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Beats Studio Pro vs. Apple AirPods Max: which cans are best for Apple fans?

Beats Studio Pro in sandstone seen with Apple AirPods Max in space grey.
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Best Beats headphone deals: Studio Pro, Studio Buds, Powerbeats
Beats Studio Pro sitting on travel case.

Since its arrival on the scene Beats has been turning out some of the best wireless headphones and some of the best wireless earbuds on the market. And despite its popularity, the Beats brand is always a good one to turn to if you’re looking for some headphone deals. You’ll find all kinds of Beats headphone deals scattered across retailers right now, so we’ve made things more convenient by getting them organized below. Read onward for all of the details on how to save big on some Beats headphones, and if you’d like to consider other headphone brands for some savings there are plenty of Bose headphone deals, Sony headphone deals, AirPods deals, AirPods Pro deals, and even AirPods Max deals out there as well.

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Best AirPods Pro deals: Get Apple’s flagship earbuds for $137
The Apple Airpods Pro in their charging case.

The AirPods Pro are Apple’s premium in-ear AirPods offering. These earbuds can compete with plenty of the best wireless earbuds on the market, and currently the AirPods Pro make for some pretty impressive headphone deals. You can find some older refurbished AirPods Pro models that will save you a few bucks on a purchase, but the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are Apple’s most recent release and they’re seeing a price drop that makes them one of the best Apple deals and best AirPods deals you can find. Read onward for all of today's best AirPods Pro details, and if you’d like some other options for a new set of headphones check out what’s available among the best Beats headphone deals, best Samsung Galaxy Buds deals, and best Bose headphone deals.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C— $199 $249 20% off

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are the newest iteration of the AirPods Pro, and even more recently released are the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C connectivity. These headphones have Apple’s H2 chip, which brings advanced audio performance to all your favorite content. Spatial Audio surrounds tracks the position of your head to create an immersive experience, and you can even control things like volume and music playback with touch controls on each of the AirPods Pro headphones. Battery life is better than ever for in-ear AirPods, with the AirPods Pro capable of reaching up to six hours of battery life on a single charge. The AirPods Pro also come with a lightning port charging case that is also a Qi-certified charger, and they are compatible with a MagSafe charger as well.

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Best AirPods Max deals: New and refurbished for $380
A woman wearing the Apple AirPods Max.

The AirPods Max are Apple’s high-end headphone offering, and right now they make for some of the best headphone deals and best Apple deals taking place. Right now both new and refurbished models are seeing a discount and they’re worth considering if you aren’t finding anything you like among other headphone brands right now. There are also some other AirPods deals out there to shop, but if you like the Apple headphone lineup and want the best over-ear headphone solution, read onward for the best AirPods Max deals to shop right now. And if you’re looking for something comparable to the AirPods Max take a look at the current Bose headphone deals, Samsung Galaxy Buds deals, and Beats headphone deals for some savings there.
Apple AirPods Max (Lightning) -- $400 $549 27% off

The AirPods Max are Apple's first attempt at a set of over-the-ear headphones. They got a lot of things right. We love these headphones, even when compared against some audiophile options that prioritize sound quality. The AirPods Max have awesome noise cancelling. Everything Apple learned with the earbud-style AirPods works even better with the cup style of the AirPods Max. Along with great ANC comes a great transparency mode. With a twist of the Max's massive knob, you'll go from complete silence to feeling like you're not wearing headphones at all. The audio on phone calls is great as well, and they pair better with the iPhone than any non-Apple headphones could ever hope to.

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