Amazon's October Prime Day is bringing significant discounts to several Apple products, marking the first notable price drops since Apple raised prices in June. The Verge reports that the AirPods Pro 3 are now $179, down from $249, which is the first time they've been below $190 since Prime Day in June. The MacBook Air M5 is also $200 off, with the 13-inch model at $1,099 and the 15-inch at $1,299, effectively reversing the June price increases. The iPad Mini is $100 off, bringing the base Wi-Fi model to $499, its best price since late June.
All three sources agree that these are the first significant discounts since June, and they attribute the price cuts to Amazon's October Prime Big Deals Days. The Verge notes that the AirPods Pro 3 offer better value than the newer AirPods 5, which cost $149.99 with a wireless charging case, because the Pro model includes features like noise cancellation and heart rate sensors for just $30 more. For the MacBook Air, the discount makes the midrange laptop more palatable, especially compared to Apple's cheaper MacBook Neo. The iPad Mini's discount is notable because the tablet often sold for around $400 in 2025, so $499 may still seem high, but it's the best deal since the price increase.
The sources differ slightly in their focus: one highlights the AirPods Pro 3's value proposition, another emphasizes the MacBook Air's performance gains, and the third notes the iPad Mini's older hardware. However, they all agree that these deals are worth considering for anyone in the market for Apple devices, especially since future models may be more expensive. The discounts are available now at Amazon, and other retailers are expected to match them in the coming days.