The AirPods Max are (still) the best headphones for Apple users - and $120 off

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Apple's AirPods Max headphones aren't the newest pair of cans on the market -- they've been around since 2020 and haven't received a ton of design iterations since then -- but they're still a competitive pair of headphones in 2025. 

When compared to some of the other models we've tested, like the Nothing Headphone 1 and the Sonos Ace, the AirPods Max stand out with Apple's sleek, minimal design and solid audio quality. 

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Right now, they're over 20% off during Amazon Prime Day, down to $429 for all five colorways -- a significant price drop on a pair of headphones regularly $549.

Not cheap for a pair of headphones, but if you're in the market ...