Amazon Fall Prime Day Cuts Prices on Apple, Nothing, TCL, and Gaming Gear

9to5Mac reported that AirPods Pro 3 fell to $179 from $249, one of their best prices ever, while AirPods Max 2 dropped to $429 from $549. Amazon also cut the new M6 Mac mini to all-time lows, with up to nearly $150 off: the 16GB/256GB model reached $780 from $899, the 16GB/512GB model $950 from $1,099, and the 24GB/512GB model $1,150 from $1,299. The M5 Max Mac mini was $1,550 from $1,699, and the M5 Max Mac Studio was $2,300 from $2,499. The M5 MacBook Air lineup saw $200 discounts, starting at $1,099, and Apple Watch Series 12 models hit new lows from $350. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 reached $700 for a black model with a Burgundy Trail Loop, down from $799.

Android Authority reported that the Nothing Headphone (a) dropped to $129 on Amazon, down from a $199 recommended retail price, a 35 percent discount. The over-ear headphones are rated for up to 135 hours of battery life with active noise cancellation off, and they include adaptive ANC, LDAC support, Hi-Res Audio for wired and wireless listening, USB-C audio, three microphones for calls, physical controls, spatial audio modes, ChatGPT hands-free support with Nothing phones, and an IP52 splash-resistance rating. The model has a 4.5-star review score.

The Verge reported that the Nothing Headphone 1 also went on sale for $189 at Amazon, well below its usual $240 to $299 range. Those headphones feature a translucent design, active noise cancellation, spatial audio with head tracking, plush ear pads, and a paddle button for playback control. The Verge noted omissions including no multipoint pairing and a 3.5mm analog port that works only when the headphones are charged.

Android Authority also reported that Amazon cut the top-spec TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G to $189.98 for Prime Day, down from $284.98, saving $95 and marking its lowest price this year. The phone has TCL's matte NXTPAPER display, 8GB of RAM with up to 8GB virtual RAM expansion, 256GB of storage with microSD support up to 2TB, a 6.8-inch FHD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 5,010mAh battery, stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 50MP main camera.

The Verge reported that Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds fell to $135.99 from $169.99 during Amazon's October sale, beating their previous low of $149.99 and coming in $14 below the AirPods 5. The earbuds are noted for call quality, an IP55 rating, LDAC support, and built-in voice commands. The Verge's main complaint was a bass-forward default sound, which can be adjusted through seven sound examples.

TechRadar reported that the Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra Xbox controller fell to £99 in the UK from £179.99 at Amazon. The controller has mechanical buttons and a mechanical D-pad, four remappable rear buttons, trigger locks, drift-resistant Hall effect thumbsticks, a customizable color OLED screen, a magnetic charging stand, and a carrying case.

Engadget compared the Apple iPhone Duo and Motorola Razr Ultra, noting that the Duo costs $2,000 and ships October 23, while the Razr Ultra costs $1,500. The Duo opens to a 7.6-inch iPad-like display and is expected to use Apple's A20 Pro chip, while the Razr Ultra has a 7-inch candybar-style internal screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and 16GB of RAM. Both have two rear cameras, with the Duo at 48MP and the Ultra at 50MP; the Ultra also has a 50MP front camera, while the Duo has a 12MP front camera and an additional under-screen internal camera. Engadget said the Ultra lasted 31 hours in video testing and that the Duo has an IP68 rating versus the Ultra's IP48. The comparison concluded that price, software, and use case would likely decide buyers.

Android Authority reported that OnePlus has pulled out of the North American market, but a poll of 2,252 readers found that 93 percent would at least consider buying the OnePlus 16 if it were available in their market. Sixty-one percent said they would buy it without question, 32 percent said price would decide, and 154 respondents said they would not buy it. OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 16 in China this month, with wider availability expected in November; the launch is confirmed for October 12. It is expected to use a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, a 9,000mAh battery, a 165Hz display that can reach 185Hz in gaming, and a triple camera with a 200MP main sensor plus 50MP telephoto and ultra-wide lenses. Color options include Dark Forest, Mars/Martian Masterpiece, and Tomorrow's Starlight, with the silver version adding an Interstellar Lighting Effect.