You can still get the latest AirPods Max at a Prime Day price

Amazon’s October Prime Day is in the rearview mirror, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday to score a deal. For example, Apple’s AirPods Max (USB-C) are still available for $429.99 ($120 off), at Amazon, Best buyand WalmartThis is their lowest price since July.

Apple’s latest over-ear headphones have a USB-C port, but the internal hardware and design haven’t changed since they debuted in late 2020. Update in March Added lossless 24-bit and 48Hz audio playback if you connect it to a source with the included USB-C to USB-C cable or $39 USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable. Streaming services — Including Spotify – has introduced lossless audio streaming, so you can take advantage of the feature even if you’re not sitting on a hard drive full of FLAC.

If you primarily use Apple gear, the AirPods Max fit right into its ecosystem. They’ll pair with your iPhone for the first time as soon as they’re in close proximity to each other — no need to integrate with a Bluetooth menu — and allow you to easily transition from listening to audio on one device to another. You can use the AirPods Max with non-Apple devices, but they’ll work just like a regular pair of Bluetooth headphones.

AirPods Max are made of premium materials: aluminum, steel, and fabric, setting them apart from the plastic that Sony and Bose use in their high-end headphones. However, these materials are heavier, so keep that in mind if you feel uncomfortable wearing over-ear headphones. However, the reviewer found the comfort of the headphones to be “top notch.”

The AirPods Max sounded great in our original tests a few years ago, but their competitors have had years to catch up. However, the headphones have a well-balanced sound, and you should not hear any distortion when listening to music even when the volume is turned up. Apple’s H1 chip will adjust the headphones’ EQ based on the seal around your ear, so the sound should be consistent. Read our review.