SA329 & 387 (134.4 ov)
AUS429
BAN272 & 79/6 (29 ov)
WI245
COR1
MIR0
UAE
NED
PAK
SL
Chennaiyin
Kerala
Chelsea
Man Utd
Levante
Atlético
Al Taawoun
Al Ettifaq
Bologna
Monza
Mohun Bagan
Punjab FC
LILL1
RCL0
VIL0
ESP1
ELV4
M051
HAC1
PSG5
ND
AUCK
WELL
CANT
MOW121/9 (20 ov)
TOK
SOA154 & 187/2 (54.1 ov, target 422)
WA406/5d & 169
TAS389/8 (111.1 ov)
NSW
NZ-A
IND-A91/2 (27.1 ov)
QLD
VIC
NZ
IND
NAM
IRE
AS-W
MS-W
PS-W
MR-W
ST-W
BH-W
SS-W
HH-W
AFG221/7
ZIM202/5 (20 ov, target 222)
BRB186/9 (20 ov, target 200)
VAG199/6
ENG121/0 (6 ov, target 160)
LOU0
PIT0
CHS0
RHI1
OMA1
CRW1
GTWN5
CREI3
CLEM2
WAKE0
BU2
LAF1
BRAD0
EVAN3
BUCK3
NAVY1
CLE0
RMU0
DRKE0
UIC0
TBR1
MIA1
Leverkusen
Stuttgart
Gladbach
Paderborn
NICE5
REN2
SHA6
AHL1
Five years is a long time to wait for an upgrade — but Apple has finally delivered. The AirPods Max 2 has launched in India with Apple’s new H2 chipset, bringing smarter audio processing, improved noise cancellation, and several intelligent features that were simply not possible on the original. If you’ve been holding off on premium headphones, this might be the one.
Apple AirPods Max 2: Specs & Price at a Glance
| Feature | AirPods Max 2 |
|---|---|
| Chip | Apple H2 |
| ANC | Up to 1.5x better than Gen 1 |
| Lossless Audio | 24-bit, 48kHz via USB-C |
| Spatial Audio | Personalised with dynamic head tracking |
| Smart Features | Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Live Translation |
| Battery Life | Up to 20 hours (ANC on) |
| Colours | Blue, Purple, Midnight, Starlight, Orange |
| Price in India | ₹67,900 |
| Pre-orders Open | March 25, 2026 |
What Actually Changed in the AirPods Max 2
The H2 chip is the centrepiece of this upgrade. Apple says the headphones deliver up to 1.5x more effective Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, alongside an improved Transparency Mode that makes outside sounds feel more natural.
New intelligent features include Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation — which can translate speech in real time through the headphones when paired with compatible Apple devices. For audiophiles, the headphones now support 24-bit, 48kHz lossless audio when connected via USB-C — a genuine step up for wired listening quality.
The design stays largely familiar, and battery life remains the same 20 hours as before. At ₹67,900, these go up against the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra in India’s ultra-premium headphone segment — both strong competitors at a lower price point. Whether the Apple ecosystem advantages justify the premium is the real question. Read our best premium headphones guide on Technosports before you decide.
