The AirPods Max stand out because of their their unique combination of Apple-designed hardware and attractive packaging/framing. They have a custom dynamic driver that delivers high-fidelity audio and are powered by Apple’s H1 chip.

On the other hand, the AirPods Max offer a better noise-canceling experience by virtue of that form factor. Both products offer a transparency mode for hearing environmental noise and noise canceling to focus on the audio itself, but the AirPods Max handle the latter better because they cover your entire ear.

Amazon is offering a major Apple AirPods sale, with the newest AirPods Max model going for $100 off and the AirPods Pro 2 going for $50 off.

Apple's silver AirPods Max (Lightning) are on sale for $399.99 at Best Buy. This is $150 off their retail price of $549.99.

Amazon today has the USB-C AirPods Max on sale for $449.99 in every color, down from $549.00. This is a new all-time low price on the

As of Jan. 16, get AirPods Max (USB-C) for $449.99 at Best Buy, saving $100 off the original price of $549.99. Apple's AirPods Max are the ultimate over-ear headphones, and they just got even better — and cheaper.

Apple discontinued AirPods Max with Lightning when AirPods Max with USB-C debuted last fall. However, you can still easily