Amazon Deals of the Day: The M4 MacBook Air Just Dropped Down to A New Record Low Price
Amazon sells tons of products, with new ones arriving daily. The retail giant carries everything from home essentials to tech gear and wellness items. As much as it loves adding new products, Amazon also loves cutting prices. Deciding which deals are worth grabbing (and which aren't) is a full-time job -- our job, specifically. That's why we scope out the top deals for you.
Today, we spotted the Apple M4 MacBook Air down to a new record low price, saving you $175. Plus, never run out of charging cables again with Anker's five-pack almost 30% off. And finally Prime members can take advantage of a nice $20 discount on the already affordable Baeus Bowie MC1 clip on earbuds.
It's no secret that Apple makes some of the best laptops on the market. In fact, the M4 15-inch MacBook Air is our favorite laptop of 2025. We love that is has the optimal balance of screen size and system weight. Plus the M4 processor provides good balance of performance and battery life. It's perfect for those who don't need the high power of the MacBook Pro. The battery lasts about 17 hours, so you can use it pretty much all day. The 12-megapixel Center Stage camera will help give you a clear picture for all your Zoom calls. It even has support for two external displays simultaneously with MacBook display. We all know that MacBook Air deals are hard to come by, but this laptop just dropped to an all time low. Normally $1,199, you can grab the 16GB model in the starlight color for $1,024. Keep in mind, this price is only for the starlight color option.
With the amount of devices we all use on a daily basis, it feels like we're always running out of ways to keep all our devices powered up. In the recent years, many new devices have stopped including the cable with your purchase as well. Anker has a five pack of USB-C to USB-C cables. These cables are 60W and six-feet long, no more worrying if there's an outlet right next to the bed or couch. It can charge super fast, bringing a Samsung S20 to 55% in just 30 minutes. It also has a 12,000 bend lifespan and is made of premium double braided nylon, so it won't break easily. Normally $18, you can score five cables for just $13right now. This brings each wire to just over $2, a hard price to beat. Grab yours now.
There are many different types of listening gear, such as clip-on earbuds. Clip-on earbuds are made with an open design which helps the buds stay securely attached to your ears. There's no silicone ear tips that you struggle to keep in your ears. One of our favorite options, specifically our favorite affordable option are the Baseus Bowie MC1 clip-on earbuds. We love them because they have a comfortable and secure fit, along with pretty good sound quality and a battery life of up to nine hours. They also have an IP57 certification, which means the earbuds are splash-proof and dust-proof. They usually retail for $70 but Prime members can score a pair for just $50. We don't know how long this deal will last so act fast to secure yours.
With so many deals on Amazon, deciding which ones are worth your money can be difficult. But CNET combs through what the world's largest online retailer has to offer and gathers the best deals for you.
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