We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, Amazon Prime Days are the best time of year to score major savings on gadgets and gizmos. As if the Amazon October Prime Day tech deals weren’t already good enough, things just got even better for Apple lovers—Apple Watches, MacBooks, iPads, and AirPods are already up to $500 off before Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon’s latest 48-hour savings event. The sale officially lands on October 10 and 11, and while the day-of deals will be *exclusive* to Prime members, you can take advantage of early deals happening now if you’re not a member, or if you’re like me and have absolutely no patience to wait.
Shop Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days 2023
If you’re in the market for a new laptop, you’ll want to note that the 2021 MacBook Pro is currently $500 off. That model has an entire terabyte of storage, which hikes up the price but will come so in handy when you never run out of space. Or, if you’re looking for some new headphones, AirPods (2nd Gen) are just $99 (heyyyy, budget!) and have an up to 24 hour battery life so you can listen to that true crime podcast all day long.
Whether you’re shopping for a gift or just to treat yourself (you deserve it!), you won’t want to miss these Apple sale prices since they’re sure to come and go quickly. Tbh, we expect these deals to be about the same as Black Friday, since Apple never has Black Friday sales anyway. Shop early and get that beauty rest knowing you’re one step ahead of the holiday madness (for once!).
October Prime Day AirPods Deals
Apple’s coveted earbuds, AirPods, have good battery life (all day playtime!), a range of fit options, and seamlessly switch between connected Apple devices, so with one or two clicks you can switch from your phone to your MacBook. Whether you opt for the sleek, stylish and oh-so-trendy AirPods Max or a more budget-friendly and classic AirPods (2nd Gen), you’ll be grateful you scooped up the headphones while they’re on sale. (P.S. For iPhone 15 users, the USB-C AirPods Pro have been going on sale to price match the Lightning AirPods Pro, but they’re full price right now.)
October Prime Day MacBook Deals
Right now, the 2021 MacBook Pro is $500 off, one of the best deals we’ve seen from Apple in 2023. If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly pick, we’d recommend the 2020 MacBook Air, which is down $100 to $899. If you like the size of the Air but want the power of the Pro, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is on sale for the best of both worlds. Depending on your storage and how much you commute with your computer, there are plenty of options to save.
October Prime Day iPad Deals
I love my iPad Air so much, cannot recommend it enough. It’s lightweight, thin, and way easier to pack than my MacBook. iPads are great for traveling, commuting, and for all the things you can’t get done on your phone when you don’t have your laptop handy. The iPad Mini with cellular connectivity is $170 off right now and is so thin and lightweight you’ll hardly notice it’s in your tote.
October Prime Day Apple Watch Deals
Whether you’re brand new to the Apple Watch game or you’re looking to upgrade from an older model, there’s both a GPS and GPS+Cellular option on sale right now. Personally, I love my GPS+Cellular watch because it lets me go totally phone-free while out on runs, at the gym, and beyond. The Series 8 and Series 7 models are seeing the steepest price drops, and the biggest difference between the two is that the Series 8 features a temperature sensor that, if you wear your watch while you sleep, you can use to track your ovulation cycles.
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Ellen McAlpine is a commerce editor and writer at Hearst Magazines, covering tech, fitness, lifestyle, and beyond. In her time as a writer, she’s covered everything from top tech items like running watches and ring lights to phone cases and beauty tools.