AirPods Max 2 rumors revealed! Learn about the anticipated upgrades, pricing, and why Apple is taking its time with this release.

The official Amazon 2025 Black Friday Week sale is now live with the best price ever on the new AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 with ANC at a new $110 all-time low, but it has also brought back is best prices across every single M4 MacBook Air configuration it carries at a full $250 off the list price.

The premium active noise canceling headphone market is filled to the brim with offerings from Sony, Bose, Sonos, and many more all vying for your attention. Apple is still Apple, however, and the AirPods Max is one of the best-selling products in the category despite the crowded competition and higher price tag.

At $429, the Apple AirPods Max deliver flagship audio quality at $120 below retail this Black Friday. This is the lowest price these headphones have reached since launch.

In conclusion, the QC Ultra Headphones are the go-to for noise cancellation and spatial audio, while Sony’s XM6 headphones are a greater value that meets all marks. Skip the AirPods Max completely.

Cheap AirPods Max dupes may look similar but fail in sound quality, build, and noise cancellation, proving higher-priced headphones remain the better choice.

Sound quality delivers Sony’s signature balanced profile, with detailed mids, clear highs, and controlled bass that doesn’t overwhelm everything else into muddy soup. The 40mm drivers produce accurate audio reproduction across all frequencies, letting you hear instrument separation in complex mixes and subtle details in well-produced tracks.