The best Apple deals ahead of Prime Day 2022: MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and more

UPDATE: Jul. 5, 2022, 2:30 p.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest Apple markdowns ahead of Prime Day's official start on July 12.

• BEST MACBOOK DEAL: The 2021 MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is a powerhouse laptop for creatives — $2,299 $2,499 (save $200)

• BEST IPAD DEAL: The 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 256GB) is a more price-friendly version of the iPad Pro — $679 $749 (save $70)

• BEST APPLE WATCH DEAL: The Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS) comes with the latest fitness features at a nice markdown — $329 $399 (save $70)

• BEST AIRPODS DEAL: The AirPods Max are statement over-the-ear headphones with impressive noise cancellation — $479 $549 (save $70)

You don't have to be a diehard Apple fan to know that deals from the brand don't come around all that often. While it's still possible to find some Apple sales throughout the year, your best bet for scoring the biggest savings is striking when the shopping holiday iron is hot.

Amazon Prime Day doesn't officially start until July 12, but the sales on iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, and more have already started. Check out our top picks below and don't forget to check out more early Prime Day deals before July 12.

We're updating this page constantly, so check back often. All newly added deals are marked with a ✨, while deals with a strikeout were either sold out or no longer available at their sale price when we last looked. Anything marked with a 🚨 has dropped to an all-time low price.

Mac and MacBook deals

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Our pick: 2021 MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) (opens in a new tab)

$2,299 at Amazon (save $200)

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Why we like it

Check out Mashable's official review of the 2021 MacBook Pro.

This is not an everyday laptop, so it doesn't come at an everyday price. But for people who want to multitask while editing photos or videos, room-filling speakers, a battery life that's built to last, and the workflow that only a 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display can provide, the latest MacBook Pro is the way to go.

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2021 MacBook Pro

• 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,799 $1,999 (save $200)✨

• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,299 $2,499 (save $200)

• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,499 $2,699 (save $200)

2020 MacBook Pro, 13-inch

• MacBook Pro (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,299 (save $199.01)

2020 MacBook Air, 13-inch

• MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,249 (save $100)

More Macs

• 2020 Mac Mini (M1, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $849 $899 (save $50)

• 2020 21.5-inch iMac (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799.99 $1,099 (save $299.01)

iPad deals

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Our pick: 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 256GB) (opens in a new tab)

$679 at Amazon (save $70)

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Why we like it

Check out Mashable's official review of the 2022 iPad Air.

The newest iPad Airs are basically more affordable iPad Pros thanks to their M1 chips. If you're planning on using that processing power to your advantage with editing and gaming, the 256GB of storage will certainly come in handy. This deal only applies to the space gray model at the time of writing, but you can definitely find a fun case for much less than the $70 you'll be saving.

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iPad

• 2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $309 $329 (save $20)

• 2021 iPad (WiFi, 256GB) — $429 $479 (save $50)

iPad Mini

• 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) — $459.98 $499 (save $39.02)

iPad Air

• 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $559 $599 (save $40)

• 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 256GB) — $679 $749 (save $70)

iPad Pro

• 2021 11" iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB) — $749 $799 (save $50)

• 2021 11" iPad Pro (WiFi, 256GB) — $849 $899 (save $50)

Apple Watch deals

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Our pick: Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS) (opens in a new tab)

$329 at Amazon (save $70)

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Why we like it

Is it the most exciting Apple Watch deal we've ever seen? No, but it's always nice when the latest Apple Watch, with its blood oxygen and ECG sensors, support of bike workouts, and ample screen space takes a $70 price cut. (It often sits at only $50 or $30 off.)

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Series 7

• Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS) — $329 $399 (save $70)

• Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) — $359 $429 (save $70)

• Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS + cellular) — $429 $499 (save $70)

• Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS + cellular) in gold stainless steel — $599 $699 (save $100) 🚨

• Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS + cellular) — $459 $529 (save $70)

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• Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $229 $279 (save $50)

• Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS + cellular) — $279.99 $329 (save $49.01 with coupon automatically applied at checkout)

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $259 $309 (save $50)

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $305.91 $359 (save $53.09)🚨

Series 3

• Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm, GPS) — $179 $229 at Amazon (save $50)🚨

AirPods deals

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Our pick: AirPods Max (opens in a new tab)

$479 at Amazon (save $70)

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Why we like it

Check out Mashable's official review of the AirPods Max.

Are the only over-the-ear AirPods ridiculously expensive? Yes. But do they offer excellent audio quality and good battery life in a stylish package? Also yes. While this isn't the lowest price we've seen these headphones at during this 2022 Prime Day season, it's still the best deal among the AirPod offerings on Amazon. If you're able, we recommend waiting a bit longer for some better price drops.

More AirPods deals

• AirPods (second gen) — $119.98 $159 (save $39.02)

• AirPods (third gen) — $169 $179 (save $10)

• AirPods Pro — $199.98 $249 (save $49.02)

• AirPods Max— $479 $549 (save $70)

Other Apple accessories deals

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Our pick: Beats Studio3 noise cancelling headphones (opens in a new tab)

$209.51 at Amazon (save $140.44)

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Why we like it

If you're not so much a fan of the AirPods Max but still want a pair of headphones with great noise cancellation, the Beats Studio3's have got you covered. With 22 hours of battery life, a W1 chip for easy pairing, and a much smaller price tag than the AirPods, you won't feel like you're sacrificing much by opting for an AirPods alternative.

More Apple accessories deals

• Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones — $149.99 $199.95 (save $49.96)

• 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) — $149.99 $179 (save $29.01)

• Powerbeats Pro Totally Wireless Earphones — $199.95 $249.95 at Amazon (save $50)

• Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $209.51 $349.95 at Amazon (save $140.44)