Apple has launched the second-generation Apple AirPods Max 2 in India. The company’s latest premium over-ear headphones come with improved Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), upgraded audio performance, and several new intelligent features powered by the Apple H2 chip.
The new headphones also introduce features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation. Apple says these additions are designed to make the listening experience smarter and more responsive to the user’s surroundings.
Here’s everything you need to know about the AirPods Max 2, including price, features, and availability.
Apple AirPods Max 2 price in India, availability
The AirPods Max 2 are priced at Rs 67,900 in India.
- Pre-orders start March 25 through the Apple website and the Apple Store app
- Shipping will begin early next month
- The headphones will be available in midnight, starlight, orange, purple, and blue color options
The headphones will launch in the US and more than 30 other countries and regions alongside India.
Apple AirPods Max 2 features
Here are some of the key features of Apple’s latest offering:
Improved Active Noise Cancellation
Apple says the new AirPods Max deliver Active Noise Cancellation that is up to 1.5 times more effective than the previous model. This helps block out external sounds such as airplane engines, traffic, or train noise more effectively.
The company has also refined the microphone array and computational audio algorithms to improve Transparency mode, allowing users to hear environmental sounds more naturally while still keeping background noise under control.
Upgraded audio and Spatial Audio experience
The headphones feature a new high dynamic range amplifier that is designed to deliver cleaner and more detailed audio while maintaining the sound profile of the original AirPods Max.
Apple has also improved the Spatial Audio experience with better instrument separation, more consistent bass response, and clearer mids and highs.
When connected using the included USB-C cable, the AirPods Max 2 support 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio for music, movies, and gaming.
New intelligent features powered by H2 chip
The H2 chip enables several new features that automatically adapt the listening experience.
- Adaptive Audio dynamically balances noise cancellation and transparency based on environmental sound levels.
- Conversation Awareness lowers the volume when the user starts speaking to someone nearby.
- Voice Isolation improves call clarity by prioritizing the user’s voice and filtering background noise.
The headphones also introduce Live Translation, powered by Apple Intelligence, which can help users communicate across languages during in-person conversations.
Camera remote and creator features
The AirPods Max 2 include a camera remote feature that allows users to press the Digital Crown to capture photos or start and stop video recording on an iPhone or iPad.
Apple is also highlighting the headphones for content creators. The device supports studio-quality audio recording, which can help podcasters, interviewers, and musicians capture clearer voice recordings.
Additional features
The headphones also bring several smaller improvements, including:
- Loud Sound Reduction to reduce exposure to excessive environmental noise
Personalised Volume, which adjusts audio levels based on listening habits - Head gesture controls to respond to Siri notifications by nodding or shaking the head
With these upgrades, Apple is aiming to improve both the audio performance and smart functionality of its premium over-ear headphones.
