Overview
- Best Buy’s 48-hour event prices all USB‑C AirPods Max colors at $429.99 through Jan. 28, roughly $119–$120 off the $549 list.
- Amazon has AirPods Pro 3 at $199, matching their all-time low last seen over the holidays and marking the lowest price tracked in 2026 so far.
- AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are $119 at Amazon, a 34–35% drop from $179 and the best price of the year, though still above the $99 Black Friday low.
- Amazon is offering the USB‑C AirPods Max in Midnight for $429.99, while other colors at that price are currently limited to Best Buy’s sale window.
- Coverage highlights key differences to guide buyers: AirPods Pro 3 deliver stronger ANC, heart‑rate sensing and Live Translation, AirPods 4 ANC offer a lower-cost option, and AirPods Max add USB‑C charging and premium build quality.