Amazon Discounts Apple Devices Ahead of Fall Prime Big Deal Days
Ahead of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event starting October 6, 2026, online retailers have already launched steep discounts on popular Apple products. While Amazon requires its $14.99 per month or $139.00 per year Prime membership for many of these bargains—offering a 30-day free trial for new subscribers—reported that shoppers can access many early price cuts without an active membership. MacRumors reported that MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon, earning a small payment when readers click a link and make a purchase.
AirPods Pro 3 Hit Record Lows While Other Audio Gear Sees Price Cuts
The deepest in-ear markdown belongs to the AirPods Pro 3, which and MacRumors noted have dropped to $179.00 from their usual $249.00 price tag. put this specific markdown at $80 off MSRP, matching the lowest price seen since their launch. also highlighted a closeout deal on first-generation AirPods for $89.99, while reported that the AirPods Max 2 headphones are discounted by 22% down with a notable discount. senior editor Mike Andronico noted that stock on standard non-ANC AirPods 4 is fluctuating at Amazon, though Walmart offers them at a lowest-ever price.
M5 MacBook Air Models See $200 Reductions Following Apple Price Hikes
Amazon has slashed $200 off nearly every M5 MacBook Air model in both 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, according to MacRumors. connected these discounts directly to Apple’s summertime price hikes, which raised MacBook Air costs due to RAMageddon and inflation. The 13-inch MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD is now $1,099.00 down from $1,299.00, while 15-inch models start at $1,299.00 for the 16GB/512GB configuration, down from $1,499.00.
Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 12 Reach New All-Time Lows
Apple Watch discounts include $50 off the Apple Watch SE 3, bringing the 40mm GPS model down to $199.00 and the 44mm GPS model to $229.00, per MacRumors. and MacRumors confirmed that the Apple Watch Series 12 has dropped by $49 to new all-time lows of $349.99 for the 42mm GPS version and $399.99 for the 46mm GPS variant. highlighted that the Series 12 features Apple’s most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable to date.
M4 iPad Air and iPad Mini 7 Discounts Complement Fall Sale
reported up to $149 in savings on the 2026 M4 iPad Air lineup, which features the M4 chip, C1X modem, and N1 networking chip supporting Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. These models retain the exact aluminum chassis, slim bezels, and edge-to-edge display of the 2025 iterations. Amazon marked down every Wi-Fi model of the iPad mini 7, with the 128GB version starting at $499.00 instead of $599.00, alongside select cellular model discounts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Apple Prime Day Deals
Do I need an Amazon Prime membership to buy these discounted Apple products?
While Amazon requires its $14.99 monthly or $139.00 annual Prime membership for many event discounts, reported that a wide selection of early Apple price cuts are live for anyone without requiring an active membership.
How much are the AirPods Pro 3 during the early Prime Day sale?
and MacRumors reported that the AirPods Pro 3 are marked down to $179.00, which is down from their standard $249.00 retail price.
What is the price of the M5 MacBook Air after the $200 discount?
noted that the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is available for $1,099.00, while the 15-inch model with identical memory and storage starts at $1,299.00.
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