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Apple announced new AirPods Max colors, so the old models get a discount

By Aaron Mamiit Published September 10, 2024

A pair of blue AirPods Max sitting on a table. — Digital Trends

With Apple’s announcement of the Apple AirPods Max with USB-C that comes in new colors, Amazon has slashed the price of the Apple AirPods Max with the Lightning port. From their original price of $549, you can currently get them for only $459 for savings of $90. We’re not sure how much time is remaining on this bargain, and since it may already be gone by tomorrow, we highly recommend taking advantage of this offer within the day. They don’t often appear in regular headphone deals, so don’t miss this opportunity to get them at 16% off.

Why you should buy the Apple AirPods Max with Lightning port

The Apple AirPods Max with USB-C preorders have opened, and Amazon was quick to launch a discount for the Apple AirPods Max with Lightning port. In addition to the switch from Lightning to USB-C, the new Apple AirPods Max with USB-C comes in five new colors: midnight, blue, purple, orange, and starlight. There are no other upgrades such as hi-res audio support or an improved case, so if you’re fine with skipping these changes, the Apple AirPods Max with Lightning port remains a viable option.

The Apple AirPods Max holds its spot in our list of the best headphones as our recommended choice if you’re an iPhone owner. They’ve got amazing sound quality, an incredibly comfortable fit with its knit-mesh canopy and memory foam ear cushions, support for spatial audio, and top-class active noise cancellation. The Apple AirPods Max can last up to 20 hours on a single charge, and that’s with both spatial audio and ANC activated.

You won’t be missing out on much if you go for the Apple AirPods Max with Lightning port instead of the new Apple AirPods Max with USB-C, but you’ll be pocketing $90 in savings if you buy the older model right now from Amazon. Instead of $549, you’ll only have to pay $459, but you’re going to have to push through with your purchase immediately if you want to get these wireless headphones for cheaper than usual. The price of the Apple AirPods Max with Lightning port may be back to normal as soon as tomorrow, so buy them now.

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Today only: Refurbished Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $100 off

Apple AirPods Pro 2 in their USB-C and MagSafe case.

If you've had your eye on the Apple AirPods Pro 2 for a while but their price has been too steep, even from true wireless earbuds deals, you may want to consider going for a refurbished model. There's an offer from Best Buy with a $100 discount on the refurbished Apple AirPods Pro 2, which brings their price down from $250 to an affordable $150. The savings are only available for the next several hours though, so you need to complete your purchase very soon if you want to take advantage of this bargain.

Why you should buy the refurbished Apple AirPods Pro 2
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 have been updated to replace the Lightning port from the original model to a USB-C port for wider compatibility, and MagSafe charging has also been added for extra convenience. Featured in our roundup of the best true wireless earbuds, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 are perfect for Apple fans as they're extremely easy to pair with other Apple devices. They also feature amazing active noise cancellation to block external sound, solid audio quality with their custom-built driver and amplifier, support for personalized spatial audio for immersive listening, and a long battery life of up to 6 hours from a full charge and a total of 30 hours with their charging case.

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The Apple AirPods Max have a $150 discount — don’t miss this chance!

The Apple AirPods Max on a surface, viewed from the side.

If you've had your sights set on the Apple AirPods Max for a while now, but you've been waiting for a chance to get them with a huge discount, today's the day: Best Buy is selling the wireless headphones for $400, for savings of $150 on their original price of $550. They don't always appear on headphone deals, so we're pretty sure that a lot of shoppers will try to take advantage of this offer. Before the stocks that are up for sale run out, secure your own by pushing through with the purchase as soon as possible.

Why you should buy the Apple AirPods Max
The Apple AirPods Max on sale are the original release with the Lightning port, not the Apple AirPods Max update with the USB-C port, but that's not likely going to be a problem for Apple fans who still have some devices using the brand's proprietary connector. You're still getting a device that appears in our roundups of the best headphones as our pick for iPhone owners and best noise-canceling headphones as our recommend choice for Apple users. It all begins with the amazing active noise cancellation of the Apple AirPods Max, their fantastic transparency mode when you want to hear what's going on around you without having to take them off, and support for spatial audio for an immersive listening experience.

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The Beats Solo 4 are 35% off — get them from Amazon for just $130

Woman wearing Beats Solo 4 in Cloud Pink.

Are you still on the hunt for headphone deals as the holiday season draws to a close? You may want to check out this offer from Amazon for the Beats Solo 4, which are on sale with a 35% discount. From their original price of $200, they're down to a more affordable $130. You'll need to be quick in completing your purchase for these wireless headphones though -- with Beats among the most popular brands in the space, it's possible that the stocks up for sale run out extremely soon. Hurry if you want to pocket the $70 in savings!

Why you should buy the Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones
We described the Beats Solo 4 as "a gentle evolution" to their predecessor, the Beats Solo 3, as the brand's bestselling line of wireless headphones doesn't need a huge overhaul. The Beats Solo 4 are light and comfortable to wear with their ergonomic design and adjustable ear cups, and they're compatible with both iOS and Android devices. They can last for up to 50 hours on a single charge, and Fast Fuel technology replenishes up to 5 hours of usage with just 10 minutes of charging.