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Amazon’s sale is almost here (it officially starts tomorrow) but we already found some pretty great Apple Prime Day deals. Since last July, Apple has released around a dozen new products, including the AirPods 4, the Apple Watch Series 10, an M4 MacBook Air and a new iPad mini and iPad Air (and most of those are on sale). Upcoming releases include computers with M5 chips , possibly some new AirTags , a rumored home hub , and of course, the iPhone 17 . In short, the Apple gear machine never stops churning. Of course, one of the things we love about Apple products is their longevity — so whatever you buy today should last you a good long while. Here are the best early Prime Day deals on the Apple gear we've reviewed and recommend.
Best Prime Day AirPod deals
AirPods 4 (without ANC) for $99 ($30 off) : Apple introduced two models of its fourth generation basic earbuds alongside the iPhone 16 last September. This one doesn't have the extra features of ANC or Transparency Mode (which makes them cheaper). This pared down model benefits from a shape redesign — which our headphone expert, Billy Steele, found both more comfortable and more secure — as well as improved sound quality that’s more immersive than before.
AirPods Max (USB-C) for $450 ($99 off): Apple’s only over-ear headphones are due for an update. The company outfitted the AirPods Max with a USB-C port late last year, but the internals haven’t had an overhaul since 2020. Still, we named them the best (and only) over-ear AirPods. They are comfortable and relatively lightweight, have a balanced sound and the noise cancellation is solid. This deal matches the all-time low.
Best Prime Day iPad deals
Apple iPad Air (11-inch, M3) for $499 ($100 off) : In our opinion, the iPad Air is the best iPad for most people as it strikes an ideal balance between performance, price and features. The M3 chip is almost overkill for a tablet, but it means performance should never be an issue. And upcoming productivity gains from iPadOS 26 should make the tablet even more powerful. This matches the lowest price we've seen a few times over the past few months.
Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) for $399 ($100 off): Apple’s smallest iPad earned an 83 review score from us when it came out late last year. Despite its compact size, it’s still a fully-featured iPad, with support for accessories and a laminated, anti-reflective screen. It’s not a laptop-replacer, but rather the perfect couch companion, handling games, video, web browsing and email triage.
Apple iPad Air (13-inch, M3) for $699 ($100 off) : This is Apple’s most affordable large-screen iPad. Engadget’s Nate Ingraham awarded it a review score of 89 upon its debut this March. When you pair it with accessories like a keyboard folio and mouse, it becomes a true productivity machine — though those add-ons make it a pricey package. Good thing iPads are on sale for Prime Day. This $100 discount matches the lowest price we've seen over the past couple months.
Best Prime Day MacBook deals
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