MoneyShopping & DealsAppleArgos has slashed £75 off the Apple AirPods Max, bringing them down from £499 to £424 — one of the lowest prices the premium headphones have ever reached. The discount comes after Apple released the AirPods Max 2, which is packed with new intelligent features powered by the H2 Chip.11:30, 08 Jun 2026The AirPod Max 2s were announced in mid-March 2026, with a release date following shortly thereafter in April. Now, buoyed by glowing reviews and widespread praise for the product's outstanding sound quality and durability, the price of the original AirPod Max has tumbled significantly.‌Argos has knocked £75 off the AirPod Max (1), bringing the headphones down from £499 to £424. That represents one of the lowest prices the headset has ever reached throughout its entire shelf life. And while they may be cheaper now, that certainly doesn't mean they're any less impressive.‌The Apple AirPod Max headphones boast "Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation", which promises to "remove up to two times more background noise". This allows wearers to lose themselves in their music with ease.‌And it works both ways, too. Transparency mode lets you "comfortably hear & interact with the world around you". With a USB-C connector (sold separately), the headphones can be topped up using one of your existing cables.‌The Apple AirPod Max headphones pair effortlessly with Apple devices via Bluetooth. The included Digital Crown lets you play and pause music, answer and end calls, mute yourself, and adjust your volume, reports the Express.There are plenty of alternatives to Apple's offerings, of course. Beats, for instance, rival them on sound quality and carry enormous brand credibility.At the time of writing, Amazon has the Beats Studio Pros available for £199. Alternatively, for those watching the pennies, the JBL Tune 720BT comes in at just £39.99, boasting an impressive battery life of up to 76 hours. Meanwhile, Apple's latest offering, the AirPod Max 2, is currently available from Argos for £499.Article continues belowThese cutting-edge models pack in a host of clever features, including "Live Translation, Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness" — all driven by the H2 Chip. However, with £75 knocked off the AirPod Max 1s, it's difficult to look past Argos' rare discount.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌ArgosApple