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Save on MacBooks, iPads and Apple Watches during October Prime Day
Source: The Verge · Published
The MacBook Air laptops are among the discounted Apple products. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Amazon’s October Big Deal Days are underway (lasting through tomorrow night), and we spotted a ton of Apple products and accessories in the sale, ranging from laptops and
The MacBook Air laptops are among the discounted Apple products. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Amazon’s October Big Deal Days are underway (lasting through tomorrow night), and we spotted a ton of Apple products and accessories in the sale, ranging from laptops and headphones to desktops and more.
Some of the deals are only for Prime members , but other retailers are often matching or beating Amazon’s prices, and we’ll continue to update our coverage as we spot those deals. If your sights are set beyond what Apple makes, our main roundup has over 100 of the best deals from October Prime Day, and we’re keeping it updated throughout the sale. iPhone Air The iPhone Air is Apple’s thinnest iPhone yet at 5.6mm, featuring a 6.5-inch ProMotion display, a 48MP fusion camera, and an 18MP front camera with Center Stage support.
But its single rear camera and “meh” battery life mean it’s not for everyone. Where to Buy: $999.99 $839.99 at Best Buy (256GB) iPhone 16E The iPhone 16E is the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE, bringing flagship-level performance for less than the standard 16. We really wish it included MagSafe for $599, but those upgrading from older iPhones will probably be satisfied with what’s included.
Where to Buy: $599.99 $489.99 at Best Buy (128GB) Apple AirPods Max (second-gen) Apple’s second-generation AirPods Max have excellent sound and ANC performance, but are only a minor upgrade from the older pair. Read our review . Where to Buy: $549 $429 at Amazon $549 $429 at Best Buy Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M5) Powered by Apple’s new M5 chip, the latest MacBook Airs are more powerful than prior models and offer double the base storage (512GB).
They also support faster wireless standards, specifically Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Read our review . Where to Buy: $1299 $1099 at Amazon $1299 $1099 at Best Buy Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5, 2026) The 15-inch Apple MacBook Air features improved performance and better connectivity than the previous generation, and better speakers than the 13-inch model.
Where to Buy: $1499 $1299 at Amazon $1499 $1299 at Best Buy iPad Mini (2024) The seventh-gen iPad Mini comes with Apple’s A17 Pro chip and support for Apple Intelligence. It’s also compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro and offers faster Wi-Fi and USB-C speeds. Read our review .
Where to Buy: $599 $499 at Amazon (128GB, Wi-Fi) $699 $599 at Amazon (256GB, Wi-Fi) Belkin MagSafe 15W 2-in-1 wireless charging dock A slick 2-in-1 charger that can charge your magnet-friendly iPhone or Pixel at a relatively speedy pace. Its extra charging pad supports AirPods, the Apple Watch, and other Qi-ready accessories. Where to Buy: $120 $59.99 at Amazon Belkin Qi2.2 25W 2-in-1 foldable charging dock Slap a recent iPhone onto this charging pad and it’ll charge at fast 25W speeds.
It can also charge AirPods, and includes a cord and wall adapter. Where to Buy: $60 $42.99 at Amazon $100 $75 at Amazon (w/ Apple Watch support) Apple Watch SE 3 The Apple Watch SE 3 is a major glow-up, adding an always-on display, wrist-temperature sensor, a more powerful processor, and fast charging. Read our review.
Where to Buy: $249 $199 at Amazon AirPods Pro 3 The AirPods Pro 3 have a new design that improves their fit, superior noise cancellation, better bass, and fairly accurate heart rate sensors. Read our review . Where to Buy: $249 $179 at Amazon $249 $179 at Walmart $249 $179 at Best Buy Apple iPad Air M4 The M4-powered iPad Air excels at AI-powered tasks, and has great battery life, but the 60Hz screen feels underwhelming.
Read our review . Where to Buy: $749 $649 at Amazon (128GB, Wi-Fi) $749 $649 at Best Buy (128GB, Wi-Fi) iPad (2025) Apple’s entry-level iPad is an excellent tablet for casual use, even if it is getting a little long in the tooth. Its high-res screen is great for watching video, and its A16 processor is still fast enough to handle light games and productivity apps.
Read our review . Where to Buy: $449 $399 at Amazon (128GB, Wi-Fi) M6 Mac Mini Apple’s recently-updated Mac Mini packs surprising performance into a small package, and the discount helps offset a generational price bump. Read our review .
Where to Buy: $899 $779.99 at Amazon Apple Watch Series 12 The newest generation of Apple Watch packs in a variety of upgrades, like faster charging and updated sensors, alongside new Siri and AI features. Read our review . Where to Buy: $399 $349.99 at Amazon (42mm, GPS) AirPods 4 Apple’s AirPods 4 are last-gen wireless earbuds, but they’re still great.
The hard, plastic buds feature improved audio over the third-gen model, along with deep iOS integration and spatial audio with head tracking. Read our review . Where to Buy: $129 $79 at Walmart Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max TechWoven Case with MagSafe This Apple iPhone case features a woven fabric made from recycled polyester for a unique look and rugged protection.
Where to Buy: $59 $50.99 at Best Buy Apple Pencil Pro The Apple Pencil Pro arrives with new features like Find My support so you can find the stylus when it gets lost, as well as new creative capabilities like squeeze gestures and the “Barrel Roll” gyroscope. Where to Buy: $129 $99 at Amazon $129 $99 at Walmart Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16) This keyboard for the iPad turns your tablet into a tiny laptop, and is detachable in case you’d rather just use the kickstand folio cover. Where to Buy: $249 $199 at Best Buy Speck Presidio2 Grip Case with MagSafe for Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro Max This Speck case features specially designed grips that help prevent accidental drops, and is made from 50 percent recycled plastic.
Where to Buy: $44.99 $35.99 at Best Buy Casetify Force Case for Apple iPhone 18 Pro and 17 Pro The Force Case from Casetify comes in a handful of trendy colors, and supports MagSafe accessories and chargers. Where to Buy: $55 $45 at Best Buy
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