Best Apple Prime Day deals LIVE — sales still available for MacBooks, AirPods and more

Let's start with the MacBook Air M2, which is the latest ultraportable from Apple and has a steep discount. Right now you can grab the MacBook Air M2 for just $1,049 on Amazon, which is $150 off. That ties the lowest price we've seen for this laptop.

The new MacBook Air delivers strong performance that beats most Windows laptops, thanks to Apple's M2 chip, and we saw over 14 hours of battery life in our web surfing test. So you're getting an unbeatable one-two punch of speed and endurance. Other highlights include a brighter display and sharper 1080p webcam. 

MacBook Air M2 (256GB/2022/): $1,199 $1,049 @ Amazon

The Apple Watch 8 just launched recently and it's already on sale for Amazon Prime Day. Whether you're looking to upgrade your Apple Watch or you're buying your first smartwatch, the Apple Watch 8 for $349 on Amazon is a great deal. 

Based on our testing the Apple Watch 8 is the best smartwatch you can buy. The latest model gets a skin temperature reader, low power mode and crash detection to make the top smartwatch around a tick better. But the design and watchOS 9 are what really make Series 8 shine, especially if you're looking to be more active and track your fitness.

Apple Watch 8 (GPS/41mm): $399 $349 @ Amazon

You can currently get the standard 10.2-inch iPad for $60 off at Amazon, making it easier than ever to try out these popular tablets or upgrade your current model.

The 2021 iPad has an old-fashioned design, but that might be a good thing for some since it means you keep the Touch ID home button for simple unlocking and navigation. The display, battery and performance are still as good as ever too, meaning this will easily handle everyday tasks like browsing social media, playing games and streaming video. It's an ideal tablet to share as a family, or to use as a student for work in and out of class.

iPad 10.2" (2021/64GB): $329 $269 @ Amazon

They may no longer be the most recent model, but the AirPods 2, on sale for just $89, is still worthwhile if you haven't yet adopted the wireless earbuds way of life.

As well as producing good quality audio, the AirPods 2 come with a lengthy battery life so you won't be caught unexpectedly without charge. You can also use them to summon Siri to help control your iPhone hands-free. They are super simple to set-up with other Apple devices, by just opening the case, but you can pair them like regular Bluetooth earbuds too if you want to use them with other devices. They're the ideal companion for anyone who owns an iPhone, iPad or Mac.

AirPods 2 (Lightning charging case): $159  $89 @ Amazon

If you need a streaming upgrade, then the Apple TV 4K for $109 will help you with that.

It and its accompanying remote will help you watch in up to 4K and 60fps, whether that's Apple TV-made shows like the wonderful Ted Lasso or something from the many other streaming services you can access through the little black box. There's also support for Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness, letting you play and work out with your big TV screen rather than your smaller phone, tablet or laptop.

Apple TV 4K (32GB): $179 $109 @ Amazon

The absolute best deal we've found on a MacBook so far this Prime Day is the MacBook Air M1 for $799, which is $200 off of the list price.

It may still have Apple's old-fashioned design, unlike the newer MacBook Air M2 (also on offer, see below), but don't let that put you off this capable but efficient machine. With 256GB storage and a choice of Rose Gold, Space Gray or Silver, it's a practical choice for users who want the polished macOS experience without paying too much for power you don't need.

MacBook Air M1 (256GB): $999 $799 @ Amazon

The small but mighty iPad mini is $100 off at Amazon right now, marking its cheapest ever price.

The 6th-generation iPad mini brought with it a fresh new design, with flat sides and no home button like the iPad Pro or iPad Air. With its fingerprint reader now in the power button,  a potent chipset, a handsome 8.3-inch display and Apple Pencil support, you have everything you need in a tablet but in the most compact available format.

iPad mini (2021/64GB): $499 $399 @ Amazon

The original Apple Watch SE, on sale for $199 at Walmart, is one of the top Apple deals we've seen off of Amazon this Prime Day. This isn't the newly released Apple Watch SE 2022, but you still get a lot of smarts for your money with this version.

