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 handy features like automatic switching between Apple devices (across iPhones, iPads, and Macs), as well as spatial audio.
The new versions with USB-C are pretty much identical to the originals aside from some new colors and the updated port. Just keep in mind that going with Best Buy's refurbs means getting a 90-day warranty through the retailer as opposed to a one-year warranty from Apple.
If Apple earbuds are more your thing, the AirPods Pro 2 are $189.99 ($60 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. The top tier noise-canceling earbuds from Apple sound great and have a convenient case with both MagSafe-compatible wireless and USB-C wired charging options.
Later this fall the AirPods Pro 2 are set to receive a free software update from Apple enabling various hearing health features - including support for a hearing test you can administer yourself and doubling as FDA-authorized OTC hearing aids.
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