Article 6Y4F1 The best last-minute Apple deals you can still grab for Prime Day

The best last-minute Apple deals you can still grab for Prime Day

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If you want to upgrade your Apple gear ahead of the back-to-school season, there are still some great Amazon Prime Day deals worth exploring, although they likely won't last much longer given it's the final day of the sale. From tablets to smartwatches, many gadgets - including the latest iPad Air - are matching their all-time low, giving you a solid chance to save. What's more, you don't need to be a Prime member to take advantage of the current deals, as retailers other than Amazon are offering the same discounts across the board.

Below, we've compiled the best discounts across various categories to make your shopping experience easier. We've also included notes on historical pricing trends, allowing you to compare them with previous deals.

  1. The best earbud and headphone deals
  2. The best iPad deals
  3. The best MacBook and Mac deals
  4. The best Apple Watch deals
  5. AirTags and other miscellaneous deals
The best earbud and headphone dealsApple AirPods Pro (second-gen) with USB-C charging caseThe second-gen AirPods Pro improve upon Apple's original pair with much better noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and onboard volume controls. The latest refresh also ships with a USB-C charging case, as opposed to Lightning. Read our review.DSCF9466.jpg?w=300Where to Buy:
  • You can buy the latest AirPods Max at Amazon for $429.99 ($80 off), which is about $30 shy of their lowest price to date. The luxe over-ear headphones offer great sound with support for lossless audio, and their active noise cancellation comes close to matching top-tier alternatives from Sony and Bose. They also feature a remarkably natural-sounding transparency mode, deep integration with other Apple devices, and up to 20 hours of battery life with ANC turned on. Read our original review.
Apple EarPods (USB-C)Apple's wired earbuds are comfortable, offer great microphone quality for the price, and feature a built-in remote for controlling audio playback.Screenshot-2025-06-23-at-11.26.04%E2%80%AFAM.png?w=300Where to Buy:AirPods 4Apple's AirPods 4 are the latest update to its base-model wireless earbuds. The hard plastic buds should have improved audio quality and spatial audio with head tracking for the first time. Read our review.DSCF0031.webp?w=300Where to Buy:
  • The AirPods 4 with ANC are currently on sale for $119 ($60 off) at Amazon and Walmart, which blows their previous best-ever price out of the water.Apple's step-up earbuds are identical to the standard AirPods 4 but include active noise cancellation, though it's not quite as effective as that of the latest AirPods Pro. They also offer a transparency mode, wireless charging, and a case with a built-in speaker that makes tracking easy via Apple's Find My feature. Read our review.
  • If you don't need active noise cancellation, the Beats Solo 4 are also on sale for around $97.99 ($102 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and $99.99 at Target. The comfortable headphones build upon the prior model with better, bass-rich sound and support for spatial audio. They also now offer lossless audio via USB-C and an extended battery life of 50 hours. Read our review.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2The latest pair of Beats earbuds are a no-brainer for athletes. They pack fantastic sound and thumping bass, along with active noise cancellation, IPX4 water resistance, and heart rate monitoring. Read our review.257536_Powerbeats_Pro_2_AKrales_0299.jpg?w=300Where to Buy:
  • You can buy the Beats Studio Pro for around $169.95, down from $349.99, at Amazon, Target, and Best Buy. The over-ear headphones boast noticeably improved noise cancellation and sound over their predecessor, along with support for lossless audio over USB-C. And, like many other Beats headphones and earbuds, they offer native support for both iOS and Android software features.Read our review.
The best iPad deals11-inch iPad Air M3The latest 11-inch iPad Air features Apple's fast M3 chip with GPU upgrades like dynamic caching for smoother performance in demanding apps. It also supports the Apple Pencil Pro and the new Magic Keyboard,which features a larger build and a 14-key function row. Read our review.257606_iPad_air_ADiBenedetto_0002.jpg?w=300Where to Buy:
  • For something bigger, you can save on the larger 13-inch version of the M3-powered iPad Air with 128GB of storage, which costs $679 (down from $799) at Amazon. It's identical to the 11-inch model in terms of performance and features, just with a more spacious display and better speakers. Read our review.
  • You can buy the latest iPad with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart starting at $279 ($70 off), which beats its best price by $20.The 11th-gen modelis a pretty minor upgrade over the2022 iPadwith twice as much base storage and an A16 Bionic chip, which, while faster, doesn't support the AI-based Apple Intelligence features. Read our review.
2024 iPad MiniThe 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.iPad_Mini_8.jpg?w=300Where to Buy:The best MacBook and Mac deals2020 MacBook Air with M1 (256GB)The 2020 MacBook Air has been discontinued but remains a great value. It comes outfitted with the company's original M1 chip in one of three different colors (silver, space gray, and gold).vpavic_4291_20201113_0335.0.jpg?w=300Where to Buy:
