Amazon has dropped the price of Apple’s AirPods Max 2 over-ear headphones by $100 for its Labor Day sale, bringing them to $449. Four of the five colorways are included in the discount at the time of the announcement.
This drop marks the lowest price seen so far in September for the recently released AirPods Max 2 model. The newest generation of Apple’s over-ear flagship improves on Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) compared to the first version, and reviewers praised its enhanced call clarity.
Other Deals on AirPods Family Gear
The deals stretch beyond the Max 2: the last-generation AirPods Max with USB-C has also seen a hefty $120 cut, bringing it down to about $429 via B&H Photo. Earbuds aren’t left out either: AirPods 4 (non-ANC) are available for as low as $99, while AirPods Pro 3 fall to roughly $199.
Main Features of AirPods Max 2
The second generation retains Apple’s H2 chip and introduces features including up to 1.5× stronger active noise cancellation, transparency mode, adaptive EQ, and lossless audio when connected via USB-C, assuming the service supports it. Low latency over the wired connection is also part of the package.
These discounts come just ahead of Apple’s upcoming event, a timing that often signals retailers getting ahead of expected product announcements or lineup shifts.
While the savings offer a strong value for anyone in the market for premium over-ear headphones, especially given the AirPods Max 2’s performance upgrades, stock and color availability may be limited. Keep an eye on inventory before you decide.
What this means: if you’ve been waiting for a deal on Apple’s top-tier headphones, this Labor Day offer is about as good as it gets for now. With strong upgrades over the first generation and Apple Event season approaching, this could be one of the last opportunities to snag them below MSRP—don’t miss out if you want them.
