Active Noise Cancellation Confirmed to Be Less Effective on AirPods Max After Latest Firmware Update
According to tests conducted by RTings.com, Apple’s AirPods Max headphone’s Active Noise Cancellation “blocks out a bit less noise between the mid-bass to high-bass range” after the latest 4E71 firmware update. The update was released back in May and it seems to have taken a hit on the ANC. RTings.com states after tests that “When it comes to the mid and treble ranges, this firmware update has slightly changed the level of isolation, but it’s a relatively minor difference.” At this point, it is unclear why Apple readjusted the Active Noise Cancellation performance on the AirPods Max. However, we are also not sure if Apple will revert the changes in a future update. Unlike other platforms, Apple only releases firmware updates for AirPods occasionally with bug fixes and tweaks to the performance. The latest beta of the AirPods firmware has not arrived yet, so it is unclear if Apple will fix the issue. Today, the company has seen fit to release the first developer beta of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2, and macOS 13.1 Ventura to developers for testing purposes. We will share more details on the subject as soon as Apple releases the beta update of the AirPods Max headphone’s firmware update. Share your experience with us in the comments below.
