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If you missed the last Prime Day in July, don’t worry—another one is around the corner. Amazon’s next big sale runs from October 7-8, but waiting isn’t your only option. We’re already seeing steep early discounts across Apple devices that are unlikely to drop any lower for what Amazon is officially calling Prime Big Deal Days.
As a tech expert who’s been covering sales events for five years, if you’re going to take advantage of one Apple deal before October Prime Day, I highly recommend Apple’s most expensive watch: the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Its unlikely to drop any lower than its current record-low price of $649. Why is it worth it? Unlike Apple’s cheaper smartwatches, the Ultra 2 has a longer battery life, lasting me nearly three days on low-power mode.
Keep scrolling for more Apple deals worth splurging on early, including more lowest prices ever and $50 off the most popular AirPods that tend to sell out during major savings events.
The Best Early Apple Watch Deal
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Watch Ultra 2 [GPS + Cellular 49mm] Smartwatch
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is at the lowest price we’ve ever seen on it. As Apple’s most advanced watch, it has the same health features as other Apple Watches: heart-rate monitoring, ECG, SpO₂, sleep tracking, and safety tools. But the Ultra 2 has a tougher build designed for training, diving, and hiking— and the larger, brighter display is easy to read outdoors. Plus, thanks to the low power mode, its battery life can stretch up to several days. In my experience, that’s far longer than the Series and SE models.
The Best Early AirPods Deal
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AirPods Pro 2
I have a pair of the AirPods Pro 2 myself, and $50 off is a deal worth calling out. The sound is crisp and well-balanced, the noise cancellation blocks out white noise, and they connect to an iPhone instantly. But what really stands out are the ear health features, like the built-in hearing protection for helping to reduce loud environmental noise and the FDA-approved hearing aid tool that is designed to amplify voices. These could drop another $50, but fair warning: They tend to sell fast at that price.
The Best Early MacBook Deals
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2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip (256GB)
Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air is down to its lowest price ever. Thanks to the M4 chip, this laptop runs smoothly whether you’re streaming, working, or editing on the go. It’s also compact and light, making it easy to carry between flights or the office. Combine that with all-day battery life, and this discount makes it one of the strongest MacBook deals we’ve seen ahead of October Prime Day.
2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip (512GB)
If you have a lot of memories to store—whether it’s videos, photos, and other files—it’s worth upgrading to the 512GB MacBook Air configuration for an extra $200. We’ve only seen this MacBook drop $10 lower than its current sale price, so I don’t recommend waiting to grab it.
The Best Early iPad Deal
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iPad Air 11-inch with M3 chip
At its lowest price ever, this 256GB model gives you ample room for apps, photos, and downloads. Plus, the M3 chip keeps everything feeling snappy: streaming, note-taking, browsing, and even light photo and video edits. Paired with a keyboard case, it makes for an impressive travel companion that keeps you productive while you’re out and about.
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