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Amazon’s October Prime Day discounts Apple MacBook Air, iPad, Apple Watch and accessories

Amazon’s October Big Deal Days sale is running through tomorrow night and includes discounts on Apple products from MacBook Air laptops and iPads to Apple Watches and AirPods. Some deals are Prime-only, while Best Buy and Walmart are matching or beating Amazon’s prices, according to The Verge.

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For iPhones, The Verge listed the iPhone Air, Apple’s thinnest iPhone at 5.6mm, with a 6.5-inch ProMotion display, a 48-megapixel fusion camera and an 18-megapixel front camera with Center Stage support. The 256GB model is priced at $839.99 at Best Buy, down from $999.99. The article said the phone’s single rear camera and mediocre battery life mean it is not for everyone.

The iPhone 16E, described as the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE, offers flagship-level performance for less than the standard iPhone 16, The Verge reported. The 128GB model is $489.99 at Best Buy, reduced from $599.99. The publication noted that it wishes the phone included MagSafe at $599, but said users upgrading from older iPhones will probably be satisfied.

For audio, the second-generation AirPods Max are $429 at Amazon and Best Buy, down from $549. The Verge said they have excellent sound and noise cancellation but are only a minor upgrade from the older pair. The AirPods Pro 3 are $179 at Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy, down from $249, with a new design that improves fit, superior noise cancellation, better bass and fairly accurate heart rate sensors. The AirPods 4 are $79 at Walmart, down from $129; The Verge described them as last-generation wireless earbuds that remain good, with improved audio over the third-generation model, deep iOS integration and spatial audio with head tracking.

Apple’s MacBook Air models are also discounted. The 13-inch MacBook Air with the new M5 chip is $1,099 at Amazon and Best Buy, down from $1,299. The Verge said the new chip makes it more powerful than prior models, with double the base storage at 512GB and support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. The 15-inch MacBook Air with M5, listed as a 2026 model, is $1,299 at Amazon and Best Buy, down from $1,499, with improved performance and connectivity over the previous generation and better speakers than the 13-inch model.

For tablets, the seventh-generation iPad Mini, from 2024, has Apple’s A17 Pro chip and supports Apple Intelligence, the Apple Pencil Pro and faster Wi-Fi and USB-C speeds, according to The Verge. The 128GB Wi-Fi model is $499 at Amazon, down from $599, and the 256GB Wi-Fi model is $599, down from $699. The M4-powered iPad Air is $649 at Amazon and Best Buy for the 128GB Wi-Fi model, down from $749; The Verge said it excels at AI-powered tasks and has great battery life, though its 60Hz screen feels underwhelming. The 2025 entry-level iPad is $399 at Amazon for the 128GB Wi-Fi model, down from $449. The Verge called it an excellent tablet for casual use, with a high-resolution screen for video and an A16 processor fast enough for light games and productivity apps.

The M6 Mac Mini is $779.99 at Amazon, down from $899. The Verge said it packs surprising performance into a small package, and the discount helps offset a generational price bump. The Apple Watch SE 3 is $199 at Amazon, down from $249, adding an always-on display, a wrist-temperature sensor, a more powerful processor and fast charging. The Apple Watch Series 12 is $349.99 at Amazon for the 42mm GPS model, down from $399, with faster charging, updated sensors and new Siri and AI features.

Charging accessories are discounted as well. The Belkin MagSafe 15W 2-in-1 wireless charging dock is $59.99 at Amazon, down from $120. The Verge said it can charge a magnet-friendly iPhone or Pixel at a relatively speedy pace, and its extra charging pad supports AirPods, Apple Watch and other Qi-ready accessories. The Belkin Qi2.2 25W 2-in-1 foldable charging dock is $42.99 at Amazon, down from $60, and can charge AirPods and recent iPhones at up to 25W; a version with Apple Watch support is $75 at Amazon, down from $100. The iPhone 18 Pro Max TechWoven Case with MagSafe is $50.99 at Best Buy, down from $59, featuring woven fabric made from recycled polyester for a unique look and rugged protection.

Editor's Summary

Amazon’s October Big Deal Days promotion is offering discounts on a wide range of Apple products, including MacBook Air laptops, iPads, Apple Watch models, AirPods and charging accessories, according to The Verge. Some deals are limited to Prime members, while Best Buy and Walmart are matching or beating Amazon’s prices on several items. The sale is scheduled to run through tomorrow night.