Apple’s upgraded AirPods Max 2 headphones arrive in stores today

Apple’s 50th birthday is also the official release date for one new Apple product: AirPods Max 2. Apple announced the new headphones in March before opening pre-orders and quoting deliveries on April 1. AirPods Max 2 can be purchased at Apple Store locations starting today as well.

AirPods Max 2 include Apple’s H2 chip

On March 16th, Apple announced AirPods Max 2 in a surprise move.

You can read about everything different between Apple’s previous AirPods Max and the new version here.

The new headphones look just like AirPods Max with USB-C, which introduced new color options and the same charging port as iPhone 15 and later.

The original AirPods Max featured Apple’s Lightning port for charging and wired connectivity.

Unlike the first two versions, AirPods Max 2 headphones include Apple’s H2 chip found in AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4.

This powers features like more effective active noise cancellation, enhanced sound quality, Adaptive Audio mode, and Live Translation.

Color options include midnight, starlight, orange, purple, and blue. AirPods Max 2 have the same $549 price. However, Amazon has already discounted some color options.

9to5Mac’s Chance Miller spent a week with the new headphones before their release. Read the 9to5Mac review for his thoughts and impressions.