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You don’t need to replace your AirPods Max to get a splash of the new colors

Apple is now selling replacement AirPods Max ear cushions in the five new colorways, and they fit the original Lightning version.

Apple is now selling replacement AirPods Max ear cushions in the five new colorways, and they fit the original Lightning version.

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Apple’s orange AirPods Max ear cushions on the original silver AirPods Max.
Apple’s orange AirPods Max ear cushions on the original silver AirPods Max.
The replacement AirPods Max ear cushions in the new color options are now available.
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Andrew Liszewski
is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid.

If you’re envious of the new AirPods Max colors but don’t think a switch from Apple’s proprietary Lightning port to USB-C is enough reason to upgrade, you can now buy replacement ear cushions in the new colorways that are still compatible with the original version of the headphones, as MacRumors discovered.

The ear cushions are now listed in Apple’s online store at $69 for a set in blue, orange, purple, midnight, or starlight, with shipping expected the next day. The new USB-C version of the AirPods Max are currently available for preorder but won’t ship until September 20th.

Apple is still selling replacement ear cushions matching the colors of the original Lightning version of the AirPods Max, including green, silver, black, sky blue, and red. However, the Lightning version of the actual headphones appears to be discontinued on Apple’s online store. The only option for purchasing AirPods Max through Apple now is the new USB-C version in the five new colorways.

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