Apple's overpriced AirPods Max 2 are far more compelling than usual at a hefty $120 Amazon discount

By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Aug 18, 2026, 4:13 AM

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The AirPods Max 2 are massively discounted in multiple colorways again. | Image by Apple

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There's no point in beating it around the bush - Apple's second-gen over-ear headphones are not cheap (to say the least). Just like the first edition from all the way back in 2020, the 2026-released AirPods Max 2 are typically priced at $549, thus costing more than the Sony WH-1000XM6 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen).

But that's where retailers like Amazon and Walmart come in, reducing that undeniably excessive list price surprisingly frequently and deeply already. Yes, the AirPods Max 2 amazingly went down to as little as $399 just around three months after their commercial debut, and while the latest promotion doesn't allow you to save quite as much money today, you also don't need to be a Prime member to qualify for the new $120 discount.

If you like your headphones smaller and cheaper, the AirPods Pro 3 with active noise cancellation and heart rate monitoring are also massively discounted for an undoubtedly limited time only.

$120 off (22%)

They may not have built-in cameras or heart rate monitoring capabilities, but the second-gen AirPods Max come with world-class active noise cancellation, top-notch sound quality, and up to 20 hours of uninterrupted listening time at an excellent price after a killer $120 Amazon discount in four different colorways.

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That's right, Amazon is now slashing a cool 120 bucks off the AirPods Max 2's $549 retail price in no less than four color options with no special requirements and no strings attached, beating its previous offers by $20.

Technically, the deal doesn't have an expiration date, but something tells me it will go away sooner rather than later, especially with the blue model already listed as out of stock. In other words, you might want to hurry and pull the trigger here, particularly if you happen to like one of the Midnight, Orange, Starlight, or Purple hues more than the others.

Orange might be my favorite AirPods Max 2 color option. | Image by Apple

At $120 off list, the second-gen AirPods Max are... still costlier than Bose and Sony's latest over-ear flagships, but not by much. And with the three products more or less praised by reviewers and everyday users for their active noise cancellation skills, overall audio performance, connectivity, all-day comfort, and battery life to a similar degree, Apple's brand recognition and status symbol are likely to tip the balance for many iPhone owners.

Unless, of course, you prefer true wireless earbuds and are actually excited by the prospect of a first-of-a-kind AirPods edition with built-in cameras, in which case you might want to wait until September for Apple's next big product announcements.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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