If you have an iPhone and want the best headphones around, your best bet is to go with the Apple AirPods Max. Today is your day!

The best Apple headphones integrate with Apple’s ecosystem for a seamless audio experience. They let you instantly pair with your iPhone, iPad or Mac and perform cool tricks like hands-free voice commands to pull up your favorite Apple Music playlists.

It’s the battle of the buds, with major retailers slashing prices across modelsFollow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals

Apple still hasn't announced the sequel to the Apple AirPods Max, but the tech giant did release a USB-C version last year. And it's the USB-C model

As a tech expert who has tested the likes of the Sony WH-1000XM6 and AirPods Max, the c reme de la creme of over-ear headphones, they both deliver cinematic and velvety sound and plush comfort, as well as crisp highs and lush lows.

Amazon officially launched Black Friday last Thursday, November 20th, when the AirPods Max dropped from $549 to $479, surprising everyone since Apple rarely discounts premium products. This Thanksgiving Thursday brought an even more aggressive markdown as Amazon pushed these flagship noise-cancelling headphones down to $399,