Best Prime Day Apple Deals: Tariff-proof Savings on iPads, AirPods and MacBooks Available Now
CNET's shopping experts are working around the clock to find the best Apple deals to shop this Prime Day, not just from Amazon but also from other retailers like Best Buy and Walmart. Below are our top picks for the best discounts currently available on Apple laptops, smartwatches, tablets and earbuds. Keep in mind, however, that Apple products tend to sell out quickly while on sale. If you see a deal you like, grab it while it's still available.
Best Prime Day Apple deals
Apple MacBook Air M4 (13-inch): $849
The M4 MacBook Air is the latest model in Apple's lightweight lineup and it's our overall favorite laptop on the market right now. The basic model comes with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, with plenty of more advanced configurations also on sale.
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Apple AirPods 4: $149
The latest AirPods with active noise cancellation are dust-, sweat- and water-resistant, perfect for all your summer adventures. Even the spatial audio works with compatible content in supported apps.
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Apple iPad A16: $299
This 2025 iPad is the latest model in Apple's flagship lineup and our top pick for the overall best tablet of 2025. It features an 11-inch display, 12-megapixel front and rear cameras, Wi-Fi 6 support and an updated A16 processor.
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Apple Watch Series 10: $299
Apple's latest wearable is the top smartwatch of 2025 and you can grab it at a record-low price of just $329 right now. This GPS model has a 42mm Always-On Retina display and all the top fitness and connection features you'd expect from our highest-recommended model.
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Apple Pencil Pro: $99
This Apple Pencil Pro is $30 off and pairs perfectly with your compatible iPads to draw, take notes and more. This Pro version is more precise and use gestures and haptic feedback for a better user experience. Plus, it attaches magnetically for wireless pairing and charging.
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More Apple Prime Day sales and deals
Does Apple offer Prime Day sales?
It's important to note that, while the Apple Store doesn't run sales for the Amazon Prime Day (and rarely offers discounts outside of educational promos), deals on Apple devices and accessories can be found from authorized retailers, like Amazon during this sale.
The best deals typically accompany major events. In addition to Amazon's Prime Day sales, you can also find discounted Apple products in competing sales from other retailers, including Best Buy and Walmart, making it an excellent time to shop for Apple sales on several devices. If you're looking to spend less, try forgoing the latest releases. You'll find bigger discounts on previous-generation models or refurbished devices.
Should I wait until Prime Day for deals on Apple products?
Prime Day sales officially kick off on July 8, but you don't have to wait until then to grab these deals. There are plenty of deals currently live as a result of leftover Independence Day sales merging with early Prime Day deals, including some of the best prices we'll see all year. The two sales are basically merging into one big discount extravaganza given their proximity on the calendar this year.
Fourth of July sales offered more variety in retailers, although Amazon still had most of the best deals. There are also plenty of non-Amazon retailers that will keep their sales rolling through mid-July, often directly competing with Amazon Prime prices.
How does CNET select the best Prime Day deals?
Our team of expert shoppers and deal hunters has spent years helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. We've gotten good at weeding out scams and superficial deals on tech of every kind, so you see only the best offers, including Apple deals.
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