Apple AirPods Max slashed to £459 – but Amazon selling bargain £22 alternative customers praise as ‘ridiculously good’
AMAZON is crushing it with its tech deals right now, and I’ve just found two must-see offers you’ll want to consider.
The Apple AirPods Max are going for £459, but shoppers are buzzing about a pair of noise-cancelling headphones priced at only £22.09, and they’re turning heads.
Apple AirPods Max Headphones, £499 £459
Amazon is a goldmine for tech savings, and these two deals are a perfect example of why.
I spotted the Apple AirPods Max first, down from £499 to £459. It might not be a huge markdown, but since Apple rarely budges on its prices, we’re not grumbling.
These headphones are flying off the shelves, with over 300 sold in the last month alone. But it’s no surprise, any discount on Apple tech tends to drive a surge in sales.
Apple and premium quality go hand in hand, and the AirPods Max, as the flagship of its audio lineup, package that in a sophisticated piece of kit, with all the high-end features you’d anticipate from the brand.
These headphones come with a knit-mesh canopy and memory foam ear cushions to provide all-day comfort and run on Apple’s H1 chip.
It comes with a custom dynamic driver, delivering top-notch audio quality for your music.
And thanks to that chip, you can count on up to 20 hours of uninterrupted listening on a single charge.
Plus, a quick 5-minute charge in the case gives you about 1.5 hours of playback, so they’re always ready to go when you are.
If you’ve used Apple’s earbuds before, you’ll be familiar with the Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes, which also come on the Max.
However, the surround sound experience is elevated with Spatial Audio and dynamic head tracking, making your listening sessions even more immersive.
They are certainly popular, with over 6,000 shoppers awarding the AirPods Max a 5-star rating, with one writing: ‘The active noise cancelling is very impressive. When switched on the outside world really does simply disappear.’
They continued: ‘Best of all, the sound signature is in no way affected by turning on ANC. No distortion, no hiss, and no background noise at all.’
Another wrote: ‘The audio quality is amazing, with rich sounds, deep bass, and crystal-clear vocals. The sound is so immersive that I often forget I’m wearing headphones.’
Runolim Hybrid Headphones, £32.49 £25.99
Let’s face it though: spending over £400 on headphones is a hefty investment, and there are plenty of more affordable options out there.
If you’re hunting for a budget-friendly choice of headphones that are still decent quality, I’ve found a little gem on the Amazon site.
Looking beyond the big brands, you’ll come across some great bargains.
That said, not all deals are as good as they look, so it’s smart to be cautious and make sure you’re getting genuine value for money.
The Runolim Hybrid Headphones are one such example – these have been reduced from £32.29 to just £22.09.
Runolim may be an obscure brand (it’s a new one for me too), but it’s still winning over shoppers, who have left rave reviews on the site.
Like the AirPods Max, this budget-friendly choice also features Active Noise Cancellation.
Of course, at that super-low price point it won’t match Apple’s spatial audio capabilities.
But it still offers Hi-Fi sound, solid bass, and clear mid-range details that will satisfy most listeners.
It’s not the same story on the battery front though. Despite a £440 dip in price, the Runolim Hybrid Headphones surpass Apple in battery life.
With the Runolim, you’ll get up to 70 hours of playtime in Standard Mode and 45 hours with ANC turned on, which knocks Apple out of the park.
Naturally, they won’t have the same high-end look as Apple’s gear, but they’re lightweight and foldable for easy portability.
Plus, the protein leather ear muffs make them just as comfortable for long listening sessions.
Amazon shoppers have taken to the site to give the headphones their seal of approval, earning them a solid 4.4-star rating, almost on par with Apple’s rating.
One shopper described these headphones as ‘ridiculously good quality’, adding: ‘I am genuinely blown away by how comfortable these are, and the audio quality is good. The low end is not too heavy, and the highs aren’t too harsh.’
Another shared: ‘Excellent quality headphones with superb noise cancelling compared to much more expensive models. The noise cancelling is excellent and that’s what I was really looking for.’
With these budget alternatives, it’s best to manage your expectations, and while this budget buy will serve most users well, don’t expect miracles.
As one shopper put it: ‘At this price point it’s good. If you have used a higher quality headset before like most of us have, this is gonna sound [like it has a] watered-down quality, but [it’s] still passable.’
‘I just like using it for the gym when I don’t care too much about quality, just listening to news, podcasts, songs that don’t have too complicated sound’, they continued.
Runolim Hybrid Headphones, £32.49 £25.99
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