AirPods Max 2
AppleReleased Apr 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Jul 28, 2026
AirPods Max 2 offer premium sound and comfort with effective noise cancellation and H2 chip features. The Apple AirPods Max 2 scores 76/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the headphones (wireless) category. Coverage includes reviews from Cnet, Wired, Loudnwireless, and Whathifi.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 68 (Whathifi) to 91 (Cnet) — a 23-point spread.
Average of 5 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Effective noise cancellation(5)
- Useful H2 chip features(3)
- Premium build quality(2)
- Comfortable fit(2)
- Great sound quality(2)
Cons
- High price(3)
- Unchanged case design(3)
- Short battery life(2)
5 Publication Reviews
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The AirPods Max 2 deliver significant improvements in noise canceling, sound quality, and features via the H2 chip, making them a top choice for Apple users despite the high price.
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If you're an iPhone user, the Apple Airpods Max 2 are still the best over-ear headphones you can buy.
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The AirPods Max 2 feels more like a Max 1.5 because it’s literally the same headphones brought up to speed with the current gen features, and the performance upgrades feel rather incremental instead o...
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There’s plenty to like about these luxurious, smooth-sounding AirPods Max 2 – especially if you’re an iOS user – but rivals in this premium space have moved things along considerably.
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The AirPods Max 2 offer top-notch construction and noise cancellation, but they are held back by a high price, poor ergonomics, and a lack of meaningful updates over previous generations.
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