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The best Apple deals you can get right now: Save on iPads, MacBooks, AirPods and more
It goes without saying that Apple devices tend to be fairly high-quality — the company's gear currently occupies the top spots in several of our buying guides, from laptops and tablets to smartphones and smartwatches. As a result, that gear usually doesn't come cheap. But that doesn’t mean you always have to pay full price. Good Apple deals are often out there, so long as you know where to look.To make things easier for you, we're keeping a running list of the best Apple deals you can shop right now on AirPods, MacBooks, iPads and more. Just note that you’ll almost always find the best Apple deals from third-party retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target and the like, not from Apple's own online store. Unless you shop refurbished, you’ll usually pay top dollar buying direct (though for some items like iPhones, that might be the best route to take).With our latest update, we're still seeing many of the all-time lows that popped up last week, plus a few new discounts on the iPad mini, Mac mini and Apple Pencil Pro. It's hard to say how long these deals will last given the ongoing uncertainty around tariffs, but if you're looking to grab an early graduation gift or a belated treat for Mother's Day, there are some decent values out there today. Best iPad deals Apple iPad (A16) for $278 ($71 off): The newest entry-level iPad only arrived in March, but it's now available for as low as $278 in select colors. That's a new low. Other colors are down to $299, which is still a solid $50 discount. The updates from the previous generation are relatively minor, but this new model comes with a faster A16 chip, 2GB more RAM and 128GB of storage as standard. It earned a score of 84 in our review — if you only need an iPad for roaming the internet, watching shows and doing some lighter productivity tasks, it's a good starter tablet. Also at Walmart. Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) for $499 ($100 off): The new iPad Air was released on the same day as the iPad (A16) and is a similarly minor update; the only big addition is a more powerful M3 chip. However, we still recommend the Air over the base model in our iPad buying guide: Its display is more color-rich and better at fending off glare, its speakers are more robust, it works with Apple’s best accessories and its performance should hold up better in the years ahead. This deal is a new low. Also at Best Buy. Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) for $699 ($100 off): We gave the 13-inch iPad Air a review score of 89 when it was released in March. It has a bigger and slightly brighter display than its 11-inch counterpart; otherwise, the two slates are the same. If you plan to keep your iPad hooked up to a keyboard, the extra screen space is lovely for taking in movies and multitasking for work. This is another all-time low. Also at Best Buy. Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) for $899 ($100 off): The iPad Pro is more tablet than most people need, but it’s the ultimate Apple slate for those who can stomach its price tag. It’s wonderfully thin, its OLED display is one of the best we’ve seen on a consumer device and its M4 chip can handle virtually anything you’d ever do on an iPad. It’s also the only Apple tablet with Face ID, plus it has a better speaker setup than the iPad Air. We gave it a score of 84 in our review, with the only real drawback being how expensive it all is. Also at BJ's for $20 less, if you have a membership there. Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) for $1,053 ($246 off): The 13-inch iPad Pro has all the same specs as the 11-inch model, only it's bigger and more expensive. It may be worth the extra cost if you plan to multitask regularly or just want more screen space for enjoying movies. This is the largest discount we've seen the M4 model. Also at Target and Best Buy for $1,099. Best Apple AirPod deals Apple AirPods 4 for $99 ($30 off MSRP): Apple’s wireless earbuds aren't the richest-sounding or longest-lasting pair out there, and this entry-level model lacks wireless charging, Find My tracking and onboard volume controls. But it still gets you tons of Apple-friendly features — from fast pairing with iCloud devices to spatial audio to hands-free Siri — and its lightweight design should fit most ears better than past AirPods. If you truly hate the feeling of headphones that jut into your ear canal, they sound a bit cleaner and more balanced than most open-back alternatives as well. Just keep in mind that this design won’t block much outside noise. This deal ties an all-time low from major retailers. Also at Walmart and Best Buy. Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $169 ($80 off): The AirPods Pro 2 remain Apple’s best set of wireless earbuds, as they offer the full set of Apple-focused features, strong ANC, onboard volume controls, a comfy in-ear design and a warm sound profile that most should find agreeable. They can even work as a hearing aid, though their six-hour battery life isn’t the best, and you should only get them if you’re all-in on Apple hardware. If that’s th
It goes without saying that Apple devices tend to be fairly high-quality — the company's gear currently occupies the top spots in several of our buying guides, from laptops and tablets to smartphones and smartwatches. As a result, that gear usually doesn't come cheap. But that doesn’t mean you always have to pay full price. Good Apple deals are often out there, so long as you know where to look.
To make things easier for you, we're keeping a running list of the best Apple deals you can shop right now on AirPods, MacBooks, iPads and more. Just note that you’ll almost always find the best Apple deals from third-party retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target and the like, not from Apple's own online store. Unless you shop refurbished, you’ll usually pay top dollar buying direct (though for some items like iPhones, that might be the best route to take).
