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Since Apple never bothers to put its own products on sale, we have to rely on third party retailers to do it for them. is always a good bet for Apple deals (as long as you're not looking for new, unlocked iPhones) and this October event is no different. Right now, Apple's over-ear headphones, the, have returned to $395. That's a record low and one we first saw during July's Prime Day sale.
Note this is the model with a Lightning charging port. During the in September, Apple announced new but didn't reveal a new pair of over-ear phones. Instead, the AirPods Max were and an upgrade to a USB-C port. Those aren't seeing the same discount, however. If you're fine using an older charging method and don't need one of the new colors, you can save a decent amount of cash. We should also point out that new Max headphones next year, but they aren't likely to be near this price.
Internally, the models are the same, with the same balanced audio and solid active noise cancellation we experienced during back in 2020. Our reviewer, Billy Steele, noted that the Max headphones are on the heavy side at 385 grams but that the design makes them feel remarkably light. The onboard controls are also a joy to use and the integration with Siri is helpful.
Our main complaint with the Max is the high asking price. At $395 that issue is mitigated a bit, putting them around the same price as the in our . Still, for Apple fans who crave the brand's premium build and aesthetic, this is a pretty good deal.
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Note this is the model with a Lightning charging port. During the in September, Apple announced new but didn't reveal a new pair of over-ear phones. Instead, the AirPods Max were and an upgrade to a USB-C port. Those aren't seeing the same discount, however. If you're fine using an older charging method and don't need one of the new colors, you can save a decent amount of cash. We should also point out that new Max headphones next year, but they aren't likely to be near this price.
Internally, the models are the same, with the same balanced audio and solid active noise cancellation we experienced during back in 2020. Our reviewer, Billy Steele, noted that the Max headphones are on the heavy side at 385 grams but that the design makes them feel remarkably light. The onboard controls are also a joy to use and the integration with Siri is helpful.
Our main complaint with the Max is the high asking price. At $395 that issue is mitigated a bit, putting them around the same price as the in our . Still, for Apple fans who crave the brand's premium build and aesthetic, this is a pretty good deal.
Follow on Twitter for the latest tech deals and buying advice, and stay tuned to Engadget.com for all of the best tech deals coming out of
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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