Apple AirPods Max

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A2096 / A3184
Apple H1 chip
Active Noise Cancellation
20-hour battery
Bluetooth 5.0
384.8g - 386.2g
USB-C or Lightning
Dynamic drivers

Audio Technology

Custom Apple-designed dynamic drivers.

Adaptive EQ and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.

Processing

Apple H1 headphone chip in each ear cup.

Computational audio processing for noise control.

Noise Control

Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode.

Nine microphones in total for noise cancellation and voice pickup.

Battery Life

Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge.

5 minutes of charging provides approximately 1.5 hours of listening time.

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology.

USB-C (A3184) or Lightning (A2096) charging interface.

Design

Knit mesh canopy and memory foam ear cushions.

Digital Crown for volume and playback control.

Apple identifies A2096 and A3184 as first-generation AirPods Max model numbers separated by charging interface. A2096 is the 2020 Lightning model, while A3184 is the 2024 USB-C refresh.

  • Canonical model family: Apple AirPods Max
  • Model numbers listed in source: A2096 (Lightning), A3184 (USB-C)
  • Launch Price: US$549
  • Release Context: Original version announced December 8, 2020; USB-C refresh announced September 9, 2024.

AirPods Max use Apple-designed dynamic drivers, H1 headphone chips, microphones, and ear-cup sensors. The source separates Lightning and USB-C versions by connector, cable, colour set, weight, and USB-C Lossless Audio support.

  • Drivers: Apple-designed dynamic drivers.
  • Microphones: Nine microphones in total; eight for Active Noise Cancellation and three for voice pickup.
  • Sensors: Optical, position, and case-detect sensors in each ear cup, plus an accelerometer and a gyroscope in the left ear cup.
  • Controls: Digital Crown for volume and media control; dedicated listening mode button for switching between noise control modes.

Apple lists Bluetooth 5.0 and Apple device software requirements. The source also states that AirPods Max can be used as Bluetooth headphones with earlier Apple software or non-Apple devices, with limited functionality.

  • Wireless: Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Charging: Lightning (A2096) or USB-C (A3184).
  • System Requirements: Supported versions of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, or tvOS.
  • Lossless Audio: Supported via USB-C connection on the A3184 model.

AirPods Max audio features are managed by the H1 headphone chips in each ear cup.

  • Active Noise Cancellation: Uses eight microphones to neutralise external sound.
  • Transparency Mode: Allows ambient sound to pass through for natural interaction.
  • Spatial Audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.
  • Adaptive EQ: Automatically adjusts low and mid-frequencies based on the fit of the ear cushions.

Apple lists a stainless steel frame, breathable knit mesh canopy, and memory foam ear cushions.

  • Dimensions: 187.3 mm (height) x 168.6 mm (width) x 83.4 mm (depth).
  • Weight: 384.8 g (A2096) or 386.2 g (A3184).
  • Smart Case: Included case puts the headphones into an ultra-low-power state to preserve battery.
  • AirPods Max
  • Smart Case
  • Charging Cable (Lightning to USB-C for A2096; USB-C Charge Cable for A3184)
  • Documentation

Apple AirPods Max combines A2096 Lightning and A3184 USB-C first-generation model identities, H1 chips in each ear cup, Bluetooth 5.0, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, and up to 20 hours of listening time. Apple lists the original December 2020 launch at US$549 and the September 2024 USB-C refresh at the same US price.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
US$549
— views Research contribution by specs.global