
Apple AirPods Max 2 (Midnight)
Apple's over-ear noise-cancelling headphones with USB-C charging and wired lossless and ultra-low-latency audio over USB-C.
- iPhone 15+
- iPad
- MacBook Pro
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Apple's noise-cancelling AirPods Pro 3 earbuds with a MagSafe Charging Case that charges over USB-C, MagSafe, Qi-certified pads or an Apple Watch charger.

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USB ports
1
1x USB-C on the charging case (charging only)
Total ports
1
Compact: the essentials for travel or a light setup.
| Charging connector | USB-C on the MagSafe Charging Case |
|---|---|
| Wireless charging | MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger or Qi-certified chargers |
| Wired audio over USB-C | No (Apple lists USB-C for charging the case only) |
| Quick charge | 5 min in the case = around 1 hour of listening |
| Battery life | Up to 8 hours per charge with ANC on; up to 24 hours with the case (ANC on) |
| Bluetooth / codecs | Bluetooth 5.3 (Apple doesn't list codecs) |
| In the box | AirPods Pro 3, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop, ear tips (five sizes), documentation. No USB-C cable or power adapter (sold separately) |
| App / platform | Built into the latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices, but Apple says functionality may be limited |
From manufacturer documentation, checked October 18, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.



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