It’s no secret that Apple devices tend to be in particularly high demand, whether it’s your nephew who wants an iPad, your sibling who needs a set of AirPods or your parent who could really use a new MacBook. Unfortunately, that demand can make finding big discounts on Apple gadgets a bit harder than usual. But make no mistake: Good Apple deals are usually 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 on AirPods, MacBooks, iPads and more that you can shop right now. Just note that you’ll find the best Apple deals from 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).
This week has been a particularly fruitful one for Apple deals, as a number of AirPods, iPads and MacBooks are available for their lowest price to date, as is the Apple Watch Series 10. We aren’t sure how long these will last given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding tariffs, but if you’re looking to grab a Mother’s Day gift or just upgrade your own gear, there are some decent values to be had.
Best Apple AirPod deals
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 4 with ANC for $149 ($30 off MSRP): This variant of the AirPods 4 adds ANC, a wireless charging case and Find My tracking support. They keep the same open-style design, so the ANC isn’t as effective as what you’d get with a pair that fully seals off the ear canal, but it makes the earbuds more useful in noisy areas all the same. We gave this pair a score of 86 in our review. This deal isn’t an all-time low, but it matches the best price we’ve seen since the holiday season. 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 iPad deals
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The newest entry-level iPad only arrived in March, but it’s already seeing a $50 discount at a few retailers. That’s its largest drop to date. The updates from the previous generation are relatively minor, but the 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 iPad. Also at Walmart and Best Buy.
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 all-time 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 new low. Also at Best Buy.
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) for $900 ($99 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.
Best MacBook deals
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Apple’s latest MacBook Air is the top pick in our guide to the best laptops, and it earned a score of 92 in our review. It’s not a major refresh overall, but that’s not a bad thing — the design remains exceptionally thin, light and well-built, with long battery life and a top-notch keyboard and trackpad. Now it’s a bit faster. (Though we’d still love more ports and a refresh rate higher than 60Hz.) This drop brings the base config with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD to a new low, but higher-tier configs are also $150 off if you need more memory or storage. Also at B&H and Best Buy.
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.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro) for $1,399 ($600 off): This deal at B&H applies to the last-gen (and now discontinued) version of the MacBook Pro, but it’s a nice value if you want extra power for more intense workloads, a brighter display with a faster 120Hz refresh rate and a wider port selection compared to MacBook Air. Be aware that it’s thicker and about a pound heavier than the 13-inch Air, though. This config includes 18GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. We’ve seen it go for slightly less in the past, but this is still one of its largest discounts in recent months.
Best Apple Watch deals
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We consider Apple’s flagship wearable to be the best smartwatch you can buy, period. It’s a mostly iterative update, with faster charging, a slightly slimmer design and a marginally larger display than the prior Series 9. That said, it’s still a comprehensive fitness tracker, and no other smartwatch can integrate as neatly with iPhones and other Apple devices. It should be a welcome upgrade if you’re upgrading from a Series 7 or older — just keep in mind a has locked it out the blood oxygen detection features found on those older models.
This $100 discount matches the lowest price we’ve seen for the non-cellular model with a 42mm case. If you do need cellular connectivity, that model is down to a low of $389. And if you have a larger wrist, the 46mm GPS version is also $100 off and available for $329. Also at Walmart and Best Buy.
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