WIRED Highlights Up to 30 Per Cent Discounts on Apple Hardware During Amazon Prime Day
From the M5 MacBook Air to the AirPods Max 2, WIRED has identified 17 major deals, including a $150 drop in premium headphone prices and new entries in the iPad and audio lines.
WIRED has published a comprehensive roundup of 17 Apple product discounts available during Amazon Prime Day 2026, with savings reaching up to 30 per cent. The publication, which tests Apple hardware year-round, has identified significant price reductions across devices and accessories. Key discounted items include the Apple AirPods Pro 3, the 11th-generation iPad, the M4-chip iPad Air, and the M5 MacBook Air. The event marks a notable shift in pricing for premium audio, with the AirPods Max 2 headphones being offered at a $150 discount, reducing the price to $399.
The AirPods Pro 3 are highlighted as a primary offer, featuring new tools including heart rate sensing, live translation, and enhanced support for hearing loss. The earbuds also include improved ear tips designed for smaller ears. WIRED notes that these are the wireless earbuds for iPhone users, citing the best noise cancellation and call quality in the category. The price point is described as the lowest seen for the device.
In the tablet segment, the 11th-generation iPad is identified as a solid option for users who do not require heavy editing or gaming capabilities. Notably, it does not support Apple Intelligence, a feature absent from the base model. The 13-inch iPad Air, updated with the M4 chip, is available in a 128 GB model featuring 12 GB of unified memory, an increase from the previous generation's 8 GB. WIRED suggests this model is preferable for users needing more performance than the base iPad offers.
The M5 MacBook Air is identified as the best deal among MacBooks, offering 512 GB of storage and priced under $1,000. WIRED describes this as the laptop most people should buy, noting its power despite the MacBook Pro having a better screen. In contrast, the cheaper MacBook Neo received only a $10 discount. The AirPods Max 2 price of $399 is noted as being more competitive with rivals such as the Sony WH-1000XM6, marking the lowest price seen in a while for the premium over-ear headphones.
Additional deals cover various Apple Watch models, MagSafe wallets, and third-party charging accessories. Specific MagSafe accessories mentioned include a wallet for three cards, a minimalist two-card wallet with a kickstand, and a six-card wallet with a kickstand. Third-party accessories include a Satechi wall charger with three USB-C ports (up to 100W per port) and Anker power banks with pop-up Apple Watch chargers. iPhone cases from Mous are recommended for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 16, with specific attention to the tactile feel of the Camera Control button on the iPhone 17 case.
