I've found the 11 best early Apple deals for October's Amazon Prime Day — save big on iPads, MacBooks, AirPods and more

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Apple picking season is finally here, and Apple products are seeing huge discounts ahead of Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days savings event. While the big shindig doesn't begin until October, Amazon's already slashing prices on some of our favorite Apple products, including AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and more. So whether you're looking to jumpstart your fall shopping or upgrade your current tech on the cheap, these early October Prime Day Apple deals are worth checking out.

For starters, you can save $400 on one of the most powerful laptops on the market, as the MacBook Pro 16” (M4 Max/1TB) is on sale for $3,099 at Amazon. If you're looking to get your hands on one of the best tablets, the latest iPad 11” (Wi-Fi/128GB) is on sale for $299 at Amazon. Plus, you can score our choice for the best AirPods you can buy, the AirPods Pro 2, for $50 off as well.

Of course, these discounts won't be nearly as big as the ones you find on other tech products (this is Apple we're talking about, after all). But for even more ways to save, be sure to check out our round-up of all the best early fall deals from Amazon happening before October Prime Day. Plus, don’t miss our Apple promo codes coverage.

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AirTags

Apple  AirTag
Apple AirTag: was $29 now $24 at Amazon

The Apple AirTag is an excellent key finder that is extremely easy to set up and does a great job of locating your valuables. What more could you ask for? Save $5 right now.

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Apple AirTag 4 pack
Apple AirTag 4 pack: was $99 now $74 at Amazon

Save $25 on this 4-pack of Apple's AirTag trackers, letting you track multiple objects direct from your iPhone. Whether you're traveling with multiple bags, or just can't keep track of your bags and keys, these could prove invaluable in the months ahead.

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AirPods

Apple AirPods Pro 2
Apple AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $199 at Amazon

The AirPods Pro 2 are our choice for the best AirPods you can buy. Our AirPods Pro 2 review found excellent sound quality, great noise cancelling performance and immersive Spatial audio.

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Apple AirPods Max
Apple AirPods Max: was $549 now $479 at Amazon

The AirPods Max are Apple's flagship headphones, and despite a recent USB-C update they've remained mostly the same since their initial release. They're a weighty, well built pair of headphones that sound really good — earning 4 stars in our review — but they're starting to get a bit long in the tooth at this point.

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Apple Watch

Apple Watch SE (GPS/40mm)
Apple Watch SE (GPS/40mm): was $249 now $179 at Amazon

The Apple Watch SE is one of the best smartwatches on the market today, even before a discount. For folks with smaller wrists, the 40mm SE is Apple’s lightest and easiest-wearing smartwatch. It also offers the same battery life, water resistance and many of the same features as the pricier Series 10.

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Apple Watch Series 10
Apple Watch Series 10: was $399 now $329 at Amazon

The Apple Watch boasts a thinner/lighter design, faster charging, and a new FDA-authorized sleep apnea detection feature. Other new key features include 30% more screen area, rounded corners, and a first-ever wide angle OLED display. In our Apple Watch 10 review we said the optimized watchOS 11 experience and faster charging are worthwhile and make this the Apple Watch to get for most people.

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iPads

Apple 11" iPad (Wi-Fi/128GB)
Apple 11" iPad (Wi-Fi/128GB): was $349 now $299 at Amazon

The 2025 iPad features a larger 11-inch (2360 x 1640) screen, A16 CPU, 12MP rear/front cameras, USB-C connectivity and Magic Keyboard Folio ($249) support. The base model features 128GB of storage, which is double the capacity of its predecessor. It's available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacities.

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Apple 11" iPad Air (M3)
Apple 11" iPad Air (M3): was $599 now $549 at Amazon

The iPad Air M3 features stellar M3-powered performance, a vivid 13.6-inch display and useful Apple Intelligence features in the same thin and light design we’ve come to expect. While this tablet has pricey peripherals and isn’t a major update to its predecessor, the iPad Air M3 is easily one of the best tablets you can buy.

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Apple iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi/256GB)
Apple iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi/256GB): was $999 now $899 at Amazon

The 11-inch iPad Pro packs Apple's latest M4 processor paired with a stunning 11-inch Tandem OLED (2420 x 1668) display. The new M4 processor features 9 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores. In our iPad Pro 2024 review we said it could very well be the most stunning tablet ever made.

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MacBooks

Apple MacBook Air M4 (13-inch)
Apple MacBook Air M4 (13-inch): was $999 now $799 at Amazon

This is one of the best laptops for most folks thanks to its ultra-light, ultra-thin design, eye-catching 13-inch Liquid Retina display and speed M4 chip driving it all. And with 256GB of SSD storage and 16GB of RAM, it's plenty capable enough for work and play.

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Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max/1TB)
Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max/1TB): was $3,499 now $3,099 at Amazon

It'll cost you a small fortune, but this is the ultimate MacBook Pro you can buy right now. This model features a 16.2-inch 3456 x 2234 Retina display, Apple M4 Max CPU, 36GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. Our MacBook Pro 16-inch review said this a powerful laptop with a vivid display, sensible design and fast performance.
Price check: $3,499 @ B&H | $3,149 @ Best Buy

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Alyse Stanley is a news editor at Tom’s Guide, overseeing weekend coverage and writing about the latest in tech, gaming, and entertainment. Before Tom’s Guide, Alyse worked as an editor for the Washington Post’s sunsetted video game section, Launcher. She previously led Gizmodo’s weekend news desk and has written game reviews and features for outlets like Polygon, Unwinnable, and Rock, Paper, Shotgun. She’s a big fan of horror movies, cartoons, and roller skating. She's also a puzzle fan and can often be found contributing to the NYT Connections coverage on Tom's Guide

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