I love the AirPods Max, and you can save $150 on them at Amazon right now

I flew to the other side of Europe this week, and one of the first things I packed, right after my toothbrush and passport, was the AirPods Max .

While I tend to use AirPods Pro around the house and while out walking, the AirPods Max are my travel headphones of choice. They're a little larger and don't fold down, but I still find they're the first headphones from Apple I've used that really drown out the noise on a plane - whether that's engine or passenger noise.

Better yet, the AirPods Max are now just under $400 at Amazon , with the retailer snipping $150 off of the MSRP.

AirPods Max | $549 $399.99 at Amazon

Apple's best-sounding AirPods are under $400 right now, offering all the simplicity of AirPods with an over-ear design that's surprisingly comfortable. View Deal

Why AirPods Max?

For that price, you get all the convenience of AirPods , like switching devices automatically and the quickfire pairing on your iPhone , iPad , or Mac , but you also get a surprisingly comfortable set of cans.

They are heavy, there's no denying that, but the headband does a good job of mitigating a lot of that weight, while the earcups form a secure but comfortable seal around your ears.

We awarded the AirPods Max 4 stars in our review , with one of the biggest cons being the price. Thankfully, this deal helps mitigate that somewhat.

While I'm still itching to hear more about the next model , these are a fantastic purchase - particularly if you're expecting to do a lot of travelling.

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