Design:
Over-Ear Design: The AirPods Max have a unique over-ear design with large ear cups and a breathable knit mesh canopy, designed to distribute weight and reduce on-head pressure.
Materials: They are made from stainless steel and aluminum, giving them a premium look and feel. The ear cushions are made of memory foam for comfort.
Sound Quality:
High-Fidelity Audio: They feature a custom-built driver designed to produce high-fidelity audio with deep bass, accurate mids, and crisp highs.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): The AirPods Max use multiple microphones to detect and cancel out external noise.
Transparency Mode: This mode lets outside sound in, allowing you to hear your surroundings while wearing the headphones.
Spatial Audio:
Dynamic Head Tracking: The AirPods Max support spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, providing an immersive, theater-like experience for compatible content.
Apple H1 Chips:
Seamless Connectivity: The AirPods Max have two Apple H1 chips (one in each ear cup), enabling seamless connectivity with Apple devices, efficient power management, and advanced audio processing.
Siri Integration: They support hands-free "Hey Siri" functionality for voice commands.
Battery Life:
Long Battery Life: The AirPods Max offer up to 20 hours of high-fidelity audio, talk time, or movie playback with Active Noise Cancellation and spatial audio enabled.
Smart Case: They come with a Smart Case that puts the headphones in an ultra-low-power state to preserve battery life when not in use.
Controls:
Digital Crown: Inspired by the Apple Watch, the Digital Crown on the AirPods Max allows precise volume control, audio playback controls, and answering or ending phone calls.
Noise Control Button: A dedicated button allows you to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode.
Sensors:
Optical and Position Sensors: These sensors detect when the headphones are on your head and automatically pause audio when you remove them.
Accelerometer and Gyroscope: These sensors enhance spatial audio and other features.
Connectivity:
Bluetooth 5.0: The AirPods Max use Bluetooth 5.0 for a stable wireless connection.
Automatic Switching: They can seamlessly switch between Apple devices, such as an iPhone, iPad, and Mac, based on which device you're using.