You can use the Apple Watch SE as your wrist-mounted notifications hub for your iPhone, or to track your fitness with its heart rate monitoring. You miss out on a few advanced features by picking this model instead of an Apple Watch 8 (also on sale, see below) or the new Apple Watch SE, but this is still a capable companion, particularly with this discount.

Apple Watch SE (1st gen, 40mm): $249 $199 @ Walmart

The latest iPad Air is down to $519 with the Amazon Prime-exclusive discount, which is $40 lower than Amazon's current lowest price for regular buyers.

Apple stuffed the same M1 chip from the iPad Pro and the MacBook Pro/Air into the iPad Air 2022, making it incredibly powerful for a tablet. It also boasts a 10.9-inch display, a 12MP front camera with Center Stage subject tracking and several lively color options, making it an ideal tablet for almost any type of user. That's why it sits at the top of our best tablets guide, and why this is not a deal to ignore.

iPad Air 2022 (64GB): $599 $519 @ Amazon

The new AirPods Pro 2 just went on sale recently, but they're already seeing a discount for Amazon's October Prime Day. Right now you can pick up the AirPods Pro 2 for just $234 on Amazon. Granted, that's only $15 off, but it's the lowest price we've seen yet. 

As you'll see in our AirPods Pro 2 review, these wireless earbuds offer even better noise cancellation along with volume controls added to the right stem. You also get immersive spatial audio support along with improved battery life. These are easily one of the best wireless earbuds around. 

Apple AirPods Pro 2: $249 $234 @ Amazon

• MacBook Pro 14" (M1 Pro/512GB): $1,999 $1,599 @ Best Buy

If you're on the hunt for a great laptop, look no further than this MacBook Pro deal for October Prime Day. Right now you can snag the MacBook Pro 14-inch for just $1,599, which is $400 off. This is a great deal on an M1 Pro-powered system, even though we're confident that a M2 Pro upgrade is on the way this month. 

The 2021 MacBook Pro sports Apple's M1 Pro CPU, which delivers 8 more GPU cores, a better Media Engine, and more memory bandwidth than the already incredible M1 chip. It's also Apple's first 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display with 3024 x 1984 resolution.

Others specs include 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. You also get three Thunderbolt 4 ports, and HDMI port, SDXC card slot and a MagSafe 3 port.

• Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch/2021/128GB): $1,099 $899 @ Amazon

We absolutely love the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. As I wrote in our iPad Pro 2021 (12.9-inch) review, this tablet has a world-beating Liquid Retina XDR screen that is up to 200% brighter than competitors — with a peak brightness of 1,588 nits. Combined with its high contrast ratio and dependable color output, I saw that the iPad Pro made some of my favorite movies (Midsommar and Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse) look extra-great. Oh, and the iPad's ever-growing multitasking tricks get even smoother on the M1-equipped iPad Pro, which is faster than we ever expected a tablet to get. 

And this $200 off deal is especially great for the iPad Pro, as you'll need some of that extra cash to cut down on the price of the fantastic Apple Magic Keyboard, which is $344 for the 12-inch model. 

Amazon has a lot of good Apple deals happening today, but the one item you won't find on sale at Amazon is the iPhone 14. In fact, Amazon doesn't even sell the iPhone 14. So here's a quick cheat sheet of what the top carriers are offering. As a reminder, you'll need to trade-in your old phone and/or sign up for eligible unlimited data plans to get these deals. The deals are applicable for all iPhone 14 models. 

iPhone 14: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in @ Verizon
iPhone 14: up to $800 off w/ trade-in @ AT&T
iPhone 14: free $300 gift card + Beats Studio Buds @ Visible
iPhone 14: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in @ T-Mobile

Not a fan of the AirPods, but still want a pair of buds that seamlessly pair with your iPhone? Amazon has the Beats Studio Buds on sale for $99 ($50 off), which is their cheapest price ever. In our Beats Studio Buds review, we found that they stayed put when we were exercising, walking, or even putting on a sweater — something most earbuds fail at. Make sure to check out our guide to Beats Studio Buds vs AirPods Pro to see the differences between the two buds. 

Beats Studio Buds: $149 $99 @ Amazon