  • The 13-inch M4-powered MacBook Air is available at Amazon and Best Buy with a 10-core CPU, eight-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage starting at just $849 ($150 off), which is $50 shy of its all-time low.The latest Air is faster than its predecessor thanks to the addition of Apple's newer M4 chip, and now offers double the base RAM at 16GB. It also features a sharper 12-megapixel Center Stage webcam and supports two external displays with the lid open, making it even better for multitasking. Read our review.
  • If you prefer the 15-inch MacBook Air, the entry-level configuration with the M4 chip, a 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage is down to its all-time low of $1,049 ($150 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. The larger Air is identical to its smaller sibling, only it features a better six-speaker sound system and comes with the option of either a 35W Dual USBC Port Compact Power Adapter or a 70W USBC Power Adapter.
iMac with M4 (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU)The latest version of Apple's all-in-one desktop computer features an M4 chip and support for Apple Intelligence. Unlike its predecessor, the base model now offers 16GB RAM by default, along with a new 12-megapixel webcam. Read our review.Apple_iMac_M4_lifestyle_business_storefront.jpg?w=300Where to Buy:The best Apple Watch dealsApple Watch Series 10 (GPS)The Apple Watch Series 10 has a larger, wide-angle OLED display with up to 30 percent more screen area. It's thinner and lighter than its predecessors, yet it charges faster and features the same fitness and wellness features. Read our review.247270_Apple_watch_series_10_AKrales_0557.jpg?w=300Where to Buy:
  • You can buy the latest 40mm, GPS-enabled Apple Watch SE at Amazon and Walmart for $169, which is $20 shy of its best price to date. Apple's entry-level wearable is great for tracking the essentials, including your heart rate and sleep quality, and offers fall/crash detection, Apple Pay, and other conveniences. While it lacks the Series 10's temperature sensor, EKG, and depth tracking, the SE still delivers excellent value if you don't need advanced health features. It will also support the next iteration of watchOS, watchOS 26, when it arrives in the fall with its new wrist flick gesture and AI-powered Workout Buddy." Read our review.
Apple Watch Ultra 2The rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes in one size: 49mm. It offers the brightest display of any wearable in Apple's lineup, along with better battery life and improved performance. It sports Apple's new S9 SiP, too, allowing you to take advantage of Apple's new double tap feature. Read our review.236790_Apple_watch_9_Ultra_2_AKrales_0421.jpg?w=300Where to Buy:AirTags and other miscellaneous dealsApple AirTagsApple's AirTags are unobtrusive, waterproof, and tap into the massive Find My network for out-of-range locating. Read our original review.vpavic_4547_20210421_0038.jpg?w=300Where to Buy:
  • TheApple Pencil Prois down to $99 ($30 off) atAmazon,Walmart, andTarget, which is $10 shy of its all-time low. Apple's premium stylus packs in advanced creative features missing from the entry-level USB-C model, including pressure sensitivity and a Barrel Roll" gyroscope, which lets you rotate the stylus as you draw to quickly adjust the angle of your digital pen or brush. It also comes with wireless charging, Find My support, and squeeze gestures that let you control smart home devices. That being said, it's only compatible with the latest iPad Pro, iPad Mini, and M2 or M3 iPad Air models.
  • TheApple Pencil (USB-C) is available at Amazon for just $59 ($20 off). That's one of the best prices we've seen on the comfortable Apple stylus, which can magnetically attach to the side of mostiPad modelsfrom within the past three years or so. It also offers tilt sensitivity, though it lacks theApple Pencil Pro's support for pressure sensitivity and wireless charging.
Beats Pill (2024)The 2024 Beats Pill offers improved sound, USB-C, and native support for Find My and voice assistants on both iOS and Android. It also bests the previous model with double the battery life (24 hours) and IP67 water resistance. Read our review.DSCF7844.jpg?w=300Where to Buy:Anker MagGo Magnetic Charging Station 8-in-1A Qi2 pad on the front and a party in the back, with three AC outlets and four USB ports. It can deliver up to 67W through a single USB-C port or divided between its two USB-C and two USB-A ports.092524_MagSafe_Qi2_BG_ADiBenedetto_0013.jpg?w=300Where to Buy:Apple MagSafe Charger (2m)Apple's updated magnetic charging puck is available in two sizes, 1m and 2m, and supports 15W MagSafe / Qi2 charging as well as 25W charging on the iPhone 16 only.IMG_2364.jpg?w=300Where to Buy:
  • Anker's MagGo Wireless Charging Station (Foldable 3-in-1) is available for an all-time low of around $76.99 (originally $110) at Amazon and directly from Anker (with code WS24EP9P3P0F). The Qi2-certified charger can deliver up to 15W of power to compatible iPhone models while simultaneously charging a pair of AirPods and an Apple Watch. Its foldable, lightweight design also makes it convenient for travel or keeping your nightstand clutter-free.
  • You can buy the Anker MagGo Wireless Charger (Pad) at Amazon for $19.99 ($10 off), which matches the best-ever price on this accessory. Anker's Qi2-certified charging pad can deliver up to 15W of power to MagSafe-compatible iPhones, including the newer iPhone 16 models. It also comes with a five-foot cable; however, you will still need to supply your own AC adapter unless you spring for the $23.99 $25.99 bundle.
Belkin 3-in-1 Qi2 Wireless Charging StationBelkin's 3-in-1 charging station is Qi2-certified and can supply up to 15W of power to compatible phones. It also has a 5W charging puck and a pad for wireless earbuds.Belkin-3-in-1-Qi2-Wireless-Charging-Station.png?w=300Where to Buy:

Update, July 11th:Updated to reflect current pricing / availability.

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