Apple AirPods Max 2 launched in PH: H2 chip, lossless audio, Conversation Awareness, PHP 34,990 SRP

The new AirPods Max packs improved and new features for enhanced listening experience.

Courtesy: Apple

AirPods Max 2 is powered by the H2 chip

Apple has introduced AirPods Max 2, which features improved Active Noise Cancellation, elevated sound quality, and intelligent features to the iconic over-ear design.

One of the colors of Apple AirPods Max 2

According to the tech giant, the new AirPods Max is powered by the H2 chip and will have features that will come to the AirPods Max for the first time:

• Adaptive Audio adjusts the levels of ANC and Transparency in response to the environment automatically to optimize the audio experience.
• Conversation Awareness helps lower content volume and reduce background noise when a user starts speaking to someone nearby.
• Live Translation, powered by Apple Intelligence, helps users communicate across languages in person.
• Voice Isolation uses advanced computational audio powered by H2 to prioritize the voice during calls, while blocking out ambient noise.
• With camera remote, users can capture content at a distance by pressing the Digital Crown to take a photo and start or stop video recording while using the Camera app or compatible third-party camera apps on iPhone or iPad.
• Studio-quality audio recording allows interviewers, podcasters, singers, and other creators to record their content with higher-quality audio and more natural vocal texture.
• Loud Sound Reduction helps users prevent exposure to loud environmental noise while preserving the sound signature of what they’re listening to.
• Personalized Volume automatically fine-tunes the listening experience for users based on their preferences over time.
• Siri Interactions allow users to conveniently and privately respond to Siri announcements by simply nodding their head yes or gently shaking their head no.

With the incredible performance of H2, AirPods Max are upgraded with up to 1.5x more effective ANC for the ultimate all-day listening experience, said Eric Treski, Apple's director of Audio Product Marketing.

The new AirPods Max also support 24-bit/48kHz lossless audio when connected with the included USB-C cable. Lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio enable music creators to fully utilize AirPods Max throughout their entire professional workflow on Logic Pro and other music creation apps.

Orange AirPods Max 2

Using the USB-C cable, AirPods Max are the only headphones that let musicians both create and mix in Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking.

For gamers, AirPods Max 2's reduced wireless audio also makes gaming even better.

It uses an Apple-designed dynamic driver + high dynamic range amplifier for clear audio even at higher volumes.

The headphones also come with six outward‑facing microphones to detect outside noise, and two inward‑facing microphones designed to measure what the user is hearing.

It also has up to 20 hours of listening or movie watching with Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio enabled, and USB-C charging.

The headphone is also compatible with a Smart Case, where the AirPods Max will enter an ultra-low-power state.

Available colors are Starlight, Orange, Purple, and Blue.

It features anodized aluminum cups, acoustically tuned memory foam cushions with custom mesh textile, and a breathable canopy headband that reduces pressure for lasting comfort.

The headphones also come with telescoping arms that smoothly extend from the stainless steel frame for a consistent fit and seal.

Apple AirPods Max 2 key specs, features

• Anodized aluminum cups
• Acoustically tuned memory foam cushions with custom mesh textile
• Breathable canopy headband, telescoping arms
• Apple H2 chip
• Apple designed dynamic driver +  high dynamic range amplifier
• Six outward‑facing microphones, two inward‑facing microphones
• Up to 1.5x effective ANC
• Up to 20 hours of battery life
• Starlight, Orange, Purple, Blue
• PHP 34,990 SRP

Price and availability

Apple AirPods Max 2 - PHP 34,990

In the Philippines, the new Apple AirPods Max 2 retails for PHP 34,990 SRP.

There is no word on when it will be available in official Apple partner distributors in the country.

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Source: Apple