The iPhone 16 event had a few surprises. Not only are the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models available for preorder, but Apple is also treating the world to a new version of the AirPods Max, the company’s only pair of closed-back ANC headphones. And the most significant change with the newer model is Apple finally nixed the Lightning port in favor of USB-C. That means faster charging times and improved wired listening!
With the latest AirPods Max version only a week away, we’re finally going to start seeing sales on the older generation. As a matter of fact, the Gen 1 cans are already being discounted at Best Buy: Right now, you can purchase the first-gen AirPods Max for $480 when they normally sell for $550.
Why you should buy the AirPods Max
Even though the revamped AirPods Max are a nice touch, we still endorse the O.G. version. Available in several colorways, the Gen 1 Max are equipped with Apple’s H1 chip, making it easy to pair and switch between multiple Apple devices (as long as they’re all signed in with the same Apple ID). This also means you’ll be able to track the headphones through the Find My network should they ever go missing.
Thanks to the Max’s Adaptive EQ feature, the headphones will actually adjust audio in real-time to best match your listening environment, head, and ear structure. Expect a bold and balanced blend of mids and bass! And while there’s no dedicated AirPods app (sorry, Android device owners), you’ll be able to adjust ANC settings with iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
The AirPods Max deliver some of the best noise-canceling we’ve ever heard, too, and should last for over 20 hours on a full charge. We’re not sure how long this awesome Apple markdown is going to last, but here’s hoping we’ll start seeing the older model on sale more often!
Save $70 when you purchase the first-gen AirPods Max (with Lightning) at Best Buy, and be sure to check out some of the other AirPods deals we’ve been finding! We also have a more exhaustive list of headphone deals, including cans from Sony and Bose.
Best Buy Prime Big Deal Days 2024: There are still some great deals
Update 10/10/24: Most of the TV deals from the sale are still live, but laptop sales dwindles considerably once the official "48-Hour Sale" ended.
With Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event over, Best Buy has a chance to head up the sales and get attention. If you're a Best Buy Plus or Total member, you also have a chance to get a $50 bonus reward whenever you spend $500 or more between now and October 20. So no matter what you want, including stuff like Dell Prime Big Deal Day deals, you might very well be best to check out Best Buy's sale if you're a member here. We're finding the best deals in the categories that matter the most to you, to keep your comparison shopping with Amazon at a minimum.
Best Buy's Big Deal Days TV deals
We're going to do a longer listing of more and more elsewhere (our dedicated Best Buy Big Deal Days TV deals article), where we'll cover a wider selection. But there's no reason to not start checking out a few of the best deals here, too.
Insignia 50-inch Class F30 Series 4K — $190 $300 37% off
Prime Big Deal Days Apple deals still available: AirPods, MacBooks, iPads
Update 10/10/24: Apple doesn't always have a lot of great deals, which is why we're happy to see that there are still a ton of sales going on several Apple products, even though Prime Day is officially over. The deals below have been updated to reflect the latest prices, and we'll try to keep on top of pricing, although you should grab anything you like quickly!
The Prime Day deals are over, and while that usually means missing out on some great Apple deals, there are still many options available for you to check out that you may have missed out on. In fact, we're actually seeing quite a lot of excellent sales across the board, which is why we've gone out and collected some of our favorite Prime Day Apple deals for you below. Also, if you're looking for more specific deals on Apple products, then check out our roundup on these Prime Day MacBook deals, Prime Day smartwatch deals, and Prime Day headphones deals.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB, Boost Mobile) — $0 $1,200 100% off
Best Buy’s Big Deal Days TV Sale: TVs from $190 still available
Update 10/10/24: If you've missed out on buying a TV in the last couple of days, you'll be happy to know that there are still a lot of great deals that are worth grabbing. We've updated the list below with the latest deals and prices, so be sure to snag something ASAP!
Unfortunately, Amazon's Big Deal Days sales event is over, but that doesn't mean that there aren't still a lot of great TV deals that you can take advantage of. We're covering the entirety of Best Buy's Big Deal Days competitor sale elsewhere (we discuss their TVs, but also laptops and other gear) but here it is all about TVs. While you can also check out the best Big Deal Days TV deals, one exciting part of looking at TVs at Best Buy is that Best Buy Plus and Total members also get a $50 bonus when they spend $50 or more... all the way through October 20. That means that deals both before and after Amazon's event are going to be special at Best Buy.
