AirPods Max debuted nearly five years ago, and aside from a minor USB-C revision last year, there’s never been a proper AirPods Max 2. But Apple is preparing a true next generation model. Here’s what we know so far about AirPods Max 2.
Lighter weight design
When AirPods Max launched in 2020, users found a lot to like about the over-ear headphones, but two complaints stood out:
the $550 price tag was expensive and they were fairly heavy to wear
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AirPods Max 2 will reportedly address the weight issue. Ming Chi-Kuo says Apple’s updated model will be “lighter” than the current version.
It’s unknown whether other big design updates are in store, but it’s possible Apple will need to change the overall AirPods Max look to achieve its weight goal.
New H-series chip
When Apple released its new USB-C version of AirPods Max last fall, it neglected to update the H1 chip in the headphones.
This decision means AirPods Max are lacking many of the H2-exclusive features found in the more affordable AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4.
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