Apple’s new iPad and Apple Watch are already (slightly) discounted on Amazon

Today’s Dealmaster is headlined by a couple of small but notable discounts on the new 10.2-inch iPad and Apple Watch Series 6. The former is currently down to $299 at Amazon, while the latter is down to $385. Those are $30 and $15 discounts, respectively.

These are not massive deals, clearly, and as of this writing, Amazon says the Apple Watch may take a few weeks to ship. But given that both devices only became available within the past week, we figured the discounts were worth noting for early adopters who might be able to save a few bucks by not buying directly from Apple.

As for the devices themselves, the eighth-generation iPad is largely a spec bump over the previous model. It keeps the design language of older iPads, with a Lightning port, non-laminated display, and relatively large bezels. But it still supports Apple’s Smart Keyboard and first-generation Pencil stylus, it still offers excellent mobile software in iPadOS, and it should provide stronger performance now that it has jumped from Apple’s A10 processor to the A12 chip found in the iPhone XS and iPad Mini. It’s not as sexy as the new iPad Air, but it should still hold appeal for casual entertainment and getting light work done.

Conversely, the Apple Watch Series 6 sits at the top of Apple’s smartwatch lineup. It adds a few new color options, a faster always-on altimeter for measuring altitude as you work out, and a blood oxygen sensor, alongside an upgraded S6 chip. Not everyone will need those features: the new Apple Watch SE packs a similar design and many of the same sensors for $279, though it lacks an always-on display, while the Series 3 is still available for budget buyers at $199. But if you need the most featured Apple Watch possible, the Series 6 is it.

If you’re all good on the tablet and smartwatch front, though, we also have deals on USB-C chargers and hubs, a bunch of Nintendo Switch games, and more. Have a look at our full rundown below.

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Top 10 deals of the day

• 10.2-inch Apple iPad (32GB) tablet for $299 at Amazon (normally $329).
• Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm) smartwatch for $384.99 at Amazon (normally $399).
• Aukey PA-B5 USB-C wall charger – 100W USB-C PD, GaN for $29.99 at Amazon (clip $4 coupon – normally $48).
• Anker PowerLine II (6ft) USB-C to Lightning cable for $10.99 at Amazon (use code: ANKER863 – normally $17).
• HooToo HT-UC001 6-in-1 USB-C hub – 100W USB-C PD, 3x USB 3.0, SD, HDMI (4K@30Hz) for $16.99 at Amazon (normally $22).
• WD Black SN750 (500GB) Gen 3 PCIe NVMe internal SSD for $69.99 at Amazon (normally $80).
• Wingspan board game for $46.95 at Amazon (normally $60).
• Super Mario Bros U. Deluxe (Switch) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $50).
• Hades (Switch, digital) for $19.99 at Nintendo eShop (normally $25).
• Pre-order: Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4, XB1, PC) for $49.94 at Amazon (free next-gen upgrade – normally $60).

Laptop and desktop PC deals

• Apple MacBook Pro (2020) laptop – 1.4GHz Intel Core i5-8257U, 13.3-inch 2560×1600, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $1,599.99 at Amazon (discount seen at checkout – normally $1,700).
• Apple MacBook Air (2020) laptop – 1.1GHz Intel Core i5-1030NG7, 13.3-inch 2560×1600, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $1,199.99 at Amazon (normally $1,300).
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th gen) laptop – 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-10210U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 256GB SSD for $902.49 at Lenovo (use code: EXTRAFIVE – normally $1,000).
• WD Black SN750 (500GB) Gen 3 PCIe NVMe internal SSD for $69.99 at Amazon (normally $80).
• Crucial MX500 (500GB) 3D NAND 2.5-inch SATA III internal SSD for $57.99 at Amazon (normally $67).

