Amazon launches USB-C AirPods Max sale today, priced at $499.99 Available in four colors, original price $549.00. This is the return of the headphone Black Friday price drop, which is just a few bucks higher than the previous lowest price.

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Release colors include blue, midnight, orange and purple. Depending on your location, most AirPods Max will be shipping in time for Christmas, but as inventory starts to dwindle, you may start to see certain colors shipping after the 25th.

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