Best AirPods Max alternatives: My top picks under $300 right now

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Yup, the AirPods Max are a very good pair of headphones. They sound great, block out loads of noise, and they have one of the best control methods of any pair of over-ear headphones in the form of an Apple Watch-style dial. There's one massive hitch though — and that's the price. At $549, the AirPods Max are one of the more expensive pairs of headphones that you can buy.

Thankfully, there are some great ways to save money on headphones at the moment, thanks in part to some great post-Christmas deals on a range of different cans. There's the Sony WH-1000XM5, which are $299 at Amazon at the moment, with $100 off. Or, if you want something that's still made by Apple, then the Beats Studio Pro for $169 at Amazon could well be a solid alternative.

Remember that these low prices that bring them under that $300 bracket are in some cases discounted — so you'll want to be quick to get the best prices. There are more great options out there as well. Let's take a look.

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1MORE SonoFlow-Pro: was $89 now $79 @ Amazon
Beats Studio Pro: was $349 now $169 @ Amazon
Sony WH-1000XM5: was $399 now $299 @ Amazon
Bose QuietComfort Headphones: was $349 now $299 @ Amazon

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