Amazon's Prime Day sale has now started, on July 8, and you can find some great deals on Apple products, including ZDNET editors' top favorites.
Our editors at ZDNET thoroughly test every new Apple product upon release, and also closely track price drops on each model to help you cut through the clutter and find the best deal. Whether you're looking for a new MacBook, iPhone, iPad, or accessories such as AirTags or headphones, we've found some worthwhile sales you should check out.
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Right now at Amazon (and also at Walmart and Best Buy, in competing sales), you can find some of the lowest prices we've seen this year on the latest MacBooks -- including the new MacBook Air M4, our favorite laptop for work, which is now available for only $849 -- a pair of AirPods 4 earbuds for $119, and Apple Watches (including the Apple Watch Series 10).
Here are the best Prime Day Apple deals we've found so far.
Best Apple deals of Prime Day 2025
- Apple MacBook Air M4 (13-inch): $849 (save $150): The MacBook Air M4 is the newest version of Apple's lightweight laptop and our favorite laptop for work -- especially at this price, which is rare for a new Apple device.
- Apple MacBook Air M4 (15-inch): $1,049 (save $150): The 15-inch MacBook Air M4 is one of the best all-around performing laptops we've tested all year -- it's even converted a Windows user.
- Apple AirTag 4-Pack: $68 (save $31 at Walmart): Apple's popular Bluetooth trackers are the best ones we've tested, and are excellent for keeping track of your keys, wallet, luggage, and anything else you don't want to lose. Single AirTags are on sale for $20, too, at Amazon.
- Apple AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds: $149 (save $100): Apple's premium earbuds are our pick for the best AirPods for most people, offering hearing health features, solid noise cancellation, and Apple's great transparency mode.
- Apple AirPods 4 with ANC wireless earbuds: $119 (save $60): These Apple AirPods are a good option for people who want effective noise cancellation, great sound, and compatibility with their iOS devices without the added features found in the Pro 2 earbuds.
- Apple AirPods Max over-ear headphones: $430 (save $119): Our favorite over-ear headphone option for Apple users, the AirPods Max offer great sound and noise cancellation, and integration with your other Apple devices. (If you purchase from Best Buy, new subscribers receive three free months of Apple Music and Apple Fitness+.)
- Apple iPad (11th-gen): $279 (save $70 at Best Buy): The base-model iPad is our pick for the best tablet for most people, with its upgraded A16 processor, low price, and a bigger 11-inch Liquid Retina True Tone display.
- Apple iPad Mini: $379 (save $121): The iPad Mini is a compact 8.3-inch tablet perfect for stowing away in your bag. Save now on a model powered by an A17 Pro chip with 128GB of storage.
- Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 (7th-gen): $899 (save $100): Apple's latest iPad Pro is faster than ever with the new M4 chip, making it our pick for the best iPad for power users.
- Apple Pencil Pro: $107 (save $22): Apple's best stylus is compatible with iPadOS 17.5 or later on the iPad Pro (M4), iPad Air (M2 and M3), and the iPad mini (A17 Pro). The Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) also gets a discount.
- Current price: $20
- Original price: $29
Apple AirTags are our pick for the best Bluetooth tracker, and they can help you keep tabs on your keys, luggage, wallet, pet, and really anything else. You can save on a single AirTag right now -- the lowest price we've seen one drop to is $19 during Black Friday, so this is a perfect time to buy.
- Current price: $849
- Original price: $999
The MacBook Air M4 is the latest version of Apple's lightweight productivity laptop and our favorite laptop for work -- especially at this lower price.
- Current price: $149
- Original price: $249
If you've been looking to upgrade your earbuds, Apple's premium earbuds are our pick for the best AirPods for most people, offering hearing health features, solid noise cancellation, and Apple's excellent transparency mode. I use my AirPods Pro 2 every day, and highly recommend them.
- Current price: $280
- Original price: $399
ZDNET smartwatch expert Matt Miller says Apple's latest smartwatch is better than the Watch Ultra in many ways, with its lightweight design and sleep tracking features. Other sizes are on sale as well.
- Current price: $279
- Original price: $349
The newest base-model iPad is our pick for the best tablet for most people, with its upgraded A16 processor, low price, and a bigger 11-inch Liquid Retina True Tone display.
