I've been covering Apple for 13 years — these are the best Prime Day Apple deals on AirPods, MacBooks, Apple Watch and more

iPad Air has a good mix of performance and affordability  — especially at this price

If you want a powerful iPad experience, but don't want to pay for an expensive iPad Pro, then there's always the iPad Air. The newest iPad Air model is now down to $519 at Amazon, saving you $80 on the usual price.

The best way to think about the iPad Air is that it has the best of everything. It's cheap enough to be more accessible, but it also offers great performance on account of the M4 chipset inside. Not to mention the excellent display, sleek and lightweight design, alongside solid battery life.

There are some things missing, like Face ID , but for the most part this is the iPad to go for if you plan on using your tablet for anything beyond basic streaming, reading and note-taking.

Apple iPad Air M4: was $599 now $519 @ Amazon

Grab the latest MacBook Air with $150 off

It's actually pretty common to see small discounts on new (or very recent) MacBooks during big sales events like Prime Day. This year has been no exception, though it seems the discounts are a little bit more generous that usual.

The MacBook Air M5 with a 13-inch screen can now be purchased for $949 at Amazon. That's $150 off the usual price, and it means you can pick up one of the best MacBooks for much less than Apple would normally demand of you. For your money you get a machine with strong performance, the same premium design as older MacBook Airs, a vivid display and 512GB of storage space.

Our main issue with the MacBook Air M5 was the price tag, and the $100 price bump compared to older models. $150 off removes that complaint, and adds a little extra discount on top.

MacBook Air M5 (512GB): was $1,099 now $949 @ Amazon

The cheapest iPad is now slightly cheaper

Even a die-hard Android user like myself can admit that Apple's tablets are a step above the rest — even if some of the more premium models are very expensive. But that's not the case with the entry-level iPad 11, which is now $299 at Amazon. That's a saving of $50, which is almost enough to buy you the discounted Apple Pencil (USB-C) at $59.

The iPad 11 is a basic device, with an 11-inch display, and few extravagant features to talk about. But that's the beauty of it, since it lets you pick up an inexpensive tablet and use it for basic tablet things. Like streaming movie, writing notes, doing school work and so on.

Apple iPad 11: was $349 now $299 @ Amazon

Big savings on the Apple Watch Ultra 3

If you want an Apple Watch that's a little more high-brow and rugged, then the Apple Watch Ultra 3 might be a better option than the Apple Watch 11. The downside is that it costs significantly more money, which is where the Prime Day sales come in.

Amazon has knocked the Apple Watch Ultra 3 down to $649, which is $150 off the normal price. It's still an expensive accessory, but that's still a hefty chunk of change to be spared.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a 49mm display made from sapphire glass, satellite communication support, a durable titanium case, multi-day battery life, a customisable Action Button and all the same features you'd find on a normal Apple Watch.

Apple Watch Ultra 3: was $799 not $649 @ Amazon

Discounted wristwear at Amazon

If smartwatches are more your thing, check out this deal on the Apple Watch 11. Amazon has knocked the newest Apple Watch down to $279 for Prime Day, saving you $120 off the usual asking price.

The Apple Watch 11 comes with an extra durable screen, with twice as much scratch protection as before, alongside a 24 hour battery life, hypertension detection alerts, the usual slew of fitness and health tracking sensors and a choice of 42mm or 46mm sizes. Though, for this price you will have to take the smaller option.

Apple Watch Series 11: was $399 now $249 @ Amazon

The thinnest iPhone, with a nice price cut

If you're after a phone that's light and durable, Apple thinks that the iPhone Air is the one for you. Normally this phone would set you back $999, but Best Buy has knocked the total down to just $839 for an unlocked device. That saves you $160, and means you get all the same great features as the iPhone 17 — plus all the latest Siri AI features that are only available on two other iPhones.

Just be aware that it only has one camera, and the battery life isn't as good as you'd find on the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

iPhone Air: was $999 now $839 @ Best Buy

Keep track of all your things with ease

Easily Apple's cheapest products, AirTags are a great way to keep tabs on all your things. Bags, keys, luggage, you name it. Better still, Prime Day has knocked the price of Apple's tracker down to $24. It's only a $5 savings, but every dollar counts at times like this.

The second generation AirTags also come with upgraded features, including a louder speaker, increased range, improvements to precision tracking and more. ALl for a newly-discounted price.

Apple AirTag 2nd Gen: was $29 now $24 @ Amazon
Apple AirTag 2nd Gen 4-pack: was $99 now $89 @ Amazon

Enjoy premium sound for a lot less money

Just like its predecessor, the AirPods Max 2 are great headphones that suffer on account of their wildly high price tag. Fortunately the Prime Day sales seem to have fixed that problem somewhat, by knocking $150 off the price tag. This means you can pick up a pair of Apple's premium headphones for $399 at Amazon.

As we said in our AirPods Max 2 review, the new headphones feel like Apple dialled everything from the original up to 11. You get great sound, hi-res audio support, a premium aluminum design and improved active noise cancelling not to mention premium AirPod features like Siri integration, live translation, personalized spatial audio and more.

Apple AirPods Max 2: was $599 now $349 @ Amazon

We all love free stuff

There's no better discount than free, right? Well you can head over to T-Mobile and pick up the iPhone 17 Pro Max absolutely free, so long as you tick the right boxes. Best of all, there's no trade-in required.

According to T-Mobile switching from your existing carrier with your current number will net you a free flagship iPhone when you sign up for an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan.

The Better Value plan also qualifies for this deal, though you will need to sign up to multiple lines if you want the free phone. New customers will need three lines with 2 eligible port-ins. Existing customers that have been on a post-paid plan for at least five years are eligible if they open 3 new lines. Go5G Next and Go5G Plus plans are also eligible for existing customers signing up for one new line with one port-in.

iPhone 17 Pro Max: Free w/selected plan @ T-Mobile