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Apple just announced the AirPods Max 2 earlier this month, and today Amazon introduced the first cash discount on the headphones. You can get the Midnight and Starlight color options for $529.99 on Amazon, down from $549.00.

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Shoppers should remember that this is a pre-order discount on the AirPods Max 2, which are set to officially launch on April 1. Although this is only a $19 discount on the AirPods Max 2, it's the best markdown you'll find online if you're looking to pre-order the headphones.



This deal is part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, which also includes big savings on the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.



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I still don’t get this. Any noticeable improvement in noise reduction is a big deal (at least to me). Yes, it would be nice for better life or to be less heavy (my main dislike) but it sure is a bigger jump than just changing the port from lightning to USBC!

(I’m not jealous, though, of the cheaper price as mine will be blue)
 
Offering the same colors as the last version and calling them vibrant is a shot in the foot.

Missed opportunity to release a space black option as well as a silver again. No space black or space grey means I won’t upgrade from the first release. 🤨
 
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Nice. Now what to to with an extra 20 bucks?

  • A pet rock starter kit
  • Tiny plastic hands for my fingers
  • A banana slicer
  • Inflatable dinosaur costume
  • neon cheese powder
  • “As Seen on TV” gadget that solves a problem no one has
  • singing fish wall plaque
  • A giant foam hat
 
People complaining about a $20 discount. This board never surprises me! I bet they are the same people who see a $20 bill on the floor and don't pick up up because it isn't worth their time. 😕
 
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I got my USB-C which I guess is the "update" version for 429.00 at Best Buy about three weeks ago. My guess is it won't be long before these are 100.00 off. I think that is going to be pretty standard just like you can get the AirPods Pro 3 for as low as 199.00. The weight is really the only downside for me. Not sure how the mesh will last but overall I thought 429.00 was an okay price. I really think they aren't worth more than 399.00
 
Six years. They could have easily justified this price with a slight weight reduction and putting some sort of on/off button. Bonus points for allowing them to fold up.

This update should have come with a price reduction. Hell, the v2 update from 2024 was downright offensive keeping the same price.
 
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It's a real shame seeing minor product iterations being positioned as a major update.
There literally is not one review out yet, hold your comment. Apple never mentioned the airpod 3 audio details but it sounds at least 25% better then the ap2. If you think Apple is calling this gen 2 and placing the same speakers ect in there after 6 years........... idk what to tell you.
 


Apple just announced the AirPods Max 2 earlier this month, and today Amazon introduced the first cash discount on the headphones. You can get the Midnight and Starlight color options for $529.99 on Amazon, down from $549.00.

AirPods-Max-2-Colors.jpg
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Shoppers should remember that this is a pre-order discount on the AirPods Max 2, which are set to officially launch on April 1. Although this is only a $19 discount on the AirPods Max 2, it's the best markdown you'll find online if you're looking to pre-order the headphones.



This deal is part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, which also includes big savings on the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.



Deals Newsletter

Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season!






Article Link: AirPods Max 2 Get First Discount on Amazon
Also $529 at Costco which is a way better option to purchase from imo plus $44.99 for AppleCare so that’s discounted as well!
 
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