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

By Aaron Mamiit 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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AirPods Pro 2 haven’t gone back to full price since Prime Day

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and MagSafe buds on a table with case in the background.

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and MagSafe are originally priced at $249, but they've been available with a discount from Amazon since Prime Day in July. They're on sale right now at $190, which isn't as cheap as from the AirPods deals of the shopping event when they were going for $169, but the $59 discount is still a pretty nice score for these premium wireless earbuds. However, the longer this trend goes on, the higher the chance that the streak ends and they go back to their regular price. If you want to take advantage of the savings, we highly recommend pushing through with your purchase as soon as you can.

Why you should buy the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and MagSafe
The lowered price of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and MagSafe likely remains because of the launch of the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC, which brought active noise cancellation to the entry-level AirPods. The feature was previously only available in the AirPods Pro line. However, because the Apple AirPods Pro 2 come with silicone eartips, they do a superior job at preventing you from hearing unwanted noise. Both models of wireless earbuds offer USB-C charging, but the Apple AirPods Pro 2 feature a force sensor that translates swipes into volume adjustments, and overall better sound quality for listening to music and taking calls.

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Remember Dyson’s air purifying headphones? They’re on sale

The Dyson Zone air-purifying ANC headphones on a model.

Dyson is a brand that's known for home appliances such as cordless vacuums and bladeless fans, but do you remember when they sold air purifying headphones? They're called the Dyson Zone, and when they first released they got a fair amount of buzz -- and laughs. These wireless headphones might not be what people expect to see when they search for Dyson deals, but they're down to $400 from their sticker price of $700 today, and the deal likely won't last long.

Why you should buy the Dyson Zone wireless headphones
Say what you will about the air purifying aspect, but the audio quality on the Dyson Zone headphones is pretty good. Dyson's new wireless headphones, the Dyson OnTrac, happened because of the impressive audio quality of the Dyson Zone. They feature intelligent signal processing and active noise cancellation to not only make sure that you'll hear realistic and detailed audio, but also for crystal-clear calls even in noisy situations. The wireless headphones can run up to 50 hours on a single charge with ANC activated, which you'll be able to maximize because of the comfortable fit that's made possible by their ergonomic design and cushioned headband.

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These JBL headphones are discounted as an early Prime Big Deal Days offer

JBL Tune 720BT in white.

If you're thinking about buying new headphones, you may want to take advantage of the discounts from Amazon's early Prime Big Deal Days. The shopping event will run from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9, but you can already enjoy savings when buying these JBL wireless headphones -- the JBL Tune 510BT and the JBL Tune 720BT are both $10 off, with the former down to $30 from $40, and the latter down to $70 from $80. These headphone deals are only available for a limited time though, so we think they'll be gone once this year's Prime Big Deal Days officially start. Shop them now while you still can.

JBL Tune 510BT -- $30, was $40