Apple iPad Deals This Week: Discounts on iPad, iPad Air, MacBook Air, and More We generally consider Apple’s iPads to be the best tablets for most people, but most of them do not come cheap. To help you get the most value possible, we are keeping a constant eye on sale prices and rounding up the best iPad deals we can find each week. This week has been a particularly fruitful time to be in the market for an Apple tablet. A number of Apple device discounts from recent sales events are still available today, including the base iPad for $279 and a $150 drop for the iPad Air. Beyond iPads, other gadgets like the AirPods 4, MacBook Air, and AirTag remain heavily discounted as well. Here are all the top deals on Apple gear we could find this week. Best iPad Deals Apple iPad Air (11-inch, M3) for $449 ($150 off MSRP): The most recent iPad Air is a relatively minor update, as the only major 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 laminated, 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 $150 discount ties the best price we have seen otherwise. Other configurations are also $150 off. Apple iPad Air (13-inch, M3) for $649 ($150 off): The 13-inch iPad Air has a bigger and slightly brighter display than its 11-inch counterpart but is otherwise the same. If you plan to keep your iPad hooked up to a keyboard, the extra screen space is lovely for multitasking or just taking in movies. This discount is an all-time low, and it applies to several color options and storage configs. Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) for $399 ($100 off): The 8.3-inch iPad mini is exactly what it sounds like: the smaller iPad. The newest iteration has an improved A17 Pro chip, which is enough to support Apple Intelligence, alongside 128GB of storage in the base model and Apple Pencil Pro support. You would buy it if you want a tablet you can more easily hold with one hand. This is a decent drop from its typical going rate. Best Apple Deals Apple AirPods 4 for $89 ($40 off): If you do not need ANC, the standard AirPods 4 are still a good buy for those who hate the feeling of pairs that jut into their ear canal. They lack built-in volume controls, and no open-style earbuds can produce the same level of bass response as traditional in-ear headphones, but they generally sound more pleasant than most pairs of this type, and they still offer a host of Apple-friendly features. This is another all-time low. Apple AirTags (4-pack) for $65 ($34 off): The current AirTags are the best Bluetooth trackers for iPhone owners right now thanks to their vast finding network and accurate ultra-wideband tech that makes it easy to locate nearby items. Just note that you will need a separate AirTag holder to attach them to your keys, wallet or bag. This deal comes within a dollar of the lowest price we have seen for a four-pack. If you just want one, individual AirTags are a bit cheaper than usual at $20 as well. Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M4) for $799 ($200 off): Apple’s latest MacBook Air is the top pick in our guide to the best laptops. It is not a major overhaul, but the design is still exceptionally thin, light and well-built, with long battery life and a top-notch keyboard and trackpad. This discount ties the all-time low for the base model with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, but configs with more memory and storage are $200 off as well. Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M4) for $999 ($200 off): The 15-inch MacBook Air is nearly identical to the smaller version but has better speakers and a more spacious trackpad alongside its roomier display. The notebook very briefly fell as low as $969 earlier this week, but this is a solid drop all the same. Other configs are similarly discounted. Apple Pencil Pro for $99 ($30 off): The top-end option in Apple’s confusing stylus lineup, the Pencil Pro supports pressure sensitivity, wireless charging, tilt detection, haptic feedback and Apple’s double tap and squeeze gestures, among other perks. It is a lovely tool for more intricate sketching and note-taking, but the catch is that it is only compatible with the M4 iPad Pro, M2 and M3 iPad Air and most recent iPad mini. We have seen this deal fairly often, but it is a fine discount compared to buying from Apple directly. Apple AirPods Max for $429 ($120 off): The AirPods Max are bulkier and older than Sony’s WH-1000XM6, the top pick in our guide to the best wireless headphones, plus they rely on a weirdly flimsy case to preserve power, so we only recommend them to hardcore Apple fans. That said, their ANC and warm sound profile still rank among the better options on the market. This discount is $30 off the pair’s lowest-ever price, but it is the biggest drop we have seen since July. Apple iMac (M4) for $1,149 ($150 off): We like the M4 iMac as an all-in-one computer thanks to its powerful performance, standard 16GB of RAM and improved webcam. Just note that it only comes in a 24-inch screen size option. This deal on the base model is not quite an all-time low, but it is roughly $40 lower than the desktop’s usual street price. Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) for $389 ($10 off): The latest flagship Apple Watch only hit the market last month, but Amazon is already selling it for $10 off. If you are new to Apple’s wearables or are ready to upgrade from a Series 9 or older, this is a good model to grab. Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) for $240 ($9 off): There is a similar stealth discount for the newest budget model, the Apple Watch SE 3, at Amazon. Apple gave this model some badly needed updates compared to its predecessor, including an always-on display, faster charging, better sensors and the same processor that you will find in the new Apple Watch Series 11.
