Prime Big Deal Days is finally here.

The 48-hour event starts on Oct. 6 and goes through Oct. 7, and the tech deals are plentiful.

Brands like Apple have discounted everything from earbuds to laptops, making this a perfect time to shop before Black Friday and still save big.

From the quintessential fan favorite, the Apple AirPods Pro 3, to an iPad built for 2-in-1 functionality, find the best Prime Big Deal Days Apple deals below.

Remember, Prime Big Deal Days deals are for Amazon members only, so if you’re not yet a member, sign up today for a 30-day free trial and take advantage of the best prices of the year.

AirPods | MacBooks | Apple Watches | Accessories

AirPods Prime Day Deals

Apple’s AirPods are my personal favorites and they feature stellar noise cancellation and a comfortable fit — now with five ear tip sizes available. These comfy earbuds deliver extended battery life and have Adaptive EQ for a personalized sound experience. Plus, the latest earbuds now feature health tools, including heart rate tracking.

Apple Watch deals

The more compact SE is your best choice if you’re new to the smartwatch game but still want top health-tracking features. It’s lightweight, too, and gets you health performance stats, making this a great pick for health nuts who don’t want to invest in a hefty smartwatch.

Apple MacBook deals

Apple’s 2026 MacBook Air features the Apple M5 chip, which will keep your laptop cool and performance-ready over time. Considering Apple recently raised prices on all its tech, shopping during Prime Big Deal Days is your best bet for taking advantage of a sale. Remember those older chips that would make your laptop’s fan act up? Well, not anymore. This option is built for multitasking, from work-from-homers to in-office troopers.

Apple AirTags and Accessories

These powerful, discreet trackers keep your most valuable belongings just a simple click away. With precision locating through the Find My app, a built-in speaker, and long-lasting battery, AirTags are a reliable and seamless addition to your everyday life. Stay connected and find peace of mind with AirTag.

Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered

What is Prime Big Deal Days and when is it?

Prime Big Deal Days — fondly known as October Prime Day — is Amazon’s biggest fall sale, offering massive discounts before the holiday rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. October Prime Day runs from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.

Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days

Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days are both Prime member-exclusive seasonal sales with massive discounts on rotating bestsellers. Unlike July’s Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days runs every October as a precursor to the busy holiday season, allowing shoppers to start saving on gift shopping early.

Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?

October Prime Day is exclusively available to Prime members. However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping.

What are the best deals?

From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Amazon’s October Prime Day is the ideal time to save on big-ticket tech, Amazon devices, gift-worthy clothing and beauty and skincare staples, household essentials and many more Amazon best-sellers.

Is it worth it?

Every Prime Day sale is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials, but Amazon’s October event also has great pre-holiday discounts on gifts. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find the very best items to grab on sale.

When is the next Prime Day?

Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? We expect Prime Day to return in summer 2027, but anticipate just-as-good (if not better) deals coming this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. Click here to find all of the best deals.

This article was written by Nishka Dhawan, Commerce Reporter for the New York Post. Nishka reports on the latest tech launches, innovations and trends to separate the best new products from the “AI slop.” Taking the latest technology for a spin, Nishka tests home appliances and tech products that actually improve your life, from vacuums to headphones to gaming gadgets and more – all while finding the best deals and lowest prices. Before joining The Post in 2026, her work appeared in Rolling Stone, ABC, NBC Select, Reviewed and Digital Trends.