Bring a little extra peace of mind to your holiday travel with Apple’s AirTags starting at $24 each, or as little as $20 when you buy a four-pack. The savings continue over to Apple Watch Series 9, which is still in stock at $70 off before Apple has to halt selling them later in the week. Plus, the best price ever is live on Beats Studio Buds, which come in five different colors at $80. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Apple AirTags now start at $24
Amazon is now offering one of Apple’s AirTags for $24 for Prime members or in orders over $25. This is down from the usual $29 going rate and marking the second-best price we’ve seen this year. It’s within $1 of the all-time low set back on Black Friday and the lowest price this season, otherwise. We just recently explored how it’s a must-have for travel in a recent feature, and with the holidays just days away, you can add a little extra peace of mind to the chaos that is getting home for Christmas.
As a slightly better value, right now, you can bring four of Apple’s item finders to your luggage, keys, and other gear for less. The AirTag four-pack sells for $79 on Amazon, down from its usual $99 going rate. This notably drops the price of each tracker down to around $20 each – meaning if you were going to buy more than a couple of the single packs above, it’s a better idea to just go with the bundle. This is $1 under our previous mention from last month, too.
Whether you’re looking to bring some peace of mind on your next vacation or just want to have all of Apple’s item-finding prowess at the ready for your everyday carry, AirTags provides one of the best tracker experiences out there. Everything comes backed by the company’s U1 chip, which enables a unique precision-finding experience backed by an augmented reality interface.
Save $70 on Apple Watch Series 9 before stock runs out
This morning, we were able to report on the news that Apple will be halting sales of Apple Watch Series 9 wearables later this week, and for anyone looking to scoop one up beforehand, we’re tracking some deals via both Amazon and Best Buy. Apple’s latest wearable now drops down to $359 shipped for the GPS 45mm style. It normally sells for $429 and is now seeing a $70 discount to its second-best price yet. The 41mm GPS is also on sale for $329, down from its usual $399 going rate. Best Buy is also getting in on the savings with a different mix of styles for both the 45mm and 41mm wearables. Go check out our coverage on what’s new this time around.
While Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers will still be able to technically sell Apple Watch Series 9 past the Thursday cutoff date, they will all only have the units available that are already on hand. Part of the deal with the ban is that Apple can’t sell the smartwatches to anyone – even other retailers – and as we wait for a resolution to the infringement case, any stock that dries up will be the last available until a final agreement is worked out.
Now centered around the new S9 chip, the Apple Watch Series 9 arrives with much of the same build as previous models – just with some enhancements. It’ll still provide the same fitness tracking experience as before but now packs a 3,000-nit screen that can turn all the way down to 1 nit. There’s newfound pinch detection for one-handed interactions with your wearable that just rolled out earlier in the week, as well as a build that is the first carbon-neutral release from Apple.
Beats Studio Buds come in five different colors at new $80 low
Amazon is now offering the Beats Studio Buds true wireless earbuds for $80. Today’s discount arrives in five different colors from the usual $150 price tag in order to land at a new all-time low. The $70 discount undercuts the discounts we’ve seen lately down to $90, which was the price available all of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and even back before during the fall Prime Day festivities. It has never hit $80 before and is now the best price ever. Dive into our hands-on review for a closer look.
Despite just seeing the slick new Studio Buds+ hit the scene, Beats Studio Buds arrive as some of the brand’s latest workout companions, delivering a true wireless form factor that’s ideal for tagging along on workouts as well as your typical daily wear, with active noise cancellation joining the feature set on top of a transparency mode. Other notable inclusions like Hey Siri support, a compact charging case with USB-C that brings battery life up to 24 hours, and IPX4 water resistance complete the package.
Belkin’s 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe Stand down to $117
Amazon is now offering the latest Belkin BoostCharge Pro 15W MagSafe Charger for $117. This is marking the second-best price to date after dropping from its usual $150 going rate. We last saw it on sale for $3 more a few months ago, and now it comes within $2 of the all-time low at Amazon. Did we mention it also arrives by Christmas? This is one of our favorite 3-in-1 MagSafe chargers on the market, and has also risen to be one of the better StandBy-ready solutions out there. We previously walked away impressed after taking a hands-on look at what to expect in a recent review, too.
With MagSafe at the center of the nightstand or desk upgrade, this 3-in-1 Belkin charging stand features a 15W magnetic stand perfect for topping off your new iPhone 15, as well as existing iPhone 12, 13, and 14 series devices. Off to the side is an Apple Watch charging puck that has been refreshed to support the new fast charging found on the latest wearables including Series 9, as well as the previous-generation Series 7 and 8 models. Then below you’ll find a perfect spot for AirPods and any other true wireless earbuds.
Official Apple Watch Alpine and Trail Loop bands start at $56
Amazon today is marking down Apple’s official Alpine Loop and Trail Loop bands to some of the best prices yet. Starting off with the Alpine Loop, pricing now starts at $56. This is down from its usual $99 going rate and marking a new all-time low. It’s an extra $4 below our previous Black Friday mention, as well, and one of the first overall chances to save. There’s just the one style at that price, but everything else also sells for $60, which is matching the second-best discount to date. Sporting a unique rugged design that weaves together two layers of woven fabric, the Alpine Loop is designed for Apple Watch Ultra but also works with the larger of Apple’s standard 44 and 45mm wearables. The stitch-free look uses high-strength yarn to deliver on the unique top loop look with a corrosion-resistant titanium G-hook that slides into place for securing to your wrist.
Amazon is also marking down the official Apple Watch Trail Loop Bands at $60. These land from the same $99 going rate as the Alpine Loops above, just with a different take on the ultra-rugged strap. It is matching the all-time low at $39 off and marking one of the first times it has ever gotten this low. The new Apple Watch Trail Loop takes on a rugged build for that while designed to pair with Apple Watch Ultra, is also compatible with both 44 and 45mm styles of the mainline Apple Watch Series releases. It packs a fabric design that leverages velcro clasping system to get the perfect fit on your wrist.
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