Main points
- There are rumors that AirPods Max 2 may be released in mid-2024 or early 2025, and as a fan of AirPods Max, I hope there will be some subtle but effective updates.
- Many users, myself included, have expressed frustration with the lack of a “power off” button on the AirPods Max. I hope the upgrade will bring this feature.
- The 3.5mm jack in the AirPods Max 2 would be useful, especially for wired listening, and could provide better microphone quality for Android devices.
It’s no secret that Apple’s AirPods Max remain one of the best noise-canceling headphones on the market, more than 3 years after their initial release. Apple’s flagship headphones have great overall sound quality and great aesthetic appeal.
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However, these headphones are missing some features that I wish Apple’s rumored AirPods Max 2 would include. Apple’s AirPods Max 2 are rumored to be released around mid-2024 or early 2025. Of course, a lower price than the AirPods Max’s current $600 price tag would be ideal, but if I couldn’t do that, here are 4 other features I’d like to see from the AirPods Max 2.
Apple has not confirmed the release date of AirPods Max 2, but there is speculation that it will be released in mid-2024 or early 2025.
1 “Power off” button
Or add digital crown function
One of my biggest complaints about the AirPods Max is the inability to turn the headphones off. There’s nothing more frustrating than listening to music loudly while your device randomly connects to your headphones via Bluetooth. Currently, the headphones have a low-power mode that turns on when paused or stored in the magnetic case, but does not turn them off completely.
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The power button on the headphones not only helps users connect and disconnect the headphones clearly, but it also helps save battery life.
2 3.5mm jack makes listening easier
AirPods built for air travel
Before owning the Apple AirPods Max, my go-to over-ear headphones were the Bose Noise-Canceling 700. I only wear Bose when flying so I can use high-quality headphones to listen to the in-flight entertainment system instead of regular headphones. Cheap ones distributed on the plane.
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I should have done more research before purchasing, as I was disappointed to find there was no 3.5mm jack and no auxiliary cable for connecting the headphones to non-Bluetooth compatible devices. Having wired listening capabilities also allows users to continue using their headphones when their battery life is exhausted. As of now, users can purchase a Lightning to 3.5mm audio cable, but using the cable still requires the headphones to have battery life.
3 better microphone quality
Especially for Android devices
While headphones tend to sound good, microphone quality is inconsistent when connected to non-Apple devices. Obviously, it makes sense for Apple devices to come with AirPods Max, but Android users shouldn’t miss out on iOS-exclusive features.
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The microphone quality of the AirPods Max is generally average at best. The less-than-ideal quality is even more apparent when connected to an Android device. Hopefully, Apple’s next-generation AirPods Max will have better compatibility with headphones and Android devices.
4 USB-C port
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With Apple’s iPhone 15 and newer AirPods Pro both equipped with USB-C ports, it’s no surprise that the AirPods Max 2 comes with a USB-C port. USB-C ports will enhance user experience by increasing charging speeds and transferring data at faster rates.
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