AirPods Max 2 Price: $549 List, $429 Reported on October 5
The AirPods Max 2 list at $549, the same as the original. 9to5Toys tracked Amazon at $429 on October 5 and $449 in July, and both deals have expired. Here are the dated prices and what to check before you pay.
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What changed since our last update
This is a new page. Every price comes from the dated sources named here, and the sale prices listed have expired.
What we know about AirPods Max 2 pricing
Apple sets the $549 list price, and the savings so far have come from Amazon sales reported by 9to5Toys.
- $549 list: Macworld (March 17, 2026) said the AirPods Max 2 and the original AirPods Max are both $549, and that the price "has remained $549 throughout". It put the AirPods Max 2 launch in April 2026.
- $429 on October 5: 9to5Toys (October 5, 2026) tracked Amazon at $429 shipped against a $549 list, and said it was among the lowest prices it had ever tracked and within $30 of the all-time low. The offer has expired.
- $449 on July 27: 9to5Toys (July 27, 2026) tracked $449 shipped at Amazon and called it the second-best price it had tracked at that time. It also said the lowest price was around Prime Day in late June, when most colors dropped $150. That offer has expired.
- What changed from the original: Macworld (March 17, 2026) said the new model has an H2 chip, USB-C and noise cancellation rated 1.5 times better, while the size, weight and battery life are the same. Expert Reviews (March 16, 2026) reported a UK price of £499 and new colors.
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Open the AirPods Max 2 on Amazon and compare the price, the color and the seller with the dated prices below.
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How to tell whether today's price is fair
Use a simple five-step check.
- Find the color: prices have varied by color. 9to5Toys listed five colors.
- Compare with $429 and $449: those were the reported Amazon sale prices, and both have expired.
- Check the seller: make sure it is sold and shipped by Amazon or a store you trust.
- Look at the history: Prime Day in late June was reported as the lowest, at $150 off.
- Run a check for other stores, coupons and cashback.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming an old deal is still live. Both 9to5Toys deals say they have expired.
- Calling $429 the all-time low. 9to5Toys said it was within $30 of the all-time low, not the lowest.
- Ignoring the color. Sale prices sometimes apply to some colors only.
- Buying the original model for the discount. Both models are listed at $549, per Macworld.
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AirPods Max 2 price reference points
Dated reports from named sources, not today's prices. Different models, sizes and sellers are priced differently.
| Date | Model | Reported price | Source | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | AirPods Max 2 and original | $549 list | Macworld | Find cheaper → |
| Late Jun 2026 | AirPods Max 2, most colors | $150 off | 9to5Toys (Jul 27 report) | Find cheaper → |
| Jul 27, 2026 | AirPods Max 2 at Amazon | $449 (expired) | 9to5Toys | Find cheaper → |
| Oct 5, 2026 | AirPods Max 2 at Amazon | $429 (expired) | 9to5Toys | Find cheaper → |
Honest pros and cons
What stands out
- Prices are quoted from dated, named sources
- Same $549 price as the original, with newer features per Macworld
- USB-C and an H2 chip, per Macworld and Expert Reviews
- Amazon discounts of $100 to $150 have been reported this year
What to weigh
- The reported sale prices have expired
- Same size, weight and battery life as the original, per Macworld
- We haven't tested the headphones
- Prices differ by color and seller
Before you buy
A quick checklist for this purchase.
- Confirm the model: AirPods Max 2, not the original.
- Check the color: sale prices can differ.
- Compare with $429, $449 and $549: the reported range.
- Check the seller and the return window.
- Open the price history for that exact listing.
- Set an alert if the price isn't right yet.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are the AirPods Max 2?
Macworld listed $549, the same as the original AirPods Max.
What was the lowest reported price?
9to5Toys reported $150 off most colors around Prime Day in late June, and $429 at Amazon on October 5.
Is the $429 deal still on?
The 9to5Toys page says it has expired. Check the live listing.
What changed from the original?
Macworld listed an H2 chip, USB-C and noise cancellation rated 1.5 times better, with the same size, weight and battery life.
Are they worth it?
We haven't tested them. Read independent reviews, then compare the price.
How do I check the price history?
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Will it be cheaper on Black Friday?
We can't predict that. Black Friday is November 27 and Cyber Monday is November 30, 2026. Run a check now, set an alert and compare against the dated prices on this page.
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