AirPods Max 2 Drop to $509.99 Weeks After Launch

Apple's AirPods Max 2 over-ear headphones, released last month, have hit their lowest price just weeks after launch, with retailers offering them for $509.99, down $40 from the $549.99 list price. The discount applies to colors including Midnight, Purple, and Starlight at Amazon and Best Buy, with free delivery available in time for holidays like Mother's Day.

The AirPods Max 2 mark a full upgrade from the original model and the 2024 USB-C refresh, incorporating Apple's H2 chip for enhanced processing. This powers features such as Adaptive Audio, which blends Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode based on surroundings; Conversation Awareness, which lowers volume during speech; and Voice Isolation for clearer calls in noisy environments. Additional capabilities include Personalized Volume, Loud Sound Reduction, Adaptive EQ, Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, and Live Translation for real-time multilingual communication.

Audio performance stems from 40-millimeter dynamic drivers paired with a high dynamic range amplifier, delivering balanced sound, improved bass, and support for 24-bit/48kHz lossless playback via USB-C. The headphones feature nine...