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Our two favorite headphones are on sale today!
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If you take a look at our list of the best headphones, you’ll notice that two models are at the top: the Sony WH-1000XM6 and the Apple AirPods Max. These are both amazing, but they are also pricey. Luckily, there are some nice deals on both of them today. Keep reading to learn the details!
Buy the Sony WH-1000XM6 and get a free $30 gift card for $448 ($31.99 off)
These offers both come from Amazon, but they are different in nature. The Sony deal gets you a free $30 gift card. On the other hand, the Apple AirPods Max discount is automatic and has no extra implications.
Sony WH-1000XM6 and get a free $30 gift card
If we had to pick one set of cans that is the best for most users, it would definitely be the Sony WH-1000XM6. We haven’t seen any actual discounts on these, and we don’t expect to see that anytime soon, as the headphones only launched last month. That said, you get a free $30 gift card with your purchase right now, which is certainly a nice incentive if you were already considering buying these cans.
We loved the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones. They excel in almost all departments, and offer an amazing overall experience. For starters, the audio quality is outstanding, as is the ANC performance. In fact, they are among the best in the industry in both departments. Even the microphone performs amazingly.
This is still the best offer we’ve seen on the Sony WH-100XM6 so far. If you’re already considering buying one, the price is unlikely to drop anytime soon, so you might as well take advantage of this free $30 Amazon gift card!
Apple AirPods Max
While the Sony WH-1000XM6 are our favorite headphones overall, we also usually recommend the Apple AirPods Max as the best option for those invested in the Apple ecosystem. These are not cheap, but right now, the Midnight colo model is only $479.99. (All other colors cost $499.99).
The Apple AirPods Max also have impressive sound quality and ANC performance, and they compete only against the best headphones out there (including the Sony ones listed above).
You’ll also get Apple’s iconic minimalist design, constructed with metal. The large earcups are soft and comfortable, and the fabric headband looks and feels great too.
Of course, these also come with plenty of features, but you must keep in mind that many of them are exclusive to Apple devices. These include auto-pausing, auto device switching, gestures, and Siri support.
Based on our tests, the battery life won’t be as good as Sony’s, but it is still pretty decent at about 21 hours. That said, this was actually a bit of a surprise to us, because Apple estimates a 20-hour battery life, so the brand outdid itself.
Our only real issue with the Apple AirPods Max is their price, but this discount makes the purchase a bit more justifiable.
Make sure to catch these deals sooner rather than later. We can only assume they won’t last too long.