I can't seem to find a definitive answer to these questions.
I plan to use them wireless for my apple devices, but wired for my main computer (windows).
AirPods Max
“Use AirPods Max (USB-C) for lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio
You can listen to lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio with AirPods Max (USB-C):
Connect and use your AirPods Max - Apple Support
Lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio come to AirPods Max - Apple
I’m guessing windows isn’t supported.
"Airpods Max USB C Wired support for Windows: Do Airpods Max USB-C support wired mode on a Windows computer? Will I need the usb-c to 3.5mm cable or can I use the included usb-c to usb-c cable? I plan to use them wireless for my apple devices, but wired for my main computer (windows)."
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AirPods-to-Windows Pairing:
Ask these questions on Microsoft's forums. That is the GIU you are using. So, you may get a better answer there. Use this Link: https://answers.microsoft.com/
Directly from Apple support:
Yes, you can use your AirPods Max in wired mode to connect to analog sources:
• To use your AirPods Max in wired mode, plug a Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable into your AirPods Max (Lightning) or plug a USB-C to 3.5 mm Audio Cable into your AirPods Max (USB-C).
Yea that's what I thought when I read that part as well, but I saw a few posts on Reddit saying that they do use it wired on Windows, but they didn't specify which cable they use. It's very confusing. Thanks!
Thanks! I'll post over there as well. I just thought that it's more likely that AirPods Max users own at least a Windows computer, while most Windows users are less likely to own a pair of AirPods Max.
"Thanks! I'll post over there as well. I just thought that it's more likely that AirPods Max users own at least a Windows computer, while most Windows users are less likely to own a pair of AirPods Max."
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No one here on these forums would know who has more of what. But, reply back with any info your get that helps.
Airpods Max USB C Wired support for Windows
