AirPods 4, Apple Pencil Pro, M4 MacBook Air, more 9to5Mac

While much of the Prime Day deals have come and gone on Apple’s latest, this morning Amazon decided to bring the AirPods 4 deals back. Both models are now within $1 of the Prime Day all-time lows to give folks another shot at some of the best prices they have ever been offered for. We are also tracking even lower prices on select 15-inch M4 MacBook Air models at up to $185 off as well Apple Pencil Pro from $83 and deep 45% price drops on Burton Goods leather Apple Watch bands. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Amazon’s AirPods 4 Prime Day prices are back: Base set for $90 or with ANC at $120

Amazon’s prices on Apple’s current-generation AirPods 4 were easily among the most notable Prime Day offers last week, and they are back. Amazon is now offering the AirPods 4 down at $89.99 shipped and the AirPods 4 with ANC for $119.99 shipped – both of the deals are within $1 of the Prime Day all-time lows.

While the wild AirPods Pro 2 deal at $149, or $100 off the regular $249 list price, has not made a return – they are currently on sale for $169 at the time of writing, the AirPods 4 sets are now live again at exactly $1 more than the Prime Day prices. These deals obviously aren’t quite as deep as the Pro 2 offer, but we are also talking about a much newer release at (very close to) the best prices yet.

Regularly $129 and $179, both sets of Apple’s newest AirPods are now back on sale. Yes, they are $1 more than they were for Prime Day last week, but they are at the lowest prices we have tracked to date from a reputable dealer online otherwise.

AirPods Pro 2 are clearly the more popular set for most, but we came away quite impressed with what Apple brought to the table with AirPods 4 in September last year alongside iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 – we said they are “pound for pound Apple’s best product” in our video review you can check out right here.

And then dive into more of the latest news, leaks, and updates for Apple’s buds lineup:

Score a new iPad during Prime Day? Apple Pencil Pro now down to lowest price of the season from $83

Considering all of the all-time low pricing we got for Prime Day on the Apple Pencil Pro-compatible iPad models this year, we wanted to touch this morning to check out some deals on Apple pro-grade digital stylus. Amazon currently has the regularly $129 Apple Pencil Pro sitting down at $99 shipped – the same price we saw it at during Prime Day. Considering how long it has been since we saw it go for any less than this on Amazon – last holiday season, this actually isn’t a bad price, but you can score one for less. Details below.

It has been the better part of half a year since we saw the Apple Pencil Pro go for any less than $99 on Amazon. There were some dips slightly below $95 last fall, but after going in out of stock ahead of the holidays in 2024 and some very quick drops to $95 in December, deal pricing has stagnated almost completely.

That said, there is a way for folks who might be looking to complement the new iPad they just grabbed for Prime Day with Apple Pencil Pro for less – Best Buy’s “excellent” condition open-box units. As of right now, you’ll find Best Buy’s best quality open-box listing sitting down at $82.99 shipped with a full 1-year Apple warranty attached

• Works and looks like new. Restored to factory settings.
• Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.

While M4 iPad Pro deals were sadly missing from the Prime Day festivities, several of the other models compatible with Apple Pencil did drop to new all-time lows. Here’s a reminder of which of them play nice with the pro-grade Pencil:

• iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
• iPad Air 13-inch (M2 and M3)
• iPad Air 11-inch (M2 and M3)
• iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Apple’s 15-inch M4 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM now starts at $184+ off to undercut Prime Day price

Update: Amazon has now dropped the Starlight 24GB 15-inch M4 MacBook Air down even lower to $1,414.50, or $184.50 off the regular $1,599 list price.

This year’s Prime Day festivities delivered $150 in savings across just about every M4 MacBook Air configuration, with select models even dropping as low as $170 off. But this morning at Amazon we spotted the 24GB 15-inch model with as much as $180 in savings to undercut the best deals we spotted last week for Prime Day and you can get all of the details below.

So as of right now, most configurations are still $150 off the list prices from Apple. While some have jumped up slightly we are still seeing 13-inch models starting from $849 and most options with at least $150 in savings.

However, folks interested in the upgraded 15-inch variant with the 24GB RAM count and the 512GB internal SSD will find that Amazon has dropped the Starlight model down to $1,419 shipped from the regular $1,599 list price. This is a straight up $180 in savings and the best cash deal we have tracked for the big summer savings season.

This deal is only live on the Starlight version, but we wanted to make sure it was front and center for folks who might be interested. While for years I have just bought the closest thing to black on all of my new Apple pickups, after finally starting to lean towards the more unique colorways on iPhone and grabbing the Titanium Desert iPhone 16 Pro last September, I’m really starting to come around on Apple’s Starlight treatment – it is a sort of slightly more interesting Natural approach with a hint of gold undertones while still delivering a mostly neutral vibe.

Here’s how the pricing shakes out across the rest of the lineup today:

• 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB from $849 (Reg. $999)
• 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB from $1,049 (Reg. $1,199)
• 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB from $1,239 (Reg. $1,399)
• 15-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB from $1,049 (Reg. $1,199)
• 15-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB from $1,249 (Reg. $1,399)
• 15-inch M4 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB from $1,419 (Reg. $1,599)

Today’s accessories and charging deals:

Anker launches new display-equipped 7-in-1 Nano Charging Station with two retractable USB-C cables

Earlier this spring a brand new Anker Nano Charging Station with an onboard display similar to the Anker Prime lineup that has been popular among 9to5Toys readers quickly appeared over in Japan. Fast forward to this week, and the new Anker Nano Charging Station (7-in-1, 100W) is now up for sale on Amazon here in the U.S. complete with a pair of retractable USB-C cables, additional USB-C charging ports, and three AC outlets around back. Scope it out down below.

Features at a glance:

• 7-in-1 Charging Station: Equipped with three USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and three AC outlets to handle all your essentials at once.
• Mighty Power, Organized Space: The compact charging station boasts two built-in retractable cables and neatly partitioned AC and DC ports. It’s an ideal solution to maintain a clean and efficient charging area.
• Effortless Charging: Enjoy the convenience of two retractable USB-C cables that extend up to 2.3 ft, designed for durability and ease of use. Pull to extend for charging and experience quick, one-second retraction.
• 100W Power from Any USB-C Port: Get high-speed charging from any port with 100W USB-C outputs. Power up a 16″ MacBook Pro (M3 Pro) to 50% in just 35 minutes and monitor your device’s charging status in real-time on the LCD display.

The new Anker Nano Charging Station (7-in-1, 100W) is now by available for purchase directly from the official Anker Amazon storefront at $89.99.

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