Best Apple deals August 2024: AirPods Max and MacBook Air are standouts this week

The AirPods Max are just $399, putting them about $5 away from their lowest price ever. The M3 MacBook Air is also $200 off.

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Best Apple deals August 2024: AirPods Max and MacBook Air are standouts this week

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UPDATE: Aug. 28, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EDT Check out the latest Apple deals from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more.

Best Apple deals this week:

Best MacBook deal

Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

$899 at Amazon (Save $200)

Best iPad deal

iPad Air (M2, WiFi, 128GB)

$549 at Amazon (Save $50)

Best Apple Watch deal

Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS)

$189 at Amazon and Walmart (Save $60)

Best AirPods deal

Apple AirPods Max

$399 at Amazon (Save $150)

Apple may have an iron grasp on the general population, but when it comes down to it, their products look good, work well, and stay cutting-edge — so of course, people love 'em. Whether you build your calendar around Apple events or just want solid tech no matter the brand, Apple's got you covered. Sure, they're a little notorious for their high prices, but we've rounded up the best deals on iPads, AirPods, MacBooks, and more to help you save where you can.

iMac and MacBook deals

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Our pick: Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

$899.00 at Amazon
$1,099.00 Save $200.00

Why we like it

The M3 MacBook Air is no longer at its $850 record low, but $899 is still a solid deal for one of the best chips you can find in a MacBook, along with an 18-hour battery life, WiFi 6E support, and the ability to connect up to two external displays with the laptop lid closed. Of course, it also has the signature portability of the Air line, making it great for working at home or taking on the go. This price also puts it just $50 above the M2 MacBook Air with the same specs, offering a bit more future proofing without a huge price bump.

More iMac and MacBook deals

MacBook Air

Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $649 ~~$899~~ at Walmart (save $250)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $849 ~~$999~~ at Amazon (save $200)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $999 ~~$1,199~~ at Amazon (save $200)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,099 ~~$1,299~~ at Amazon (save $200)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,099 ~~$1,299~~ at Amazon (save $200)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299 ~~$1,499~~ at Amazon (save $200)

MacBook Pro

Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299.99 ~~$1,599~~ at Amazon (save $299.01 with on-page coupon)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3 Pro, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,699 ~~$1,999~~ at Amazon (save $300)
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M3 Pro, 36GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,399 ~~$2,899~~ at Amazon (save $500)

Mac

Apple Mac mini (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $499 ~~$599~~ at Amazon (save $100)
Apple Mac mini (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $689 ~~$799~~ at Amazon (save $110)

iPad deals

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Our pick: Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB)

$549.00 at Amazon
$599.00 Save $50.00

Why we like it

Though it's still $20 away from its record low price, you're still saving $50 on a tablet released just over a couple of months ago. The M2 chip gives a zippy upgrade to 2022's Air, and offers starting storage of 128GB compared to the last gen's 64GB. Considering this was one of our biggest gripes with the 2022 Air, we're happy to see that this change came without a price jump.

More iPad deals

iPad (10th gen)

Apple iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $319.99 ~~$349~~ (save $29.01)

iPad Air

Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB) — $729 ~~$799~~ at Amazon (save $70)

iPad Pro

Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $919 ~~$999~~ at Amazon (save $80)
Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,099 ~~$1,199~~ at Amazon (save $100)

Apple Watch deals

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Our pick: Apple Watch Series SE (40mm, GPS)

$189.00 at Walmart
$249.00 Save $60.00

Why we like it

If you're looking to get an Apple Watch on the cheap, you'll want to check out this Apple Watch SE deal at Walmart and Amazon. This smartwatch is more on the basic side, without an S9 chip (and therefore Double Tap), an ECG sensor, and a display that maxes out at 1,000 nits of brightness (as compared to 2,000 nits). However, it can still act as a heart rate monitor, and of course, the ability to download a whole host of apps.

More Apple Watch deals

Series 9

Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS) — $359 ~~$429~~ at Amazon (save $70)

Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $189 ~~$249~~ at Amazon (save $60)
Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $219 ~~$279~~ at Amazon (save $60)
Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $219 ~~$279~~ at Walmart (save $60)
Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS + cellular) — $229 ~~$299~~ at Walmart (save $70)
Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $269.99 ~~$329~~ at Amazon (save $59.01)

AirPods and Apple accessories deals

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Our pick: Apple AirPods Max

$399.00 at Amazon
$549.00 Save $150.00

Why we like it

Check out our full review on the Apple AirPods Max.

We'll be the first to admit the AirPods Max aren't typically our top pick from Apple's headphones line, but a $150 price tag reduction certainly helps. At $399, these headphones are just a little over $5 away from their lowest price ever, making their flaws — like a lack of a case and on button — feel less egregious, and their strengths — like their excellent sound quality and active noise cancellation — shine even more. Though this is a good price to grab these over-ear headphones, there are rumors that Apple is due to launch a new generation of AirPods Max by the end of this year.