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Tuesday’s best deals: All-time lows on AirPods Pro 2 at $235 and iPad Air 5 from $519, more

All of today’s best Apple deals are now going live with Amazon kicking off a fall Prime Day sale. As part of this early access savings event, you can score a new all-time low on AirPods Pro 2 at $235. That’s then joined by much of the same best price status on the iPad Air 5 from $519. Not to mention, an assortment of Anker charging gear from $21. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

AirPods Pro 2 fall to new low in Best Apple Prime Day deals

Today only, as part of its fall Prime Day sale, Amazon is delivering one of the first chances to save on the all-new Apple AirPods Pro 2. Now dropping down to $235, today’s offer is $14 off the usual $249 going rate and available exclusively for Prime members. This is only the second discount to date and the best price yet on the new releases.

Delivering all of the same features as the original pair, the new AirPods Pro 2 now arrive with some improvements like enhanced audio playback to pair with the upgraded ANC and new adaptive transparency mode tech. There’s still Spatial Audio support, as well as Hey Siri integration, just all packed into a refreshed charging case with Find My features, a built-in speaker, and lanyard loop. Head below for more info on the AirPods Pro 2 deal.

Apple’s latest iPad Air 5 now starts at $519 all-time low

Joining in on all of the other Apple fall Prime Day discounts, we’re now tracking new all-time lows on Apple’s latest iPad Air 5 just for Prime members. Starting at $519 shipped for the 64GB Wi-Fi model, this is marking the best price to date from its usual $599 going rate. The $80 in savings are well below our previous $40 mentions, as well. The all-time lows also carry over to the elevated 256GB capacity which is also sitting at $80 off with a discount to $669.

Bringing Apple’s Neural Engine-backed M1 chip to a more affordable form-factor, the new iPad Air 5 arrives with the same desktop-class performance as its other machines. Its 12MP Ultra Wide front camera packs Center Stage support, and the 10.9-inch display rocks True Tone, P3 wide color support, and an antireflective coating. Staples from last time like Touch ID in the power button and Apple Pencil integration are onboard, as well. Learn more about iPad Air 5 over in our coverage at 9to5Mac. Head below for more.

Anker’s latest GaNPrime chargers fall to new lows

As another one of the Best Apple Prime Day deals, Amazon is now discounting a selection of Anker’s latest charging tech to some of the best prices ever. A favorite from the sale, the new Anker PowerCore 24K Power Bank is down to a new all-time low at $100. Typically fetching $150, this is only the second chance to save with a 33% discount attached and beats our previous mention by $20. Having just hit the scene earlier in the fall, Anker’s new portable battery is its most capable yet with a 140W USB-C PD output. That lets it effortlessly refuel an M1 Pro MacBook, as well as iPhones, iPads, and more without breaking a sweat. There’s also a built-in display for monitoring charging stats in real time. Dive into our Tested with 9to5Toys review for some additional info.

Just $269 scores you a new all-time low on Apple’s latest 10.2-inch iPad

If the higher-end iPadOS experiences aren’t catching your eye, Amazon is now carrying the savings over to Apple’s latest 10.2-inch iPad. Now starting at a new all-time low, the Wi-Fi 64GB model is marked down to $269. Normally fetchign $329, this is $11 below our previous mention and a new all-time low at $60 off. Apple’s latest entry-level iPad is anything but, and now delivers its compelling suite of features for an even more compelling price.

The iPadOS experience is centered around the recent A13 Bionic chip that’s said to be 20% faster than its predecessor. As for how Apple is applying all that extra power, you’ll enjoy additional features like True Tone support for the 10.2-inch screen alongside Center Stage in the new 12MP ultrawide camera that automatically adjusts the crop and zoom of your selfie camera depending on who and where they are in the shot. And with reports that there won’t be a formal October keynote event, Apple may not even be planning a refreshed model this year period. Get a closer look in our launch coverage.

Nanoleaf’s popular modular HomeKit lighting kits on sale

As one of our favorite smart home brands here at 9to5, Nanoleaf makes some of the best and most unique HomeKit lighting out there. Now for its fall Prime Day sale, Amazon is offering a collection of new all-time lows across most of the lineup with free shipping attached. Leading the way, the new Lines HomeKit Light Starter Set has dropped down to $159. Down from $200, you’re looking at a new all-time low that’s $10 under our previous mention and delivering $40 in savings. You can also save on the 3-pack Expansion set at $54, down from $70 and also marking a new all-time low. 

Delivering yet another unique addition to the Nanoleaf smart home stable, the new Lines pack all the same modularity that the brand is known for with a different take on ambient lighting. Each of the nine included Lines pair with an adapter and can be stuck up on the wall in various patterns. They then splash light against the wall and sport the same multicolor output that lets them play various effects on top of your typical adjustable color and brightness settings. Not to mention support with HomeKit, Siri, and more. Dive into our hands-on review for a closer look.

Best trade-in deals

9to5Mac also keeps tabs on all the best trade-in deals on iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, and more every month. Be sure to check out this month’s best trade-in deals when you decide it’s time to upgrade your device. Or simply head over to our trade-in partner directly if you want to recycle, trade, or sell your used devices for cash and support 9to5Mac along the way!

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