Though the AirPods Max 2 offer new features, a teardown of the headphones shows they’re still plagued by the same flaws of the original 2020 model.
Apple’s AirPods Max 2 gained the H2 chip, but not much else.
Apple’s AirPods Max 2 gained the H2 chip, but not much else.
Apple’s AirPods Max 2 debuted on March 16, with their core feature being the H2 chip. With it, Apple’s high-end headphones gained capabilities like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and gesture controls, among others. Active Noise Cancellation was improved as well.
However, as explained in our review, the AirPods Max 2 are an iterative upgrade, that ultimately leaves something to be desired. New features and ANC enhancements aside, Apple effectively delivered more of the same with its AirPods Max 2.