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Video game deals

• Super Mario Maker 2 (Switch) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $60).
• Super Mario Bros U. Deluxe (Switch) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $50).
• Splatoon 2 (Switch) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $50).
• Mario Tennis Aces (Switch) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $50).
• Yoshi’s Crafted World (Switch) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $50).
• Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! (Switch) for $44.49 at Amazon (normally $50).
• The Wonderful 101: Remastered (Switch, PS4) for $29.99 at Amazon (normally $35).
• Hades (Switch, digital) for $19.99 at Nintendo eShop (normally $25).
• Ghost of Tsushima (PS4, used) for $39.99 at GameFly (normally $60).
• The Last of Us Part II (PS4, used) for $29.99 at GameFly (normally $60).
• Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4, used) for $29.99 at GameFly (normally $50).
• Game Pass for PC only: Microsoft Flight Simulator: Deluxe (PC) for $71.99 at Microsoft (normally $90).
• PS Plus only: Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4, digital) for $26.39 at PlayStation Store (normally $40).
• Red Dead Redemption 2 (XB1, digital) for $29.99 at Microsoft (normally $40).
• Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (PS4) for $32.97 at GameStop (normally $45).
• Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $60).
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition (Switch) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $48).
• Catherine: Full Body (Switch, digital) for $34.99 at Nintendo eShop (normally $50).
• Pre-order: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS4, XB1) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $60).
• Pre-order: Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4, XB1, PC) for $49.94 at Amazon (free next-gen upgrade – normally $60).

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Gaming deals

• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller + Super Mario Odyssey (Switch, digital) for $99.99 at Walmart (normally $130).
• Wingspan board game for $46.95 at Amazon (normally $60).
• Pre-order: Sony DualSense Wireless Controller for PlayStation 5 for $69.99 at Amazon.
• Pre-order: Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for $59.99 at Amazon.

Electronics deals

• 10.2-inch Apple iPad (32GB) tablet for $299 at Amazon (normally $329).
• Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm) smartwatch for $169 at Amazon (normally $180).
• Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm) smartwatch for $384.99 at Amazon (normally $399).
• Fitbit Charge 4 activity tracker for $129.99 at Amazon (normally $145).
• Beats Solo Pro Bluetooth noise-cancelling on-ear headphones for $199.95 at Amazon (normally $260).
• Jabra Elite 75t true wireless earphones for $149.99 at Amazon (normally $170).
• Tribit StormBox Micro portable Bluetooth speaker for $39.99 at Amazon (clip $10 coupon – normally $50).
• TP-Link Kasa HS200 smart Wi-Fi light switch for $14.99 at Amazon (clip $2 coupon – normally $18).
• Eufy RoboVac 30 robot vacuum for $179.99 at Amazon (normally $230).
• 65-inch LG OLED CX (2020 model) 4K HDR OLED TV for $2,296.99 at Amazon (normally $2,500).

Accessories and miscellaneous deals

• Aukey PA-B5 USB-C wall charger – 100W USB-C PD, GaN for $29.99 at Amazon (clip $4 coupon – normally $48).
• Aukey PA-D5 USB-C wall charger – 63W total, 60W USB-C PD, 18W USB-C PD, GaN for $20.99 at Amazon (clip 10% coupon and use code: SI928FT8 – normally $35).
• Anker PowerLine II (6ft) USB-C to Lightning cable for $10.99 at Amazon (use code: ANKER863 – normally $17).
• HooToo HT-UC001 6-in-1 USB-C hub – 100W USB-C PD, 3x USB 3.0, SD, HDMI (4K@30Hz) for $16.99 at Amazon (normally $22).
• Anker PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB-C hub – 85W USB-C PD, USB-C, 2x USB 3.0, microSD, SD, HDMI (4K@30Hz) for $26.99 at Amazon (clip 10% coupon – normally $38).
• DJI Osmo Mobile 3 smartphone gimbal for $98 at Amazon and B&H (normally $118).
• Chernobyl (complete series) for $9.99 at Amazon and Apple iTunes (normally $20).