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UPDATE: Oct. 7,Dear Utol: Catfish Episode 46 2024, 10:45 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest Apple product deals ahead of October Prime Day.

Best early Apple deals ahead of October Prime Day

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Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $899 at Amazon (save $200)

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Best iPad deal Apple iPad Pro (256GB, WiFi + Cellular) $1,114 at Amazon (save $85)

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Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Max $399 at Amazon (save $150)

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Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + Cellular) $757.99 at Amazon (save $41.01)

Amazon's next big event — Prime Big Deal Days — is just one day away. Prime Day Part Two will kick off on Oct. 8and run for 48 hours, with big discounts going live throughout. Be there, or be square. And as usual, lots of early deals are already ripe for the picking, especially when it comes to Apple (the company, not the fruit).

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day is closer than you think: 4 tips for finding the best deals

Check out our top early Apple deals ahead of October Prime Day so far, including discounts on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and plenty more.

Best MacBook deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $899 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $200

Why we like it

It doesn't really get much better than Apple's recent M3 line of MacBooks. The M3 Air is one of our favorites, and ahead of Prime Big Deal Days you can score one for just $899, which $200 off the usual price. This MacBook Air in particular comes with a 13-inch screen (great for traveling), and features the speedy M3 chip. It also has support for Apple Intelligence and can handle up to 18 hours of usage on one charge.

More MacBook deals

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $749$999(save $250)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299$1,599(save $300)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,499$1,699(save $200)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,863.59$2,699(save $835.41)

Best iPad deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro (256GB, WiFi + Cellular) $1,114 at Amazon
$1,199 Save $85

Why we like it

If you're more of a tablet person than a laptop person, then the iPad Pro is where it's at. The Pro is packed with the lightning-fast M4 chip, Ultra Retina XDR display, and supports use of the Apple Pencil (which is unfortunately sold separately). It's on sale for $80 off ahead of October Prime Day, just $1,114 for one of the best tablets on the market.

More iPad deals

• Apple iPad 9th Generation (64GB, WiFi) — $199.99$329(save $129.01)

• Apple iPad 10th Generation (64GB, WiFi) — $299 $349(save $50)

• Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation (64GB, WiFi) — $389.99$499(save $109.01)

• Apple iPad Air (128GB, WiFi) — $548$599(save $51)

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Best AirPods deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max $399 at Amazon
$549 Save $150

Why we like it

The AirPods Max are a great pair of over-ear headphones for those who prefer that style to that of earbuds. The Max provide super high-quality audio, active noise cancellation, a transparency mode so you can enjoy your tunes and the world around you, and personalized spatial audio. It's also got a 20-hour battery life, which is pretty sweet. Snag a pair before Prime Big Deal Days and save $150.

More AirPods deals

• Apple AirPods 4 — $119$129(save $10)

• Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) — $129.99$169(save $39.01)

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $189.99$249(save $59.01)

Best Apple Watch deals

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + Cellular) $757.99 at Amazon
$799 Save $41.01

Why we like it

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a smartwatch made for active people. Apple's most durable piece of wristwear has advanced features for hikers, runners, and swimmers like offline maps, advanced metric tracking, and up to 100m of water resistance. The Always-On Retina display is bright and easily readable, and the watch also allows for up to 36 hours of use on a charge (and up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode). Get one on sale ahead of October Prime for $757.99, which is $41.01 in savings.

More Apple Watch deals

• Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation (40mm, GPS) — $189$249(save $60)

• Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation (44mm, GPS) — $229$279(save $50)

• Apple Watch Ultra (49mm, GPS + Cellular) — $449$559(save $110)

• Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS + Cellular) — $599$749(save $150)

More Apple deals

• Apple AirTag (single) — $24.99$29(save $4.01)

• Apple AirTag (4-pack) — $79.98$99(save $19.02)

• Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) — $89.97$129(save $39.03)

• Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad — $107.47$129(save $21.53)

• Apple Magic Trackpad — $109.99$129(save $20)

• Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad — $276.99$349(save $72.01)

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