Apple AirPods Max Price Drops to New Record Low
As is the case with most people who stay true to their tech ecosystem, the best user experience will come from a combination of gadgets from the same brand. Apple has some of the best headphones and a seamless experience you can get. AirPods Max offer one of the highest listening experiences, but they are also some of the most expensive headphones you can buy, typically costing half a thousand dollars. Since the updated version was released in September , the “old” AirPods Max have dropped significantly in price, but have never reached their current $170 discount—you can get them for $379.99 at Best Buy right now. According to price tracking tools , this is an all-time low price and you can pick them up today or ship them tomorrow.
When the AirPods Max came out in 2020 (yes, they’re old), there wasn’t much competition for headphones that could do active noise cancellation (ANC) and environmental sensing while also delivering top-tier audio . There is stiff competition in all of these categories these days, especially at this price point. However, buying AirPods Max is a statement . Even though they don’t have the Apple logo, you pay a high price for recognition. If that’s what you’re looking for, then these headphones are the ones for you.
When it comes to features, the AirPods Max aren’t overpowered, but the few they do have are of very good quality, matching Apple’s minimalist standard. These are some of the best active noise canceling headphones you can buy (they don’t give a weird pressure feeling when turned on), have very good environmental sensitivity to hear your surroundings well, have an adaptive EQ and spatial audio that adjusts the automatic sound for you and your surroundings, as well as hands-free Siri, according to an “excellent” PCMag review .
Some of the downsides are that they are heavier than regular headphones at 13.6 ounces. This is due to the choice of using metal as a construction material. You also can’t manually adjust the EQ to your liking, so if you don’t like the sound signature, you’re out of luck. Lastly, the smart case that comes with it is ugly and doesn’t protect the mesh that rests on your head (the delicate part of the headphones). You’ll also need this smart case to put the headphones into sleep mode so you don’t drain the 20 hours of battery life.