25 Apple products are on sale for record lows this October Prime Day
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Amazon's Apple deals have been especially juicy and ripe this week, but this is your last chance to pick them. The retail giant's fourth annual Prime Big Deal Days sale ends tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 8, and it's your final opportunity to grab some record-low prices on Apple Watches, AirPods, iPads, and MacBooks.
This year, the "October Prime Day" sale (Amazon's unofficial Black Friday kickoff event) comes hot on the heels of Apple's "Awe Dropping" launch of new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. Deals on the new iPhone 17 series or iPhone Air are highly unlikely — no luck yet, at least — but the brand-new Apple Watch Series 11 and SE 3 are already seeing their first teensy discounts in honor of the occasion.
If you don't mind some slight spec downgrades, Amazon is doling out even more impressive discounts to those wearables' predecessors: The Apple Watch Series 10 and second-gen SE with cellular connectivity are on sale for $329 and $219, respectively. Those deals blow past their previous all-time lows.
Some of the best deals have actually been today, on the final day of the sale. Other Apple products that have fallen to record-low prices this Prime Big Deal Days include the AirPods 4 (now starting at just $89), the 11-inch M3 iPad Air (now $449), and the M4 MacBook Air (now $799 in the 13-inch size). A few devices are actually cheaper today than they were when the sale started on Tuesday. The 15-inch M4 MacBook Air is just $969 as of Wednesday evening (normally $1,199); it was $979 this afternoon. And the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro is $799 today (normally $999). Meanwhile, the AirPods 4 with ANC are $118.99 now — a full cent lower than earlier. Hey, can't say we didn't tell you.
In total, we've spotted over two dozen Apple products that are chilling at record lows on Amazon this week. If they sell out there (the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro is no longer available), Best Buy is matching some but not all of them during its competing Techtober Sale.
You've only got a few hours left to shop, as these deals will disappear when the sale ends at midnight. We're rounding up our top picks below and will be monitoring them for any last-minute price drops or stock alerts. Don't wait if you see something you want. Record lows are marked with a 🔥.
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Best October Prime Day AirPods deal
Why we like them
Apple's latest wireless earbuds are one of our favorite pairs for budget shoppers, offering "five hours of battery life and smooth sound quality," per Mashable's Samantha Mangino. (She especially recommends them for iPhone and iPad owners because they connect seamlessly with those devices.) Dirt-cheap AirPods are a Prime Day staple, and Amazon really delivered this Prime Big Deal Days: The standard AirPods are only $89 right now (normally $129), while the ANC version is just $118.98 (usually $179). You'll lock in an all-time low either way.
Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC.
More AirPods deals
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $118.98
$179(save $60.02) 🔥Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $169.99
$249(save $79.01)Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $429
$549(save $119.01) 🔥
Best October Prime Day Apple Watch deal
Why we like it
While the Apple Watch Series 10 is virtually identical to its successor in terms of features and design, its battery life is a bit worse. That's not ideal if you plan to regularly use tracking tools like Sleep Score, which get less accurate in Low Power Mode, but it's an easy sacrifice at a price like this. The rose gold Series 10 with cellular connectivity and a light blush sport band is now just $329 — a 34% savings and a new all-time low. Before this month, it never dipped below $370.
This deal is so good, we almost think it might be a fluke on Amazon's part (either that or an inventory-clearing clearance discount).
Read Mashable's full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.
More October Prime Day Apple Watch deals
Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 40mm) — $169.99
$249(save $79.01)Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 44mm) — $199
$279(save $80) 🔥Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS + cellular, 44mm) — $219
$329(save $110) 🔥Apple Watch SE, 3rd Gen (GPS, 40mm) — $239.99
$249(save $9.01) 🔥Apple Watch SE, 3rd Gen (GPS, 44mm) — $269.99
$279(save $9.01) 🔥Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) — $376.56
$399(save $22.44)Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 46mm) — $359
$529(save $170) 🔥Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) — $389.99
$399(save $9.01) 🔥Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) — $489.99
$499(save $9.01) 🔥Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + cellular, 46mm) — $519.99
$529(save $9.01) 🔥Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) — $649
$799(save $150) 🔥
Best iPad deal
Why we like it
The latest 11-inch iPad Air isn't vastly different from its M2 predecessor, but its better battery life (over 14 hours per charge) and faster M3 processor are both appreciated upgrades. That impressive performance, plus the fact that iPadOS 26 now supports a nifty windowing system, makes it a solid MacBook alternative for shoppers on a budget. We think it's the best iPad for most people, especially now that it's down to just $449 at Amazon — that's its best price on record.
Read Mashable's full review of the 13-inch Apple iPad Air (M3).
More iPad deals
Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $279
$349(save $70) 🔥Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $379
$499(save $120)Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $429
$499(save $70)Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $649
$799(save $50) 🔥Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,099.99
$1,299(save $199.01)
Best MacBook deal
Why we like it
The M4 MacBook Air is an absolute powerhouse, outperforming 89% of the laptops in our current testing database. Compared to the previous-gen M3 model, it features a better 12MP Center Stage camera and open-lid support for two external displays. The 13-inch model is now on sale for just $799 (typically $999), which is yet another all-time low.
Read Mashable's full review of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4).
More MacBook deals
MacBook Airs
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $969
$1,199(save $230) 🔥Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $999
$1,199(save $200) 🔥Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199
$1,399(save $200)Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199
$1,399(save $200) 🔥Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,354
$1,599(save $245) 🔥
MacBook Pros
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399
$1599(save $200)Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,599
$1,799(save $200)Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,799
$1,999(save $200)Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,249
$2,499(save $250)Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 48GB RAM, 512B SSD) — $2,599
$2,899(save $300)Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,869
$3,199(save $330)Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,099
$3,499(save $400)
Macs
Mac Mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $499
$599(save $100)Apple iMac, 24-inch (M4 with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149
$1,299(save $150) 🔥Apple iMac, 24-inch (M4 with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,347.50
$1,499(save $151.50)
Apple accessory deals
Apple EarPods — $16.99
$19(save $2.01)Apple AirTag — $19.99
$29(save $9.01) 🔥Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter — $25
$39(save $14) 🔥Apple AirTags (4-pack) — $64.99
$99(save $34.01)Apple Pencil (USB-C) — $69.99
$79(save $9.01)Apple Pencil Pro — $99
$129(save $30)
Latest Updates
Frequently Asked Questions
The new AirPods Pro 3 have yet to go on sale as of day two of Prime Big Deal Days, meaning they still cost $249. However, our reviewer did deem them "one of the best products of the year," thanks to their excellent ANC, premium sound, improved battery life and their new extras, which include a built-in heart rate monitor and live translation.
So are they worth it? Comparatively speaking to other premium noise-cancelling earbuds, they are a good value, even without being on sale. However, if $249 isn't quite in the budget, you can grab the Pro 2 buds for $169.99 (though they are a good $20 over their record-low price of $149). For some, waiting for a potential Black Friday deal in November might be the best course of action.
Very technically speaking, there's only one Prime Day a year, in July. October Prime Day is a colloquial name for Prime Big Deal Days, a two-day event that first took place in 2022 under the name "Prime Early Access Sale," before adopting its current name the following year.
October Prime Day essentially functions as a Black Friday season kickoff, meaning the next big sale you'll see on Amazon will be its Black Friday offerings. So in a word, no. There will not be another Prime Day before Christmas.
Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from dupes to 12-foot skeletons.
Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.
Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably enjoying live music, studying human design, or embroidering and upcycling clothes. You can follow her on Instagram at @touchinfinity.
