How do the AirPods Max 2 stack up to Sony's excellent WH-1000XM6 headphones? CNET's audio expert David Carnoy gives you the full rundown.

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Even after dropping the new iPhone 17e, new iPad Air, and a couple of new M5-powered MacBooks (including the brand-new MacBook Neo), Apple wasn’t done with its product announcements. The AirPods Max 2 ...

The AirPods Max 2 may look identical to the previous model, but it's what inside that counts. I gave them a fantastic 4.5-star rating in my review, and I love the improved sound, ANC and upgraded ...

The AirPods Max 2 pair class-leading noise cancellation and excellent sound quality with a gorgeous design and unmatched Apple ecosystem integration, making them the best premium headphones for Apple ...