Every summer, Amazon hosts a massive site-wide sale dubbed Amazon Prime Day when prices drop on products across all categories. Prime Day 2023 falls on July 11 and 12, so we immediately approached the whirlwind sale. In the meantime, we’re excited to see early discounts start to roll out – including Apple’s flagship Prime Day deals. AirPods, Apple Watches and even MacBooks hit some of the lowest we’ve seen.
In the past, we’ve seen some of Apple’s latest products drop as much as $200, and even higher discounts on “old” models. Since Apple rarely drops prices directly on its own site, Amazon Prime Day has become known as one of the best times of the year to save on Apple. Now you can take it up to $800 off a new MacBook laptop loaded with one terabyte of storage, which makes an excellent graduation gift before the school year rolls around again. Early Prime Day deals cover big-ticket laptops, as well as more budget-friendly purchases, like the Second Generation AirPods for just $99.
Whatever you buy, you don’t want to miss Amazon’s Prime Day Apple deals early this year 2023.
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Do Apple products go on sale for Prime Day?
According to Rachel Rothman, chief technology officer and executive technical director at the Good Housekeeping Institute, Amazon Prime Day is “historically one of the best times of the year to buy Apple products.” Rothman’s best advice for navigating Prime Day? Start early.
The best Apple deals often sell out quickly. He added: “Make a list of Apple products you’re interested in and set up price alerts so you’ll be notified when the price drops.” Rothman also recommends shopping with a little patience, as prices will fluctuate throughout the event. In fact, sometimes it’s necessary to wait until the second day of Prime Day to see if the price of your purchase has dropped further.
The Best Prime Day MacBook Deals
Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro 2021 (1TB)
Now 23% Off.
Apple 2020 MacBook Air (256GB)
Now 20% Discount.
Apple 14-inch 2023 MacBook Pro (1TB)
As the best current deal on any MacBook model, you can pick up $800 off this MacBook Pro that offers a full terabyte of storage. This laptop has a 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display so you can enjoy bright, bold colors and clear images. Battery life should last up to 21 hours, so if you’re shopping for a student running from class to library to study on a single charge, this is an excellent choice.
Our pick when it comes to more budget-friendly MacBooks, the MacBook Air 2020 is packed with Apple’s M1 chip, which enables fingerprint touch ID, up to 18 hours of battery life and a fast and efficient user experience. The 13.3-inch Retina display isn’t the most impressive compared to newer laptops from the tech giant, but it’s still solid. Plus, if you’re looking to travel or commute with your new MacBook, the device weighs just 2.8 pounds, making it a great lightweight option.
This MacBook Pro model is packed with accessibility features, including three USB-C lightning ports, a Magsafe charger, a headphone jack, an SD card slot and an HDMI port. You get a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR to display crisp, clear images whether you’re playing games, streaming videos or using creative apps. During testing, our experts found the screen to be a good size and have more display space than the previous Pro, and appreciated the depth of the sound quality.
Best Prime Day AirPods Deals
Apple AirPods Pro (Second Generation)
Now 20% Discount.
Apple AirPods (2nd Generation)
Now 23% Off.
Apple AirPods Max
Now 18% Discount.
Our pick for the best overall Apple AirPods, this pair of true wireless earbuds is loaded with noise-canceling, waterproof and engineered with Apple’s H2 chip, which boosts audio quality with rich clarity and improves battery life. You can charge the earphones with the wireless charging case and the headphones come with different size options for the rubber tips to give you the most comfortable fit.
If you’re shopping on a budget but still want a pair of true wireless earbuds, AirPods (2nd Generation) are a great place to start. Emma Seymour, a senior analyst at the GH Institute said: “They’re great quality earphones and quite affordable compared to other brands … I’ve had the same pair for a few years and they’ve held up great!” You won’t get as long a battery life as the Pro model, but you’ll enjoy five hours of listening and 24 hours of play time with the charging case.
AirPods Max have become very fashionable, and for good reason. The over-ear headphones have a sleek design, 20 hours of listening time and memory foam ear pads that our lab tests found comfortable to wear for hours at a time. It’s Apple’s most expensive AirPods option, so the full $100 off is worth noting. You will enjoy superior noise cancellation and sound quality.
Best Prime Day iPad Deals
Apple iPad 10.2-inch (9th Generation) (64GB, WiFi)
Now 15% Discount.
Apple 10.9-inch iPad Air (5th Generation) (64GB, Wi-Fi+Cellular)
Now 16% Discount.
Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation) (64GB, WiFi)
iPad options under $300, this is the best budget option on sale right now on Amazon if you want to get an Apple tablet. The Retina display makes it a great choice for watching shows and movies, and this model even offers the nostalgia of a lost (but not forgotten) home button. It charges via a Lightning cable (the same one you use for your iPhone) and offers up to 10 hours of battery life.
You can connect this iPad to your data plan and access the Internet and apps that require data on the go. iPad Air is designed to be light and portable, weighing only one pound. The battery should last up to 10 hours and the 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display makes apps, movies, shows and games bright and clear.
Essentially the smallest iPad on the market, the iPad Mini has a small but powerful 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display screen. This sales model is compatible with the Second Generation Apple Pencil and has Apple’s A15 Bionic chip that gives the device a long-lasting battery (up to 10 hours) and a fast user experience. The model sold does not have cellular connectivity, but you can of course still access WiFi. It also weighs only 0.65 pounds, so it’s a good choice for commuting and traveling.
The Best Prime Day Apple Watch Deals
Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS+Cellular)
Now 43% Discount.
Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS)
Now 16% Discount.
Dropping in price to $320 ahead of Prime Day, the Apple Watch Series 7 features many of the same tech specs as the Apple Watch Series 8. The wearable has sleep tracking, a heart rate monitor, ECG capabilities, a blood oxygen monitor and Activity Tracking. Sales models for the Series 7 feature cellular connectivity, so if you connect it to your phone provider’s data plan, you can access calls, texts and Internet services without your phone nearby.
The latest Apple Watch, Series 8 offers the second-longest battery life of any watch model at up to 18 hours (the Apple Watch Ultra offers the longest at up to 36 hours) and it charges quickly. One of the most important new features includes temperature tracking, which can provide insight into your menstrual cycle and estimated ovulation. (Note that to use this feature, you’ll need to wear your watch while you sleep.) It’s our best overall professional smartwatch for women.