The holiday season brings ongoing discounts on the iPad mini 7, but today’s spotlight is on AirPods and MacBooks. Notably, the latest USB-C AirPods Max are now available at their lowest price ever, offering a $99 discount across all color selections. This fantastic deal is part of a major four-day sale event at Best Buy, alongside the deepest discounts we’ve seen on the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air models—currently priced at $250 off the regular rates and $450 off prior to any RAM upgrades. These offers are part of a broader sale that includes the iPhone 15 Pro, Find My devices, and various charging accessories. Check out all the details below.
Apple’s 15-inch M3 MacBook Airs now discounted by up to $450 compared to original prices, with 16GB and 24GB models available from $1,249
We continue to see significant reductions of $200 on the latest 13-inch M3 MacBook Air models; however, Amazon has now pushed prices down even further for the 15-inch versions. While previously experiencing a $200 discount last week, most configurations are now available at $250 off, bringing the savings close to $450 off from their price prior to Apple’s upgrade to 16GB of RAM earlier this October. Details are below.
The base model of the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air remains priced at $1,099, which is $200 less than the new $1,299 list price. However, deeper discounts are now seen on the higher configurations, including both 16GB and 24GB RAM models featuring a 512GB SSD upgrade:
The M3 MacBook Air deals are abundant across several configurations, and you can check out the full details waiting for you below:
- 13-inch M3 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB $899 (Orig. $1,299, Reg. $1,099)
- 13-inch M3 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB $1,099 (Orig. $1,499, Reg. $1,499)
- 13-inch M3 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB $1,299 (Orig. $1,699, Reg. $1,499)
- 15-inch M3 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB $1,099 (Orig. $1,499, Reg. $1,299)
Apple’s USB-C AirPods Max have reached an all-time low with a $99 discount, while Lightning models are up to $217 off
We’re currently witnessing the best-ever pricing on the new USB-C AirPods Max, thanks to Amazon. Unveiled by Apple last September, the USB-C AirPods Max in five vibrant colors are now priced at $449.99 shipped, which represents a substantial $99 drop from the regular $549. This is the lowest price we’ve ever recorded.
For some buyers, the new colors and transition to USB-C may not justify the premium, as prices for the Lightning models remain lower than the $450 for the new USB-C variant. You can still snag an open-box Lightning model in “excellent” condition from Best Buy for $332 shipped, a savings of $217 from its original $549 list price (Apple has discontinued Lightning models). Interestingly, the brand-new Lightning variations are now priced higher than their USB-C counterparts on Amazon.
Complete new Apple iPad mini 7 range returning to historic low prices with $100 off today, starting from $399
Discounts on the new iPad mini A17 Pro, or iPad mini 7, have been scarce since launch back in October. Although Best Buy is providing substantial trade-in values for those upgrading from the previous mini 6 (or other iPads), both Best Buy and Amazon are now offering solid $100 discounts across nearly all configurations. Prices start at $399 shipped for the 128GB model, which is the most cost-effective option, but you’ll find reductions spanning all three models, including the Wi-Fi + Cell variants. Take a look at the specifics below.
Currently, Best Buy lists straight $100 price cuts on nearly every configuration of the new A17 Pro model. We anticipate that Amazon will soon follow suit with matching prices; however, at the moment, we are only observing the $100 discount on the higher-end 512GB model and select colors of the base model priced at $399.
Best accessory and charging deals of the day:
Official Orange/Beige Apple Watch Trail Loop reaches an Amazon all-time low at $70 (29% off)
This week has been fruitful for Apple Watch band discounts, with the Apple Trail Loop in orange, beige, and blue patterns now priced at $69.99 shipped. This marks a significant reduction from its regular price of $99, nearly 30% off, making it the best deal we can find and an all-time low on this specific model at Amazon.
Apple’s 16GB M4 MacBook Pro with the 1TB SSD is now back at the lowest price ever of $1,599 ($200 off)
Amazon has dropped the price of Apple’s new M4 MacBook Pro featuring 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD back to its historical low. Although we are witnessing significant discounts on M4 Pro models and even greater savings on an M3 Pro configuration that sees reductions of up to $1,000 off, you can currently purchase the 16GB/1TB M4 MacBook Pro at $1,599 shipped in Space Black.
Apple Pencil Pro for M4 iPad Pro, iPad Air, and Mini 7 returns to the $99 Black Friday price
In light of the significant $100 drops on compatible iPad mini 7 configurations we noted earlier today, Amazon and Best Buy are also reinstating the official Black Friday price for the flagship Apple Pencil Pro at $99 shipped. This price markdown from its usual $129 is the most favorable deal we could uncover, matching prices that were prevalent during the Black Friday sales at several leading online retailers. While we have previously seen even lower prices, the $99 tag has been the most consistent deal over the last few months.
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