Alongside the ongoing pre-order deals on the new M6 Mac mini, today we are highlighting pre-orders on the new AirPods 5 (just keep in mind you can still land AirPods Pro 3 for just $50 more). The new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are also now up for grabs (here’s some deals on how to land them at up to $325 off) and, if you’re quick, the most affordable M5 MacBook Air live at $1,099 via Apple refurb ($200 off new list). Head below for more.
AirPods 5 pre-orders now live, but flagship AirPods Pro 3 only $50 more right now
Apple has now unleashed its new AirPods 5 with pre-orders now live on the base set at $129 and the higher-end Wireless Charging Case model at $149. Thing is, you can score the flagship AirPods Pro 3 for just $50 more than that right now with the ongoing Amazon deal.
Here’s how pricing works out across the lineup now:
- AirPods 5 $129
- AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case $149
- AirPods Pro 3 $199 (Reg. $249)
Apple has indeed injected active noise cancelation features in both of the new base model AirPods 5 releases. You will, however, need to bump up to the more pricey set to score the wireless charging case and the on-stem volume controls found on the AirPods Pro 3.
You will also won’t find the proper sealed fit with Apple’s best sound isolation experience on the new AirPods 5 – that’s what the AirPods Pro lineup is for.
And while it is particularly impressive to see Apple launch a set of new AirPods at just $129 with noise cancellation features – last year’s base set didn’t have it, you’re going to really want to save $50 to side step the flagship Pro 3 for the new AirPods 5 right now.
The AirPods Pro 3 feature longer battery life, up to 3x more active noise cancellation than AirPods 5, heart rate sensing, and more.
Amazon already starting to drop the price on Apple Watch Series 12 pre-orders
Pre-orders for the new AirPods 5 are now live from $129, and Amazon is already starting to undercut everyone on the Series 12. While we aren’t talking about massive deals here, Amazon is now offering select Series 12 models for less than everyone else.
As you can see with this 42mm Series 12 GPS + Cell configuration, Amazon has it listed down at $489.99 shipped.
Yes that, is only $9 off, but if you are going to be pre-ordering this week ahead of the September 18 delivery date, you might as well keep some coffee money in your pocket.
And even if this isn’t the configuration you’re after, it would not be uncommon for Amazon to start dropping the MSRP a touch on several other models over the course of the day and into tomorrow (the rest of the week).
Again, this is not a huge deal – we get it, but every penny counts around here and we just wanted to make sure folks were in the know.
- Apple Watch Series 12 42mm $399
- Apple Watch Series 12 46mm $449
- Apple Watch Series 12 42mm GPS + Cell $490 (Reg. $499)
- Apple Watch Series 12 46mm GPS + Cell $549
- Apple Watch Series 12 42mm Titanium $699
- Apple Watch Series 12 46mm Titanium $749
- Apple Watch Series 12 46mm Ceramic $949
Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4 pre-order deals: Up to $325 off via Best Buy enhanced trade
Most affordable M5 MacBook Air live at $1,099 via Apple refurb if you move quick ($200 off new list)
Just after today’s iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, and Apple Watch Series 12 reveals, the official Apple refurb store has now once again re-stocked the most affordable 13-inch M5 MacBook Pro down at $1,099 shipped in Midnight, Starlight, and Sky Blue.
This particularly configuration – the most affordable model you can buy – has been a hot commodity at a price like this over the last couple months and is not likely to remain in stock for very long:
The official Apple Certified Refurbished Store now has the base 13-inch M5 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage sitting down at $1,099 shipped. As mentioned above, it is, at the time of writing, available on the Midnight, Starlight, and Sky Blue colorways.
Regularly $1,299 these days, and either very close to that or sold out at Amazon, you can now land this model at $200 off straight from Apple.
- 13-inch M5 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB $1,099 (Reg. $1,299 new)
- Midnight, Starlight, and Sky Blue
And because it is coming straight from Apple, we are talking about the best refurbishment process there is with a proper warranty too:
- Apple’s one-year limited warranty
- Apple’s 14-day returns policy
- AppleCare eligibility
- Apple’s Rigorous refurbishment process prior to sale
Apple’s MagSafe Battery now back at $59 Amazon all-time low (40% off)
Next-gen 2026 Apple Polishing Cloth now available on Amazon at $9 Prime shipped, grab one before they sell out
Nomad launches iPhone 18 Pro leather cases, new Baja designs, Duo Leather Folio, more
Next-gen Arc Pulse metal bumper case for iPhone 18 Pro now available
Giant $500 price drop hits Apple’s 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro at Amazon today
M6 Mac mini pre-order discounts live at Amazon ahead of delivery this month
We are moving closer to delivery day on the all-new M6 Mac mini and M5 Pro model. If you’re still considering a pre-order, scoop up the new $9 Apple Polishing Cloth before it sells out and check out the discounts Amazon is offering on Apple’s new Mac mini pre-orders.
