Act fast! AirPods Max are $70 off for Memorial Day deal

AirPods Max
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Memorial Day deals are still going strong as plenty of retailers offer big discounts on a range of tech, which is a boon in these cash-strapped times. But if you've been holding off on buying a pair of the noise-cancelling headphones until prices tumble, you'll be pleased to know that Apple's premium headphones are on sale.

Right now the Apple AirPods Max are on sale for $479 at Amazon. That's saving you a whole $70, and applies to all color options in the AirPods Max range. So make sure to hurry as this offer isn't guaranteed to last long. 

Apple AirPods Max: was $549 now $479 @ Amazon

Apple AirPods Max: was $549 now $479 @ Amazon
The AirPods Max are Apple's premium, retro-style headphones. They feature large, over-ear cushions, active noise cancellation, Spatial Audio, and 20-hour battery life to enable you to listen all day. B&H is also selling the AirPods Max for $479

The Apple AirPods Max rank as one the best noise-canceling headphones on the market, competing with the likes of the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Bose 700. Thanks to the superb audio quality and excellent active noise cancellation, the AirPods Max offer one of the best audio experiences out there.

In our AirPods Max review, we found that the wireless noise-cancelling headphones had a great combination of cushy comfort, pristine audio quality, and intuitive controls and seamless pairing with Apple devices. The 20-hour battery life will easily get you through a whole day on a single charge, and the inclusion of Apple’s Spatial Audio technology is an absolute game-changer for a more immersive listening experience. 

One of the few disadvantages is that the included carrying case is not really functional in everyday use. Luckily, editor Kate Kozuch found a cheaper and better alternative on Amazon. That way, your premium headphones will be safe and sound wherever you go.

And while $479 is still far from cheap (and not the lowest price we've seen the AirPods Max at), it's the best deal right now and definitely worth considering. 

Make sure you check out our Memorial Day sales live blog for all the biggest savings on TVs, appliances, laptops and more. 

Lee Dunkley
Audio Editor

After 2.5 years as Tom's Guide's audio editor, Lee has joined the passionate audio experts at audiograde.uk where he writes about luxury audio and Hi-Fi. As a former editor of the U.K.'s Hi-Fi Choice magazine, Lee is passionate about all kinds of audio tech and has been providing sound advice to enable consumers to make informed buying decisions since he joined Which? magazine as a product tester in the 1990s. Lee covers all things audio for Tom's Guide, including headphones, wireless speakers and soundbars and loves to connect and share the mindfulness benefits that listening to music in the very best quality can bring.