Active noise cancellation+
Block noise, elevate conversation or focus on a sound direction; IQbuds2 MAX delivers unrivalled noise control with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Speech in Noise Control (SINC) and directional FOCUS.
Active noise cancellation+
Block noise, elevate conversation or focus on a sound direction; IQbuds2 MAX delivers unrivalled noise control with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Speech in Noise Control (SINC) and directional FOCUS.
EAR IDTM
personalization
Nuheara was the first to introduce personalization to the hearing bud experience. With Ear IDTM, you can assess your hearing and adapt your buds to your own hearing profile.
EAR IDTM
personalization
Nuheara was the first to introduce personalization to the hearing bud experience. With Ear IDTM, you can assess your hearing and adapt your buds to your own hearing profile.
Voice first
Take your voice assistant world with you by connecting to SIRI and Google Assistant. IQbuds2 MAX allows you to combine your digital world with the world around you.
Voice first
Take your voice assistant world with you by connecting to SIRI and Google Assistant. IQbuds2 MAX allows you to combine your digital world with the world around you.
Sound fidelity beyond compare
A large 9.2mm dynamic driver with vented acoustical design IQbuds2 MAX delivers pitch-perfect sound fidelity never experienced before from a truly wireless earbud.
World’s most acclaimed
hearing buds
TIME’s Best Inventions of 2020
IQbuds² MAX have been selected for the prestigious
TIME Best Inventions of 2020.
TIME assess each entry using key criteria, including originality,
creativity, influence, ambition and effectiveness, only selecting
100 products and innovations for the list.
Nuheara IQbuds² MAX have been selected as one of the Best
Inventions of 2020, in the Consumer Electronics Category.
Best Product Innovation Award
WINNER
New Product Innovation
WINNER
Personal Listening Device Category
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Three CES Innovation Awards in 2020
World’s most
acclaimed
hearing buds
TIME’s Best Inventions of 2020
IQbuds² MAX has been selected for the prestigious TIME Best Inventions of 2020.
TIME assess each entry using key criteria, including originality, creativity, influence, ambition and effectiveness, only selecting 100 products and innovations for the list.
Nuheara IQbuds² MAX has been selected as one of the Best Inventions of 2020, in the Consumer Electronics category.
Best Product Innovation Award
WINNER
New Product Innovation
IQbuds2 MAX Features
Active Noise Cancellation
Directional Focus
Phone Calls
World ON/OFF
Blended Hearing
Hearing Assessment
Location Customization
Tap Touch Controls
IOS and Android App
Speech in Noise Control
Audio Streaming
Voice Assistants
TV Volume Control
Personalized Hearing
Auto Calibration
EQ Balance
Firmware Updates
Long Battery Life
A new way to tune-in to TV
IQbuds2 MAX combined with IQstream TV delivers high fidelity TV streaming. Hear every detail, the quiet conversations, the crescendo of battle and the magic of the soundtrack while blending the TV volume with the people around you if you choose.
Independent Product Reviews
Hear from our customers
“The Speech in Noise Control function is awesome“
Hear how Rachel uses the technology
“I was just blown away at how deep the sound went.“
Hear Will’s Story
“helped preserve and tailor my hearing experience“
Hear Tabs’ story.
IQbuds2 MAX Customer Reviews
What is the difference between IQbuds, IQbuds BOOST and IQbuds2 MAX wireless hearing buds?
IQbuds2 MAX was launched at CES2020 and is the most advanced, most powerful Hearing Bud Nuheara has ever produced.
IQbuds BOOST was launched at CES in January 2018 and was the first Hearing Bud to feature Ear ID for hearing personalisation and intelligent amplification. IQbuds were the first truly wireless Hearing Bud and were released in 2017. The table below details the differences between each Nuheara Hearing Bud.
How far will the Bluetooth connection between the phone and the IQbuds2 MAX reach?
IQbuds MAX feature Bluetooth 5.0, which compared to its predecessor (Bluetooth 4), is faster, has a better range and can process more data. IQbuds MAX with Bluetooth 5.0 will have a range of about 10m (32ft).
How is the advanced noise control in IQbuds MAX hearing buds achieved?
IQbuds MAX achieves advanced noise control through Hybrid Noise Cancellation, which is the combination of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), passive noise reduction, Speech In Noise (SINC) and directional sound (FOCUS) technologies. Sophisticated proprietary digital signal processing takes information from two external and one internal microphone on each hearing bud. The system senses the sound in almost any environment, sorts out the speech (including your own) from other sounds and then compares, measures and reacts instantly to produce the opposing cancellation signal. Further, World EQ allows each user to access different audio equalisation settings that boost or reduce treble and base sounds for personalised noise cancellation.
Do I have access to both SIRI and the Google Assistant?
On any compliant Apple device, you will have access to both SIRI and Google Assistant. On an Android device you only have access to Google Assistant.
