Apple's new AirPods Max will work with Windows, but only for some features

Windows users should probably look elsewhere if they want full support from their headphones.



What you need to know


Apple recently announced the AirPods Max headphones.
The headphones feature H1 chips, which allows some of their features to work with Windows and Android.
Some features, such as spatial audio, only work with Apple hardware.


Apple just announced the AirPods Max headphones. The high-end over-ear headphones have plenty of fancy features, some great color options, and will work seamlessly with Apple hardware, such as Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Unsurprisingly, some of the features of the AirPods Max will only work with Apple hardware, but that doesn't mean Windows users are left entirely in the cold. The first shipments of AirPods Max are set to arrive on December 15, 2020. You can order a pair now for $549.

As reported by Stephen Nellis from Reuters, the AirPods Max have an H1 audio processor in each ear, which allows transparency mode and noise cancellation to work o...