Airpods max 2 surprise: apple's $549 headphones debut with limited discount

Apple's highly anticipated AirPods Max 2 launched last week, catching the tech world off guard with their $549 price tag - the same as the original model. While the first generation's popularity waned due to its expensive nature, the upgraded wireless over-ear headphones boast improved active noise cancellation and sound quality.

Limited time discounts on midnight and starlight colors

For a brief moment, Amazon is offering a 20-dollar discount on the Midnight and Starlight colorways, slashing the price to $529. However, this deal is expected to be short-lived, as the e-commerce giant could raise the price back to $549 at any time before pre-orders end on April 1.

Whether the AirPods Max 2 justify their premium price remains to be seen. While Apple claims the headphones deliver elevated sound quality and noise cancellation, they may struggle to compete with high-end options from Sony and Bose at the same price point.