AirPods Max Headphones Are the Ultimate Barbiecore Accessory, and They're on Sale for July 4th

We’re all in the mindset of “come on, Barbie, let’s go party” as we countdown the days until the theatrical debut of “Barbie” on July 21. And with the excitement, we’re seeing new product launches galore and a return of “Barbiecore.”

What is Barbiecore, you ask? As you might imagine, it's a heavily-pink aesthetic that has taken the internet by storm, across home decor, wardrobes, and more. But dear reader, in the same way that Barbie and Ken always bring their rollerblades with them, I believe that Pink AirPods Max headphones are the ultimate Barbiecore accessory to have always in tow.

Upping the reason to celebrate even more is the fact that Apple’s headphones are discounted ahead of 4th of July sales and Amazon’s 2023 Prime Day.

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AirPods Max in Pink, $450 (was $550) at Amazon

While Barbie is known for sporting a hot, vibrant pink, Apple opted for a three-hued approach, similar to the number of floors in a Barbie Dream House. AirPods Max starts with a peachy shade of pink for the headband, a more subtle pale hue for the brushed aluminum ear cups, and a salmony pink for the mesh interior. This all comes together for a beautiful spread of shades that work with any other hues you may be rocking.

Effectively, AirPods Max will let you embrace Barbiecore in a subtle way each and every day of the week. Whether you’re strutting down Sunset, Hollywood and Vine, or the streets of NYC, it’s a way to add a pop of color and a boatload of functionality. They also come with a matching case in the peachy pink, matching the headband.

Along with upping your Barbiecore game, the advantage to shopping these on sale is that the AirPods Max are excellent over-ear headphones. The high-quality features start with a robust soundstage that works well for any genre of music, be it a deep cut from Taylor Swift or Bruce Springsteen’s vast catalog of songs, or even Dua Lipa’s “Dance The Night” off “Barbie The Album.”

Apple designed custom drivers for the AirPods Max, which feature two H2 processors for real-time music mixing. This way, whatever you’re listening to gets optimized for your ears at the same moment.

Additionally, the processors enable class-leading active noise cancellation to block out the world around you and a Transparency mode, which makes these ideal headphones to wear in a public setting or while walking around town. And if you ever take them off your head, they will detect and automatically pause what you’re listening to.

In terms of comfort, the mesh ear cups and a knit canopy for the headband dramatically reduce pressure and allow you to wear AirPods Max for extended hours. That comfort level and epic noise cancellation make them ideal for long-haul flights.

One other trick is that AirPods Max supports Spatial Audio with head-tracking. So if you’re listening to a track from Apple Music—maybe from ”Barbie The Album”—and it’s eligible for Spatial Audio, the result is an immersive listening experience that feels like you’re in the studio or centerstage if it’s a live cut. It’s pretty neat.

You can control the volume from a connected device like an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac, but AirPods Max does feature a Digital Crown for volume and playback controls. There is also an action button for engaging a listening mode. These are part of the metal earcups, so they match the color scheme perfectly.

AirPods Max also charges via Lightning; a cable is included in the box. Regarding setup, you just take these out of your case and hold them near your iPhone to pair. They will then sync with your iCloud account for easy switching between Apple devices.

“Barbie” will premiere on July 21, and although it likely won’t be in theaters forever, Barbiecore is a trend that’s not going away anytime soon. The AirPods Max headphones serve a dual purpose in matching the look and offering robust listening, and if you act now, you can get them for a rare discount down to $450 on Amazon.

If you wait until the rest of the 4th of July sales are live or Prime Day rolls around, they might not be in stock (or on sale) anymore, and you definitely want to get them in time to wear en route to see the film.

The only thing left to do is for Margot Robbie to get a pair of Pink AirPods Max; it could be the perfect pink-carpet accessory.

Prices are accurate and items in stock at time of publishing.