Apple’s AirPods Max 2 headphones are still $150 off — for now

<figure> <img alt="A person holding a pair of blue AirPods Max 2 on a park bench." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/268418_Apple_AirPods_Max_2_AKrales_0204.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of the best deals this <a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/957435/prime-day-2026-best-tech-deals-sale-day-four">ongoing Prime Day</a> has been on Apple’s latest flagship headphones. The <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/903754/apple-airpods-max-2-review">AirPods Max 2</a> are still available for a heavily discounted price of $399 ($150 off) at <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/AirPods-Max-2-Blue/19864722287">Walmart</a>, even though they sold out at Amazon.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Since the Amazon deal kicked and Walmart is out of stock on one of the Max 2’s five colors, it seems this deal is not long for this world. Even discounted to $399 the AirPods Max 2 are still pretty expensive, but it’s a much better price for some fancy headphones. The sequel version of the AirPods Max look the same as the original, but they offer better sound and upgraded internals. Apple’s noise cancellation is now competitive with the best offerings from Sony and Bose. The tradeoffs are, of course, that high price (especially if you’re cross-shopping its competition <a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/952601/earbuds-headphones-deals-prime-day-2026">that’s also on sale</a>), the heavy build that can cause fatigue, a lack of a proper power button, and an unorthodox “case” that doesn’t offer full protection.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>AirPods Max 2</h3> <div class="product-description">Apple’s over-ears retain the premium design of the original while delivering improved sound quality and better noise cancellation. They also sport Apple’s H2 chip, which enables newer features like live translation. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/903754/apple-airpods-max-2-review">Read our review.</a></div> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/268418_Apple_AirPods_Max_2_AKrales_0406.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSS72GZJ?th=1"> $549 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/apple-airpods-max-2-usb-c-midnight/JJGCQYH99P/sku/6494847"> <strike>$549</strike> $479 at <strong>Best Buy</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.target.com/p/apple-airpods-max-160-2-160-midnight/-/A-80585769"> $549 at <strong>Target</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">While the AirPods Max 2 definitely have their shortcomings, they’re still a quality pair of headphones that offer unique syling and colors. If their clamping force and weight work well for you then you’re treated to high quality audio that doesn’t get boomy with bass — you can actually hear those low tones. And they have some of Apple’s latest software features, like adaptive audio, conversation awareness, and live translation.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The last-gen AirPods Max (both the Lightning and USB-C versions) occasionally saw some great discounts, but it wasn’t always this good.</p> <div id="hype-desk-root"></div> window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = { productImageUrl: "https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/gettyimages-2170384355-dell-dc14250nt-xnb-bk-bl-fpr-1280x1280-1.jpeg", productImageAlt: "Dell Deal Days", productTitle: "Dell Deal Days", shortDescription: "The lowest prices of the season on Dell's best hardware.", longDescription: "Dell is running its biggest sale of the season with up to $900 off laptops, desktops, monitors, and more. Whether you are finally pulling the trigger on a new XPS, upgrading your home office display, or building out a gaming setup, the discounts are meaningful and the selection is broad. Double Dell Rewards and special financing are available on top of the sale pricing, which makes this worth a look even if you were just browsing.", purchaseUrl: "https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-8836598-12839518?sid=VergeHypedeskDellDaysOfDeals&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dell.com%2Fen-us%2Fshop%2Fdeals%2Ftop-pc-deals", purchaseLinkText: "Shop Dell Deal Days" };