With our latest update, we're still seeing many of the all-time lows that popped up last week, plus a few new discounts on the iPad mini, Mac mini and Apple Pencil Pro. It's hard to say how long these deals will last given the ongoing uncertainty around tariffs, but if you're looking to grab an early graduation gift or a belated treat for Mother's Day, there are some decent values out there today.
Best iPad deals
Apple iPad (A16) for $278 ($71 off): The newest entry-level iPad only arrived in March, but it's now available for as low as $278 in select colors. That's a new low. Other colors are down to $299, which is still a solid $50 discount. The updates from the previous generation are relatively minor, but this new model comes with a faster A16 chip, 2GB more RAM and 128GB of storage as standard. It earned a score of 84 in our review — if you only need an iPad for roaming the internet, watching shows and doing some lighter productivity tasks, it's a good starter tablet. Also at Walmart.
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) for $499 ($100 off): The new iPad Air was released on the same day as the iPad (A16) and is a similarly minor update; the only big addition is a more powerful M3 chip. However, we still recommend the Air over the base model in our iPad buying guide: Its display is more color-rich and better at fending off glare, its speakers are more robust, it works with Apple’s best accessories and its performance should hold up better in the years ahead. This deal is a new low. Also at Best Buy.
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) for $699 ($100 off): We gave the 13-inch iPad Air a review score of 89 when it was released in March. It has a bigger and slightly brighter display than its 11-inch counterpart; otherwise, the two slates are the same. If you plan to keep your iPad hooked up to a keyboard, the extra screen space is lovely for taking in movies and multitasking for work. This is another all-time low. Also at Best Buy.
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) for $899 ($100 off): The iPad Pro is more tablet than most people need, but it’s the ultimate Apple slate for those who can stomach its price tag. It’s wonderfully thin, its OLED display is one of the best we’ve seen on a consumer device and its M4 chip can handle virtually anything you’d ever do on an iPad. It’s also the only Apple tablet with Face ID, plus it has a better speaker setup than the iPad Air. We gave it a score of 84 in our review, with the only real drawback being how expensive it all is. Also at BJ's for $20 less, if you have a membership there.
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) for $1,053 ($246 off): The 13-inch iPad Pro has all the same specs as the 11-inch model, only it's bigger and more expensive. It may be worth the extra cost if you plan to multitask regularly or just want more screen space for enjoying movies. This is the largest discount we've seen the M4 model. Also at Target and Best Buy for $1,099.
Best Apple AirPod deals
Apple AirPods 4 for $99 ($30 off MSRP): Apple’s wireless earbuds aren't the richest-sounding or longest-lasting pair out there, and this entry-level model lacks wireless charging, Find My tracking and onboard volume controls. But it still gets you tons of Apple-friendly features — from fast pairing with iCloud devices to spatial audio to hands-free Siri — and its lightweight design should fit most ears better than past AirPods. If you truly hate the feeling of headphones that jut into your ear canal, they sound a bit cleaner and more balanced than most open-back alternatives as well. Just keep in mind that this design won’t block much outside noise. This deal ties an all-time low from major retailers. Also at Walmart and Best Buy.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $169 ($80 off): The AirPods Pro 2 remain Apple’s best set of wireless earbuds, as they offer the full set of Apple-focused features, strong ANC, onboard volume controls, a comfy in-ear design and a warm sound profile that most should find agreeable. They can even work as a hearing aid, though their six-hour battery life isn’t the best, and you should only get them if you’re all-in on Apple hardware. If that’s the case, though, we consider them the best wireless earbuds for iPhone owners. Again, this ties the best price we've tracked since the holidays. Also at Walmart and Best Buy.
Best MacBook deals and Mac discounts
Apple Mac mini (M4) for $506 ($93 off): The newest version of Apple’s tiny desktop PC has a smaller overall footprint, a faster M4 chip, 16GB of RAM as standard (finally), two front-facing USB-C ports (finally!), an extra Thunderbolt 4 port and the ability to drive three external displays. It does lack USB-A ports, however. We gave the M4 Pro model a review score of 90 earlier this year. This deal is for the entry-level model with a base M4 chip, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD — we’ve seen it fall as low as $490 in the past, but this is still a decent savings compared to buying straight from Apple. If you need more memory and storage, a version with 24GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD is $138 off and down to $861.
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) for $1,049 ($150 off): The 15-inch MacBook Air is nearly identical to the smaller version but features more robust speakers and a more spacious trackpad alongside its roomier display. This is another record low for the base model, and again, other configs are similarly discounted if you need more power. Also at B&H and Best Buy.
Best Apple Watch deals
Best Apple accessories deals
Apple Pencil Pro for $99 ($30 off): The highest-end option in Apple’s confusing stylus lineup, the Pencil Pro supports pressure sensitivity, wireless charging, tilt detection, haptic feedback and support for Apple’s double tap and squeeze gestures, among other perks. It’s a lovely tool for more intricate sketching and note-taking, but the catch is that it’s only compatible with the M4 iPad Pro, M2 and M3 iPad Air and most recent iPad mini. This deal is $10 off an all-time low, but it matches the best price we’ve seen in 2025. Also at Walmart and Best Buy.
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