Apple Discusses AirPods Max 2, Says H2 Chip Has More to Offer in Future

AirPods Max 2 keep the previous generation's overall design unchanged; improvements come from an H2 chip upgrade.

The H2 chip delivers up to 1.5× more active noise cancellation on average across all frequencies.

Apple attributes improved sound quality to the H2 chip upgrade.

Featured capabilities include Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation.

Apple describes H2 as a platform with headroom; future firmware updates may unlock more features. AirPods Max 2 begin arriving to customers today.