The best Cyber Monday Apple deals on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks and AirTags we could find
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Apple was busy in 2024, with an iPad event in May, an iPhone event in September and a low-key Mac Week in October. Now that Cyber Monday is here, a surprising number of those shiny new Apple devices are on sale. While its hard to find straightforward, non-carrier deals on new iPhones, were seeing deals on the latest Apple Watch, the new AirPods 4 and the just-released M4 iMac. Models that didnt get a refresh this year, like the AirPods Pro 2, are also on sale. Apple doesn't host discounts on its own website (though it's offering a gift card promotion right now) so these deals come from Amazon, Target, Walmart and other retailers. If youve had your eye on something but were waiting for a good sale, this is a good time to dive in as these Cyber Monday Apple deals represent some of the best prices weve seen all year. The best Cyber Monday Apple AirPods deals Apple has four models of AirPods right now: The AirPods Pro 2, the over-ear AirPods Max and two AirPods 4, one with active noise cancellation and one without. Apple has been doing a lot of interesting things with their headphones lately, making this a good time get a pair. Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) for $154 ($95 off): This is a new low price for what we call the best earbuds iPhone users can get. Recently, Apples tiny white gizmos got even better with the addition of hearing aid features. They have a remarkably natural-sounding transparency mode, solid active noise cancellation and make a great go-between for Siris assistance. Also at 'Walmart. Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) for $500 ($49 off): Apples only over-ear headphones havent had a full revamp in a few years. When the iPhone 16 came out, Apple swapped out the lightning port for a USB-C connector and introduced new colors. While the overall design and build is a bit old at this point, they still deliver balanced sound in a premium package. Apple AirPods 4 (standard) for $119 ($10 off): Here's a minor discount on Apples newest personal audio device. They were announced alongside the iPhone 16 back in September. There are two versions of the AirPods 4, this is the standard version without active noise cancellation. Both have a redesigned shape for a better fit and offer an open ear design (as opposed to the closed-ear shape of the Pro model). We gave them an 88 in our review. Also at Target. Apple AirPods 4 (ANC) for $165 ($14 off): The new buds with ANC got a respectable 86 in that same review. We noted they had pro-level features like letting you nod or shake your head to respond to Siris questions and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. Also at Target. The best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals If you take steps or do a workout and youre not wearing a smartwatch, does it really count? Of course, the Apple Watch is more than a fitness tracker, its also a shortcut to your iPhone notifications, a handy Siri portal and an always-on weather forecaster. Plus it tells time. While theyre not cheap, these Apple Cyber Monday deals should help. Apple Watch Series 10 for $329 ($70 off): This is the lowest price we've seen yet on an Apple Watch Series 10. It is our top pick for the best smartwatch you can buy and has a slightly thinner and lighter design, a wide-angle OLED panel for better viewing angles, plus all of the watchOS 11 features that Apple recently released. Also at Walmart. Apple Watch SE for $149 ($100 off): Apples budget smartwatch hasnt had an update since 2022. There were rumblings that wed see an update with the launch of the Apple Watch Series 10 but that didnt happen. But if you just need a reliable wrist companion for your iPhone and an accurate fitness and workout tracker, this will serve. This is a brand new all-time low. Also available at Amazon. Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $719 ($80 off): The Ultra model is big and has a big price tag to match, so this discount might help. Its our Apple Watch recommendation for adventurers and athletes thanks to its specialized features like a depth meter, SOS siren, and dual frequency GPS for more accurate route tracking. The best Cyber Monday Apple iPad deals Photo by Nathan Ingraham / Engadget The line between Apples tablets and laptops is a little blurry at this point, especially with the release of the iPad Pro this year, which (at the time) housed the companys most powerful chip. The iPad Air is our current pick for the best iPad you can buy and we were delighted by the iPad mini that came out just last month. The only problem is iPads are among the more expensive tablets you can buy. Hopefully these Cyber Monday iPad deals help out. Apple iPad (2021, 9th gen) for $200 ($129 off): Apple discontinued this model with the release of the new iPad Pro and Air models earlier this year. In what's likely an effort to get rid of current stock, the price is down to a new record low. The 9th generation iPad is the former budget pick in our guide to the best Apple tablets and will serve well as a casual browsing, streaming and game playing machine. Apple iPad Pro (2024, 7th gen, 11-inch) for $899 ($100 off): The latest iPad Pro came out back in May and, notably, was the first Apple device to sport the M4 system-on-a-chip. We gave it an 84 in our review calling it an engineering marvel and the best screen our reviewer had ever seen. Its also our pick for the best iPad for power users. The only problem is its very expensive, but this sale helps a little. Also at Amazon. Apple iPad Air (2024, 6th gen, 11-inch) for $499 ($100 off): The iPad Air is the Apple tablet we recommend for most people in our buying guide and it earned a high score of 91 in our review. It strikes the best balance between performance, price and features of all slabs in the lineup. It has an M2 chip which is really overkill for casual browsing and gaming, but will ensure that your tablet is compatible with the latest Apple Intelligence tricks and demanding games. Also at Amazon. The best Cyber Monday Mac and