How do I pair IQbuds MAX wireless hearing buds with my mobile device?
To pair your IQbuds Max with a mobile device you need to follow these steps
- First, install the app on your mobile device.
- Put your IQbuds2 MAX in your ears, then tap and hold both the LEFT and RIGHT earbuds for 5 seconds
- The announcer will say ‘pairing’ when pairing mode starts.
- The app will guide you through setup and pairing when you use it for the first time.
Note: For Apple devices,
How do I charge IQbuds MAX wireless hearing buds?
When your earbuds are in the case and you close the lid, the indicator lights will display the charging status of the earbuds.
How long will the battery stay charged?
IQbuds2 MAX provide up to 5 hours continuous use when streaming. With the three additional charges from the charging case you will have over 20 hours of on-the-go Bluetooth streaming. If you use less streaming or are using only the Hearing Processing, IQbuds2 MAX will last 8 hours, and a total of 32 hours on-the-go Hearing Processing with the three additional charges. If using ANC these times will be reduced slightly.
Can I charge IQbuds2 MAX wireless hearing buds from my PC/laptop?
Yes. IQbuds MAX come with a USB cable that allows the headphones to be charged from your PC or laptop. Please note that the PC or laptop must be on and awake in order to charge over USB.
How do the tap touch controls work?
Both your left and right earbuds feature a tap touch sensor on the top of the bud where the Nuheara logo is placed. The tap touch allows you to control the behavior of your earbuds without using the App on your mobile device. The default controls are:
| TAP TOUCH CONTROL | DEFAULT ACTION(S) | DEFAULT ACTION ON PHONE CALL |
| Left Tap | Play/Pause audio | Answer incoming phone call |
| Left Double Tap | Activate Siri or Google Assistant | |
| Left Long Tap | Reject / hang up call | |
| Right Tap | World On / Off | |
| Right Double Tap | Activate Siri / Google Now | |
| Right Long Tap | Switch between favourite locations |
Is my mobile device compatible with IQbuds2 MAX wireless hearing buds?
The device is not the determining factor for App support, it is only devices operating system (OS) version that matters. For
iOS (Apple) devices, any device that supports iOS 10 and above will work. For Android devices any device that supports Android 5 (Lollipop) and above will work. iPads are not officially supported in the current App version, but the app will still run on them.
10th Frame (concertina)
How does the pre-order for IQbuds Max work?
For those wanting to be among the first to experience this award-winning and ground-breaking hearable technology, pre-ordering will be available for IQbuds² MAX and comes with a discount. Various discounts for pre-orders will be available with the largest discounts available for the earliest pre-orders with pre-order discounts reducing as we get near to shipping dates. Initial shipments will see all pre-orders fulfilled first and in the order in which the pre-order was recieved by Nuheara. If you have any other questions…
True Personalisation
Nuheara’s EarID™ technology uses a convenient mobile app to assess a wearer’s hearing and automatically calibrate the buds to their personal hearing profile. EarID uses the clinically-validated NAL-NL2 hearing test—a neural network-driven system that optimizes the hearing augmentation engine to the user’s personal preferences. This provides research-grade hearing customisation without the need to visit audiology specialists.
Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation
With the most advanced form of ANC, IQbuds² MAX uses three microphones to analyze and process sounds both inside and outside the ear. Advanced filtering circuitry creates cancellation waves in the ear to reduce distracting sounds and in-ear occlusion. With the tap of a finger, users can block external noises. Working in combination with SINC, this feature delivers a premium dual noise-isolation experience for unparalleled noise mitigation and control.
Situational Sound
Nuheara’s proprietary Speech in Noise Control
(SINC) adds unique sound controls for each situation. With SINC, wearers can quickly toggle their earbuds to the most comfortable noise settings for their location—muting background noise and enhancing focus on their direct conversations in a noisy environment.
Advanced Digital Signal Processing
IQbuds2 MAX triple-core DSP system delivers optimal hearing fidelity and reduces occlusion to deliver the most natural enhanced sound ever in a hearing bud. IQbuds2 MAX have a 450MIPS signal processing engine in each earbud, offering an optimal natural sound experience.
Sonic Accuracy
A large 9.2mm dynamic driver with vented acoustical design provides pitch-perfect sound fidelity. This improves sound quality, especially bass, which can be an issue with smaller earbuds.
App Syncing with iPhone and Android Nuheara’s user-friendly apps allow full control of the listening environment, including noise reduction and hearing processing. Users can adjust hearing preferences from the app and receive future developments and upgrades for the IQbuds2 MAX.
Intelligent controls
Nuheara’s smart sensors provide intuitive tap-touch and gesture control for seamless user experience.
Water and sweat-resistant
All of Nuheara’s products are designed to maximize compatibility for an active lifestyle.
