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Apple products -- including MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches -- usually carry a hefty price tag and are rarely on sale. But there are deals and discounts you can take advantage of if you know where to look.
Apple frequently refreshes its product ranges, which can open the path to discounts in the form of new promotional deals for the latest gadgets alongside price reductions for older designs as retailers seek to move old stock. And with Amazon's Big Spring Sale arriving on Tuesday, March 25, we're already looking for great deals on Apple devices online.
Also: The best early Amazon Spring Sale deals live now
Typically, third-party retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, Newegg, and B&H Photo are the best places to find discounts on many Apple products alongside Amazon, and we expect these companies to launch comparable deals over the next week or so.
Also: Amazon just confirmed that the Big Spring Sale is in full bloom. Here's everything you need to know
Below, you'll find the best sales and discounts on Apple products, including MacBooks, Apple Watch, AirPods, and more, that we've found this month. We will be updating our list as more discounts appear in the run-up to Amazon's sale start on March 25.
Best Apple deals ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale
- Apple AirPods Pro 2: $199 (save $50 at Walmart)
- Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen), 40mm GPS: $199 (save $50 at Walmart)
- Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm): $742 (save $57 at Amazon)
- Apple AirPods 4: $117 (save $12 at Amazon)
- Apple AirPods 3: $107 (save $22 at Walmart)
- Apple Watch Series 10, 42mm GPS: $329 (save $70 at Amazon)
- Apple Watch Series 10, 46mm GPS: $359 (save $70 at Amazon)
- Apple MacBook Pro (2024, M4): $1399 (save $200 at Amazon)
- Apple Studio Display: $1,300 (save $300 at Amazon)
- Apple AirTag 4-Pack: $70 (save $29 at Amazon)
- Apple iPad (10th Generation): $299 (save $50 at Amazon)
- Apple 13-inch iPad Air (128GB, M2): $699 (save $100 at Best Buy)
- Current price: $329
- Original price: $399
If you're looking to purchase one of Apple's latest smartwatches, there's a deal over at Walmart worthy of your consideration. You can save $70 on an Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS) 42mm, with a Black sports band. Deals on smartwatches tend to come along every month or so, and this remains one of our favorites.
- Current price: $1,399
- Original price: $1,599
Over at Amazon, you can take advantage of a $200 discount on an Apple MacBook Pro. Powered by Apple's M4 chip, this 2024 laptop offers a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage. Further discounts are available on models with different specifications.
- Current price: $495
- Original price: $550
If you want to take advantage of a discount on Apple AirPods Max headphones, Best Buy is offering an $55 discount for the premium product line.
Apple's AirPods Max lightning headphones are stylish, over-ear, and wireless. For those who like the design, you'll enjoy personalized spatial audio options, active noise canceling, and the power provided by Apple's H1 chip. You can expect up to 20 hours of use on a single charge.
- Current price: $299
- Original price: $349
One of the best deals we could find for a budget-friendly iPad is at Amazon. You can save $50 on a 10th-gen iPad equipped with a 10.9-inch Retina display, A14 chip, front and back-end cameras, and 64GB SSD storage, bringing the total cost down to under 300 bucks.
T-Mobile has a great deal for customers hoping to grab the latest iPhone. If you sign up for a Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan and trade in an eligible device, you can score the iPhone 16 for free.
Alternatively, you can save up to $1,000 (in bill credits) on trade-in "when you trade in an eligible device in any condition on a Go5G Next plan." If you switch with four lines, you are also awarded up to $800 on a virtual prepaid card.
Military and First Responder deals are also available.
You can order an iPhone 15 directly from Apple, which is an excellent option if you don't want a carrier lock.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are thinner than their legacy counterparts. They come equipped with a USB-C port, 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, and the Dynamic Island camera design. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come with Apple's new A17 Pro CPU, a faster neural engine, and camera improvements, including a 5X telephoto lens on the Pro Max.
You can receive up to $630 in credit when you trade in an older device and purchase through Apple. Apple Card cashback is also available. If your device doesn't meet trade-in standards, Apple will do the legwork to ensure you can recycle your device for free.
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Last year, the retail giant's first-ever Big Spring Sale event ran from March 20 - 25. Amazon provided discounts on a range of products, including laptops, tablets, TVs, headphones, robot vacuums, and home goods
This year, Amazon's Big Spring Sale will launch on Tuesday, March 25 and end on March 31.
Yes, but you must ensure that your new iPhone is not locked to a specific carrier. You can buy unlocked iPhones, both new and pre-owned, from sources including Apple itself, Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.
Apple's AirTag, a tracking device that connects to your account and allows you to find lost objects such as your keys, is Apple's cheapest product. Typically, a single AirTag retails for $29, whereas you can also purchase four-packs for around $99 outside of sales and promotions.
This depends on the type of iPad you decide to purchase. If you opt for a Wi-Fi-only iPad -- regardless of whether you have bought a classic iPad, iPad mini, or iPad Pro -- then there will be no monthly fee or subscription.
However, if you choose an iPad with Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity, then you will need to pay for a mobile data plan to take advantage of the iPad's cellular features.
While researching the best Apple deals, we scoured the web and checked out promotional prices offered by major US retailers, including Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart.
We wanted to ensure we found the best deals on Apple products, including MacBooks, iPads, and iPhones, so we've shown you the latest discounts available -- but remember that stocks can be limited and sales pulled at any time.
Factors influencing our recommendations include:
- Price: The main factor we consider is the price. If the discount isn't noteworthy relative to the original price point, we don't consider it worthy of inclusion.
- Use cases: We have included a range of Apple devices on sale suitable for different uses, including work, study, entertainment, and sports.
- Variety: Here at ZDNET, we want to provide you with various products and accessories in the Apple ecosystem. We've selected deals spanning laptops and smartphones to smartwatches and more.
- Availability: If we come across a great Apple deal but only a few units are in stock unless it is a stellar saving you only see once in a blue moon, we will discount it and select a product with better stock levels instead.
Deals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on a deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com.
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