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AirPods Max USB-C 2024 vs Apple AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C

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AirPods Max USB-C 2024

AirPods Max USB-C 2024

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 386.2 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
KSh 72,000In Stock
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AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C

AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 386.2 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
KSh 67,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Apple AirPods Max USB-C 2024 and Apple AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C are the same no charging case in different finishes, and the Apple AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C costs KSh 5,000 less.

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple AirPods Max USB-C 2024

  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
  • Built into supported Apple operating systems.
  • Weighs 386.2 grams.

Apple AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C

  • Lower price: KSh 67,000 (vs KSh 72,000).

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PriorityApple AirPods Max USB-C 2024Apple AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C
FitMemory foam ear cushions with mesh textileMemory foam ear cushions with mesh textile
Weight386.2 grams386.2 grams
Battery lifeUp to 20 hours per chargeUp to 20 hours per charge
Two devicesWired designWired design
ControlsDigital CrownDigital Crown
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C
BrandAppleApple
ModelAirPods Max 1 (USB-C)AirPods Max 1 (USB-C)
Announced20242024
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
ColorMidnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C
Weight386.2 grams386.2 grams
Dimensions168.6 mm x 83.4 mm x 187.3 mm168.6 mm x 83.4 mm x 187.3 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C
Battery LifeUp to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio onUp to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio on
Charging TimeWired designWired design
Fast Charging5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingWired designWired design

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C
ConnectionBluetooth + USB-C audioBluetooth + USB-C audio
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth RangeWired designWired design
Multipoint ConnectionWired designWired design
ConnectorUSB-C audioUSB-C audio
App SupportBuilt into supported Apple operating systems; no separate appBuilt into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C
Voice AssistantSiriSiri
SensorsOptical sensor (each ear cup); Position sensor (each ear cup); Case-detect sensor (each ear cup); Accelerometer (each ear cup); Gyroscope (left ear cup)Optical sensor (each ear cup); Position sensor (each ear cup); Case-detect sensor (each ear cup); Accelerometer (each ear cup); Gyroscope (left ear cup)
Special FeaturesDigital Crown; Smart Case; personalized Spatial AudioDigital Crown; Smart Case; personalized Spatial Audio

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C
DriversApple-designed dynamic driverApple-designed dynamic driver
Active Noise CancellationYesYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeTransparency modeTransparency mode
Spatial AudioPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head trackingPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MicrophonesNine microphones total:; Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation; Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)Nine microphones total:; Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation; Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Lossless Audio via USB-C; Apple H1 headphone chip (each ear cup)Adaptive EQ; Lossless Audio via USB-C; Apple H1 headphone chip (each ear cup)

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C
ControlsDigital Crown; Turn for volume control; Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for SiriDigital Crown; Turn for volume control; Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsMemory foam ear cushions with mesh textileMemory foam ear cushions with mesh textile

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C
Headphones / EarbudsAirPods Max 1 (USB-C)AirPods Max 1 (USB-C)
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C Charge CableUSB-C Charge Cable
Audio CableNot includedNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesSmart CaseSmart Case
DocumentationDocumentationDocumentation

Similarities

  • Both are rated for up to 20 hours per charge.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Pick the finish you like; the cheaper one does exactly the same job.

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