AirPods Max
Click the hyperlink in the 'Version' column to find reviews for the given model.
| Version | Chip | Has Features | Missing Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| V2.5 | Bluetrum BT893X | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Aluminium Construction, Improved Build Quality, Spatial Audio, Digital Crown Controls, Audio Share, About Page | Retail AirPods Max ANC, Better Transparency Mode, Multi-Device Connect, and More Subtle Details... |
| V2 Metal | Airoha 1561M | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Aluminium Construction, Improved Build Quality, Spatial Audio (Fixed), Digital Crown Controls, Audio Share, About Page | Retail AirPods Max ANC, Better Transparency Mode, Spatial Audio (Head Tracking), Multi-Device Connect, and More Subtle Details... |
| V2 BES | BES 2600IHC | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Aluminium Construction, Improved Build Quality, Spatial Audio, Digital Crown Controls, Audio Share, About Page | Retail AirPods Max ANC, Better Transparency Mode, Multi-Device Connect, and More Subtle Details... |
| V2 | Airoha 1561M | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Plastic Construction, Improved Build Quality, Spatial Audio, Digital Crown Controls, Audio Share, About Page | Retail AirPods Max ANC, Better Transparency Mode, Spatial Audio (Head Tracking), Multi-Device Connect, and More Subtle Details... |
| V1.6 | Bluetrum 8892E | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Plastic Construction, Improved Build Quality, Digital Crown Controls, Audio Share, About Page, Metal Housing | Retail AirPods Max ANC, Better Transparency Mode, Multi-Device Connect, Spatial Audio, and More Subtle Details... |
| V1.5 | Bluetrum 8892E | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Plastic Construction, Improved Build Quality, Digital Crown Controls, Audio Share, About Page | Retail AirPods Max ANC, Metal Housing, Better Transparency Mode, Multi-Device Connect, Spatial Audio, and More Subtle Details... |
| V1 P9 Max | Unknown Bluetrum | Plastic Construction, Mesh Headband | ANC, Metal Housing and General Build Quality, Transparency Mode, Multi-Device Connect, Spatial Audio, and More Subtle Details... |
Please note that the following models are discontinued:
- V1.6
V2 & V2.5 Version Differences:
V2 TB: The V2 model delivers satisfactory sound quality with support for EQ adjustments. It features a firmer shell and offers future-proofing through firmware update capability.
V2.5: This upgraded version provides enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and improved transparency mode. It also features a superior headband design compared to the V2. While advertised as supporting firmware updates, no updates have been released for this model as of yet.