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The 20+ best Apple deals live ahead of Prime Day

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The best Apple deals ahead of Prime Day

Best MacBook deal
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Best Apple Watch deal
pink apple watch series 10

Best AirPods deal
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
$499.99 (Save $49.01)
blue Apple AirPods Max

Best iPad deal
blue ipad air

Amazon is good for finding decent to impressive Apple deals year-round, and with Prime Day just around the corner, we're expecting to see an even better selection of deals than usual.

The members-only sale doesn't officially kick off until July 8, but it will run for four days through July 11, making it the longest Prime Day sale ever. In the lead-up, we've spotted $150 markdowns on several models of the MacBook Air, $70 discounts on Apple Watches, and price cuts on the iPad Air.

AirPods deals, on the other hand, are on the sparse side so far. We'll be keeping this post updated in the run-up to July 8 and through the sale, so if better deals go live, you'll find them here. Below, find the best Apple deals available so far:

Best MacBook deals

Why we like it

Check out our full review of the M4 MacBook Air.

Even at full price, the M4 MacBook Air is an impressively good value, especially considering its brand. For anyone who doesn't need the heavier specs of the Pro (and the additional literal weight that comes along with that), the Air is a great machine. It can handle audio and some video editing, most tasks students will need it for, and general day-to-day tasks with ease.

At $149 off (thanks to an on-page coupon), the 13-inch Air with 256GB of storage offers an especially good value. It's a price point that might be bested come Prime Day, but we could also see it staying in the same range — it's that good. Plus, it helps offset the disappointment that this laptop tops off at a 60Hz refresh rate.

MacBook Air deals

MacBook Pro deals

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Best Apple Watch deals

Apple Watch Series 10 [GPS 42mm case] Smartwatch with Rose Gold Aluminium Case with Light Blush Sport Band - S/M. Fitness Tracker, ECG App, Always-On Retina Display, Water Resistant
Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS)
$329 at Amazon
$399 Save $70

Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.

The Apple Watch Series 10 frequently gets discounted at Amazon. Shortly after its release last fall, the smartwatch received a $20 price cut, and would drop down to the $330 range before the year's end. Even though this discount is exactly novel, it's still a solid deal on our favorite smartwatch fitness tracker, especially if you're already deep in the Apple ecosystem.

Though it's missing a blood oxygen sensor, it still works as a pedometer, heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, menstrual cycle tracker, and wrist temperature monitor, to name just a few of its functions. Its ultra-lightweight design doesn't sacrifice a larger display that makes reading all those metrics as easy as possible. If you want to grab this watch at its absolute lowest price, wait until it dips to $299. But at $329, you're still saving a good chunk of change.

Apple Watch Ultra deals

Apple Watch Series 10 deals

Apple Watch SE deals

Best AirPods deals

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Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
$499.99 at Amazon
$549 Save $49.01

Why we like it

So far, the AirPods deals are a little on the sparse side. The AirPods Pro are "marked down" to $199, but we've only seen them jump above that price a handful of times over the past 11 months. You'll find more of a deal in the over-ear AirPods Max. The premium option comes with lossless audio, excellent noise cancellation, and well-balanced sound.

We do have to mention these aren't our favorite noise-cancelling headphones on the market — though they fit well into the Apple ecosystem, their battery life, lack of a real protective case, and lack of a power button are some serious knocks against them, especially when you consider their price point. However, if you've been waiting to pick up the AirPods Max, getting them for $49 cheaper doesn't hurt.

Best iPad deals

Why we like it

The iPad Air is the best Apple tablet for most people, thanks to its versatility. Whether you plan to use it for reading, streaming, or creative work, the M3 chip and 128GB of space will likely get you where you need to. Plus, it's way cheaper than opting for an iPad Pro, while still giving you the same power as a MacBook.

While $50 off isn't the most jaw-dropping deal for this 11-inch Air, it's a decent markdown to kick off Prime Day season. We just hope to see it drop another $50 down to its record-low $499 by the time the official sale start comes around.

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iPad Air deals



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