Mario Bautista
Missed out on Prime Day deals this summer and don’t want to wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to save on big-ticket items? You’re in luck: Amazon just announced Prime Big Deal Days, a fall sale event that kicks off on October 8 and runs until October 9.
Like Amazon’s July Prime Day, this savings event will offer can’t-miss deals on top products like TVs and power tools. And as we’ve come to expect, ahead of the sale, the retailer has already quietly slashed prices up to 40 percent on a range of Apple tech, from AirPods and iPads to MacBooks and more.
Our Favorite Early Apple Deals
- The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is 14 percent off. This rare discount is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for Apple’s most rugged wearable.
Apple rarely hosts its own sales, so we often turn to big-box retailers for the best prices on the brand’s top tech. Prime Day has historically been one of the best times of year to save on Apple items, and it looks like Amazon’s Big Deal Days will keep up with the tradition. With discounts of up to 40 percent and prices rivaling those we saw during July Prime Day, now is an excellent time to start holiday shopping.
Prime Day Apple Deals
Almost every AirPods model is on sale, from the editor-loved AirPods Pro 2 to the AirPods Max, complete with memory foam ear cushions and noise-cancelling tech. Any time Apple’s over-ear cans dip below $500, they’re worth snagging.
We also were pleased to see a slew of iPads discounted ahead of Big Deal Days. Choose from the iPad Mini—it’s at its lowest price ever at $389—or score the 10th generation iPad while it’s just $300. On the wearable front, we spotted a rare discount on the Apple Watch Ultra 2: This model offers the longest battery life of any watch in Apple’s range and includes an array of advanced fitness and tracking features, making it a great buy for outdoor enthusiasts while at 14 percent off.
Since these discounts on tech from Apple are rare, act fast. As with any Apple sale, we often see products sell out quickly—or sale prices fluctuate by the hour—and you don’t want to risk missing out on the gadget you’ve been eyeing while it’s at a significantly lower price.
Madison McGee is a lifestyle editor for Hearst Magazines. She can usually be found reading, exploring New York’s many indie bookstores, cheering on the Baltimore Ravens and the Ole Miss Rebels, or wishing she was lying on the beach.
Ellen McAlpine is a commerce editor and writer at Hearst Magazines, covering tech, fitness, lifestyle, and beyond. In her time as a writer, she’s covered everything from top tech items like running watches and ring lights to phone cases and beauty tools.
