Apple AirPods Max 2 Reviews Praise Noise Cancellation, but AirPods Pro 3 Looks Like the Better Buy
Cupertino, California, April 16, 2026, 10:35 AM PDT Apple’s AirPods Max 2 is drawing praise in new reviews for its improved sound clarity and a boost to active noise cancellation—microphones and software team up to tamp down ambient sounds. Still, with a $549 price tag, reviewers are split on whether those with the first-gen model should bother making the switch.