new model retains the familiar design while adding upgrades focused on sound quality, smart features, and creator tools. The headphones will be available in India soon.
Apple claims that the AirPods Max 2 offer better, richer sound quality. Apple has included a high-dynamic-range amplifier in the AirPods Max 2. This ensures better sound quality and balances the bass, mids, and highs.
The headset supports 24-bit/48 kHz lossless audio with the included USB-C cable. This allows for better quality music, movies, and gaming. Apple claims that AirPods Max 2 have reduced wireless latency. This is beneficial for gaming.
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Apple has included Adaptive Audio in AirPods Max 2. This feature adjusts the noise cancellation and transparency based on the surrounding noise-ambient Awareness reduces the volume when the user starts talking to someone.
Apple has also included Voice Isolation in AirPods Max 2. This feature ensures better performance through call improvements. Apple has also included Live Translation using Apple Intelligence. This feature supports real-time translations during face-to-face conversations.
The headphones now support Studio-Quality audio recording. Apple says this helps capture clearer voice recordings for interviews, podcasts, or music.
Users can also control the camera on a connected iPhone or iPad. Pressing the Digital Crown can take photos or start and stop video recording. This adds simple remote-control functionality for content creation.
AirPods Max 2 come in Midnight, Starlight, Orange, Purple, and blue color options.
Apple has priced the headphones at Rs. 67,900 in India. Orders will begin on March 25, 2026. The device targets buyers looking for premium wireless headphones with improved audio performance and intelligent features.