I don't know about you, but I feel like I need a cigarette after Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days. The two-day event was a whirlwind of bargains that we struggled mightily to sort through and summarize for you, dear reader. But now that we are out of Prime time, we're going back for round two. In our daily deep dive, we noticed that Amazon is offering some Prime Day-level price drops on a bunch of Apple hardware. Here's our picks you can't miss.
The Best AirPods Deals
AirPods Pro Earbuds (2nd Gen, USB-C Case) $199.99$249.00 Save $49.01 Shop Now
Replacing the Lightning cable with a standard USB-C charger makes the AirPods Pro an even better pick, especially with their exceptional noise cancelling and spatial audio. We gave them an Editors' Choice award in our review, saying that they were "the top true wireless earphones for Apple users" for their buttery smooth integration with all of your devices. Taking $50 off the purchase price is a deal we though would only last through Prime Day, but it's still going.
AirPods Max for $479.99 (list price $549.00)
AirPods (3rd Gen) for $149.99 (list price $169.00)
The Best iPad Deals
Apple iPad (10th Generation) $399.00 at Amazon$449.00 Save $50.00 See It
Released in 2022, the 10th generation iPad brought Apple's A14 Bionic processor to the table, resulting in dramatically improved performance. When we reviewed it on release, our major qualm was the price, but a $50 discount helps soothe that sting a little bit. Other improvements included significantly better cameras, a repositioned webcam, and nicer speakers, as well as a USB-C port for easier charging.
iPad (9th Generation) for $249.00 (list price $329)
iPad Mini (6th Generation) for $399.99 (list price $499.00)
iPad Air (5th Generation) for $559.00 (list price $599.00)
Apple Pencil (1st Generation) for $89.00 (list price $99.00)
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) for $120.39 (list price $129.00)
The Best Apple Watch Deals
Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS 41mm) $319.97 at Amazon$399.00 Save $79.03 Shop Now
Although there's a new generation of Apple Watches out with some fun new features and a brighter screen, the Series 8 is still an incredibly solid smartwatch. When it came out, our watch expert declared it "the right choice for most smartwatch buyers" in their review. With lots of neat biometric detection stuff like overnight temperature sensing and car crash alerts, it's designed to help you in every aspect of your life.
Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS 45mm) for $349.97 (list price $429.00)
Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS 45mm) for $739.97 (list price $799.00)
The Best Apple MacBook Deals
Apple MacBook Air M1 $899.00 at Amazon$999.00 Save $100.00 Shop Now
Apple's pivot away from Intel was one of the smartest decisions it has made in a history full of smart decisions. The new M1 and M2 chips let their computers work faster and more reliably with macOS. One of the first machines to benefit from the new hardware was the 2020 MacBook Air, which we gave an Editors' Choice award in our review. We praised its sleek design, remarkable battery life, and high-quality keyboard and display, and right now you can get it for $100 off.
MacBook Air M2 for $1,049.00 (list price $1,299.00)
MacBook Pro M2 for $1,049.00 (list price $1,299.00)
The Best Apple Accessory Deals
Apple AirTags (4-Pack) $99.00 at AmazonShop Now
Apple's AirTags allow you to track down any object you attach them to using the power of your iPhone or other device. These Bluetooth signal devices take advantage of a hyper-connected world to deliver remarkably precise locations. In our review, we called it "a sleek and delightful way to track your lost devices" and gave it an Editors' Choice award.
