Amazon Prime Day is one of the most reliable ways to save on Apple devices. Apple gadgets go on sale pretty often, but Prime Day Apple deals bring some of the best discounts on basically every iteration of Apple gear worth buying. We test Apple year-round at WIRED and have hunted down the best discounts on the gear we’d recommend to our friends and family members. If you’re in the market for new AirPods, an iPad, or maybe just a new case or MagSafe accessory, you’ll find our favorite discounts below.
Feel free to check out our list of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals, or come hang out with us at our Amazon Prime Day live blog for unhinged commentary and deals we aren’t sharing elsewhere.
Updated 3AM ET Friday, June 26: We’ve added the latest pricing and recommendations on top Apple products like the iPad mini, as well as on accessories like the Apple Magic Keyboard, Branch Adjustable Laptop Stand, and more.
The Best Prime Day Apple Deals
Best Apple Device Deals
One of the best tech deals we’ve seen this year is on Apple’s flagship Apple AirPods Pro 3. Music sounds fantastic on these buds; they offer the best noise cancellation around and deliver excellent call quality. Apple added more ear tips for a better fit for small ears, new tools like heart rate sensing and live translation, and enhanced support for folks with hearing loss. If you use an iPhone, these are the wireless earbuds for you, and I’ve never seen them cheaper than this.
The 13-inch iPad Air was just updated with the M4 chip a few months ago and it’s already on sale. This deal gets you the 128 GB model, which comes with 12 GB of unified memory. The 12 GB of unified memory is up from 8 GB in the previous generation and makes for a much more powerful iPad. If you want to use your iPad for more than watching movies and browsing the web, this is the model to get. The iPad Air is perfect for those who need more performance than the base model above. It looks as though only the Starlight color is reduced.
If your iPad needs are less for work and more for play, the iPad mini is a great option. While it’s not as cheap as the base 11-inch iPad, it’s $69 off for Prime Day, bringing the price down to $500. If you like the idea of a tablet you can use one-handed or lounge on the couch with, the iPad mini does it best due to its compact size.
The best Apple Watch overall has every feature you could want in a smartwatch (aside from satellite messaging, but I presume that isn’t a dealbreaker for most of you). There’s blood oxygen sensing, sleep tracking, electrocardiogram reading capabilities, and high blood pressure notifications. Best of all, the battery lasts for a full 24 hours, and it’ll get watchOS 27.
None of the MacBooks have a huge discount this year, but the best deal is on the 13-inch MacBook Air. This is the latest M5 model, which also comes with twice the storage: 512 GB. The MacBook Pro has a better screen, but you’ll be shocked by just how powerful the latest MacBook Air is. You can get this excellent laptop for under $1,000, and what you get is the MacBook that most people should buy. The cheaper MacBook Neo didn’t get much of a discount for Prime Day, unfortunately, which is only $10 off.
Read our guide to what MacBook to buy for Prime Day, analyzing the different deals available right now.
Everyone loves the AirPods Max 2 headphones, but the complaint has always been the same: They’re way too expensive. But for Prime Day, the premium over-ear headphones are $150 off, bringing the price down to $399. That’s not cheap, but it’s more in line with rival headphones like the Sony WH-1000XM6. That’s the lowest price on the AirPods Max 2 headphones we’ve seen in a while.
This is the best-value Apple Watch. It’s compatible with the latest watchOS and has several basic fitness features, though it lacks the extended battery life and some of the more high-tech tracking capabilities of the more-expensive Watch 11. But if you don’t need blood oxygen or ECG readings, and you don’t need a super-bright display, this affordable smartwatch is a smart buy.
Best MagSafe and Accessory Deals
Not everyone needs a stylus to work with the iPad, but for artists or avid notetakers, there’s no better option than the Apple Pencil Pro. It supports all sorts of gestures and magnetically attaches, pairs and charges.
MagSafe wallets are sometimes fiddly or flimsy, and this is neither. Slide in up to three cards and pop them out with the press of your thumb. They stay secure when you don’t need them and are easy to access at the register. This wallet isn’t too hard on the eyes, either.
If you have a trio of Apple devices (iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods) this is top of our Apple 3-in-1 wireless chargers guide. A classy mix of chrome and soft-touch black plastic combines with a lovely weighted base so you can pick up your iPhone without pulling the whole charger off your nightstand. The iPhone pad can also be tilted and hold your iPhone vertically or horizontally, with support for StandBy mode. It can fast-charge capable iPhone and Apple Watch models and charge any AirPods with a wireless charging case.
Using a MacBook right on your desk is fine for a couple of hours here and there, but over the weeks and months, you’ll find yourself hunching over to look down at the screen. This gorgeous laptop stand is one of the best solutions for correcting that ergonomic nightmare, and it’s on sale for Prime Day.
Best Apple Case Deals
Mous’ Limitless case is gorgeous, and it’s one of our favorites for the iPhone 17. We like the various textures and colors, which feel pleasant and remain protective. The Camera Control button is an actual button, and every pressable component is nice and snappy.
As good as the iPad Air is, it’s hardly worth it without a keyboard case to give you access to a keyboard and trackpad. And there’s no case quite like Apple’s own Magic Keyboard. It props the tablet up off the table for easy access to the screen, and the magnetic design means it’s quick to remove the iPad. It also has the best keyboard and trackpad you’ll find on a similar keyboard case, which is why it costs a bit extra.
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