Apple's AirPods Max are wildly expensive. These over-the-ear headphones not only pack a luxe build quality but also offer top-tier sound. They're our favorite option for iPhone and MacBook owners .
But if the price is what's been holding you back from acquiring a pair, you're in luck. For Amazon Prime Day , the AirPods Max are currently $154 off—bringing the price down to $395 . That's still fairly expensive, but this is the lowest price we've ever tracked.
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What's WIRED About the AirPods Max Photograph: Brenda Stolyar There's no denying the AirPods Max ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) have a unique and quirky aesthetic. They've become somewhat of a fashion accessory over the years, and it's not hard to see why. The milled aluminum casing comes in fun, flashy colors like green, pink, and blue (in addition to traditional options like silver and black).
And, as WIRED editor Parker Hall pointed out, the mesh canopy headband resembles the texture of a Herman Miller Aeron chair . The replaceable magnetic ear cups are also blanketed with the same mesh padding. We're fans of the built-in controls.
On the top of the right ear cup is a volume knob that looks like a digital crown on the Apple Watch. It also doubles as a Play/Pause button when listening to audio. Next to it is a smaller button that adjusts noise control—so you can cycle between noise cancellation and t.
