Apple may launch cheaper ‘AirPods Max Sport’ in 2021

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‘AirPods Max Sport’ edition is expected to arrive in the ‘middle of next year,’ according to Jon Prosser (reliability: 88.46%) and Mark Gurman (reliability: 84.38%).
These rumors suggest the new over-ear headphones will weigh in at just 290 grams, and feature smaller ear cushions.
The headphones would likely be made of cheaper materials, making them more suitable for activities like working out.

Apple launched their much anticipated AirPods Max less than a month ago, but now new rumors of a lower-cost model have already started circulating.

The ‘AirPods Max Sport’ edition is expected to arrive in the ‘middle of next year,’ according to Jon Prosser (reliability: 88.46%) and Mark Gurman (reliability: 84.38%). At launch, the current iteration of AirPods Max weighed 384 grams. These rumors suggest the new over-ear headphones will weigh in at just 290 grams, and feature smaller ear cushions. They also mention that the headphones would likely be made of cheaper materials, making them more suitable for activities like working out.

While it didn’t launch alongside the regular AirPods Max in December, it is rumored that the ‘Sport’ edition and other features like reversibility and interchangeable head bands were cut in an effort to launch AirPods Max at a more suitable, and profitable, time - the holiday shopping season.

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Published to Apple Scoop on 26th December, 2020.

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