Apple AirPods Max 2 - Starlight

Powered by the H2 chip, AirPods Max 2 Starlight MHWL4ZA/A delivers improved high-fidelity audio with deep bass, expansive mids and crisp highs for an unparalleled listening experience. Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation fully immerses with every sound(1). 

Adaptive Audio automatically adjusts noise cancellation levels to suit the environment. Conversation Awareness lowers the volume of what’s playing to make it easy to talk to those around you(2), and Transparency lets outside sounds in for interaction with your surroundings.

With Personalised Spatial Audio tuned to your unique ear shape and dynamic head tracking, AirPods Max 2 delivers an immersive cinema-like sound experience(3). Press and hold the listening mode button to activate Live Translation powered by Apple Intelligence(4), which automatically translates someone else's language into yours.

AirPods Max 2 is designed with a breathable knit-mesh canopy, memory foam and custom-designed textile ear cushions, and telescoping arms for an exceptional over-ear fit. Lossless Audio allows an experience of every detail of an original recording when connecting via USB-C(5), and AirPods Max 2 can charge with the same cable as other Apple devices. Up to 20 hours of battery life listening or movie watching on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio enabled(6).

Disclaimers: (1) Tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24. (2) Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later. (3) Spatial Audio works with compatible content in supported apps. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create personalised profile. (4) Live Translation with AirPods works on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone running iOS 26.4 and later. Available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. (5) Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USB-C connection and compatible content from supported apps and services. (6) Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors. Products with Active Noise Cancellation were tested with Active Noise Cancellation enabled.