Apple's preeminent 4.6-star-rated over-ear wireless headphones are just a dollar above their lowest price ever, a total steal at $399.

These are the latest AirPods Max models available, which now include up to 2x better ANC, a USB-C port for charging, and a refreshed lineup of colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, and Orange. The USB-C port also allows for lossless audio, which is a great addition for audiophiles.

As a tech expert who has tested the likes of the Sony WH-1000XM6 and AirPods Max, the c reme de la creme of over-ear headphones, they both deliver cinematic and velvety sound and plush comfort, as well as crisp highs and lush lows.

Amazon officially launched Black Friday last Thursday, November 20th, when the AirPods Max dropped from $549 to $479, surprising everyone since Apple rarely discounts premium products. This Thanksgiving Thursday brought an even more aggressive markdown as Amazon pushed these flagship noise-cancelling headphones down to $399,

Amazon today has the USB-C AirPods Max on sale for $399.99 in Starlight, down from $549.00. This is a match of the best price we've ever seen on the AirPods Max, and we expect more colors to match this price soon.

Headset, an awesome pair of active noise-canceling headphones that compete with some of the best available options at a fraction of the price. For those who don't feel like compromising, and already have Apple devices,

This year marks a turning point in Apple’s historically rigid pricing strategy where discounts remained rare and controlled. At $219, down from $249, the AirPods Pro 3 that launched just months ago join Apple’s unprecedented Black Friday selloff happening exclusively on Amazon rather than through official channels.

Premium headphones are a very competitive market at the moment, with dozens of brands fighting over customers who want quality sound with or without active noise cancellation. The Beats Solo 4 skips noise cancellation and focuses on delivering the best value in its segment instead.