It’s Friday and 9to5Toys is rounding up all of the best discounts as we head into the weekend. On tap today, all-time lows return on iPad Air 5 starting at $500. With up to $119 off, these discounts are joined by some rare chances to save on HomePod 2 from $250, the first offer in months! Then go check out these AirTag markdowns now that Apple’s item finders start from $22 each. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
iPad Air 5 all-time lows return after Prime Day
Amazon is now offering Apple’s latest iPad Air 5 on sale for one of the first times this year. Discounted for the first time since back in April, right now the 64GB Wi-Fi model is down to $500. Down from $599, you’re looking at $99 in savings and a match of the second-best price of all-time at within $1 of the all-time low. There’s also the same savings to be had on the elevated 256GB capacities as well as additional discounts on the Wi-Fi + cellular models at $119 off, too.
Bringing Apple’s Neural Engine-backed M1 chip to a more affordable form-factor, the new iPad Air 5 arrives with the same desktop-class performance as its other machines. Its 12MP Ultra Wide front camera packs Center Stage support, and the 10.9-inch display rocks True Tone, P3 wide color support, and an antireflective coating. Staples from last time like Touch ID in the power button and Apple Pencil integration are onboard, as well. Learn more about iPad Air 5 over in our coverage.
Featured Deal: Roborock’s models are one of the best choices for those looking for a robot vacuum or mop. Around Prime Day, the company is bringing the best discounts for some of its newest and more popular products. Now’s your chance to score an autonomous cleaning solution in plenty of different form factors, including high-end solutions and more affordable offerings.
- S7 Max Ultra: $1,000 (Reg. $1,300)
- S8: $600 (Reg. $750)
- Q5: $260 (Reg. $430)
- S7 MaxV Ultra: $1,060 (Reg. $1,400)
- Dyad Pro Stick Vacuum: $350 (Reg. $450)
- Q Revo: $700 (Reg. $900)
- S7 MaxV: $540 (Reg. $860)
Prime Day didn’t see any AirTag discounts, but now they’re on sale from $22 each
Apple’s AirTags didn’t go on sale during Amazon’s shopping event earlier in the week, leaving shoppers high and dry. Now the post Prime Day discounts are rolling in, and that means you can actually save on the popular item finders. Right now, a 4-pack of AirTags drops down to $88.99 shipped from its usual $99 going rate for the first time in nearly two months. This is the second-best discount of the year and delivers each of the trackers for $22 each. Apple’s first take on the Bluetooth locators are a must-have for anyone looking to bring a little extra peace of mind to their gear. Backed by precision finding and an augmented reality interface all thanks to the inclusion of a U1 chip, these AirTags help you keep tabs on everything from keys to bags, luggage, and more. Plus, there’s a built-in replaceable battery that can go years before needing to be swapped out. Get a closer look in our hands-on review.
If picking up four of the new Apple item finders won’t go to a good use, you can always just grab a single AirTag for $27. That isn’t quite as good of a value as the per-tracker price found in the bundle above, but lets you make out for far less. This is down from the usual $29 price tag and one of the best discounts to date. Otherwise, go check out all of our favorite AirTag cases right here for ways to secure them to bags and more.
Featured deal: Another favorite robotic vacuum company at 9to5 is getting in on the savings for Prime Day, with Dreamtech offering an assortment of both robot cleaners and more traditional counterparts. Here are some of our favorites, which are even better values now that our exclusive code takes an extra 5% off when you use DM9255off.
Here are your HomePod 2 Prime Day discounts from $250
The new HomePod 2 just launched earlier this year to refresh the beloved smart speaker, and now the second discounts ever are going live. Now on tap as one of the final Apple products to get in on the Prime Day savings, B&H offers the new HomePod 2 for $289 in both black and white styles. Those of you with Costco memberships can drop prices even further at $250. This is only the second chance to save so far in either case, delivering as much as $49 in savings.
Apple’s new HomePod 2 delivers much of the same hi-fi listening as before, just with a refreshed build to go alongside the second-generation status. There’s still Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support to complement the beamforming sound and room sensing tech that automatically tunes drivers to your surroundings. New this time around is onboard Thread and Matter support to complement all of Siri’s smart home prowess, as well as a U1 chip for quick music handoff. Apple has built a temperature and humidity sensor into the speaker, all of which is powered by a new S7 chip that results in better sounding audio than the original model. Get the full scoop in our launch coverage.
Save $14 on an official Apple Watch Alpine Loop band
Just released alongside the new Apple Watch Ultra last fall, the all-new Apple Watch Alpine Loop Band is now seeing a rare chance to save. Courtesy of Amazon, you can bring home the unique strap at $86 in the Starlight colorway. Perfect for tagging along on hikes or any other outdoor excursions this summer, today’s offer is down from the usual $99 going rate in order to land at the third-best price to date. The $15 in savings has only been beaten twice before when it fell $2 lower earlier in the year. Sporting a unique rugged design that weaves together two layers of woven fabric, the Alpine Loop is designed for Apple Watch Ultra but also works with the larger of Apple’s standard 44 and 45mm wearables. The stitch-free look uses high-strength yarn to deliver on the unique top loop look with a corrosion-resistant titanium G-hook that slides into place for securing to your wrist.
Just $20 scores you Belkin’s 15W MagSafe charger
If those bulky solutions to take advantage of StandBy on your desk or nightstand are a bit too unwieldy for your needs, today we’re tracking a notable discount on one of the most compact offerings out there. Amazon is now offering the Belkin 15W MagSafe Charger with Kickstand for $20. Down from $60, you’re now looking at the best price to date following the $40 discount. This clocks in at $7 under our previous mention from back in June, with today’s price cut now delivering a new all-time low in the process.
Launching as one of the first third-party MagSafe chargers actually capable of dishing out 15W speeds to one of Apple’s latest iPhone 14 or other previous-generation handsets, Belkin’s model arrives now as one of the more affordable solutions out there thanks to today’s sale. Sporting some extra premium features over the likes of even Apple’s in-house model, there’s notably now a kickstand built into the back of the charger that lets you prop up your handset while it refuels. That’s also supplemented by a braided nylon USB-C cable for some extra durability when thrown in your everyday carry.
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