AirPods Max: No hardware update expected this year
Recent reports indicate Apple is unlikely to release a hardware update for the AirPods Max in 2025. The over‑ear headphones were introduced in December 2020 and are approaching their fifth anniversary. Rumors now point to a next‑generation AirPods Max arriving around 2027, reportedly featuring a lighter design and a newer H‑series chip.
Quick facts
- Expected update in 2025: No
- Next model (rumored): 2027
- Product age: Released Dec 2020 (almost 5 years)
- Price (Apple retail / typical EU): ~€579 (may vary by retailer)
- Availability: Still sold on Amazon and other retailers
Apple has delivered firmware updates adding features such as lossless and ultra‑low‑latency audio, but no hardware refresh has been announced. If you’re considering AirPods Max, they remain available from retailers; see the Amazon search below for current listings.
Find AirPods Max on Amazon (affiliate link)
Sources
- MacRumors – When to expect AirPods Max 2
- 9to5Mac – AirPods Max 2 rumors
- Apple Newsroom – Lossless and ultra‑low‑latency audio for AirPods Max
Note: Links to the original report (ifun.de) were omitted as requested.