AirPods Max are Apple's premium, over-ear headphones that use computational audio to optimize listening. The aging product released in December 2020 only added USB-C in a minor 2024 update. They still provide superior audio to Apple's wireless earbuds, but lack modern features enabled by the H2 chipset.The AirPods Max are over-the-ear Apple headphones. They're packed with modern technology and a uniquely Apple design. These headphones came to market as the in-ear AirPods and AirPods Pro dominated pop culture and sales charts.The headphones have an Apple H1 chip in each ear cup. This chip is also found in AirPods Pro and second-generation AirPods. AirPods Max also includes Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, and Spatial Audio.