Apple tablet, PC deals during Prime Day
- Apple iPad Air 11-inch with M3 chip: $480 (save $120): If you want a lightweight, solid tablet in Apple's ecosystem, you can save on an 11-inch version of the iPad Air, powered by an M3 processor.
- Apple 2024 Mac Mini: $546 (save $53): For those interested in Apple's desktop PC products, consider this discount on an M4-powered Mac Mini.
- Apple MacBook Air, 13.3-inch: $599 (save $50): If you want an affordable MacBook, check out this M1-powered model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
- Apple MacBook Air M4 (16GB): $849 (save $150): The MacBook Air M4 is the latest version of Apple's lightweight productivity laptop and our favorite laptop for work -- especially at this price.
- Apple MacBook Pro (M4 Pro): $2,249 (save $250): If you want more power, this MacBook Pro offers 24GB of RAM, a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina Display, and 512GB of storage.
- Apple 2024 MacBook Pro: $3,596 (save $406): Powered by an M4 Max processor, this model is an investment piece that will last you for years to come, as well as 1TB of storage, 48GB of RAM, and a 16.2-inch display.
Apple audio deals during Prime Day
- Apple AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds: $149 (save $100): Apple's premium earbuds are our pick for the best AirPods for most people, offering hearing health features and solid noise cancellation.
- Apple AirPods 4 with ANC wireless earbuds: $119 (save $60): These Apple AirPods are a great option for individuals seeking effective noise cancellation, exceptional sound quality, and seamless compatibility with their iOS devices.
- Apple AirPods Max over-ear headphones: $430 (save $119): Our favorite over-ear headphone option for Apple users, the AirPods Max offer great sound and noise cancellation, and integration with your other Apple devices.
- Apple EarPods headphones (wired): $16 (save $3): If you simply need a pair of cheap, Apple-ready earphones, you can grab a wired pair at Amazon for only $16.
- Apple AirPods 2: $89 (save $8): If you don't mind refurbished tech, you can pay only $89 for a pair of Apple AirPods 2 earbuds.
Apple accessory deals during Prime Day
- Apple AirTag 4-Pack: $68 (save $31 at Best Buy): Apple's popular Bluetooth trackers are the best we've tested. They are excellent for keeping track of your keys, wallet, luggage, and anything else you don't want to lose. Single AirTags are on sale for $20 at Amazon, too.
- Apple Watch Series 10: $280 (save $120): Our ZDNET reviewer says Apple's latest smartwatch is better than the Watch Ultra in certain areas, including its lightweight design. (Note that different colors are currently at different prices.)
- Apple Watch SE: $169 (save $80): Amazon is also offering an Apple Watch SE for only $169. This GPS, 40mm model comes in Starlight.
- Apple Pencil Pro: $99 (save $30): Apple's best stylus is compatible with iPadOS 17.5 or later on the iPad Pro (M4), iPad Air (M2 and M3), and the iPad mini (A17 Pro).
- Apple Pencil (USB-C): $59 (save $20 at Walmart): The discount might be small, but if you need an affordable Apple stylus, you will pay only $59 for a USB-C model.
- Apple 20W USB-C power adapter: $13 (save $6): Need a new adapter? A small discount is available on a USB-C model.
- Apple USB-C woven charge cable (2m): $22 (save $7): We all lose or break our charging cables from time to time, and so if you want to save a little on a new cable, a deal is currently available.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?
This year, Amazon Prime Day runs from July 8 to 11. For the first time, the annual sale will last four days instead of the usual two, so you'll have more chances to save.
Are Apple products really cheaper on Prime Day?
Apple rarely offers major sales and discounts on its products, and considering the generally high price point, you might wait a while for a deal before upgrading your gear. Sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday are great opportunities to save -- but discounts are often still low, with many deals we've observed offering roughly 5% to 20% off, at most.
How did we choose these Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale, as is often the case with Apple devices), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
What are the best Prime Day deals so far?
ZDNET's experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:
- Best deals under $25
- Best TV deals
- Best Apple deals
- Best Samsung deals
- Best phone deals
- Best tablet deals
- Best Kindle deals
- Best PS5 deals
- Best Nintendo Switch deals
- Best smartwatch and fitness tracker deals
- Best robot vacuum deals
- Best monitor deals
- Best gaming PC deals
- Best headphones deals
- Best Echo device deals
- Best security camera deals
You can also find the best deals from other retailers competing with Prime Day sales: