Apple AirPods and MacBooks on Sale During Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, running October 6-7, 2026, feature discounts on Apple products including AirPods and MacBooks. The AirPods Pro 3 are available for $179, a $70 discount, and the MacBook Air M5 is priced at $1,099, $200 off. Apple AirPods Max 2 are also available, described as stylish headphones with high-fidelity audio and spatial head-tracking.

WIRED highlights deals on accessories, including the Anker Nano Power Bank for $20, the Backbone One mobile controller for $64, and the Smartish Side Hustle Wallet for $23. The New York Post notes the AirPods Pro 3 offer a better-than-average listening experience and can even be used as hearing aids, while the AirPods Max 2 provide a cinematic experience with memory foam cushions.

Prime Big Deal Days is Amazon’s fall sale event, preceding Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and is exclusive to Prime members. Amazon is also offering discounts on iPads, Mac Minis, and AirTags. The event is positioned as an opportunity for early holiday gift shopping.

While the new iPhone is not discounted, the sale includes tech, clothing, beauty products, and household essentials. The MacBook Air M5 has not been offered at this price since June.

Where they differ

• The New York Post emphasized the AirPods Pro 3's potential use as hearing aids, a detail not mentioned by WIRED.
• WIRED focused more on a broader range of accessory deals, while the New York Post highlighted the comfort features of the AirPods Max 2 for travel.
• The New York Post framed the sale as a chance to upgrade 'audio game', while WIRED focused on the price drops as being as low as they've ever been.

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