Apple Unveils Updated AirPods Max with USB-C Port and New Colors

Apple released a new version of its premium over-the-ear headphones, AirPods Max, on Monday during its 2024 Apple Event. The revamp replaces the AirPods Max’s lightning port with a USB-C port and comes in five new colors: midnight, blue, purple, orange, and starlight.

New Features and Updates

The updated version of Apple’s AirPods Max are still priced at $549 and can be preordered starting Monday. With a USB-C port, the updated AirPods Max will now match the rest of Apple’s product lineup in ditching the lightning port. Through iOS 18, Apple says its over-the-ear headphones now feature personalized spatial audio for music, movies, and games.

Design and Performance

Overall, Apple’s changes to the AirPods Max were fairly cosmetic and didn’t include any AI upgrades or new noise-canceling features announced in other AirPods products. Ever since Apple released the AirPods Max nearly four years ago, users have requested some key changes. The AirPods Max are heavier than typical headphones and come with a “case” that barely protects the $550 purchase. However, the AirPods Max still deliver a luxurious listening experience with solid noise cancellation.

Conclusion

Apple’s latest updates to the AirPods Max bring its premium headphones in line with the rest of its product lineup, offering a refreshed design with new color options and a USB-C port. While the changes are mostly cosmetic, the addition of personalized spatial audio enhances the overall listening experience.