We’re in the midst of Amazon Prime Day 2, bringing Prime members (and those who sign up for a free trial) deals on a wide range of tech products, including some rare Apple discounts. We’ve been deal-hunting since 3 a.m. ET today, and are ready to bring you the best of what we’ve found.
While Apple deals can be elusive, Amazon has some of the best deals we’ve seen all year right now on products like MacBooks (including the brand-new MacBook Air M3), AirPods (including AirPods (3rd Gen), newly on sale today), and Apple Watches (including the Apple Watch Series 9). We’ve rounded up the best Apple deals available during Amazon Prime Day right now.
Also: The best Prime Day deals: Live updates
Best Prime Day Apple deals we’ve found
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) for $120 (save $49): On the second day of the Prime sale, you can save $49 on a pair of third-generation Apple AirPods, which our editors named the best traditional AirPods.Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) for $169 (save $80): Save 32% on a pair of Apple AirPods Pro earbuds — our pick for the best AirPods overall.Apple MacBook Air (M3) 2024 for $849 (save $250): This is the lowest price we’ve seen yet on Apple’s newest MacBook Air, powered by the M3 chip. Just make sure you add the coupon on the page.Apple 2023 MacBook Pro for $1,399 (save $200): If you’re in the market for a powerful, portable laptop, you can save $200 on a 2023 MacBook Pro equipped with an M3 chip, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. (This is also our pick for the best laptop you can buy.)Apple AirTag for $24 (save $5): Constantly losing your keys or phone? Consider picking up a Bluetooth-based item tracker, the Apple AirTag, for only $25. (You can also get a 4-pack on sale for $75, saving you $24.)Apple MacBook Air for $799 (save $200): If you need a budget-friendly laptop suitable for work and travel, you can save on a 2022 model with an M2 chip, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.Apple 2023 MacBook Pro for $2,050 (save $650): If you need a premium laptop that will last you for years to come, consider the $650 discount on a MacBook Pro with top specs.Apple Watch Series 8, GPS + Cellular, 45mm for $579 (save $170): You can save $170 on an Apple Watch Series 8 with both GPS and cellular connectivity.
We often see discounted Apple Watches during sales events, and during Prime Day, you can save over $100 on a GPS-ready, 41mm Apple Watch Series 9 with a Midnight strap. This smartwatch offers an Always-on Retina display and access to a variety of lifestyle and health-related mobile apps.
With stunning audio quality supported by Dolby Atmos technologies and Apple’s H1 chip, the noise-canceling AirPods Max over-ear headphones are even more enticing for $154 less. At the time of writing, these headphones are available in five colors.
I’ve owned a 2022 MacBook Air since the range was launched and have found it invaluable on trips. If you are looking for an ultraportable, light laptop for work and play, consider the $200 discount available on this Apple MacBook Air, which comes with an M2 chip and a 13-inch Liquid Retina display. Higher discounts keep appearing, so watch this item — you might be able to enjoy a deeper discount in the days to come.
If you’re in the market for a powerful, portable laptop, you can save $200 on a 2023 MacBook Pro equipped with an M3 chip, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. This device, one of the latest options in Apple’s lineup, is a workhorse that’s perfect for work, productivity, and entertainment.
Prime Day AirPods deals
Prime Day MacBook deals
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro for $1,399 (save $200): If you’re in the market for a powerful, portable laptop, you can save $200 on a 2023 MacBook Pro equipped with an M3 chip, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. (This is also our pick for the best laptop you can buy.)Apple MacBook Air (M3) for $849 (save $250): Apple’s latest MacBook Air powered by an M3 chip is $250 off — the biggest discount we’ve seen.Apple MacBook Air for $799 (save $200): If you need a budget-friendly laptop suitable for work and travel, you can save on a 2022 model with an M2 chip, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.Apple 2023 MacBook Pro for $2,050 (save $650): If you need a premium laptop that will last you for years, consider this $650 discount on a MacBook Pro with top specs.
Prime Day AirTags deals
Prime Day iPad deals
Apple iPad Pro for $929 (save $70): For a small saving on an iPad Pro, consider this model, which comes with an 11-inch display, an M4 chip, an Ultra Retina XDR display, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.Apple iPad Air for $839 (save $60): This iPad Air with a $60 discount offers a 13-inch display, an M2 chip, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.Apple iPad for $300 (save $49): If you don’t mind a legacy device, you can pick up a very cheap iPad for just $300. It only comes with 64GB of storage, though.Apple iPad mini (6th generation) for $380 (save $119): The iPad Mini is our pick for one of the best small tablets you can buy with its portable size and A15 Bionic chip — it’s a powerful tablet packed into a small package.Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) for $649 (save $50): You can save $50 on a thin and light iPad Air, bringing the cost of this 256GB model down to $649.Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) for $1749 (save $150): For a top-quality iPad, consider this Pro model with a 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR display and 1TB of storage, powered by Apple’s M4 chip.Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) for $2380 (save $119): This iPad Pro, available with a discount of over $100, offers a 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR display, 2TB of storage space, and an M4 processor.
