Get the lowest price ever on AirPods Max 2 over-ear headphones.
Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 have dropped to the lowest price ever, making it the perfect time to buy the over-ear headphones as a Mother’s Day gift for mom.
AirPods Max 2 are now $40 off at Amazon and Walmart, as both retailers compete for your business this week.
With Mother’s Day on May 10, there’s still time to pick up a pair for mom and have them delivered before Sunday (check the ETA for your individual shipping address to confirm, though).
Features of Apple AirPods Max 2
The AirPods Max 2, announced in March 2026, are equipped with Apple’s H2 chip. The chip offers improved sound quality and better active noise cancellation (ANC) compared to the first generation AirPods Max.
About AirPods Max 2
- Powered by Apple’s H2 chip
- Up to 1.5x better active noise cancellation than first-generation AirPods Max
- Transparency mode
- Adaptive equalizer
- Lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio over a wired USB-C connection (requires supported service)
In our month-long hands-on review of the AirPods Max 2, the latest model received a solid four out of five stars.
If you’re ready to purchase the first-generation AirPods Max, closeout deals are in effect on remaining inventory, with Amazon offering a $100 discount on the purple colorway, bringing the price down to $449.
You can also compare prices from different retailers in our AirPods Max price guide and browse the best AirPods deals of the week in our dedicated roundup.