AirPods Max 2 Discounted to $509 at Amazon and Best Buy – Key Features and Where to Buy

The original AirPods Max remained one of the most expensive over-ear headphones on the market years after their launch, making them a tough sell against competitors like the Bose QC Ultra or Sony’s XM series unless you were deeply invested in Apple’s ecosystem. Now, just over a month after the AirPods Max 2 debuted, retailers are already offering a $40 discount, bringing the price down to $509 across all five color options.

AirPods Max 2 Pricing and Availability

• Amazon: $509 (down from $549)
• Best Buy: $509 (down from $549)
• Target: $509.99 (down from $549)

The refreshed AirPods Max 2 are a true sequel to the 2024 refresh, not just a minor update. They retain the same 40-millimeter drivers as the original model but now include a new high dynamic range amplifier, which enhances bass response and overall sound quality.

Additional upgrades include support for lossless audio at 24-bit / 48kHz via USB-C and a continued premium build featuring aluminum, stainless steel, and knit mesh fabric. While the headphones remain heavy at 385 grams, their high-end materials and craftsmanship justify the weight.

Key Upgrades in the AirPods Max 2

The standout improvement in the AirPods Max 2 is Apple’s H2 chip, which first appeared in the second-gen AirPods Pro (2022). This chip unlocks several new features:

• Adaptive audio – Automatically adjusts sound based on your environment
• Conversation awareness – Lowers music volume when someone speaks to you
• Personalized volume – Tailors audio levels to your hearing
• Voice isolation – Enhances call clarity in noisy settings
• Live translation – Supports real-time translation in supported languages
• Automatic device switching – Seamlessly moves between Apple devices
• Spatial audio – Delivers immersive, theater-like sound
• Improved active noise cancellation – Better at blocking out ambient noise

For a deeper dive, read our full AirPods Max review.

More Tech Deals to Watch

Logitech Powerplay 2 Mousepad – $89.99 (Save $10)

Logitech’s Powerplay 2 is now discounted for the first time since its release. Available at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo, the price drop brings it to $89.99 (regularly $99.99). While the second-gen model omits some features like a built-in wireless receiver and USB-C cable, it still delivers continuous wireless charging to compatible Logitech mice.

Fellow’s Mother’s Day Sale – Ends May 10

Fellow is running a Mother’s Day sale through May 10, offering discounts on its coffee gadgets. Highlights include:

• Aiden Precision Coffee Maker: $339.95 (save $60) at Amazon and Fellow
• Stagg EKG Pro Electric Kettle: $152.95 (save $27) at Amazon and Fellow

The author notes a preference for Fellow’s pour-over kettle as a daily driver, despite owning both models.

For more savings, check out Amazon’s Echo Dot Max deal on the largest smart speaker in the lineup.