Early Prime Day deals on Apple products have arrived. Check out our top picks as of Oct. 2:
Best early Prime Day Apple deals: Best MacBook deal MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $949 at Best Buy (save $150) Get Deal Best iPad deal 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) $499.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target (save $99.01) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) $224.99 at Target and Amazon (save $174.01) Get Deal Best AirPods deal AirPods Pro (2nd gen) $199 at Amazon (save $50) Get DealThe best time to reliably find discounts on one of the most reliably expensive brands is during Black Friday season.
Though the shopping holiday is weeks away still, Prime Day 2 (dubbed Prime Big Deal Days this year) is basically the unofficial start of the early Black Friday season. We're less than 10 days away from the Amazon sale, and early deals are already cropping up.
SEE ALSO: Prime Day is just around the corner — here's how to find the best dealsWhether you're looking for an iPad for $100 off or an Apple Watch at a new-record low price (both discounts that were available at the time of writing), we've got you covered leading up to October Prime Day's official start on Tuesday, Oct. 10 and past its end on Wednesday, Oct. 11.
We'll be continuously keeping track of the best Apple deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, so be sure to check back often.
Note: Deals with a ? have dropped to an all-time low price.
Early Prime Day Mac and MacBook deals
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $949 at Amazon (save $150) Get DealWhy we like it
Read our full review of the 2022 MacBook Air.
The M2 MacBook Air is portable, practical, and powerful. At $949, it doesn't require you to pay a huge premium for zippy M2 power that'll get you through everyday tasks without a hitch. Although we wish it was down to the all-time low of $899 it's been sitting at for the past couple of weeks, $50 away from that (and sub-$1,000) isn't a bad deal either. If you've been struggling with an older MacBook for a while and need to upgrade ASAP, this laptop is your best bet for a day-to-day computer.
More Mac and MacBook deals
Note: Apple Education Pricing is only available to newly accepted and current university students, their parents, and educators at all levels. These deals will be marked with a ✏️.
2023 MacBook Air
15-inch MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,199 $1,299 at Apple (save $100 + receive a $150 Apple gift card after purchase)✏️
2022 MacBook Air
MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $949 $1,099 at Best Buy (save $150)
MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249 $1,399 at Best Buy (save $150)
2022 MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049.99 $1,299 at Amazon (save $249.01 with on-page coupon)
MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,199 $1,299 at Apple (save $100 + receive a $150 Apple gift card after purchase)✏️
MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399 $1,499 at Apple (save $100 + receive a $150 Apple gift card after purchase)✏️
More Mac deals
Mac mini (M2, 8GB RAM, 256SSD) — $499 $599 at Apple (save $100 + receive a $100 Apple gift card after purchase)✏️
Apple Studio Display with standard glass — $1,499.99 $1,599 at Amazon (save $99.01)
Early Prime Day iPad deals
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) ? $499.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target (save $99.01) Get DealWhy we like it
Read our full review of the iPad Air.
Everyone is marking this tablet back down to its lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day, and we're not mad about it. Even at its full price, the iPad Air is by far the most affordable price point for M1 power. It's a great pick for casual users who want a little more processing power (and second-generation Apple Pencil compatibility), as well as professional users who don't quite need the spec-heavy iPad Pro. At $500, this isn't necessarily a rare deal, but it's still a solid one — get it at Amazon, Best Buy, or Target.
More iPad deals
iPad (10th gen)
2022 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $399 $449 at Amazon (save $50 with on-page coupon)
iPad (9th gen)
2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $269.99 $329 at Amazon (save $59.01)
2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $269.99 $329 at Best Buy (save $59.01)
2021 iPad (WiFi, 256GB) — $389.99 $479 at Walmart (save $89.01)˜
iPad Air
2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $499.99 $599 at Best Buy (save $99.01)
2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $499.99 $599 at Target (save $99.01)
2022 iPad Air (WiFi + cellular, 256GB) — $629.99 $749 at Amazon (save $119.01)
2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $549 $599 at Apple (save $50 + receive a $100 Apple gift card after purchase)✏️
iPad Pro
2022 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB) — $749 $799 at Apple (save $50 + receive a $100 Apple gift card after purchase)✏️
Early Prime Day Apple Watch deals
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) ? $224.99 at Target and Amazon (save $174.01) Get DealWhy we like it
The new Series 9 is out, but it's not all that different from the previous gen Apple Watch (especially since Double Tap isn't a useable feature on the watch until sometime this month). If you're really looking to save some money, the Series 8 has already hit its absolute lowest price ever at the very start of Prime Day season, at a whopping $174 discount. Target Circle members can grab it for just $225 in PRODUCT(RED) or silver, and those who prefer Amazon can snag it in the small/medium band size in (PRODUCT)RED when you clip the on-page coupon.
More Apple Watch deals
Series 9
Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm, GPS) — $389.99 $399 at Amazon (save $9.01)?
Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm, GPS) — $389.99 $399 at Walmart (save $9.01)?
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS) — $419.99 $429 at Amazon (save $9.01)?
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS) — $419.99 $429 at Walmart (save $9.01)?
Series 8
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) — $224.99 $399 at Amazon (save $174.01)?
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS + cellular) — $324.99 $499 at Target (save $174.01)
Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) — $343.99 $429 at Amazon (save $85.01)
SE (Second gen)
Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $219.99 $249 at Target (save $29.01)?
Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $239.99 $249 at Amazon (save $9.01)
Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $249.99 $279 at Amazon (save $29.01 with on-page coupon)
Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $249.99 $279 at Target (save $29.01)
Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $299.99 $329 at Target (save $29.01)
Ultra
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + cellular) — $774 $799 at Amazon (save $25)
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Early Prime Day AirPods deals
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) $199 at Amazon (save $50) Get DealWhy we like it
Read our full review of the second generation AirPods Pro.
$199 is the exact low price these earbuds hit during July's Prime Day. These noise-canceling buds are often down to this discount, while occasionally popping back up to the $220 range every few weeks. At this price, they aren't a jump-now-and-get item, but they are some of our favorite earbuds out there, so you wouldn't necessarily regret grabbing them either. If you're looking to save the most money possible, try to hold out a little longer for an official Prime Day 2 price drop.
More deals on AirPods
Refurbished AirPods Max — $389.99 $499.99 at Best Buy (save $110)
AirPods Max — $479 $549 at Amazon (save $70)
Even more deals on Apple accessories
Apple Magic Mouse — $69 $79 at Amazon (save $10)