The Apple AirPods Max USB-C are almost never on sale, so today is a special day if you've been trying to get the newer port at a low price.

If you've been waiting for a deal on Apple’s flagship AirPods Max, now is the time to buy a pair. Amazon has discounted the USB-C model to $449, or 18 percent off their suggested $549 price. Since we first posted this story earlier,

The AirPods Max are an impressive pair of headphones. They feature a design unlike anything else out there, have some excellent sound quality, and some of the best controls in the business. They're also some very, very expensive headphones, with a $100 price premium over their closest rivals.

As of Jan. 16, get AirPods Max (USB-C) for $449.99 at Best Buy, saving $100 off the original price of $549.99. Apple's AirPods Max are the ultimate over-ear headphones, and they just got even better — and cheaper.

The AirPods Max stand out because of their their unique combination of Apple-designed hardware and attractive packaging/framing. They have a custom dynamic driver that delivers high-fidelity audio and are powered by Apple’s H1 chip.

Amazon's AirPods Max sale delivers a $100 discount on the latest USB-C model, reflecting the lowest price on record as the retailer engages in a weekend price war with Best Buy.