Following the recent announcement, all of the differences between the AirPods Max with Lightning and AirPods Max with USB-C are as follows: AirPods Max (Lightning) AirPods Max (USB-C) Lightning port USB-C port Enhanced audio via Lightning to 3.5mm audio cable "24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio" via USB-C to USB-C cable Lossless Personalized Spatial Audio via USB-C to USB-C cable Reduced latency audio via Lightning to 3.5mm audio cable "Ultra-low" latency audio via USB-C to USB-C cable or USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable Create and mix audio in Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking via USB-C to USB-C cable Available in Silver, Space Gray, Sky Blue, Pink, and Green Available in Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Purple, and Orange Released December 2020 Released September 2024 Now discontinued $549 The original AirPods Max with Lightning are still widely available through third-party retailers and often at significantly lower prices than the $549 USB-C model.
On the other hand, the USB-C AirPods Max are now the clear choice for audiophiles, creators, or anyone who wants the best possible wired audio quality and future-facing functionality.Thanks to iOS 18.4, the USB-C model can deliver 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio when used with a USB-C to USB-C cable, a capability the Lightning version can't match.
Now, Apple is confidently touting that the AirPods Max with USB-C support "24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio" via a USB-C to USB-C cable.
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