Refurbished first-gen AirPods Max headphones are $250 off for today only
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Apple’s revised AirPods Max with USB-C are just a few days away from their launch on September 20th, but if you don’t mind a Lightning port the older (nearly identical) model can be had right now for much less. That’s because Best Buy seems to be clearing stock of refurbished first-gen AirPods Max, discounting them in a variety of colors for $299.99 ($250 off), which is as cheap as the flagship Apple headphones get — but the one-day deal ends late tonight at 1AM ET / 10PM PT.
The AirPods Max may be nearly four years old, but they’re still a great pair of noise-canceling headphones if you’re deep in Apple’s ecosystem and appreciate some exceptional (although, heavy) build quality. They offer excellent, balanced sound and support for some...