The iPhone 16 Pro and the new generation Apple Watch 10 will definitely be the stars of the event launching the new Apple products this year, but there are many fans waiting for Airpods Max 2. Apple audio headphones promise not to disappoint. In addition to sound quality and elegant design, Airpods Max 2 will also bring new functions and features.
I do not know if for the owners of the first generation Airpods Max will be worth an upgrade, but surely the features that Apple will bring on Airpods Max 2 will bring many pluses into the user experience.
Even if at this moment we can talk only about rumors, it is known that over the years they have been confirmed for most Apple products. Let's see what we know so far almost certainly about the characteristics of the future generation Airpods Max.
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USB-C load
After years of transition, Apple finally adopts the USB-C standard and for these headphones, replacing the old Lightning port. This change not only aligns Airpods Max 2 to the other Apple devices that already use USB-C, but gets closer to a future where all devices use the same type of loading. Forced by the European Union, Apple has already introduced this standard on new iPhone, Airpods and iPad devices.
AirPods Max 2 with the new H2 chip for advanced audio experiences
One of the most important upgrades at AirPods Max 2 will be the integration of the new H2 chip, the same chip used on Airpods Pro 2. This chip will allow the introduction of new advanced audio functions that have so far been available only on AIRPODS PRO. These functions include:
Adaptive Audio. A function that dynamically combines Transparency and Noise Cancellation modes, adapting to the environment.
Conversation Awareness. This function automatically reduces the volume and isolates the voices when it detects that someone is talking.
Personalized Volume. A function that adjusts the media volume according to the environment you are in.
In addition, with the launch of iOS 18, Airpods Max 2 will also benefit from other new functions, such as: the ability to shake or vertically to respond to Siri, isolating voices during calls and specific gaming improvements in terms of personalized personalized tracking of head movements.
New color options
As I said before, at the moment we can only speculate on what color changes and design will bring. Airpods Max 2 will most likely come up with a wide range of new colors, to meet the various tastes of users. Currently, the first generation of Airpods Max is available in five colors: Space Gray, Pink, Green, Silver and Sky Blue. Although there are no clear details about what colors will be available for Airpods Max 2, we can expect to see options inspired by the new Apple trends, such as Midnight (a dark blue) and Starlight (gold), which have become popular in other products recently launched by the company.
A new protective cover
Another aspect that could be improved at AirPods Max 2 is the protective case. The first generation of Airpods Max was criticized for the unusual design of the Smart Case Huse, which did not provide sufficiently good for headphones. Although there is no official information about a new case, Apple may launch a more robust and functional design. It is speculated that Apple could keep the current design of the Smart Case Huse, while offering an optional accessory case, to provide users with more options.
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What price will AirPods Max 2 have?
One of the biggest question marks remains the price of the new Airpods Max 2. The first generation has been launched at a premium price of $ 549, and can now be found at a low price, of about $ 429. Given the increasing competition in the high quality headphone market, it is to be seen if Apple will maintain the same price for Airpods Max 2 or if it will opt for a slight discount. Even though Apple has become accustomed to quite peppered prices, this time will not rely on fans, willing to make money out of pocket just because it is an Apple product. The company will have to take into account the more accessible competition prices, such as the Beats Studio Pro and the Sonos needles, which offer robust alternatives at lower prices.
Is it worth buying the new generation Airpods Max?
Despite the fact that the new features expected for Airpods Max 2 are not revolutionary, they are already present on some AirPods Pro models, they are sufficient to make these headphones an option for buyers. Four years have passed since the first generation of Airpods Max, during which time Airpods Pro 2 have constantly added new and innovative functions, which the first generation of Max Airpods missed.
