One of the most-discussed subjects among many of my friends and colleagues are headphones: specifically, what provides the best sound, the best noise cancellation, and are the most comfortable to wear. If you’re part of the Apple ecosystem, then one of those featured in our roundup of best AirPods to buy are the AirPods Max, which are now on sale for $479.99 at Best Buy, Amazon (where the purple model isn’t discounted), and Walmart, a savings of $70 from their usual $549.99. This isn’t the best deal we’ve seen, but it’s still a bigger discount that you’ll find directly through Apple.
AirPods Max (USB-C)
Apple’s AirPods Max offer a premium metal design, excellent noise cancellation, a crystal-clear transparency mode, and intuitive controls. They were upgraded with a USB-C port in 2024.
The AirPods Max have been lauded for their great sound, effective noise cancellation, and spatial audio, providing an immersive experience for listeners. They also look really good, and fit comfortably. Although, they are a bit weighty, which can be an issue for some, especially if you’re wearing them throughout the day. However, that may not be an issue for you. Or, perhaps you can just overlook it considering their fantastic audio quality. Read our review.
A few more Verge-approved deals
Rumors and official teases about Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 phones are flowing like Niagara Falls, which to budget-minded folks means now is a good time to save on the soon-to-be-last-gen model. You can get a really good deal on the Pixel 9 Pro (in its Obsidian color) for $599 at Best Buy, which is a savings of $400 over its usual $999 cost. If you prefer the Pixel 9 (or if you’re not in time to get the deal on the Pro), you can find Google’s 2024 flagship smartphone with 128GB for the same $599, which is $200 less than its usual $799 and close to its lowest price ever, at Amazon and Best Buy. Read our review.
The Eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20 is once again available at Amazon for $398.99 ($300 off), matching its all-time low. This handy robovac includes an all-in-one station that empties, washes, dries, and refills the Omni C20 between cleanings. It also offers 7,000Pa of suction, a rolling brush, a side brush, and a detangle comb to handle debris and pet hair. You can also get it at Eufy for that price using the code WSPDV2N0UXGB, but that sale is timed to end August 14th at midnight PT.
If you use Apple’s AirTags to track your stuff, or wish you had one, you can find them for $24 ($5 off) each at Amazon and Walmart. This isn’t the lowest price they’ve been, but it’s a decent sale on a device that can save you a lot of headaches when you need to track a lost item. Read our review.
I’m good at remembering to carry a charger but always forget to bring the cable. That’s why I’m looking at Nomad’s ChargeKey, a small USB-C to USB-C cable that handily clips onto your keyring and lets you charge a device or transfer data anytime you need to. The second-gen version — which fast-charges at up to 240W and supports 10Gbps data transfer speeds — is available for $20 ($5 off) directly from Nomad with the promo code VERGE20.
