Apple AirPods Max

Overview

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  Model: Apple AirPods Max

  
  


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  Type: Wireless over-ear headphones

  
  


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  Release date: December 15, 2020 (Lightning version); September 20, 2024 (USB-C version)

  
  

Design and construction

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  Colors: Red

  
  


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  Frame: Stainless steel with telescopic handles

  
  


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  Headband cover: Knitted mesh

  
  


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  Ear cushions: Memory foam

  
  


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  Dimensions: 168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm

  
  


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  Weight: 386.2 g (earphones); 134.5 g (Smart Case)

  
  

Audio technology

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  Active noise cancellation function

  
  


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  Permeability mode

  
  


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  Personalized surround sound with dynamic head tracking

  
  


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  Adaptive EQ

  
  


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  Lossless audio via USB-C connector

  
  

Chip and sensors

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  Chip: Apple H1 headphone chip in each ear cup

  
  


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  Sensors:

  
  
  
  
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    Optical (in each ear cup)

    
    
  
  
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    Positions (in each ear cup)

    
    
  
  
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    Case detection (in each ear cup)

    
    
  
  
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    Acceleration sensor (in each ear cup)

    
    
  
  
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    Gyroscope (on the left ear cup)

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Microphones: 9 total

  
  
  
  
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    8 for active noise cancellation

    
    
  
  
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    3 for voice recognition (2 shared with ANC + 1 dedicated)

    
    
  
  
  
  

Control and voice

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  Digital Crown: Volume control; start/stop playback; skip songs; answer/end call; activate Siri

  
  


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  Noise control button: ANC/permeability mode switching

  
  


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  Siri: 'Hey Siri' voice activation for playback, calls, directions

  
  

Battery and charging

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  Listening time: up to 20 hours with ANC and surround sound

  
  


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  Movie playback: Up to 20 hours with ANC and surround sound

  
  


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  Quick charge: 5 minutes = ~1.5 hours of listening time

  
  


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  Charging port: Lightning (original) or USB-C (after September 2024)

  
  


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  Smart Case: Ultra-low power mode maintains charge

  
  

Connection

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  Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 technology

  
  


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  Wired audio and charging via Lightning or USB-C port

  
  

Compatibility

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  iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro (latest OS)

  
  


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  Wireless headphones with non-Apple devices (limited functionality)