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Apple AirPods Max 2 hits second-best price at Amazon and Best Buy

Apple's (AAPL) second-generation AirPods Max are available for $449.99 at both Amazon (AMZN) and Best Buy (BBY), only the second time the headphones have carried a discount since launch. The markdown is $100 off the standard $549.99 retail price and covers every available color. Best Buy's week-long "Black Friday in July" event is running the price in parallel with Amazon.

By Ines FerreiraNewsroomAugust 2, 20262 min read
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Key takeaways

  • Apple's second-generation AirPods Max are available for $449.99 at both Amazon and Best Buy, $100 off the $549.99 retail price.
  • This is only the second discount the AirPods Max 2 have received since launch, and the deal covers every available color.
  • The lowest price the headphones ever reached was $399.99 during Prime Day, $50 below the current $449.99.
  • The second-generation AirPods Max switched from Lightning to USB-C and use the H2 chip enabling live translation, adaptive audio, and conversation awareness.
  • Best Buy's week-long 'Black Friday in July' event sets a finite expiration for the $449.99 price at BBY, while Amazon's matching price has no stated end date.

Apple's (AAPL) second-generation AirPods Max are available for $449.99 at both Amazon (AMZN) and Best Buy (BBY), only the second time the headphones have carried a discount since launch. The markdown is $100 off the standard $549.99 retail price and covers every available color. Best Buy's week-long "Black Friday in July" event is running the price in parallel with Amazon.

The print on the discount

The only deeper level the AirPods Max 2 have touched was during Prime Day, when the price reached $399.99. The $50 spread between that floor and today's $449.99 is the relevant context: buyers who missed the Prime Day window face a $449.99 decision rather than a $549.99 one. Best Buy's event runs through the week, giving the discount a finite shelf life at BBY without a precise hour attached.

What the hardware carries

The second-generation AirPods Max moved from Lightning to USB-C as part of Apple's broader 2024 connector transition. The H2 wireless chip inside enables live translation, adaptive audio, and conversation awareness. A built-in amp is the specification cited for audio output. The Verge reviewed the product as "a great sequel, but not an ambitious one," noting the design is largely unchanged from the original and flagging that the internal upgrades matter most for owners of the Lightning-connector version.

Other items in the sale

Best Buy's event also carries the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike wireless gaming mouse at $125.99, reduced from $179.99, with the markdown applied at checkout. A four-pack of second-generation Apple AirTags is $89.99 at Amazon and Best Buy, down from $99.99. Costco members can access five second-generation AirTags for $99.99. The Kodak Charmera, a keychain-format digital camera, is $33.49 at Best Buy through the day, down from $49.99.

What to watch

The end of Best Buy's "Black Friday in July" week is the practical expiration date for the $449.99 level at BBY. Amazon's matching price carries no stated end date in the source material, making the Best Buy timeline the cleaner near-term milestone to track.

About this story

Filed by the newsroom of MarketPR on August 2, 2026. Source: theverge.com. Indicative figures are not investment advice.

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Frequently asked

How much do the AirPods Max 2 cost during this sale?

They are $449.99 at both Amazon and Best Buy, which is $100 off the standard $549.99 retail price.

Has the price ever been lower than $449.99?

Yes, the AirPods Max 2 reached $399.99 during Prime Day, $50 below the current price.

When does the discount end?

Best Buy's 'Black Friday in July' event runs through the week, while Amazon's matching price has no stated end date in the source.

What are the main hardware upgrades in the second-generation AirPods Max?

They switched from Lightning to USB-C and include the H2 wireless chip, which enables live translation, adaptive audio, and conversation awareness.

What other deals are part of the sale?

The Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike mouse is $125.99, a four-pack of AirTags is $89.99 at Amazon and Best Buy, and the Kodak Charmera keychain camera is $33.49 at Best Buy.