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Want AirPods on sale? Apple slashed $120 off the AirPods Max on Amazon
Even if you're pre-ordering the new Apple iPhone 14 Pro today, you can get great deals on Apple accessories to round out your tech needs. Case in point: the Apple AirPods Max earphones. They are currently on sale for $120 off their original price, meaning you can pick up a pair for only $429.
Available in five colors -- sky blue, pink, green, space gray, and silver -- these Bluetooth headphones use Apple-designed dynamic drivers to bring you high fidelity audio listening. This is in part thanks to the Apple H1 chip and software that uses computational audio and combinations custom acoustics in the drivers.
On the exterior, you can expect a knit-mesh canopy with memory foam ear cushions to provide a comfortable listening experience for long hours on end, whether you're hanging out at home or traveling through an airport. And if you're traveling, the great news is that these come with active noise cancelation, which will block outside noise to help you focus on your music or podcast. The headphones can last up to 20 hours with active noise cancelation and spatial audio on, too.
You can easily share audio between two sets of AirPods on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, and they use on-head detection in addition to the seamless switching between devices.
As an Apple enthusiast, I have been watching these headphones for some time. The last time these dropped to this low price was during Memorial Day sales. We don't expect the sale to last very long, and we don't expect it to drop back down in the foreseeable future. In other words, take advantage of the offer and save 22% today.