The AirPods Max 2 are the 'best noise-cancelling iPhone headphones on the planet'

If you've had your eye on the latest AirPods Max 2, then today's price cut at Amazon might just be of interest. The retailer has just listed all colors (save Purple) for a record-low price of $499 (was $599).

It's interesting timing because this discount comes just ahead of the retailer's big annual Amazon Prime Day sale. That's due to start on June 23, so right now it's usually not the best time to pick up tech at Amazon. This is a great price, however, and one I doubt will go much lower over the big sale.

The AirPods Max 2 have stubbornly held at around $510 to $520 in recent months, likely due to their popularity. While pricey, they're easily some of the best headphones on the market right now, particularly if you can make use of their new computational features with an iPhone 15 or newer device.

These features include things like live translate, advanced call screening, gesture control, conversational awareness, and adaptive audio. Pair all of these with a stunning high-end design, class-leading noise cancellation, and fantastic audio quality, and the AirPods Max 2 are definitely worth considering.

Apple AirPods Max 2 record-low price at Amazon

Is it worth waiting for Prime Day now?

It's always a tough call on whether to wait for Prime Day or not when you spot a decent deal in the build-up to the big sale. Generally speaking, it's usually worth waiting it out as it's usually the best sale at Amazon outside of Black Friday in November.

The big sale usually features deals from all corners of Amazon's vast inventory, but it's particularly good for own-brand devices and Apple products. That includes AirPods, Apple Watches, iPads, and so on.

With that said, I would be surprised if the AirPods Max 2 got any lower than $499, based on previous discounts. Not only are they fairly new, but they're also popular, so I don't think it's reasonable to expect these to hit something like $449 in the near future.

While you're here, I'd highly recommend checking out our AirPods Max 2 review if you're looking for more details on these excellent premium headphones.

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Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in buying advice and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered major retail events in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.