AirPods Max 2 Hit Lowest Price Ever in Early Mother’s Day Sale

Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 have dropped to the lowest price ever, making now a great time to pick up the over-ear headphones as a gift for Mom this Mother’s Day.

AirPods Max 2 are now $40 off at Amazon and Walmart, as both retailers compete for your business this week.

With Mother’s Day on May 10, there’s still time to pick up a pair for Mom and have them delivered by Sunday (check the ETA for your individual shipping address, though, to confirm).

Apple AirPods Max 2 features

AirPods Max 2, which were announced in March 2026, are equipped with Apple’s H2 chip. The chip offers enhanced sound quality and better Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) compared to the first-generation AirPods Max.

About AirPods Max 2

• Powered by Apple’s H2 chip
• Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than first-gen AirPods Max
• Transparency mode
• Adaptive EQ
• Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via a wired USB-C connection (requires a supported service)

In our hands-on 1-month AirPods Max 2 review, the latest model received a solid four-star rating out of five.

If you’re open to buying the first-gen AirPods Max, closeout deals are in effect on remaining inventory, with Amazon running a $100 discount on the purple colorway, bringing the price down to $449.

You can also compare prices across retailers in our AirPods Max Price Guide and peruse the week’s best AirPods deals in our dedicated roundup.