Apple AirPods Max 2 · MidnightMidnight- Connections
- Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audioThis one: Connectivity Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology; Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C
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Apple AirPods Max 2 · Purple
UK MHWP4ZM/A · Purple
- Wearing style
- Over-ear wireless headphones
- Headphones including cushions
- 386.2 g
- Active noise cancellation
- Yes
Apple AirPods Max 2 in the exact Purple UK configuration identified by MHWP4ZM/A.
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Key strengths
The official UK store identifies the selected finish by its exact manufacturer part.
The technical source lists Active Noise Cancellation and its microphone configuration.
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Full specifications
Exact configuration: UK MHWP4ZM/A · Purple
15 specifications in 6 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.
Design & fit
4 items
Connections & battery
3 items
- Connections
- Connectivity Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology; Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C
Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later. For the best performance, update to the latest software. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS and macOS. Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS. Ultra-low latency audio and Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USB‑C connection and compatible content from supported apps and services.
Source - Manufacturer battery and charging claims
- Battery AirPods Max 2 (full charge) Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time. AirPods Max 2 with Smart Case Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state Charging via USB-C
Testing conducted by Apple in January and February 2026 using pre‑production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 17 Pro Max units, all with pre‑release software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256Kb/s AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, Active Noise Cancellation was enabled and Spatial Audio was set to fixed. Testing consisted of full AirPods Max battery discharge while playing audio until the AirPods Max stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors. Testing conducted by Apple in March 2026 using pre-production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 15 Pro Max units, all with pre-release software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256Kb/s AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%, Active Noise Cancellation was enabled and Spatial Audio was set to fixed. 5‑minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPods Max that were charged for 5 minutes, then audio playback was started until the AirPods Max stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
Source - Device and software requirements
- System Requirements iPhone models with the latest version of iOS iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS Mac models with the latest version of macOS Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS Apple Vision Pro with the latest version of visionOS AirPods can be used as wireless Bluetooth headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non-Apple devices, but functionality may be limited.Source
Audio specifications
2 items
- Manufacturer audio features
- Audio Technology Apple-designed dynamic driver Custom high dynamic range amplifier Active Noise Cancellation Adaptive Audio Transparency mode Conversation Awareness Voice Isolation Personalised Volume Loud Sound Reduction Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking Adaptive EQ Studio-quality audio recording Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C
Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later. For the best performance, update to the latest software. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS and macOS. Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS. Ultra-low latency audio and Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USB‑C connection and compatible content from supported apps and services.
Source - Headphone chip
- Chip Apple H2 headphone chip (each ear cup)Source
Calls & noise control
3 items
- Active noise cancellation
- Yes
Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 and later. For the best performance, update to the latest software. Available on AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with compatible devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS and macOS. Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS. Ultra-low latency audio and Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USB‑C connection and compatible content from supported apps and services.
Source - Built-in microphone
- Yes
Microphones Nine microphones total: Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)
Source - Manufacturer microphone configuration
- Microphones Nine microphones total: Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)Source
Software & controls
2 items
- Controls
- Controls Digital Crown Turn for volume control Press once to play or pause media Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute Press once for camera remote Press twice to end a call Press twice to skip forward Press three times to skip back Press and hold for Siri Listening mode button Press to switch between listening modes Siri Say just “Siri” or “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions Siri InteractionsSource
- Manufacturer-listed sensors
- Sensors Optical sensor (each ear cup) Position sensor (each ear cup) Case-detect sensor (each ear cup) Accelerometer (each ear cup) Gyroscope (left ear cup)Source
In the box
1 item
- In the box
- In the Box AirPods Max 2 Smart Case USB-C Charge Cable DocumentationSource
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