The apple is not known to make sales, so it’s important to take advantage of discounts from third-party retailers. In this case, that’s Amazon. This year’s Prime Day Apple deals include our top-rated gadgets, including MacBooks, AirPods, iPads, and more. We’re also including some of our favorite accessories that are on sale. In addition to Apple deals, we’ve got bell-to-bell Prime Day coverage in our list of the best Amazon Prime Day deals and a handful of smaller stories highlighting deals on our favorite Amazon gadgets and laptops.
We test products throughout the year and carefully select these offerings. We will update this guide periodically throughout the sale event.
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The latest MacBook Air with the M3 chip (7/10, WIRED Recommends) isn’t much different from the M2-powered version. It has the same 13.6-inch LCD (with a 60Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of peak brightness), a notch at the top of the display that houses a 1080p webcam, and an array of ports (two USB 4/Thunderbolt ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a MagSafe port for charging). The M3 chip, which came out late last year, isn’t a huge jump from the previous processor, but it does offer a nice performance boost over the original M1. You can also use it with two external displays simultaneously, as long as you keep the lid closed (which is an improvement over the single external display on older chips). It’s a great choice, especially if you’re looking for a reliable, lightweight laptop for everyday tasks. The coupon is an additional $50 off, bringing it down to $849, which is the lowest price we’ve seen for this model.
You can get these Pro models with even deeper discounts on Amazon if Clip the coupon on the pageWhile the M4-powered MacBooks are imminent, the MacBook Pros with the M3 Pro and M3 Max are less than a year old, so they’re still great options. Both sizes include a bright Mini LED display, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 1080p webcam. Most importantly, you’ll also get plenty of ports, including three USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4, an HDMI, an SD card slot, a high-impedance headphone jack, and a MagSafe charging port. Since there are several configurations on sale, you might not know which one to go with. We recommend the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro for intermediate content creators who want a laptop that’s easier to take on the road. The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great option if you want a large display and great battery life.
The iPad Air with M2 processor (8/10, WIRED recommends) was recently launched in May and is already On sale. You’ll be able to choose between an 11-inch display and a new, larger 13-inch one. I prefer the latter, which I’ve been using as a secondary display during the workday and for watching TV before bed. It’s also a bit brighter, with a 2732 x 2048 pixel resolution and the ability to hit 600 nits of peak brightness in the standard dynamic range. Like its predecessor, it includes the same slim bezels, USB-C port, and Touch ID built into the top power button. Thankfully, Apple also moved the 12MP front-facing camera to landscape orientation. The M2 chip also delivers smooth performance, even with tons of apps running simultaneously. Despite the larger size, battery life remains the same, but you’ll still get around six hours out of it on a busy day.
Apple’s AirPods Max (8/10, WIRED Recommends) offer excellent sound with a huge soundstage, deep bass, and fantastic noise cancellation. They also have great build quality, with a stretchy mesh headband and soft fabric earcups (which are also replaceable). We especially love the volume knob, which looks like one you’d find on an Apple Watch, that lets you adjust the volume. We also love how well these headphones integrate with iOS devices, with the ability to switch from one device to another (like your iPhone and MacBook) without having to go through Bluetooth settings manually. It’s important to note, though, that, According to rumorsA new version of the AirPods Max is very likely to arrive later this year. But it looks like the only major change will be the addition of a USB-C port instead of Lightning. So if that’s super If it is important to you, we suggest you wait.
The Series 9 (7/10, WIRED review) is currently our favorite Apple Watch in our guide to the best Apple Watches. It looks the same as the Series 8, but comes with a few upgrades, including faster performance, a brighter display, and improved battery life. It also comes equipped with the Double Tap feature, which triggers functions like playing music or hanging up a call with a tap of your index finger and thumb. It will also be compatible with WatchOS 11 (coming later this year), so you’ll have access to new features like tracking health metrics at a glance through the Vitals app and measuring performance improvements with the new Training Load algorithm. It’s important to note, however, that due to a patent dispute, Apple has disabled the blood oxygen sensor on models sold directly through its stores. But this doesn’t apply if you buy the smartwatch through third-party retailers like Amazon.
More deals on Apple gadgets and accessories
Below are some more notable deals on additional Apple devices and accessories, all of which were approved by WIRED.
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