The New AirPods Max 2 Are Now $40 Off.
AirPods Max have finally gotten their long-awaited update—and no, I’m not talking about the 2024 version that added USB-C and called it a “new” version. This is the AirPods Max 2 , with improvements that justify the “2” after the name. The new AirPods Max 2 are now on sale, at $509.99 (originally $549.99)—the lowest price since their recent release, according to price tracking tools . Yes, they’re still pricey, but they’re Apple’s newest flagship earbuds and the best Bluetooth earbuds an Apple user can buy.
The most significant improvements in the AirPods Max 2 are the new “dynamic range” amplifier and the Apple H2 chip (now upgraded from the H1). But there are many other improvements worth noting. The amplifier produces clearer sound and more powerful bass with virtually no distortion, and it improves instrument separation, making spatial sound more enjoyable for listening to music or watching movies. The H2 chip improves many features, including Apple’s Voice Isolation feature, which uses the headphone microphone to isolate your voice in noisy environments. Transparency mode, spatial sound, and active noise cancellation have also been improved.
One of the most exciting features is the addition of “Real-Time Translation,” which, as the name suggests, lets you hear a translation of what’s said in another language directly through the headphones. You can also control your iPhone’s camera using the buttons on the AirPods. Active noise cancellation (ANC) is now adaptive, meaning it will increase or decrease its level depending on the ambient noise. You can read more about many other features in CNET’s review .
If you’re looking for the best and newest headphones that work seamlessly with your iPhone or Apple products, consider the AirPods Max 2. They’re rarely discounted.