The week's best Apple sales include the iPad Air and a MacBook at record-low prices

If you have a little more to spend on an Apple wearable, the Series 10 is worth the investment. It boasts an always-on Retina display and comes with useful features like ECG apps, a fitness tracker and more. And while the Series 11 has just been released, it sports the same processor, same design and nearly all of the same features. In other words, you're getting the bulk of the 2025 Apple Watch here, but at the 2024 discount.

"I upgraded from a Series 5," said this watch wearer. "The battery life is phenomenal, I can literally go two days without charging. When I do have to charge it, it's full in about 30 minutes. The price is on par for the quality. The health sensors are nice. I know I have sleep apnea and never got around to taking care of it. The watch notified me after about a month of use and provides data to bring in to the doctor's office."

Never lose your luggage, purse, car, keys — anything, really — again. Just attach one of these smart tags to the item you want to track and you'll be alerted of its whereabouts via your phone. The deal on this four-pack brings each tag down to about $19 (they typically retail for $25 to $30 a pop). Grab a few for your, er, forgetful family members...

Prefer a sleek tablet over a heavy laptop? Look no further. Apple products are so sought after that they don't really need to go on sale, and when they do, it's often because they're older models. That said, this is the most recent version of this iPad, which makes this markdown extra noteworthy.

Senior Deals Writer Chris McGraw, who specializes in all things tech, says, "It's an ultra-light, thin tablet that's powerful enough to replace your laptop for most tasks but slips into your bag without a second thought. With a large 11-inch Liquid Retina display, you're swiping and scrolling in vibrant color and sharpness that makes any screen that came before feel like an old tube TV.

"If you've got a habit of toggling between a dozen apps, streaming videos and replying to messages at once, you're in for a treat. This iPad is ready to keep up with whatever you throw its way. And if you're into gaming, the graphics capabilities mean you can play even demanding games without dropping a frame."

If you don't like that feeling of having something wedged in your ear and don't need active noise cancellation, these buds are the way to go. How are they different from the previous generation? The shorter stem gives them a cleaner look, and the new quick-press controls mean no more fumbling to pause your tunes or take a call. Plus, they fit better and stay put, so you won't have to keep adjusting them while you're at the gym or running to catch the train.

"I decided to upgrade from my AirPods 2 and I'm impressed!" a happy listener wrote. "Sound quality is great! Wow! They don't feel like they're going to fall out of my ears and [are] very comfortable."

This updated version of the MacBook Air features the latest generation M4 chip, meaning you'll get a much more powerful computer with everything else you love about the Air, including its outstanding 18-hour battery life and gorgeous 13.6-inch screen.

The Apple AirTag will help keep you from losing your luggage, purse — anything, really — again. Just toss one of these smart tags inside the item you want to track, and you'll be alerted of its whereabouts via your phone. This is the best price we've seen!

Yes, the AirPods Pro 3 have arrived. But the Pro 2 are still available at a lower price. More than 10,000 Amazon shoppers snapped up these earbuds in the past month, so calling them a customer favorite is an understatement (they're sitting comfortably in my ears as I write this). They come with more features than you may expect given the tiny package: active noise cancellation, transparency mode, USB-C charging and a snug, customizable fit.

"The noise cancellation amazed me," said this shopper. "I have a window A/C unit to cool my office, and when I put these in, I thought it turned off. It took me two or three times of taking them in and out of my ear to realize the headphones were eliminating the sound."

If you've been holding off on buying AirPods until there's a sale, consider this the time to pounce. This pair features active noise cancellation, and if it's a high-quality, comfortable listening experience you're after, these earbuds more than deliver. With up to four hours of listening time per charge (and 20 hours of battery life via the charging case), you'll be able to enjoy music, podcasts, audiobooks and more with limited interruption.

They've only dipped lower once, and not by very much!

Looking for the best of the best? Speaking as someone who has used one every workday for the past 13 years, a MacBook Pro is likely exactly what you're looking for. This one — also at its best price to date — was released just a few months ago and comes with some of the latest features, like Apple Intelligence and the advanced M4 chip. It also has a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, one of the crispest in the entire MacBook lineup.

"This laptop will last a decade. The battery lasts forever. I do mild development work for my job, and this laptop is capable of handling all the Python code without issue," said this snake handler. "This is perfect for students, professionals and more."

If a sleek design is at the top of your tablet wishlist, the latest iPad Air is the perfect fit. Equipped with Apple's powerful M3 chip, it offers all-day battery life, a stunning 12-megapixel camera, and a Liquid Retina display that makes movies and TV shows pop. Meanwhile, the all-new iPadOS 26 operating system adds full-on windowing, so you can use it more like a real computer (if you so choose).

"The screen resolution is really beautiful," wrote one impressed shopper. "It's lighter in weight than my old one and a little thinner. The camera takes gorgeous pictures."

Named the best headphones for Apple die-hards by our senior tech writer, Rick Broida, these combine style and performance in a unique package (literally) — they come in a special carrying cover as opposed to a case. 

"Best headphones ever," wrote one impressed reviewer. "Recently had a root canal done, and didn't hear a thing (my dentist said that was a first in his experience). They cancel the noise I don't want to hear and provide superb sound for music I do want to hear."

Pro tip: Prime Day is the prime time to buy an Apple Watch. Alright, all puns aside, the Apple Watch SE is more than 30% off right now making it a serious deal.

This swim-proof smartwatch gives you access to your favorite apps right at your fingertips. You can take calls, answer texts, track your workouts, see how you slept and call for help if you need it with the Emergency SOS. It's also super customizable since you can change the watch face and swap out your band as much as you like.

If you're willing to pay a few extra bucks, you can also bring home the Apple Watch SE with two years of AppleCare+, which covers accidental damage, for some added peace of mind. 

There's something about editing photos on an iPad that feels closer to the darkroom than a desktop — the touchscreen turns it into a hands-on craft. If you plan on using an iPad for more than casual browsing, the iPad Pro may be worth the investment. This version has all-day battery life, a crystal-clear ultra Retina XDR display, and even Apple Intelligence. If the 11-inch display is a bit too small for your needs, it also comes in a larger 13-inch display that's $200 off.

"This has gotta be one of the best tablets ever made in this world," one buyer proclaimed. "It feels so sleek and futuristic."

Even at full price, I think the Mac mini is the best Apple deal out there, especially if you already have a monitor. It's everything that a comparable iMac is, but in a smaller, way less expensive package. Many of my friends who are sound, video and photo editors swear by them.

Luckily, this one is $40-50 cheaper than retail, depending on the RAM and storage you need. Not sure about those numbers? Remember this: You can always buy an external hard drive for more storage space, but RAM upgrades on Apple models range between impractical and impossible these days.