Apple has stepped into wireless on-ear headphones for the first time, and the Apple AirPods Max arrives with a premium price tag of Rs 59,900 in India. The headphones launched globally at the same time, with sales in the Indian market beginning on December 15. Here is what makes this debut model stand out, and why it is generating so much chatter.
Listed on the Apple India online store, the Apple AirPods Max will be sold both online and through offline stores. Apple has a long history of setting trends in technology, though the unusual case design has drawn plenty of teasing on social media.
Apple AirPods Max price and availability
The Apple AirPods Max is priced at Rs 59,900 on Apple India online store. Buyers can pick it up online or from offline retail outlets.
It comes with a smart case that flips over and opens, and the case includes a Lightning USB-C port for charging. The headphones are offered in five colour choices.
- Pink
- Green
- Blue
- Space Gray
- Silver
AirPods Max specifications and features
Apple claims high fidelity audio from its first wireless headphones. The earcups are made of aluminium, while the headband uses stainless steel. Inside sits a 40mm custom dynamic driver paired with Apple H1 chip.
There are nine microphones in total, eight of which handle active noise cancellation (ANC). The headphones connect over Bluetooth 5 and use a single button alongside controls described below.
Smart sensors and controls
Dynamic head tracking works with an accelerometer and gyroscope to optimise audio in real time based on your movement. An optical position sensor pauses music the moment you take the headphones off your ears and resumes playback automatically when you put them back on.
A dedicated button switches noise control, while the digital crown handles play, pause, skip, Siri and volume. From the maker of the iconic AirPods earbuds, the over-ear design keeps controls within easy reach. You can explore more from Apple across its lineup.
Battery life
Apple claims up to 20 hours of battery backup. A quick five-minute charge is said to deliver around one and a half hours of listening time.
Specifications at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | Rs 59,900 |
| Driver | 40mm custom dynamic driver |
| Chip | Apple H1 |
| Microphones | Nine total, eight for ANC |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5 |
| Earcups | Aluminium |
| Headband | Stainless steel |
| Battery | Up to 20 hours |
| Charging port | Lightning USB-C (in case) |
| Colours | Pink, Green, Blue, Space Gray, Silver |
