The latest AirPods Max are back at their best price of the year for about $120 off today

Joining today’s Apple Best Buy event with pre-order deals now available on the new MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, and M5 Pro MacBook Pro, we’re tracking down another shot at the best price of the year on the latest USB-C AirPods Max. Amazon still offers solid 35% the price drops on AirPods 4 with ANC, but now you can get AirPods Max for approx $120 off list price.

Amazon is offering Apple’s latest USB-C AirPods Max on sale $429.99 shipped. Most colors are down to that price on Amazon right now, but there seems to be limited stock on some of them — you can head over to Apple’s Best Buy Event to get the same deal on all colors.

You’re looking at Apple’s latest USB-C powered AirPods Max over-ear headphones with a sticker price of $549 with a $119 discount.

We’ve seen average retail prices for these Apple cans over the past few months, bouncing between $530 and mostly $450. Today’s deal matches the best deals we’ve tracked in 2026, and comes within $20 of Black Friday’s lows since late 2025.

If you ask me the only thing wrong with Apple’s AirPods Max is the price tag – $549 is huge and too much for some people when it comes to personal listening devices. After all, you can buy AirPods for as low as $99, or $450 less than the sticker price of the Max over-ears, or the AirPods Pro 3 $219 right now. But if you want that Apple headphone experience, you’ll want to do it while saving around $120.

Check out some of the live Best Buy Apple Shopping events right here alongside the new 2026 pre-order deals below:

Features of AirPods Max (USB-C):

• OVER-EAR HOUSING — A dynamic driver designed by Apple provides reliable sound. Computer audio combines custom acoustic design with the Apple H1 chip and software for an efficient listening experience.
• FIVE NEW COLORS – AirPods Max comes in five new colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, and Orange. A color-matched smart case is also included.
• FOCUS ON THE EAT — Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation removes up to 2x more background noise, so you can immerse yourself in the music.*
• HEAR THE WORLD AROUND YOU – Transparent mode allows you to better hear and interact with the world around you.
• PERSONALIZED SPATIAL SOUND — With sound that fits your unique ear shape and dynamic head tracking, AirPods Max deliver an immersive listening experience that puts sound close to you.* You can also listen to selected songs, shows, and movies in Dolby Atmos.
• ACOUSTIC-FIRST DESIGN – Designed with integrated canopy-mesh and memory foam ear cushions for a unique in-ear fit that seals well against noise.