The best Apple deals you can already get ahead of Prime Day
The latest AirPods Pro are currently almost as cheap as the AirPods 4 with noise-canceling. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Amazon’s
The latest AirPods Pro are currently almost as cheap as the AirPods 4 with noise-canceling. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Amazon’s Prime Day sale kicks off on June 23rd, but already we’re seeing some notable Apple deals trickle in. Whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, many retailers are offering notable discounts ahead of the shopping event. Walmart and Amazon recently surprised us with a new all-time low on the AirPods Pro 3, bringing the earbuds down to $169, though the deal has been volatile, going in and out of stock. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Series 11 has returned to one of its best prices to date. Of course, there’s a good chance some Apple products will see even steeper discounts once Prime Day arrives, but it’s anyone’s guess which deals will improve and by how much. For now, the below are the best Apple deals available right now. And, if you’re curious what else is already on sale ahead of the big sales event, be sure to check out our roundup of the best early Prime Day deals, which we’re keeping up to date. We’ll also continue updating this guide as Prime Day approaches and throughout the event itself, highlighting the best Apple deals as they become available. Earbud and headphone deals AirPods Pro 3 The latest AirPods Pro offer improved noise cancellation and richer bass, along with built-in heart sensors that works with Apple’s Fitness app to monitor calories burned across more than 50 workouts. Read our review. Where to Buy $249 $179.99 at Amazon $249.99 $169 at Walmart $249 $179.99 at Best Buy The AirPods 4 on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $99 ($30 off). Apple’s entry-level earbuds offer richer bass than previous generations along with a more robust IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. They match the latest AirPods Pro in voice call quality and work well with other Apple devices too, though they lack more advanced features like active noise cancellation. It might be a pro or con to some that this model simply rests in your ear. They don’t create a tight seal like the AirPods Pro. The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and wireless charging are also on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $148.99 ($30 off).
It’s a solid deal, but given the AirPods Pro 3 are currently available for about $20 or so more, we’d recommend buying those instead. They drown out noise better and offer additional features like a heart-rate sensor that justify the small price difference. Read our review. AirPods Max 2 Apple’s over-ears retain the premium design of the original while delivering improved sound quality and better noise cancellation. They also sport Apple’s H2 chip, which enables newer features like live translation. Read our review. Where to Buy $549 $499.99 at Amazon $549 $499.99 at Walmart The Beats Powerbeats Fit are on sale for $169.95 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, which is $20 shy of their all-time low and their second-best price to date. Like all Beats earbuds and headphones, the noise-canceling Fit are platform-agnostic and natively support a number of iOS and Android features like one-step pairing and Find My support. The Beats Fit Pro successor also features a redesigned wingtip with built-in silicone fins and ear tips that are designed to provide a more secure fit during workouts than traditional earbuds. The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are on sale for $199.95 ($70 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, which is also $20 shy of their all-time low price. Their ear-hook design helps keep them securely in place, while Apple’s H2 chip grants access to AirPods Pro features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and better noise cancellation than you’ll get with the Powerbeats Fit. Plus, unlike the Fit, they support wireless charging. Read our review. Beats Studio Pro The latest Beats Studio Pro feature improved noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfort. They also support lossless audio over USB-C and offer native support for a range of iOS and Android features like other Beats headphones. Read our review. Where to Buy $349.99 $169.95 at Amazon $349.99 $169.95 at Walmart $349.99 $159.99 at Best Buy The Beats Solo 4 have dropped to $118.95 at Macy’s in gray — their second-best price to date — while other colors are on sale for $129.95 ($70 off) at Amazon and Walmart, which is $40 more than their all-time low we saw last year. The wireless headphones offer a noticeable step-up in performance from the Beats Solo 3, delivering more detailed sound and support for lossless audio over the included USB-C or 3.5mm cable.
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