Apple introduced its AirPods Max in 2020. The original headphones utilized Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology and shipped with a Lightning connector for charging and optional wired playback.
Something to look forward to: Apple is working on an update that will deliver improved audio quality to its AirPods Max headphones, the highest-end option in the AirPods lineup. The new software, due out sometime in April 2025, will enable 24-bit, 48-Hz lossless audio and ultra-low latency, but only in a specific configuration.
Apple introduced its AirPods Max in 2020. The original headphones utilized Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology and shipped with a Lightning connector for charging and optional wired playback. A USB-C version was introduced in late 2024 that also allows for audio line-in playback.
