Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days 2026 kicked off today, and the retailer rolled out a wave of price cuts on laptops and Apple products. PCMag highlighted a $200 discount on the new MacBook Pro that runs the M5 chip, noting the reviewer called it a leap past previous generations thanks to added neural cores and a boostable mini‑LED backlight. The same outlet also flagged a $200 off the MacBook Air M5, praising its 18‑hour battery life and fanless design while wishing for an OLED screen.<br><br>Among Windows machines, the Surface Laptop with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite earned a shout‑out for its 30‑hour runtime and lightweight metal chassis, receiving a $120 price reduction. Dell’s mainstream notebook, which surprised reviewers with a 120Hz display but only Wi‑Fi 5 and 8 GB of RAM, is listed at $420. Alienware’s entry‑level 15‑inch model, equipped with an RTX 4050 and a 165Hz panel, carries a $200 discount and is pitched as a gateway to PC gaming.<br><br>Asus Vivobook 16, powered by a Ryzen 7 AI chip, measures 0.7 inches thick, weighs 3.75 lb and promises up to 23 hours of battery. A 16 % Prime Day trim applies. The Vivobook 14 bundle ships with a 256 GB internal drive plus a 512 GB external SSD that doubles as a USB hub, aimed at users who need more storage without a premium price.<br><br>On the Apple side, the M4‑powered iPad Pro sees a $200 cut, while the iPad Air and iPad Mini receive Editor’s Choice nods for their M4 chip, C1X modem and Apple Intelligence support, respectively. The Watch Series 12 earned an Outstanding rating for its redesigned health suite, 54‑hour battery and five‑second heart‑rate sampling. The Watch SE 3, priced under $200, adds an always‑on display and ovulation estimates, and the Ultra 3 model brings 5G satellite connectivity for off‑grid use.<br><br>AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 both secured Editor’s Choice praise for AI‑driven features such as live language translation and conversation awareness, with sound quality and noise cancellation highlighted as top‑notch.<br><br>All deals require an active Prime membership. A free 30‑day trial is available for the duration of the event. PCMag warned that stock could disappear quickly, so shoppers are advised to add desired items to their cart promptly.