The AirPods Max stand out because of their their unique combination of Apple-designed hardware and attractive packaging/framing. They have a custom dynamic driver that delivers high-fidelity audio and are powered by Apple’s H1 chip.

Apple's AirPods Max are now 27% off. Grab these over-ear headphones and enjoy premium sound, comfort, and style at a much lower price.

On the other hand, the AirPods Max offer a better noise-canceling experience by virtue of that form factor. Both products offer a transparency mode for hearing environmental noise and noise canceling to focus on the audio itself, but the AirPods Max handle the latter better because they cover your entire ear.

Each bud has full volume and track controls, so you don’t need to fumble with your smartphone to make adjustments. And that smartphone can be an iPhone or Android device — the Powerbeats Pro are compatible with both. They also have Audio Sharing so you can pair two sets of Powerbeats Pro with the same device so you can listen with a friend.

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 earbuds are on sale for $180 via Amazon. This is the first serious discount of the year and represents a savings of 28 percent. It's not a record-low, but it’s darn close. The AirPods Pro 2 earbuds have made a real name for themselves since originally launching back in 2022.

These iconic earbuds have improved noise cancellation 'on par with Bose,' one fan says — get them before this sale ends.

If it wasn't obvious from our multiple headphone buying guides, we're huge fans of the AirPods Pro 2. Why? They produce rich and well-balanced sound, offer best-in-class noise can