MacBook deals Photo by Devindra Hardawar / Engadget Apple held a quiet Mac Week at the tail end of October in which it announced the new desktop M4 Mac mini, the all-in-one M4 iMac and the M4 MacBook Pro laptop. The 2024 M3 MacBook Air from back in March is still the model we recommend for most people. Apple MacBook Air (2024, M3, 13-inch) for $869 ($130 off): The latest MacBook Air hit an all-time low a couple days ago, but that deal appears to have expired. Right now a $130 discount is the best we're seeing. This is our top pick for the best laptop for most people, and this model has 16GB of RAM built in double the previous base amount so it can tackle the demands of the burgeoning Apple Intelligence. Apple MacBook Air (2022, M2, 13-inch) for $749 ($250 off): The previous MacBook Air has a (still very fast) M2 processor and its our previous pick for the best overall laptop for most people. This is the 13-inch model with 16GB of RAM. This is a return to an all-time low. Also at Amazon. Apple iMac (2024, M4, 24-inch) for $1,208 ($149 off with coupon): Apple just released the refreshed iMac last month, but now the silver model is already on sale. It has the latest Apple silicon, the M4 system on a chip that gives it a speed boost and enables the new Apple Intelligence features in macOS Sequoia. Also at B&H Photo for $100 off. Apple MacBook Pro (2024, M4 Pro, 14-inch) for $1,399 ($200 off): Different colors are seeing different discounts, but this is the lowest we've seen the new MB Pro go in the month or so it's been out. The main update Apple gave to its most powerful laptops is the faster than ever M4 chip. Not much else changed, but thats not a bad thing as the Pros are excellent machines that we recommend to pro users. They have enough power to handle even the most demanding video, audio and any other productivity tasks you can throw at it. The best Apple Cyber Monday deals on Apple accessories Apple Apple AirTags (four-pack) for $70 ($30 off): These are the Bluetooth trackers we recommend if you have an iPhone. They allow you to keep track of your keys, wallet and other belongings using the Find My app and nearly every other nearby iPhone. Note that youll need an AirTag holder or case to use them with your keys and a new generation is rumored for next year. The record low for the four pack is $70. Also at Walmart and Target. Apple Pencil Pro for $99 ($30 off): Its true that you may need a roadmap to help you figure out which stylus is compatible with which iPad. The Pro is the newest Apple Pencil and itll work with the newest iPad Air and Pro models and adds haptic feedback, squeeze and barrel roll movements to the mix of features. The all-time low was $90, but this is still a decent deal. Also at Amazon. Apple Pencil (2nd gen, USB-C) for $69 ($10 off): The USB-C Apple Pencil was released late last year and effectively serves as Apple's "budget" stylus. It works with the widest range of Apple tablets, though not all of them so check before you buy. This is about $4 more than the all-time low. Also at Amazon. Apple Pencil tips (4-pack) for $12 ($7 off): Search for Apple Pencil replacement tips and you'll find plenty of third party manufacturers with options available. But this is one of the areas where I think it's best to go with the original manufacturer. I bought these tips and they've served well I just wish I'd paid $12 instead of $19. Apple Magic Mouse (Black) for $80 ($19 off): The black model of Apple's popular mouse has an updated USB-C charging port but, confoundingly, it's still on the bottom where you can't use it while recharging. Still a charge will last for about month and it should reliably connect to any iPad or Mac you own. Apple Watch fast charger for $24 ($4 off): If you need to replace an aging Apple Watch charger, this might be the best time to buy. It's a mild discount, but the lowest the official, Apple-made accessory has gone all year. Expired Apple Cyber Monday deals Apple iPad (2022, 10th gen) for $259 ($90 off): We saw Apple's standard slate go as low as $250 at Amazon for Black Friday, which was a new all-time low price. But it seems to be going in and out of stock while the price fluctuates between $250 and $279 at both Amazon and Walmart. The standard iPad didnt get an upgrade during Apples Let Loose event back in May, though it did get a quiet price reduction by $100 to $349, so this is between $75 and $100 off the list price. This is our current favorite budget iPad because its a capable tablet thats great for casual browsing, streaming and gaming. It can even handle everyday productivity tasks well. Also at Amazon. Beats Studio Pro for $160 ($189 off): Apple famously paid a healthy sum to acquire Beats around a decade ago, so there may not be a bitten apple on the side, but these are nonetheless Apple products. We gave the Studio Pro headphones a review score of 81 when they came out last year, thanks to improved sound quality. They offer "near-zero" distortion, even at the highest volumes and go for 40 hours on a charge. Apple iPad mini (2024, 7th gen) for $400 ($100 off with coupon): A coupon brings a new low price to what is technically Apples newest iPad. The mini was just released this October right before the announcement of a few new Macs the new Pro and Air tablet came out in May along with the other iPads. In his review, Engadgets Nathan Ingraham called it a necessary update to the best small tablet on the market. Also at Target and Adorama. Apple Mac mini (2024, M4) for $529 ($70 off): This is Apples $599 example of good things, small packages. It's down to $529, which is about $30 more than it went for last week with a coupon, but if that deal doesn't come back, this is still a decent discount on a brand new Mac. The five-inch by five-inch box can tackle some serious workloads and remains the most affordable entry point to accessing Apples latest silicon. We gave it a solid score of 90 in our review, praising the incredibly fast M4 chip and useful ports. Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-best-cyber-monday-apple-deals-on-airpods-ipads-macbooks-and-airtags-we-could-find-180105121.html?src=rss
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