As summer heat bakes through much of the US, shoppers seeking a mid-year discount found a surprise: early Black Friday-style deals on Apple’s most popular products.
Apple Watch Series 11 drops to best price in years
The most expensive models in the Apple Watch lineup are seeing some of the steepest cuts. The 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular in Natural Titanium case is selling for $529.97 on Amazon Renewed Premium, down from the standard $699. This is the best price ever recorded for this model, which includes cellular connectivity and Apple’s premium titanium case.
The last similar discount came during Amazon’s Prime Day this year, when the same configuration briefly dropped to $515. That deal sold out quickly and has remained unavailable since. Before this, the price had never dipped below $569, making this current discount both the most aggressive and longest-lasting.
MacBook Pro M5 Pro discounts cut hundreds off
For laptop shoppers, B&H is offering some of the steepest discounts. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip, 48GB of RAM, and a 1TB storage drive is on sale for $2,699, a $400 markdown from the $3,099 MSRP. Similarly, the 16-inch M5 Pro model with 48GB of RAM and 1TB of storage drops to $3,299, down from $3,599. These are among the most powerful and expensive configurations in the line and are often exclusive to B&H and other specialty retailers.
Amazon also has M5 MacBook Pro models at steep discounts, but B&H appears to be undercutting in the high-end Pro chip models. The 14-inch M5 Pro model with 48GB of RAM was one of the most surprising bargains, offering a near $400 savings on a high-performance workstation.
For Apple’s most popular audio products, the savings are equally compelling. The AirPods Pro 3 is now $200, a $50 drop from its usual price of $249. The AirPods Max 2 is also $100 off, down to $449. Meanwhile, AirTag 2 is available for as low as $27, including a four-pack for $89. These are not just seasonal discounts but some of the cheapest prices these products have ever reached.
Satetchi accessories are also discounted, including a 25W 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Station and a metal Find My Wallet Card. These deals may appeal more to power users or those looking for integrated Find My solutions.
Looking at the broader range of MacBook Pro discounts, B&H is leading the way with major savings across the M5 and M5 Pro models. For example, the 14-inch M5 Pro with 48GB of RAM and 1TB of storage is being sold for $2,699, a significant cut from its $3,099 listed price. Another top-tier model, the 16-inch M5 Max variant with 48GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, is on sale for $3,999, a $400 markdown from the $4,399 it normally commands.
B&H is also offering the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for $1,699, which is $170 off the $2,019 MSRP. Meanwhile, a slightly less expensive 16GB RAM version of the M5 model is being sold for $1,849, down from $1,999. These are some of the steepest discounts seen on these high-end laptops this year.
For Apple Watch enthusiasts, the base models are also seeing strong savings. The 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 is priced at $299, down from its $399 standard price, while the 46mm version is on sale for $329, a $100 reduction. These versions are more mainstream and may attract a wider audience, especially with their GPS-only features and lower costs.
Alongside the Apple products, Satetchi is also offering discounts on some of its popular accessories. The OntheGo Magnetic 7-in-1 USB-C Hub is a useful option for those who need a wide range of ports in a single device. The Find My Keychain and Find My Wallet Card are handy for tracking keys or credit cards using Apple’s Find My network. These accessories are ideal for users who want to integrate more into the Apple ecosystem.