AirPods Max 2 2026 vs AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C
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| Feature |  AirPods Max 2 2026 |  AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 80,000.00 | KSh 65,000.00 |
| Drivers | Apple-designed dynamic driver | Apple-designed dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth or USB-C audio | Bluetooth + USB-C audio |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 20 hours with Active Noise Cancellation enabled | Up 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 |
| Weight | 386.2 g | 386.2 grams |
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General
| Specification | AirPods Max 2 2026 | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | AirPods Max 2 | AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) |
| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | AirPods Max 2 2026 | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 386.2 g | 386.2 grams |
| Dimensions | 187.3 x 168.6 x 83.4 mm | 168.6 mm x 83.4 mm x 187.3 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | AirPods Max 2 2026 | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 20 hours with Active Noise Cancellation enabled | Up 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 |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides around 1.5 hours | 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | N/A — wired design |
| Charging Time | — | N/A — wired design |
Connectivity
| Specification | AirPods Max 2 2026 | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth or USB-C audio | Bluetooth + USB-C audio |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C audio |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | N/A — wired design |
| Multipoint Connection | — | N/A — wired design |
Features
| Specification | AirPods Max 2 2026 | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| Sensors | Optical, position and case-detect sensors in each ear cup; accelerometers; gyroscope in 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 Features | Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Live Translation | Digital Crown; Smart Case; personalized Spatial Audio |
Audio
| Specification | AirPods Max 2 2026 | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Apple-designed dynamic driver | Apple-designed dynamic driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Transparency mode | Transparency mode |
| Spatial Audio | Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphones | Nine microphones total: eight for ANC and three for voice pickup, with two shared | 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 Features | H2 chip in each ear cup; Adaptive Audio; Adaptive EQ; Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency over USB-C | Adaptive EQ; Lossless Audio via USB-C; Apple H1 headphone chip (each ear cup) |
Charging Case
| Specification | AirPods Max 2 2026 | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | AirPods Max 2 2026 | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Digital Crown and listening-mode button | Digital 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 Cushions | Over-ear memory-foam cushions with knit-mesh canopy | Memory foam ear cushions with mesh textile |
What's in the Box
| Specification | AirPods Max 2 2026 | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods Max 2 | AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C Charge Cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Smart Case (non-charging; 134.5 g) | Smart Case |
| Documentation | Documentation | Documentation |