Apple iPad Deals Are Slim Pickings After Prime Day Sales We generally think Apple iPads are the best tablets for most people, but they are not usually cheap. To help you get the most value, we track sale prices and compile the best iPad deals each week. Unfortunately, after the many discounts we saw during Prime Day and other retailer sales last week, the current selection is back to being pretty limited. Most models in the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini families are not significantly discounted. The new iPad Pros were just announced, so there are no notable deals for those yet. You could call this a pre-Black Friday lull. That said, a couple of higher-capacity configurations of the Air and base iPad are still on sale, including the 256GB version of the iPad with the A16 chip for 50 dollars off. Beyond tablets, we are also seeing healthy price drops for devices like the AirPods 4, AirTags, and Mac mini. Here are all the top deals on Apple gear we could find this week. Best iPad Deals Apple iPad Air, 11-inch, M3, 1TB for 949 dollars, which is 150 dollars off the MSRP. The most recent iPad Air is a relatively minor update, with the only major addition being 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, though it is still a 60Hz screen. 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 only for the maxed-out model with 1TB of storage, but it ties the lowest price we have seen. Apple iPad Air, 13-inch, M3, 512GB, Cellular for 1,000 dollars, which is 250 dollars off. This model earned a high score in our review. It 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 great for multitasking or watching movies. This discount is an all-time low, but it only applies to the 512GB model with built-in cellular support. Best Apple Deals Apple AirTags, 4-pack for 65 dollars, which is 34 dollars off. We may see an updated model by the end of the year, but the current AirTags are the best Bluetooth trackers for iPhone owners thanks to their vast finding network and accurate ultra-wideband tech that makes it easy to locate nearby items. Remember 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. Apple Pencil Pro for 99 dollars, which is 30 dollars off. This is the top-end option in Apple’s stylus lineup. The Pencil Pro supports pressure sensitivity, wireless charging, tilt detection, haptic feedback, and gestures like double tap and squeeze. It is a great tool for intricate sketching and note-taking, but it is only compatible with the M4 iPad Pro, M2 and M3 iPad Air, and the most recent iPad mini. We have seen this deal often, but it is a good discount. Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch, M4, 512GB for 999 dollars, which is 200 dollars off. Apple’s latest MacBook Air is the top pick in our guide to the best laptops, and it earned a high score in our review. 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 model with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Apple Mac mini, M4 for 499 dollars, which is 100 dollars off. The newest version of Apple’s tiny desktop PC has a smaller footprint, a faster M4 chip, 16GB of RAM as standard, two front-facing USB-C ports, an extra Thunderbolt 4 port, and the ability to drive three external displays. It does not have any USB-A ports, however. We gave the M4 Pro model a high review score. This deal is for the entry-level version with a base M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. Apple iMac, M4 for 1,149 dollars, which is 150 dollars 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 it only comes in a 24-inch screen size. This deal on the base model is not quite an all-time low, but it is a decent savings. Apple Watch Series 11, GPS, 42mm for 389 dollars, which is 10 dollars off. The latest flagship Apple Watch only hit store shelves last month, but Amazon is already selling it for a small discount. If you are new to Apple’s wearables or are ready to upgrade from a Series 9 or older, this is a good model. If you are coming from a Series 10, there is not much need to upgrade as the only major change is a slightly larger battery and a tougher screen. Apple Watch SE 3, GPS, 40mm for 240 dollars, which is 9 dollars off. There is a similar small discount for the newest budget model. Apple gave this model some needed updates compared to its predecessor, including an always-on display, faster charging, better sensors, and the same processor found in the new Apple Watch Series 11. Read more Apple coverage on our guides for the best AirPods, the best Apple Watches, the best MacBooks, the best iPhones, and the best iPads.
