GoKawiilRetailers cut price on Apple's new M5 Max Mac Studio before shipments arrive
Amazon and other retailers have posted the first-ever discount on Apple's newly announced M5 Max Mac Studio, even before units begin shipping this month. The same roundup includes lingering post-Labor Day pricing on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, a return of the $20-per-unit AirTag 2 deal, $100 off the base 2026 Studio Display, and $150 off the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air.
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Discounting a flagship machine before it even reaches buyers signals unusually aggressive competition among retailers heading into the holiday shopping season. For consumers, it means the usual wait for post-launch price drops is shrinking, letting early adopters save money without delaying their purchase.
- M5 Max Mac Studio gets its first-ever discount ahead of shipping this month.
- AirPods Pro 3 remain $50 off and AirTag 2 four-packs are back to $20 each on Amazon.
- Studio Display and 15-inch MacBook Air also see notable price cuts of $100 and $150.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 — The article's standout carryover deal is on Apple's newest AirPods Pro 3, and they're an easy pick if you're already in the Apple ecosystem. Active noise cancellation, seamless pairing with iPhone and Mac, and a compact charging case make them the accessory that pairs with every Mac Studio or MacBook Air on that deals list.
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