Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Best Deals Still Available After the Sale

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days 2026, the retailer’s October sale event, officially ended on October 8. However, many of the best deals remain available at or near their sale prices. We have tracked the verified prices across Apple’s lineup and other categories so you can still benefit from the event even if you missed the official sale window.

Apple Deals: The Standout Discounts

Apple rarely discounts its own hardware, which makes Prime Big Deal Days one of the few times you will see meaningful price drops across the brand’s lineup. According to Macworld’s tracking, the best Apple deals included:

AirPods Pro 3: $179 ($70 off MSRP of $249)
AirPods Max 2: $429 ($120 off MSRP of $549)
13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,099 ($200 off MSRP of $1,299)
15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,299 ($200 off MSRP of $1,499)
iPad mini (128GB): $499 ($100 off MSRP of $599)
11-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB): $649 ($100 off MSRP of $749)
Apple Watch Series 12 (46mm): $399 ($50 off MSRP of $449)
Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): $229 ($50 off MSRP of $279)

The MacBook Air discounts are particularly notable. Apple’s M5 chip delivers strong performance for everyday productivity and creative work, and $200 off is the most aggressive discount we have seen on this model. The 13-inch model at $1,099 with 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage is an excellent configuration for most users.

Non-Apple Deals Worth Checking

Beyond Apple, the sale featured strong discounts across categories. According to The Verge’s coverage, notable deals included:

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: $950 (down from $1,300, 27% off)
Bose QuietComfort Headphones at a strong discount for listeners who want physical buttons and top-tier noise cancellation
Anker Laptop Power Bank with 25,000mAh capacity and built-in USB-C cables

WIRED’s roundup of the best Prime Day deals also highlighted discounts on LG products, Ninja kitchen appliances, and Amazon’s own devices, including Fire TV Sticks and Echo speakers starting at $18.

Deals Across Other Categories

Beyond Apple products, the Prime Big Deal Days sale featured discounts across virtually every Amazon category. According to WIRED’s comprehensive coverage of the 113 best deals, the sale included:

Home and kitchen: Ninja appliances, Roborock robot vacuums, and Instant Pot products saw significant discounts
Smart home: Amazon’s own devices, including Fire TV Sticks, Echo speakers, and Ring security products, started at $18
Computing: External SSDs, monitors, and accessories from brands like Samsung, LG, and Anker were marked down
Fitness and outdoor: Peloton accessories, Fitbit devices, and camping gear appeared in the sale

The breadth of the sale means that even if you are not in the market for a laptop or headphones, it is worth checking Amazon’s deals page in the days following the event. Some deals linger for days after the official sale ends.

How to Evaluate Whether a Deal Is Real

Not every “deal” during a major sale event is actually a good price. Some retailers inflate reference prices to make discounts appear larger than they are. To protect yourself:

Use a price tracking tool like CamelCamelCamel to check a product’s price history on Amazon
Compare the sale price against the same product at competing retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and B&H Photo
Check whether the product is the current generation or an older model being cleared out
Verify that the deal applies to the configuration you actually need (storage, size, color)

What to Know About Post-Prime Day Shopping

Many Prime Big Deal Days prices are still available even though the official sale has ended, but availability can change without notice
Black Friday is approaching in late November, and some products may see deeper discounts then, but current prices are already strong
Apple products at these price levels are unlikely to be beaten significantly before 2027

The Bottom Line

If you missed the official Prime Big Deal Days window, you are not necessarily out of luck. The AirPods Pro 3 at $179, the M5 MacBook Air at $1,099, and the iPad mini at $499 represent genuine value. Check current availability on Amazon before making a decision, as prices and stock can shift quickly in the days following a major sale event.

Sources: Macworld, The Verge, WIRED, Amazon

Related: Prime Day TV deals.