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Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)

Luxury over-ear headphones with custom dynamic drivers, computational audio, and anodized aluminum earcups.

$549List price

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Weight
384.8 g (13.6 oz)
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes (Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation with dual H1 chips)
Battery life
20 hours (ANC + Spatial Audio enabled)

A closer look.

Reasons to choose it

  • Superb spatial audio with dynamic head tracking
  • Best-in-class transparency mode realism
  • Premium stainless steel frame with breathable mesh canopy

Worth considering

  • Heavier than plastic-built competitors at 384g
  • Smart Case provides minimal protection

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Full specifications

Design

Type
Over-ear, closed-back
Weight
384.8 g (13.6 oz)
Foldable
No (swivels flat)
Carrying case
Smart Case included (low-power state trigger)
IP rating
No official IP rating

Audio

Driver
40 mm Apple-designed custom dynamic driver
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes (Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation with dual H1 chips)
Transparency mode
Yes (Adaptive Transparency Mode)
Supported codecs
AAC, SBC
Microphones
9 microphones total (8 for ANC, 3 for voice pickup)

Connectivity & Battery

Multipoint Bluetooth
Yes (seamless automatic switching across Apple devices)
Battery life
20 hours (ANC + Spatial Audio enabled)
Charging time
2 hours via USB-C (5 min charge gives 1.5 hours)

Ownership

Warranty
1 year
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.Official Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) spec sheet (opens in a new tab)

Catalog snapshot: September 1, 2026. Published specifications, not independent lab tests.

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A few common questions.

How much does Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) cost?

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) lists at $549 (manufacturer list price snapshot as of 2026-09-01). Retail prices vary by merchant and this is not a live quote.

What are Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)’s key specs?

Key specifications for Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) include weight (384.8 g (13.6 oz)), active noise cancelling (Yes (Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation with dual H1 chips)), and battery life (20 hours (ANC + Spatial Audio enabled)).

What does Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) compare against?

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) is compared head to head against Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs Anker Soundcore Space One Pro, Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C), Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs Beats Studio Pro, Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs Bose QuietComfort Headphones, and Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds.