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Apple · Over-Ear Headphones
Apple AirPods Max (2nd Gen)
C$549
The second generation AirPods Max delivers improved active noise cancellation with the H2 chip, USB-C charging, and up to 20 hours of battery life. Premium build with aluminum cups and stainless steel headband.
Pros
- + Exceptional sound quality
- + Best-in-class ANC
- + USB-C charging
- + Premium build quality
- + Spatial Audio with head tracking
Cons
- - Very expensive
- - Heavy at 384g
- - No 3.5mm jack without adapter
- - Smart Case design unchanged
Key Specs
- Dimensions
- 7.37 x 6.64 x 3.28 inches
- Weight
- 384g
- ANC
- Yes
- Chip
- Apple H2
- Weight
- 384g
- Charging
- USB-C
- Driver Size
- 40mm
- Battery Life
- 20 hours
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz-20kHz
Our Verdict
The AirPods Max 2 remain the gold standard for premium wireless headphones in the Apple ecosystem, with meaningful upgrades under the hood.
Best For
Apple users who want the absolute best wireless headphone experience
How It Compares
| Spec | Apple AirPods Max (2nd Gen) | Sony WH-1000XM5 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | C$549 | C$475 | C$585 | C$410 |
| ANC | Yes | Yes, adaptive | Yes, 11 levels | Yes, adaptive |
| Chip | Apple H2 | — | — | — |
| Weight | 384g | 250g | 250g | 293g |
| Charging | USB-C | — | — | — |
| Driver Size | 40mm | 30mm | 35mm | 42mm |
| Battery Life | 20 hours | 30 hours | 24 hours | 60 hours |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 | — | — | — |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz | — | — | — |
| Codec | — | LDAC, AAC, SBC | aptX Adaptive, AAC | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it work with Android?
Yes, but you lose features like Spatial Audio and seamless switching between Apple devices.
Is USB-C the only change?
No, it also has the H2 chip for better ANC, improved Adaptive Audio, and a new USB-C to 3.5mm cable option.
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