While the AirPods Max 2 received more attention, Apple also released a second pair of headphones last month: Nike Powerbeats Pro 2.
Nike Powerbeats Pro 2 are the same as the regular Powerbeats Pro 2, except they have a two-tone design consisting of black and Nike's signature Volt neon green-yellow color. The headphones were released on March 20 in the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K., and a handful of other countries, at the same $249.99 price point.
Aside from the Nike-focused design, these are the same Powerbeats Pro 2 that were introduced last year, with the signature Powerbeats wraparound earhooks for stability, Active Noise Cancelling with Transparency mode, built-in heart rate monitoring, and up to 45 hours of battery life when tapping into the charging case to recharge.
Powerbeats Pro 2 are essentially a fitness-focused alternative to the AirPods Pro 3.
Nike showed off the headphones in an ad starring NBA superstar LeBron James.
AirPods Max 2 have a handful of upgrades over the previous AirPods Max. Apple's H2 chip unlocks increased active noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and features such as Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation. Plus, the Digital Crown has a new Camera Remote function.
The new AirPods Max have the same overall design and color options as the previous-generation AirPods Max, and pricing remains set at $549.
AirPods Max 2 launched on April 1.
These are the third AirPods Max headphones to be released. The original AirPods Max with a Lightning port launched in December 2020, and the headphones received a minor update with a USB-C port and new color options in September 2024.
