Now, the Cupertino-based company has made a surprise announcement of the launch of the all-new AirPods Max 2 series.

It retains most of the design elements, such as curved metallic contours of the earcups with soft cushions inside and an ultra-premium aerospace-grade stainless steel headband with breathable knit mesh canopy.

Inside, it is powered by a new H2 chipset, which works with advanced computational audio algorithms to support Active Noise Cancellation audio and is said to be up to 1.5x more effective than the previous iteration. It promises to cut down even more noise efficiently, such as aeroplane engines or commuter trains. This way, it will be able to deliver a fully immersive experience when listening to music or on phone calls.

Further, it features a new digital signal processing algorithm optimised for H2 and the microphone array to deliver improved Transparency mode. The audio will sound even more natural, so users can stay aware of their environment and those around them.

To deliver the highest-quality audio across music, movies, and games, the new AirPods Max support 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio when connected with the included USB-C cable.

Apple AirPods Max 2.

With lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio capability, it can enable music creators to fully utilise AirPods Max throughout their entire professional workflow on Logic Pro and other music creation apps.

It also features a new high dynamic range amplifier to deliver cleaner audio and support Spatial Audio content.

Other notable features include Apple Intelligence-powered Live Translation, Loud Sound Reduction, which helps users prevent exposure to loud environmental noise while preserving the sound signature of what they're listening to. Also, the Personalised Volume feature is capable of automatically fine-tuning the listening experience for users based on their preferences over time.