We have already highlighted these deals in various posts as they went live, but we wanted to make sure they were all in one place and on the radar for folks still considering a pre-order ahead of this month’s delivery date:
- 2026 Mac mini M6 16GB/256GB $880 (Reg. $899)
- 2026 Mac mini M6 16GB/512GB $1,070 (Reg. $1,099)
- 2026 Mac mini M6 24GB/512GB $1,270 (Reg. $1,299)
- 2026 Mac mini M5 Pro 24GB/512GB $1,669 (Reg. $1,699)
Today’s accessories and charging deals:
- Complete the Burgundy iPhone 18 Pro look with Baseus’ new 25W Qi2.2 MagSafe power bank at $66 [Launch Deal]
- Dual Qi charging headlines this XXL desk mat down at $30 (Reg. $70)
- Score a 4K UHD workstation monitor for $200 while Samsung’s latest ViewFinity S7 is down to its all-time low
- It’s hard to beat $13 for this 15W 3-in-1 ESR MagSafe charging station (56% off)
- KeySmart’s translucent Ghost wallet tracker card hits all-time low at $38 (iOS or Android)
- Now even lower: UGREEN’s liquid-cooled Qi2.2 MagFlow Pro 25W Qi2.2 power bank just hit a new $100 low ($50 off)
- Twelve South’s grab-and-go 30W PowerCord returns to $16.50 (Reg. $30)
- Tested: Hands-on with Baseus’ tiny PicoGo Pro – a sleek 100W smart display charger for your new Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro [Deal]
Sony debuts updated ‘fan favorite 1000XM4’ headphones with more affordable new XM4C
Insta360 just unleashed the new $600 Luna Pro 8K gimbal camera with Leica lens and detachable OLED display
Apple’s all-new AirPods 5 now available for pre-order from $129
While the AirPods Pro 3 remain the flagship model in the lineup (currently $50 off), Apple debuted the all-new AirPods 5 at its “Surprise and shine” event and pre-orders are now live on the base model and the higher-end Wireless Charging Case variant.
The new AirPods 5 come in two models again this year, except both models include active noise cancellation this time. The main differences here are largely price and a few key hardware features, like the on-stem volume slider and the wireless charging case on the slightly more pricey variant.
Some of the highlights include 50% more noise reduction by comparison to the previous-generation AirPods 4 with ANC. You’ll also find a next-gen Adaptive EQ, enhanced Spatial Audio, and up to 20 hours of battery with the case.
The higher-end model also lands with on-stem plume controls like AirPods Pro as well the longer battery life and the wireless charging case, as the name suggests.
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All-new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 now up for pre-order at Amazon from $399
Alongside the all-new AirPods 5, the all-new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are now available for pre-order ahead of the September 18 delivery date.
Apple Watch Series 12
The new aluminum Series 12 lineup comes in Space Gray, Black, Light Gold, and Bronze from $399, while the higher-end Titanium variants land in Radiant Gold and Natural from $699.
- Apple Watch Series 12 42mm $399
- Apple Watch Series 12 46mm $449
- Apple Watch Series 12 42mm GPS + Cell $490 (Reg. $499)
- Apple Watch Series 12 46mm GPS + Cell $549
- Apple Watch Series 12 42mm Titanium $699
- Apple Watch Series 12 46mm Titanium $749
- Apple Watch Series 12 46mm Ceramic $949
Apple Watch Ultra 4
The new Ultra 4, alongside a new lineup of brand colors with those sweet Translucent Ocean Bands, has arrived in the same Black and Natural treatments starting at the same $799.
New Apple Watch Band colors
- NEW Trail Loop $99
- Sand, Dark Umber, Burgundy
- NEW Ocean Band $99
- Translucent Kelp, Gray, and Black
- NEW Alpine Loop $99
- Desert, Dark Olive, and Burgundy
Both models feature an upgraded heart rate monitor that delivers data every five seconds alongside HRV measurements every five minutes – Apple says it is the most accurate heart rate sensor in a wearable ever.
But everything else you need to know about the new Apple wearables awaits over at 9to5Mac where we have boots on the ground and hands-on all of the new devices at Apple Park:
All AirPods Max 2 colorways back in-stock at $100 off via Amazon
Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are still down at holiday deal pricing and now Amazon has all five colors of the latest AirPods Max 2 back in stock at $100 off as well. Both of which not expected to get updated at today’s Apple reveal event, we are getting an extended chance at savings here on what will remain flagship gear until next year by the looks of it.
After seeing select colors bouncing in and out of stock, Amazon is once again offering all AirPods Max 2 models down at $449 shipped.
- AirPods Max 2 $449 (Reg. $549)
- AirPods Pro 3 $199 (Reg. $249)
Regularly $549, this is $100 off and the best deal we can find in brand new condition.
Today’s offer lands on par with the official Labor Day discount we featured and matches the lowest we have tracked outside of Prime Day and a short August offer thereafter.
Apple and Mr. Ternus are set to take the virtual stage today for the big September reveal event – stay locked to 9to5Mac. We should be getting the new iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple’s new foldable, the next-generation Apple Watch releases, and AirPods 5, but it still does not appear as though AirPods Pro 3 will see a next-gen reveal today (the AirPods Max 2 released earlier this year).
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