If you have been waiting to upgrade your premium headphones, Apple just gave you the green light. The company officially opened pre-orders for its highly anticipated AirPods Max 2 this morning. You do not have to wait very long to get your hands on a pair, either. Early buyers who secure their orders today can expect deliveries to start arriving as soon as April 1.
Here are the upgrades of the new premium headphones
The updated model brings a few welcome changes that fans have requested for years. Breaking these features down makes it easy to see what is new:
- Universal charging: Apple swapped out the old Lightning connection, so its newest headset finally uses the USB-C standard. You can now power up the headphones using the same cable you already use for a modern iPad or Mac.
- Better audio hardware: The device features the newer H2 processor. This makes active noise cancellation noticeably stronger while giving battery life a nice boost.
- Fresh colors: While the physical aluminum design looks mostly identical to the original version, the brand introduced several new options. You can now pick from updated shades like midnight, starlight, and a muted purple.
Where to secure your pre-order today
You can buy the headphones directly through the official Apple online store or check major retail partners like Amazon and Best Buy. The standard retail price is set at exactly $549, which matches the cost of the original version.
While it is rare to see massive discounts on launch day, some third-party sellers are offering some deals if you use specific store credit cards. Trading in an older device directly to the company can also help bring that initial cost down.
Since initial stock tends to sell out fast for new Apple audio gear, putting your order in early is the smartest way to make sure it ships by the first week of April. If you wait too long to decide, shipping estimates will likely slip into late April as supply runs low.
