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Amazon Prime Big Deals Days: What Apple deals are coming and what you can get now

Macworld Amazons second Prime Day event is returning this year, but its a little shorter, just two days instead of the four-day extravaganza we got in June. Either way, were hoping to see some good discounts on Apple gear, as well as various accessories youll find useful. Heres what to expect. Prime Big Deal Days 2026: When is this years sale? Amazons second sale event of the year is almost here. Despite its convoluted official name, Prime Big Deal Days, we like calling it October Prime Day. Unlike the summer Prime Day, which ran for four days, this fall sale lasts just 48 hours. It will be held Wednesday-Thursday, October 6 and 7. Prime Big Deal Days 2026: What Apple gear will go on sale? Outside of Black Friday, Amazons Prime Day sales are generally the best time to buy yourself some new gear. However, things will be a little more expensive this year. Apple hiked prices on Macs and iPads just as the last Prime Day was ending, so prices will be a lit higher than they were during the first sale. Heres what we expect from each of Apples products: M5 MacBook Air: The MacBook Air got a $200 price hike in June and now starts at $1,299. Were already seeing price cuts of $100 but were hoping to see the first price drops to under $1,000 during the sale. M5 MacBook Pro: The price on the base M5 MacBook Pro jumped $400 when Apple upped its price, from $1,599 to $1,999, but you can get one for $1,849 right now. We hope to see the price drop even further as Prime Day closes in. MacBook Neo: Even before Apple raised its price to $699, the MacBook Neo was barely been on sale. Right now, you can get one for $690 at Amazon, but well be on the lookout for $25 or $50 off during Prime Day. iPad: The iPads havent been spared the price hike, with models now costing $100-$150 more. Even so, iPads have continued to get decent discounts and were expecting the same this Prime Day. The A16 iPad regularly drops to $399 ($50 off), while the M4 iPad Air occasionally has been $100 off. Were hoping they go even lower for Prime Day. Apple Watch: With the launch of the new Apple Watch 12 and the Ultra, Prime Big Deal Days could be a great chance to get a great deal on the older Series 11 , and you can already score an Ultra 3 with Black Titanium Milanese Loop for $200 off. Elsewhere, were likely to see $50 or more off the Apple Watch SE 3 , and were hoping for the first significant discounts on the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. AirPods: Apple just released the new AirPods 5 , which essentially cut the price of the ANC model by $50 (from $179 to $129). But were hoping they drop even further for Prime Day. Also, the AirPods Pro 3 are regularly $50 off , so well be looking for a $70 discount, and the AirPods Max 2 should dip back to their $450 all-time low. Mac mini: The M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini just arrived a few weeks ago, so any discount in the $50 range is a good one. Of course, wed love to see it drop $100 like last years sales, but those days might be over. iPhone : Amazon doesnt sell new iPhones, so you wont get a deal on the iPhone 18 Pro during this sale. But well be tracking Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile for any deals that dont require trade-ins and lengthy contracts. Prime Big Deal Days 2026: iPhone and Mac accessories Even if you dont find a great deal on the Apple gear you want, Prime Big Deal Days will be a great chance to score some Amazon deals on chargers, cables, docks, and other accessories. Here are the best ones so far: Baseus Baseus Picogo MagSafe 10,000mAh power bank : One of the things everyone should have when leaving home is a power bank. This super slim Baseus model is enough to keep you going through the day without worrying about getting to a proper charger. This one delivers 15W wireless charging or 27W through a USB-C cable if youre pressed for time. Usually available for $70, you can grab one for $42. View Deal at Amazon Ugreen Ugreen 100W USB-C to USB-C cable, 2 pack : You can never have enough USB-C cables, especially super speedy ones, like these ones from Ugreen. These are 3.3ft long and built to resist endless coiling as you shove them into your bag or your pocket. It will only cost you $9 for the pair, which is 30 percent under the MSRP. View Deal at Amazon Anker Anker 7-in-2 USB-C Hub : The MacBook has a decent amount of ports, but it could always use more. This Anker hub expands your MacBooks 2 USB-C ports into a much more versatile combo of ports. The hub features a multi-function USB-C port, a USB-C data port, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, as well as SD and microSD card slots. Usually available for $55, look to grab one for $30 or less during Prime Big Deals Days. View Deal at Amazon Ugreen Ugreen Mac mini dock & stand: The Mac mini is great and comes with a ton of ports, but this Ugreen dock and stand gives you even more use. This one works with the M4, M5 Pro, and the M5 Mac mini models. Not only do you get access to an extra 11 ports through this device, but you also get the opportunity to expand your storage space by up to 8TB. The Ugreen stand is on sale for $55 right now. View Deal at Amazon Simon Jary Anker Prime 3-in-1 wireless charging station : Wouldnt it be nice to have a spot on your desk or nightstand where you can charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once? This Anker 3-in-1 charging station is the perfect way to do it. There are two branches elevating your phone and watch, while the base serves as the charging pad for your earbuds. ITs elegant and tidy exactly what you need. This ones 35 percent off right now, which means you can get one for $150 instead of $230. View Deal at Amazon