Wednesday’s best deals are ushering in a fresh batch of price cuts for the second day of Amazon’s fall Prime Day event. Leading the way are a pair of all-time lows on M2 MacBook Airs from $1,049, which come joined by the original M1 counterpart at the best price of the year at just $799. Then go check out some of the first discounts live on Apple Watch Series 8 from $349. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
M2 MacBook Air discounts start at $1,049
We’re beginning to see fall Prime Day pricing roll out to Apple’s lineup of iPads and accessories, with the latest Macs now getting in on the savings. Right now, the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air 512GB is now on sale for $1,349 in several colorways. Down from $1,499, this is one of the first discounts, a match of the all-time low, and a rare chance to save $150 off the new release. The savings also continue over to the baseline 256GB model, which is now sitting at $150 off and matching the best price of $1,049.
Apple’s all-new M2 MacBook Air comes powered by its latest in-house chip and pairs with a refreshed form-factor. The 13-inch Liquid Retina Display sports a 500-nit brightness to complete the P3 wide color support and pairs with a 1080p FaceTime camera with three-mic array and Spatial Audio-enabled speakers. Though the real highlight has to be the return of MagSafe charging, which pairs with other I/O like dual Thunderbolt ports. Learn more about the entry-level configuration’s performance for a better idea of what to expect.
Apple Watch Series 8 all-time lows land at $349
After checking into our favorite bands on the market, today Amazon is offering some of the first chances to save on Apple’s all-new wearable. Just revealed last month before a subsequent launch a week later, the new Apple Watch Series 8 is marked down to new all-time lows across a wide range of styles, all at $50 off. Leading the way, the 45mm GPS model is now sitting at $379 from its usual $429 price tag in order to deliver the very first price cut and a new all-time low. Also at $50 off, the 41mm style rests at a $349 all-time low. Those same savings also apply to the the 41mm Milanese Loop style at $50 off, as well as some other models from $659.
Apple Watch Series 8 arrives as the brand’s next-generation wearable that steps up to deliver Apple’s most comprehensive fitness tracking experience yet (well, aside from the new Ultra model, that is). Sporting an Always-On display, you’ll find a new S8 chip powering the experience which drives the improved gyroscope and accelerometer to enable crash detection. The onboard temperature sensor pairs with overnight sleep tracking, as well as the onboard heart rate sensor, ECG capabilities, and blood oxygen monitoring.
Apple’s M1 MacBook Air still packs plenty of value with all-time low drop to $799
Adding onto all of the other Apple fall Prime Day deals that have already emerged from the shopping event, Amazon is now offering the previous-generation 13-inch M1 MacBook Air 256GB for $799. Normally fetching $999, you’re looking at $200 in savings alongside the best price of the year at $50 under our previous mention. This matches the all-time low last set over the holiday season last year, as well.
While it isn’t the all-new version of Apple’s most portable MacBook on sale above, there is still something to be said for just how good of a value the original M1 MacBook Air still is, especially at today’s price. Centered around a 13-inch Retina display with Apple Silicon under the hood, there’s also a pair of Thunderbolt ports supplemented by Wi-Fi 6 as well as 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. Get a better idea of its performance in our hands-on review.
Official iPhone 13/Pro MagSafe Clear Case hits $25
Amazon is currently offering Apple’s official iPhone 13 Pro MagSafe Clear Case for $25. Typically fetching $49, today’s offer marks the best discount to date at nearly 50% off. This is also well below our previous $39 discount, as well. The iPhone 13 version is also at $25, too. Outfitting Apple’s iPhone 13/Pro in a premium clear cover design, this case adds some extra protection while still showing off the look of your device. There’s a built-in MagSafe ring for taking advantage of the magnetic charging features, as well as a raised lip around the front to keep your screen protected, too. Whether you just want everyone to see the color of iPhone you picked out or plan on slipping a polaroid, Pokémon card, or something else in the back, this is one of the best clear case options on the market.
Sony’s new XM5 ANC Headphones see first Amazon discount
Not to be outdone by the new all-time low on Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2, Sony is now stepping in with one of the very first chances to save on its latest flagship headphones. Courtesy of Amazon and on sale alongside a collection of other gear, the new Sony WH-1000XM5 ANC Headphones are down to $348 shipped. Normally fetching $398, this is the first chance to save on a new condition set of the cans with $50 in savings attached on top of the new all-time low status.
Sony’s new XM5 headphones arrive as the latest addition to its series of popular cans backed by some of the best active noise cancellation on the market. This time around there’s a completely refreshed design that now arrives with 30-hour battery life to go alongside the new Integrated Processor V1 for improved playback. That new exterior is comprised of soft fit leather with a lightweight build rounding out the package alongside multipoint Bluetooth connectivity.
Best trade-in deals
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