Updated
Updated · 9to5Mac · Jun 18
Apple Cuts Watch Ultra 3 by $99 as M5 MacBook Pro and Beats Drop Up to $220
Updated
Updated · 9to5Mac · Jun 18

Apple Cuts Watch Ultra 3 by $99 as M5 MacBook Pro and Beats Drop Up to $220

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Jun 18

Summary

  • $99 discounts on Apple Watch Ultra 3 expanded to more colors and band combinations at Amazon, with prices starting at $700 for models usually listed at $799.
  • Those Ultra 3 deals are rare—the second sale of 2026—and match last year's Black Friday low, while Apple Watch Series 11 models remain discounted from $299 with savings of up to $160.
  • B&H also cut the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM, 1TB storage and Apple's upgraded 96W charger to $1,519, a $200 reduction from its $1,719 bundle price.
  • Best Buy added Beats promotions of up to $220 off, including open-box Studio Pro headphones from $130 and Beats earbuds starting at $50.
  • The broader push comes ahead of Prime Day, with the report noting Apple may raise hardware prices later, potentially making current markdowns more attractive.

Insights

With Apple citing a chip crunch for price hikes, are these deals a genuine last chance or a calculated marketing push?
How do massive sales events like Prime Day influence the lifecycle of electronics and the growing problem of e-waste?
As the open Qi2 standard mimics MagSafe, can Apple's dominance in the profitable wireless accessory market last?