The best Apple deals ahead of Amazon's Prime Day Early Access Sale: MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and more

UPDATE: Oct. 10, 2022, 1:35 p.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest Apple markdowns ahead of Prime Day 2.

• BEST MACBOOK DEAL: The MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) features a speedy M2 chip and only weighs 2.7 pounds — $1,349 $1,499 at Amazon (save $150)

• BEST IPAD DEAL: The 2021 iPad mini (WiFi, 64GB) is back down to its lowest price ever —$399.99 $499 at Amazon (save $99.01)

• BEST APPLE WATCH DEAL: The Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) is Apple's latest smartwatch experiencing its first big markdown — $349 $399 at Amazon and Walmart (save $50)

• BEST AIRPODS DEAL: The AirPods (second generation) are the perfect entry earbuds for any Apple user — $89.99 $129 at Amazon (save $39.91)

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.

Usually, that would be in July for Amazon Prime Day or in November for Cyber Week, but this year, Amazon threw us a curve ball — the Prime Early Access Sale. The PEAS is a two-day event running from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, bringing exclusive savings for Prime members. If you have a Prime account, it's essentially a second Prime Day, and a chance to snag discounted Apple tech before the holiday rush kicks into high gear.

Though we're still a day away from the official start date, Amazon likes to get ahead of itself, so the deals are already rolling in. So you don't have to sift through them on your own, we've rounded up the deals that are actually noteworthy (i.e. the iPads and MacBooks that have been sitting at the same "sale" price for the past four months won't be on this list). Check back often, as we'll be keeping track as pricing and availability change, all the way through the event.

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: MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) (opens in a new tab)

$1,349 at Amazon (save $150)

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Why we like it

Check out our full review on the M2 MacBook Air.

The latest MacBook Air is a redesign done right, with a larger screen, impressive power thanks to the M2 chip, and solid battery life. If you've been waiting to upgrade, the Air is definitely worth a second look.

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2022 MacBook Pro

• MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 at Amazon (save $150)

• MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) —$1,299 $1,499 at Amazon (save $200)

2022 MacBook Air

• MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,099 $1,199 at Amazon (save $100)

• MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 at Amazon (save $150)

2021 MacBook Pro

• 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,599 $1,999 at Amazon (save $400)

• 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,199 $2,499 at Amazon (save $300)

• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,199 $2,499 at Amazon (save $300)

• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,399 $2,699 at Amazon (save $300)

2020 MacBook Pro

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

• MacBook Pro (M1, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299.99 $1,499 at Best Buy (save $199.01)

2020 MacBook Air

• MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $899 $999 at Amazon (save $100)

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• 2021 24-inch iMac (M1, 8-core CPU and GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB) — $1,399 $1,499 at Amazon (save $100)

iPad deals

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Our pick: 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) (opens in a new tab)

$399.99 at Amazon (save $99.01)

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Why we like it

Check out our full review of the 2021 iPad Mini.

If you're not looking for a bigger iPad, the iPad mini is pretty much your best option, and right now, it's at its lowest price ever in three different colors. The A15 chip keeps it speedy, the design and multiple color options keep it cute, and the stereo speakers keep it sounding good.

More iPad deals

iPad

• 2021 iPad (WiFi, 256GB) — $399 $479 at Walmart (save $80)

iPad Mini

• 2021 iPad mini (WiFi, 64GB) —$399.99 $499 at Amazon (save $99.01)

• 2021 iPad mini (WiFi, 64GB) —$399.99 $499 at Target (save $99.01)

• 2021 iPad mini (WiFi + cellular, 256GB) —$699.99 $799 at Target (save $99.01)

iPad Air

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

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

iPad Pro

• 2021 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB) — $749 $799 at Amazon (save $50)

• 2021 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 256GB) — $849 $899 at Amazon (save $50)

Apple Watch deals

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Our pick: Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) (opens in a new tab)

$349 at Amazon and Walmart (save $50)

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Why we like it

PEAS season has brought us the first great price dip for the Series 8. If you've been waiting for the right moment to get your hands on Apple's latest smartwatch offering with the new temperature sensor and crash detection, scoring $50 off will likely be one of the best deals out there this shopping season.

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Series 8

• Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) — $349 $399 at Amazon (save $50) ✨🔥

• Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) — $349 $399 at Walmart (save $50) ✨🔥

• Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) — $379 $429 at Amazon (save $50) 🔥

• Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) — $379 $429 at Walmart (save $50) ✨🔥

Series 7

• Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) — $309 $429 at Walmart (save $120)

• Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) —$309.99 $429 at Target (save $119.99) + 3 free months of Apple Fitness+

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

• Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS + cellular) — $419 $499 at Amazon (save $80)

• Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS + Cellular) —$349.99 $499 at Target (save $119.99) + 3 free months of Apple Fitness+

• Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS + cellular) — $479 $529 at Amazon (save $50)

• Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS + Cellular) —$549.99 $699 at Target (save $149.01) + 3 free months of Apple Fitness+

SE (second generation)

• Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $239.99 $249 at Amazon (save $9.01)

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $269.98 $279 at Amazon (save $9.02)

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $319.98 $329 at Amazon (save $9.02)

SE (first generation)

• Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $199 $279 at Amazon (save $80)

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $218.99 $309 at Amazon (save $90.01)

• Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS + cellular) — $249 $329 at Amazon (save $80)

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $279 $359 at Amazon (save $80)

AirPods deals

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Our pick: AirPods (second gen) (opens in a new tab)

$89.99 at Amazon and Walmart (save $39.01)

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Why we like it

Check out our full review of the AirPods (second gen).

It's not the absolute lowest price we've ever seen on these earbuds, but at only $10 away, it's pretty dang close. They won't come with active noise cancellation, but you will get a solid pair of earbuds that pair super easily to your Apple devices, thanks to their H1 chip. Find them on sale at Amazon and Walmart.

More AirPods deals

• AirPods (second generation) — $89.99 $129 at Amazon (save $39.91)

• AirPods (second generation) — $89.99 $129 at Walmart (save $39.91)

• AirPods (second generation) — $89.99 $129 at Target (save $39.01)

• AirPods Pro (first gen) — $169.99 $249 at Amazon (save $79.01)

• AirPods Pro (first gen) — $169.99 $249 at Walmart (save $79.01)

• AirPods Pro (first gen) — $169.99 $249 at Target (save $79.01)

• AirPods Pro (second gen) — $239 $249 at Amazon (save $10)

• AirPods Max— $449.99 $549 at Amazon (save $99.01)

Other Apple accessories deals

• Apple AirTag Loop — $19.99 $29.99 at Amazon (save $10)

• Apple AirTags (4 Pack) — $94.99 $99 at Target (save $4.01)

• Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones — $99.99 $199.95 at Amazon (save $99.96)

• Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones — $99.99 $199.95 at Target (save $99.96)