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Title: The best Apple deals you can get right now: Save on iPads, AirPods,
MacBooks and more

Date: Fri, 02 May 2025 16:25:00 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/deals/best-apple-dea...

It's no secret that Apple devices tend to be in particularly high demand,
whether itΓÇÖs 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 youΓÇÖll 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, youΓÇÖll 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 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 AppleΓÇÖs
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 isnΓÇÖt the best, and you
should only get them if youΓÇÖre all-in on Apple hardware. If thatΓÇÖs 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

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 AppleΓÇÖs 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 itΓÇÖs the ultimate Apple slate for those who can
stomach its price tag. ItΓÇÖs wonderfully thin, its OLED display is one of
the best weΓÇÖve seen on a consumer device and its M4 chip can handle
virtually anything youΓÇÖd ever do on an iPad. ItΓÇÖs 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

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

Read more Apple coverage:

The best AirPods

The best Apple Watches

The best MacBooks

The best iPhones

The best iPads

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