Despite preorders selling out at other retailers, AirPods Max 2 are on sale now at Walmart, with a $20 weekend discount and a preorder price guarantee.
Update on March 30: Amazon has the Starlight color available for purchase at a $20 discount.
Pick up Apple's new over-ear headphones in Midnight for $529 at Walmart, a $20 discount off MSRP. With retailers like Amazon showing a "currently unavailable" message on its product page, ordering from Walmart allows you to snap up the lowest price on the 2026 release while securing a preorder price guarantee ahead of the early April launch.
What's new in AirPods Max 2
AirPods Max 2 have an upgrade to Apple's H2 chip, with enhanced sound quality and better Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The headphones also appeal to podcasters thanks to studio-quality audio recording and camera remote capability.
AirPods Max 2 features
- Powered by Apple's H2 chip
- Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation
- Transparency mode
- Adaptive EQ
- Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via wired USB-C connection (requires supported service)
In our detailed AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max comparison, we outline the differences between the new model and the last-gen headphones. If you're open to buying the first-gen AirPods Max, closeout deals are in effect on remaining inventory, with Walmart running a $100 discount on select colors, bringing the price down to $449.99.
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.
