Apple Confirms AirPods Max Lasts Over 72 Hours On Standby Without Charging Case

One of the major concerns brought up by consumers regarding the newly released Apple AirPods Max is its battery life conservation. This is mainly due to the fact that the brand’s first over-ear headset lacks a power button that enables users to do just that. In a recently published article on its support page, Apple assures that there is nothing to worry about in terms of battery.

As you may recall from our report regarding its launch, the new AirPods Max is capable of lasting up to 20 hours when in use with Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) or Transparency Mode enabled. Apple explains that when left idle on its own for as little as five minutes, the headset will activate its Low Power mode which uses less battery power while maintaining a Bluetooth connection with a user’s iPhone. Although concerning, the constant connection is intended to allow users to immediately use the audio device when required, without needing to pair it again to their phones.

The company added that even without placing it into the provided charging case, the AirPods Max is capable of lasting 72 hours on idle with Low Power mode activated. Exceeding this threshold will then trigger an even more aggressive power saving feature that disables its Bluetooth connectivity, as well as the Find My function. However, it was not detailed on how much longer the headphones will last in this mode. Apple claims that the 72-hour period is intended to allow users to track the headphones if lost or stolen.

Meanwhile, setting the audio device into its charging case will immediately activate the Low Power mode. Should the case run out of charges, the AirPods Max would enter the aggressive power saving mode after 18 hours, conserving more power when compared to the 72-hour threshold on its own.

So even without a power button, the new AirPods Max is capable of managing its own battery consumption as efficiently as possible until it is plugged in for charging. While that sounds convenient on paper, this feature might not sit well with most users who are used to traditional approaches found in most audio devices and other electronic devices that are available in the market. At least before it somehow becomes a new norm for wireless devices later down the line.

Apple AirPods Max Wireless Headphones Now Official: Coming To Malaysia for RM 2399

 

They have been rumoured in the works for so long that we thought they will not see the light of the day anytime soon. But here we are: Apple has just officially unveiled the new AirPods Max wireless headphones.

Presented in over-ear form factor, the AirPods Max headphones are linked together with a stainless steel headband that is wrapped in a soft-touch material and also features a knitted mesh canopy. Additionally, Apple also stated that the earcups of the headphones are made from anodised aluminium.

AirPods Max are also equipped with a pair of 40mm custom-designed dynamic drivers that are being accompanied by a dual neodymium ring magnet motor each. Just like the AirPods Pro, Apple H1 chip is also present inside the new wireless headphones which power their key features such as the Adaptive EQ that measure and adjust the sound quality being delivered to the user in real-time based on the fit and seal of the ear cushions on AirPods Max.

Just like the AirPods Pro, the new AirPods Max also comes with Active Noise Cancellation feature which utilizes eight microphones that are located all over the headphones. Similarly, there is also the Transparency mode and the support for spatial audio with dynamic head tracking.

Interesting enough, AirPods Max are also equipped with a Digital Crown just like Apple Watch. On the headphones, it can be used to control volume as well as music playback, phone calls, and to activate Siri. Similar to other AirPods, putting the AirPods Max on will also automatically starts the audio playback.

As for battery life, Apple claimed that the AirPods Max can provide a listening time of up to 20 hours with ANC or Transparency mode on. In case that you need to utilize them quickly, five minutes of charging will allow you to obtain 1.5 hours of listening time and each AirPods Max are accompanied with a Smart Case that helped save their battery charge when not in use.

Available in Space Grey, Silver, Green, Sky Blue, and Pink, AirPods Max have a general shipping date of 15 December although the exact release date in Malaysia is not yet known at the moment. Nevertheless, you don’t have to guess its local pricing though as Apple has listed the new headphones on its Malaysian website for RM 2399.