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Apple has released a new beta firmware (9A5347a) for AirPods models with the H2 chip, including AirPods Pro 3, Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2; developers and public beta testers can opt in via the AirPods settings, ahead of iOS 27’s launch and potential Pro 3–exclusive features at the September event.
AirPods Max 2 have been discounted by $120 to $429, available on Amazon (two colors) and Best Buy (all five colors) with delivery around August 22; Prime members may get same-day delivery in many locations. It’s the best price MacRumors has tracked since June, though still about $30 above the all-time low.
Amazon has AirPods Max 2 on sale for $449 (down from $549), available in all five colors with free delivery and Prime’s same-day options in many areas; this marks the best price on the headphones since June.
Apple rolled out iOS 27 public beta 3 along with new firmware for AirPods Pro 3, Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2; an H2 chip is required, with some features exclusive to AirPods Pro 3, available to public beta testers via beta.apple.com.
Amazon today discounts multiple AirPods models: AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 (down from $249), AirPods Max 2 for $449 (down from $549 with free shipping and an estimated Aug 7 delivery for Prime), and AirPods 4 starting at $99 (down from $129) with AirPods 4 with ANC at $144.99 (down from $179). These are strong second-best prices compared with Prime Day, and MacRumors notes affiliate links in their coverage.
Amazon Prime Day enters its third day with ongoing Apple deals, including all-time-low prices on AirPods Max 2 ($399), AirPods 4 ($99), AirTag 2 ($24 for a 1‑pack / $89 for a 4‑pack), Apple Watch Ultra 3 ($649) and Apple Watch Series 11, plus discounts on MacBook Air M5 and iPad Air M4; Apple has also raised list prices on many items, and many offers require an Amazon Prime membership, with a 50% Prime Young Adults discount available this year.
Apple has released a new beta firmware for AirPods, including the first build for AirPods Max 2. To enable the AirPods beta on devices running iOS 27 beta or later, go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap the (i) next to your AirPods, and turn on 'AirPods Beta Updates'. Firmware updates will install automatically when the AirPods are in their charging case and near the paired iPhone or Mac.
AirPods Max 2 are on sale for $399 (down from $549) and iOS 27 adds features leveraging the H2 chip, including Custom EQ for personalized sound and a quicker “Siri” trigger, complemented by existing perks like Conversation Awareness, Adaptive Audio, and Live Translation, making the upgrade more appealing for Apple fans.
Prime Day 2026 kicks off with time‑sensitive Apple deals: AirPods Max 2 now $499, AirPods 4 for $99, the 11th‑gen iPad discounted up to $52 with models from $299, Apple Watch Ultra 3 on sale with select models up to $99 off, and the 13‑inch MacBook Air M5 starting at $949.99 after a $149 discount, plus savings on monitors and charging accessories. A Prime membership is required and deals will be updated throughout the event.
AirPods are hitting all-time-low prices (AirPods Pro 3 at $179 and AirPods Max 2 at $499) while Woot runs a rare Switch 2 sale using code NEW15 for $434, and Sonos slashes prices in its Summer Sale with up to 25% off.
MacRumors reports all-time price lows for AirPods Pro 3 on Amazon at $179 (down from $249), beating the previous Amazon low by $20, and AirPods Max 2 at $499 (five colors, down from $549), marking best-ever prices this week; both deals are highlighted in the Deals Roundup.
Consumer Reports named Apple's AirPods Max 2 the top over-ear noise-canceling headphones, beating Bose, Sony, and Sennheiser thanks to the new H2 chip, Adaptive EQ, and stronger ANC that deliver higher sound quality; the $549 model adds features like Live Translation and Siri, though weight, comfort, and battery life remain downsides.
Amazon cuts AirPods 4 to $99 (base model, no ANC) and drops AirPods Max 2 to $509, with June 4 delivery estimates; both prices hit near all-time lows, making it a solid weekend deal.
Consumer Reports crowned Apple's AirPods Max 2 as the top-sounding wireless, noise-canceling headphones, giving it a perfect sound-quality score and tying for the best overall score thanks to the new H2 chip’s improvements in bass, vocal clarity, and soundstage, plus Adaptive Audio for ANC and a Loud Sound Reduction feature. The Max 2 also offers wired, lossless playback via USB‑C and enhanced call quality via Voice Isolation. Bose and Sony did not lead in audio quality this round, and reviewers view the Max 2 as a meaningful upgrade over the original AirPods Max.
In a head-to-head, the AirPods Max 2 offer superior build quality and deeper Apple-centric features (H2 chip, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, spatial audio) with tighter, more precise sound, while the Sony WH-1000XM6 are lighter, often cheaper, and excel in battery life (up to 30 hours), ANC, and a practical wired option; the XM6 also plays well with Android/PC, whereas the Max 2 shine in the Apple ecosystem. There isn’t a clear winner: if you’re deeply invested in Apple devices, the Max 2 is the stronger overall package; if you want broader compatibility and longer battery life at a lower price, the XM6 is the smarter pick.