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. Yes, although Prime Big Deal Days has come and gone, it’s actually not too late to snag those deals! The Amazon October Prime Day tech deals are still top-notch, and Apple lovers will be happy to hear that Apple Watches, MacBooks, iPads, and AirPods are still up to $500 off after Prime Big Deal Days.
Pro tip: The deals are *exclusive* to Prime members, so make sure you’re signed in to your Amazon account to see all the best prices—or opt for the loophole and start your free 30-day trial to snag alllll the discounts at no extra cost to ya.
If you’re in the market for a new laptop, the 2021 MacBook Pro is currently $500 off!! No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you, and yes, you read that correctly. The model has one of Apple’s latest processing chips, which hikes up the price but will come in handy when you have a million tabs open. Or, if you’re looking for some new headphones, AirPods (2nd Gen) are just $89 (heyyyy, budget!) and have up to 24-hour battery life so that you can listen to that true crime podcast all day long without interruption.
Whether you’re shopping for a holiday gift for someone you really like or just to treat yourself (bc you deserve it), you won’t want to miss these Apple sale prices—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. So consider this your sign from the universe to shop sooner rather than later 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, baby), 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 dropped to match the Lightning AirPods Pro!).
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 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 and simply 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. Then there’s the iPad Mini, which is $5off right now in the version with cellular connectivity. It’s so thin and lightweight that 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 steep 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.
Hannah is the Assistant Fashion & eCommerce Editor at Seventeen, covering style, shopping, trends, and money.
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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.
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