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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is here, and I went through every Apple deal to sort out the ones worth buying and the ones I would personally skip.
I will have all of these linked below. On some of them, you may have to switch the color to get the sale price.
M6 Mac mini: the 16GB, 512GB model
First is the new M6 Mac mini. It just came out, and the price has already dropped 13%. There are a few versions on sale, so pay attention to which one you pick.
The 256GB version is $780. It has been cheaper at Micro Center, but this is the fastest, easiest way to get a Mac mini right now. If you go up to the 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD model, the price goes up to $950. That is the one I would say most people should buy. It is a great bargain and still performs really well.
The one I am buying is the 24GB model with the 512GB SSD. It is only 11% off, so it is not the same discount as the others, but it is a Mac mini that will last you a long time. In my testing, the M6 has been amazing.
| Mac mini | Deal price | My take |
|---|---|---|
| 256GB | $780 | Easiest way to get one today |
| 16GB, 512GB | $950 | The one most people should buy |
| 24GB, 512GB | 11% off | The one I am buying |
My full take: M6 vs M4 Mac mini tests
Mac Studio
The Mac Studio is at a more modest 8% discount, down from $2,500 to $2,300. The biggest drawback is that you cannot add more RAM or SSD space when you buy it through Amazon, so you are stuck with 36GB and 512GB. It is still a beast, and the Mac Studio does not go on sale very often. If you have been looking at a base model, this is a great price. You can get it cheaper at Micro Center, but for the convenience of just hitting buy on Amazon, it is hard to beat.
My full take: M4 Max vs M5 Max Mac Studio tests
MacBook Air 13-inch and 15-inch
The 13-inch MacBook Air is at the lowest price I have seen in a long time, $1,100. It has been at this price a few times this year since Apple raised prices. This is the 16GB, 512GB model. The biggest drawback is that if you want 24GB of RAM, which is what I recommend most people get, you are also forced into the 1TB SSD, which brings the price up to about $1,600. That 24GB, 1TB model is going to be an awesome long-term computer.
My full take: 16GB vs 24GB MacBook Air
The 15-inch MacBook Air is also 13% off, and it is a sleeper. I do not hear many people talking about it, but it did even better in my tests. The bigger body gets rid of heat better, so you usually get better performance than the 13-inch. It is a little bigger to carry, but I prefer the 15-inch for all-day use because the screen is easier to look at, and it is great for big spreadsheets or apps with a lot of windows.
My full take: 15-inch MacBook Air M5 review
MacBook Pro: get the M5 Pro
The MacBook Pro is going to be pricey, but this is the best price I have seen on the 16-inch in a while. It is the M5 Pro with 24GB of RAM and 1TB. If you want a great all-day computer with more power than the MacBook Air, it is an awesome one to get.
My full take: M5 Pro vs M5 Max MacBook Pro tests
If you want the best bargain in Apple laptops right now, I recommend the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip. You want the M5 Pro specifically, because it has Thunderbolt 5 ports, 24GB of memory from the factory and two fans instead of one. The standard M5 has a single fan, so it will throttle under heavier loads and only performs a little better than the MacBook Air, although it does have a nicer screen. My pick for this deal is the M5 Pro model.
My full take: M5 Pro vs M5 MacBook Pro
AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max
One deal I would not skip is the AirPods Pro 3 for $180. The new AirPods 5 just launched at $150, but the Pro 3 still sound better, stay in your ears really well and have better battery life. If you do not like how they sound, you just have not messed with the settings yet. You can swap the ear tips to fit your ears and tune the sound brighter or darker.
My full take: AirPods 5 vs AirPods Pro 3
The AirPods Max are $430 right now, 22% off. They are not brand new, but they sound really good, and everyone who has them loves them. Getting over $100 off an Apple product is hard to come by in 2026.
Apple Watch deals
The Apple Watch SE 3 is 18% off at $230 for the larger 44mm size. The price can change a little depending on the color, and Amazon does not have many of the bands. If you want something for notifications, or you are buying one for a family member, it is hard to beat at $230, and it still runs the latest watchOS.
My full take: Apple Watch SE 3 vs Series 11
The new Apple Watch Series 12 starts at $350 for the smaller 42mm. The 46mm costs more, and some band combinations are not available, but $400 when it is going for $450 is hard to beat for a watch that came out a few weeks ago. The Series 12 is the one I would pick for most people. It is super comfortable, and it is what I am wearing right now.
My full take: Which Apple Watch to buy
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is on sale too, but the price is all over the place depending on the band, size and color. I found it as low as $700 on Amazon, though you might have to wait a little for it. Some colors are $775, which is not a great deal. With a watch this expensive, I would want to save at least $100.
My full take: Apple Watch Series vs Ultra
iPad deals
I was not super impressed with the iPad savings, partly because of the price hikes this year. If you just need a cheap iPad, you cannot beat the iPad A16 at $400, unless you find an open box or used one somewhere else. It may be replaced soon, though, so you might skip it.
My full take: iPad A16 review
The 11-inch iPad Air M4 is $650. This is the iPad to get if you want it to last a long time. It has a slightly better screen, better speakers and a few quality of life features that make it the one I reach for most days. Get the 256GB version, because the 128GB fills up fast.
My full take: iPad Air M4 review
Skip these for now
AirTag (2nd generation): $24 for one or $90 for a 4-pack. That is not quite enough savings. There may be doorbusters in a couple of months.
Magic Keyboard: it gives you the globe key and matches your laptop layout, but I would wait for a deal on the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. Touch ID is so handy on macOS for unlocking your Mac and filling passwords.
My full take: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID review
Magic Mouse: 24% off, and it does not go on sale often. It works really well with macOS, but it is not my favorite mouse. I would push you toward the Logitech MX Master 4 instead.
My full take: Magic Mouse vs MX Master 4
My full take: Logitech MX Master 4 review
iPad Pro M5: I was hoping to see it back down to $1,000. It is not a great deal, and a new one may be around the corner.
My full take: iPad Air M4 vs iPad Pro M5
iPad mini A17 Pro: $500 is not enough savings for a model that has been out for a few years. With the iPad Duo and the new iPadOS out, a new iPad mini has to be close.
My full take: iPad A16 vs iPad mini
My top picks
It is hard to beat the AirPods Pro 3, the AirPods Max and the Mac mini deals, especially with the M6 Mac mini only out for a couple of weeks. These are all products I have tested and used, and I have dedicated reviews for most of them.
Looking for accessories too? Here are the tech deals I would actually buy.