Prime Day Apple Watch deals
Apple Watch Series 9 for $280 (save $119): We often see sales on Apple Watches during shopping events, and this year is no exception. You can save over $100 on an Apple Watch Series 9 — our pick for the best Apple Watch for most people. Apple Watch Ultra 2, GPS + Cellular, 49mm for $700 (save $100): You can save $70 on an Apple Watch Ultra 2, a smartwatch that is a fantastic option if you want a long battery life.Apple Watch Series 8, GPS, 41mm for $336 (save $63): If you’re happy with a model that is GPS only, you can save $63 on an Apple Watch Series 8 with a Midnight sports band.Apple Watch Series 8, GPS + Cellular, 45mm for $579 (save $170): Alternatively, you can save $170 on an Apple Watch Series 8 with both GPS and cellular connectivity.
Prime Day iPhone deals
iPhone 15 Pro Max for $0 (save $1,199): Boost Infinite customers (new and existing) can take advantage of its free iPhone deal, which requires activation and 36-month financing. iPhone 15 for $0 (save $829): Amazon is offering the same Boost Infinite deal for the base iPhone 15 model if you activate and sign up for 36-month financing.
Prime Day deals on refurbished Apple products
More Prime Day Apple deals
Apple Pencil (2nd gen) for $79 (save $50): ZDNET ranked the Apple Pencil (2nd gen) as the best iPad stylus you can buy, thanks to its intuitive touch surface that supports double-tapping and pressure sensitivity.Apple Pencil Pro for $119 (save $10): While not massively discounted, if you need a new stylus, you can save on an Apple Pencil Pro, suitable for use with Apple’s range of tablets.Apple Magic Trackpad for $110 (save $19): Suitable for use with MacBooks and iPads, you can save on the Apple Magic Trackpad.Apple Magic Mouse for $80 (save $19): To go with your new trackpad, Apple’s branded mouse, a sleek, modern device, is available for a small discount.Apple TV 4K for $140 (save $10 at B&H Photo): We haven’t seen many Apple TV deals during Prime Day, but if you’re in the market, you can find a small discount here.
FAQs
When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?
Amazon Prime Day 2024 officially runs from July 16 at 12:01 a.m. PDT through July 17. You can also expect competitors — such as Walmart and Best Buy — to run their own version of a summer sale.
When does Prime Day begin?
Prime Day 2024 begins on Tuesday, July 16, at 12:01 a.m. PT and runs through Wednesday, July 17. The annual two-day sale lasts 48 hours, although some discounts may also hang around for a few days afterward. Keep in mind that the products with the best deals will likely sell out quickly.
Are Apple products really cheaper on Prime Day?
Apple rarely offers sales and discounts on its products, and considering the generally high price point, you might wait a while before upgrading your gear. So events such as Prime Day and Black Friday are great opportunities to save — but discounts are often still low, with many deals we’ve observed offering roughly 5% to 20% off, at most.
Will iPads be on sale on Prime Day?
Yes. It would be extremely unusual for there to be no deals available on the Apple iPad range. These tablets are popular and considering how many options are now on the market — including iPad minis, the standard iPad, and iPad Pro models — we can reliably expect discounts to appear.
Are there different Apple deals on Prime Day 2?
Yes and no. Invite-only Prime deals — or Lightning Deals — are different each day. Amazon confirmed last month that new deals may surface as often as every five minutes on the site. As always, deals only last as long as Amazon decides, with Lightning Deals offering a countdown to their expiration, and other deals’ longevity depending on how fast products sell out (or don’t). We’ve seen many of the deals from Day 1 remain live for Day 2, including deals on popular Amazon products such as laptops, Fire TVs, Kindles, Fire tablets, and Echo devices.
How did we choose these Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only recommends the devices we can stand behind, so when we say you’re getting a good deal, we want to ensure your hard-earned money goes towards excellent value. To choose the top deals, we comb through the best sales available and make thorough price comparisons with historical data, combined with our personal experience with these products, to determine which ones are worth buying.
Our hope is to help you make the best choice to stretch your dollar.
What are the best Prime Day 2024 deals?
ZDNET’s experts have been searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category:
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