If you've been waiting for a deal on Apple’s flagship AirPods Max, now is the time to buy a pair. Amazon has discounted the USB-C model to $449, or 18 percent off their suggested $549 price. Since we first posted this story earlier,

As of Jan. 16, get AirPods Max (USB-C) for $449.99 at Best Buy, saving $100 off the original price of $549.99. Apple's AirPods Max are the ultimate over-ear headphones, and they just got even better — and cheaper.

Amazon today has the USB-C AirPods Max on sale for $449.99 in every color, down from $549.00. This is a new all-time low price on the

Amazon's AirPods Max sale delivers a $100 discount on the latest USB-C model, reflecting the lowest price on record as the retailer engages in a weekend price war with Best Buy.

Apple AirPods Max bring stunning sound and sleek design—and they’re now they can be yours for $150 off. How’s that for a deal?

On the other hand, the AirPods Max offer a better noise-canceling experience by virtue of that form factor. Both products offer a transparency mode for hearing environmental noise and noise canceling to focus on the audio itself, but the AirPods Max handle the latter better because they cover your entire ear.

The AirPods Max stand out because of their their unique combination of Apple-designed hardware and attractive packaging/framing. They have a custom dynamic driver that delivers high-fidelity audio and are powered by Apple’s H1 chip.