Deals: AirPods Max Hit $499.00 for the First Time ($50 Off) [Updated]

[MacRumors]

Today we're tracking the first $50 discount on Apple's AirPods Max headphones. You can get the Sky Blue AirPods Max for $499.00 on Amazon, B&H Photo, and Adorama, down from $549.00. Sky Blue is the only color at this price.

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Over the past few months, the best straight cash discount on the AirPods Max was about $30 on Amazon. Today's sale is the first time a major Apple reseller has knocked down the price of the AirPods Max to below $500, so if you are still shopping for a Sky Blue version of the AirPods Max, this is definitely the best sale around.

AirPods Max (Sky Blue) for $499.00 ($50 OFF)​

We track sales for every model of the AirPods in our Best AirPods Deals guide, so be sure to bookmark that page while you shop around for the wireless headphones.

Update: Amazon is now also offering the Silver AirPods Max at $499.00.

Article Link: Deals: AirPods Max Hit $499.00 for the First Time ($50 Off) [Updated]

 

[kennyt72]

Still a good $400 overpriced 🤣

 

[StupidOpinion]

these headphones are only worth about $300. maybe $350 due to the build quality

 

[smuzzy]

I can't use these for production. I can't walk down a city street without fear of these getting snatched. I wouldn't wear these in a conference call. And I can't work out with these. Therefore, I consider them purely travel headphones. Once they are in range of travel headphone prices, which max out at about $350 , then I will consider.

 

[RFolk]

nope, too heavy for any serious listener . First 10 minutes is heaven , they do sound amazing, but then it will act like a neck muscle builder device. Also, and this might be unclear for many, but due to the used materials, they do not age well.

 

[smaffei]

If you want to listen to Dolby Atmos Apple Music, there are cheaper alternatives like Beats Studio 3 or Beats Solo Pro available at Amazon for significant discounts. Sure, they aren't as great as AirPods Max. But, they are more than good enough at 30%-50% of the retail price of AirPods Max.

 

[dogslobber]

500 bucks?!? Where's the deal when I can buy a pair of headphones off Amazon for 30 bucks.

 

[NMBob]

nope, too heavy for any serious listener . First 10 minutes is heaven , they do sound amazing, but then it will act like a neck muscle builder device. Also, and this might be unclear for many, but due to the used materials, they do not age well.

That could be a Fitness+ show!

 

[dannyyankou]

I’ll only buy these if I get a really good deal on them. $500 is still ridiculous lol, although spatial audio makes them more appealing.

 

[Capeto]

Might consider them once they go down another $150-$200

 

[Deliro]

these headphones are only worth about $300. maybe $350 due to the build quality

I thought the same. Until I tried them. But people going to hate. That’s fine.

 

[AGreenOlive]

What a steal!

 

[GMShadow]

I got mine for about $460 since they were open box. I think the $450 range is a better one for them. Once the tension wore in (they are definitely tight at first) I ended up pretty much replacing my APPros and my MDR-V6s with the Max.

 

[diamornte]

Today, for $500 you could buy 3.9 shares of AAPL and turn it into profit or you could waste money on a used material non-aging-well device that can't even play Apple Lossless.

 

[SactoGuy18]

I'd rather wait for the Sony WF-1000XM4 to sell at a discounted price first.

 

[fel10]

$50

 

[ThaRuler]

I’ll just wait for version 2

 

[jib2]

I am very happy with my AirPods max, and don't mind the price I paid. $499 is clearly better, but they sound great, and I don't find them to be heavy. YMMV, of course

 

[turbineseaplane]

Still another $150 needs to come off

 

[Amazing Iceman]

I thought the same. Until I tried them. But people going to hate. That’s fine.

I'm sure these are great, just that $500.00 for headphones does seem like too much. Then consider it has a processor in it and good electronics, it's not bad. But I would rather buy something else instead.

 

[BTDUBS]

Other than spatial audio and sound quality that is a bit better, I don't see why these are $200 more than the Sony XM4s. I mean my XM3s are light, comfortable, well made, sound great, and have fantastic noise cancelling. Heavy cans work well for home listening, but are cumbersome for some people.

I get that people try to compare $30 headphones to these though and that is like comparing a Honda Civic to a BMW M3.

 

[coachgq]

Today, for $500 you could buy 3.9 shares of AAPL and turn it into profit or you could waste money on a used material non-aging-well device that can't even play Apple Lossless.

But can I wear those 3 shares? Can I listen to content through them? Sometimes it’s not about $ or profit. It’s about usability. Do I need a house? No, i can buy 20,000 shares of Apple and use them as blankets and a roof.

 

[ccsicecoke]

One simple question:

Does it support Apple Lossless playback? At least basic format @44Khz 16bit.

I have a pair of ears that are superior than average and would not tolerate lossy music

 

[AAP8]

I just can't do the blue - I snagged them at $520 for the black ones - but this is a good deal for people who want blue.

 

[AAP8]

One simple question:

Does it support Apple Lossless playback? At least basic format @44Khz 16bit.

I have a pair of ears that are superior than average and would not tolerate lossy music

No - you need wired headphones for that, its a limitation of bluetooth, and will require a new generation of bluetooth or some other wireless tech to solve the bandwidth limitations of the wireless connections used.