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Apple AirPods Max (Lightning) - Full Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apple |
| Model | AirPods Max (Lightning version) |
| Model Number | A2096 |
| Year Introduced | 2020 |
| Audio Technology | Apple-designed dynamic driver Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Transparency mode Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking Adaptive EQ |
| 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) |
| Microphones | Nine microphones total: • Eight for Active Noise Cancellation • Three for voice pickup (two shared with ANC, one additional) |
| Chip | Apple H1 headphone chip (one per ear cup) |
| Controls | Digital Crown: • Turn for volume control • Press once play/pause/answer/mute • Press twice skip forward • Press three times skip back • Press and hold for Siri Noise Control Button: press to switch between ANC and Transparency mode “Hey Siri” support |
| Size & Weight | Height: 7.37 inches (187.3 mm) Width: 6.64 inches (168.6 mm) Depth: 3.28 inches (83.4 mm) Weight: 13.6 ounces (≈384.8 g) |
| Battery Life | Up to 20 hours of listening time with ANC or Transparency mode enabled Up to 20 hours of movie playback with Spatial Audio on Up to 20 hours of talk time 5 minutes of charge ≈ 1.5 hours of listening time |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
| Charging / Interface | Lightning connector for charging (and wired audio input in some cables) Smart Case included which preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state |
| Colours Available | Silver Space Gray Sky Blue Pink Green |
| In the Box | AirPods Max (Lightning version) Smart Case Lightning to USB-C Cable Documentation |
| System Requirements | iPhone with latest iOS, iPad with latest iPadOS, Mac with latest macOS, Apple Watch with latest watchOS, Apple TV with latest tvOS AirPods Max can be used as Bluetooth headphones with many devices but full feature set in Apple ecosystem |
| Notes / Limitations | • The Lightning version uses Lightning charging/cable rather than USB-C • Wired 3.5 mm audio jack support is via optional cable/adaptor (not built in) • Smart Case design has been criticised for lack of full protection |
