Apple’s AirPods Max celebrated its third birthday in December 2023. Despite not being on display at the WWDC 2024 event on June 10, there’s ongoing speculation about the potential release of a second-generation AirPods Max later in 2024.
Unfortunately, there have been no specific rumors regarding updates to Apple’s high-end over-ear headphones, but it’s anticipated that several updates will be introduced to the AirPods line with the upcoming iOS 18 software later this year. The next official announcement regarding the AirPods Max’s successor is expected at Apple’s September event. Until then, there’s a strong indication that a new version of the original AirPods Max is in development.
As some of the top-rated headphones available, the AirPods Max achieve the perfect blend of audio quality and fashion, offering impressive spatial sound. With a price tag of $549, they’re not the cheapest headphones on the market, but the AirPods Max have still gained a following and continue to be a favored (albeit high-end) option for those using iPhones.
When can we expect the AirPods Max 2 to be available?
The AirPods Max was introduced on December 15, 2020. Unlike the consistent release timelines for the iPhone and Apple Watch, the AirPods do not adhere to a standard release pattern, making it challenging to predict when the AirPods Max 2 will be available. However, it appears that an update is forthcoming, as the AirPods Max 2 are starting to look outdated, especially since Apple has shifted its high-end AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds to the H2 chipset, which includes access to Apple’s Adaptive Audio suite of features.
What will be the price of the AirPods Max 2?
Regarding the price of the AirPods Max 2, there are currently no confirmed details about their cost. While it’s common to see them on sale for a lower price than the original model, the AirPods Max are significantly more expensive than many of the top alternatives, such as the Sony WH-1000XM5 and the latest Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. Therefore, we’re not anticipating a decrease in price.