After years of rumors, Apple finally introduced new AirPods Max. Here’s what’s changed in the 2026 model compared to the first released six years ago.
AirPods Max and AirPods Max 2
AirPods Max and AirPods Max 2
In Apple’s AirPods range, the earbud-based versions have received the most updates. There have been multiple generations of AirPods and AirPods Pro released over the years, with each bringing in new features to the lines.
By contrast, Apple has largely steered clear of the AirPods Max. The premium over-ear headphones have received only one minor update since the 2020 introduction, with a September 2024 refresh switching out the Lightning connector for USB-C and doing little else.