All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
Apple’s AirPods Max headphones continue to be a bestseller, more than four years after they were first released. The wireless headphones with the distinctive oversized earpads have been seen on everyone from Timothee Chalamet and Justin Bieber, to Dua Lipa and BLACKPINK, with music fans raving about the immersive audio and luxe looks.
But the AirPods Max doesn’t come cheap — Amazon currently has them for $479 here. And while that’s a decent deal, not everyone can shill out close to $500 right now (in this economy?). While you wait to make that big purchase, we’ve found an affordable AirPods Max alternative that delivers the same looks for less.
Amazon has these Wentronic wireless headphones available for just $37 right now. Read on to find out more about these AirPods Max alternatives and why they’re worth buying.
The Wentronic Y01 wireless headphones feature the same over-ear style as the AirPods Max, with the plush and cushy ear cup design. They come in the same signature silver colorway too, though you can find six other colors currently on sale at Amazon.
Features-wise, the AirPods Max dupes have 40mm dynamic drivers that promise to deliver “crystal-clear audio with rich bass and detailed highs,” per a brand description. Users online say the sound is consistent, no matter the genre of music, though they note you won’t get the “professional” audio quality found in pricier pairs.
These Amazon headphones also don’t have the same active noise cancelling technology found in the Apple headphones. Wentronic markets their headphones as “noise cancelling” but most reviewers agree that it won’t be as powerful as Apple’s ANC tech. Wentronic says its units are designed with technology that helps to “reduce unwanted ambient sounds” and users say you’ll get about 50-70% reduction in noise. If you don’t need to totally zone out, you’ll be just fine.
Battery life is excellent with up to 48 hours of playtime on a single charge. That’s more than enough for a return flight (with time to spare on your actual trip). Need to plug in? The Wentronic headphones offer wired 3.5mm audio connectivity in addition to Bluetooth pairing. In our experience, we’ve found wireless pairing to be super easy, with the headphones picking up our phone and laptop in seconds.
This Amazon deal gets you the Wentronic Y01 ANC Headphones, a 3.5mm audio cord, a charging cable and an user manual. The headphones fold flat for easy storage (this set does not come with a travel case). This is a great pair of budget headphones for everyday use or a second pair that you take to work or vacation. They make a great gift idea too.
More than 500 people have picked up these AirPods Max alternatives in the last few weeks alone, with one reviewer raving that the headphones “punch above their price point.” Already a steal at its regular price of $59, get the Wentronic Headphones on sale now for just $37 here.
