AirPods Max Are Even Cheaper Than Prime Day Right Now, but There’s a Catch [CNET]

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When you’re in the market for some of the best headphones and earbuds on the market, it’s understandable that you should expect the price to be a bit on the high side. Put an Apple logo on them and the price tends to go even higher, too. The AirPods Max are a prime example and a pair of Apple’s headphones would normally set you back as much as $550. They were heavily discounted through Prime Day but they’re now yours for even less — down to a new all-time low of $383 at Amazon — albeit with a catch. That catch? They’re only available in the pink color pictured above and they are limited in supply at this price so could sell out soon.

Apple’s AirPods Max have active noise cancellation that lets you tune out the world whenever you need to focus on work, calls or other important tasks, while transparency mode lets you listen to your favorite media while also remaining aware of what’s going on around you. You can also use features like personalized audio for sound that’s customized to your ear shape, as well as dynamic head tracking that makes spatial audio feel like it’s coming from all around you.

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These over-ear wireless headphones are equipped with an Apple H1 chip, which enables some neat features, such as a one-tap pairing process with your iPhone, iPad or Mac. The AirPods Max can also automatically switch between your Apple devices, so you can listen to music from your MacBook and easily take a call on your iPhone without having to fuss around with Bluetooth settings.

If you’re looking for headphones but the AirPods Max are still a bit too rich for your blood, we’ve got a list of the best headphone deals that are still available right now.

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