Apple’s AirPods Max with USB-C drop to their lowest value but

In case you’ve been ready for a deal on Apple’s flagship AirPods Max, now could be the time to purchase a pair. Amazon has discounted the USB-C mannequin to $449, or 18 p.c off their urged $549 value. Since we first posted this story earlier, most colours have offered out, however the starlight colour remains to be accessible on the time of this replace.

The AirPods Max want no introduction, nevertheless it’s value taking a second to contemplate in the event that they make sense to purchase in 2025. Little question, they sound nice and provide tight integration with different Apple units, however for those who don’t depend the minor refresh Apple made this past September, the AirPods Max are actually greater than 4 years previous. In that point, the competitors has solely gotten higher; in reality, the AirPods Max aren’t even on Engadget’s record of the best noise-canceling headphones you should buy in 2025. Even bearing in mind their present $100 low cost, there are alternatives just like the Sony WH-1000XM5 which are higher and cheaper.

Nonetheless, there’s a case to be made for the AirPods Max, notably for somebody deeply invested in Apple’s ecosystem. As straightforward as Sony’s app makes pairing, the method remains to be nowhere close to as straightforward and seamless as Apple’s native integration. In case you’re a frequent Siri person, the AirPods Max win there too. Simply remember Apple is prone to launch a correct replace to the AirPods Max later this 12 months.

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Replace, January 19 2025, 6:55 PM ET: This story has been up to date to mirror that fewer colours stay in inventory on the discounted value.