Shop the best deals on Apple gear this week: Save up to $500 on a MacBook Pro or iPad Air
Now that Prime Day is a month away, the best tech deals are getting harder to come by. But if you need to upgrade, you need to upgrade. And lucky for you, we’re always on the hunt — especially after Apple’s crazy price hike.
If you want to save money on a new MacBook, iPad, AirPods, or other Apple gear, don’t go to an Apple store. The best places to shop for Apple discounts are Amazon and Best Buy. We did some digging and found the best Apple deals worth adding to your cart this week. Surprisingly, several MacBook Pro and iPad Air configurations are up to $500 off. We also found some savings on Apple Watches, Apple accessories, and even unlocked iPhones, except for a random Tuesday in July.
Shop the best Apple deals for the week of July 21, 2026 below.
The best deal for a MacBook
$2,999
at Best Buy
$3,399
Save $400
Why we love you
Unfortunately, there aren’t any deals worth mentioning on the MacBook Neo or Air models, but we found a few decent discounts on the MacBook Pro at Best Buy and Amazon. Our top pick is this $400 price drop on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 Max chip and a ridiculous 36GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. With plenty of power and storage space, this is a top choice for video editors, 3D designers, and anyone who needs some solid firepower. Several other configurations are on sale for up to $500 off, so be sure to read the list below for specifics.
More MacBook deals
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Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 chip, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,849
$1,999(save $150) -
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 chip, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,049
$2,199(save $150) -
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro chip, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,249
$2,499(save $250) -
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro chip, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,299
$2,499(save $200) -
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro chip, 48GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,599
$2,899(save $300) -
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Max chip, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $4,499
$4,999(save $500)
Best deal for iPad
$749
at Best Buy
$1,249
Save $500
Why we love you
iPad price increases are a big challenge, but there are several live discounts on current and previous-generation iPad Air models, as well as $50 off the classic iPad and $100 off the Pro. Our top pick, however, is the previous generation iPad Air with an M3 chip, 1TB of storage, and both WiFi and cellular capabilities. It comes unlocked so you can take it to the mobile phone carrier of your choice. The M3 iPad Air is still a flagship and not much different from the latest M4 model. The difference between the two isn’t there, so if you can get an M3 for $500, why not go for it? Normally $1,249, now down to just $749.
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More iPad deals
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Apple iPad (A16 chip, 128GB, WiFi) — $399
$449(save $50) -
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4 chip, 128GB, WiFi) — $689.99
$749(save $59.01) -
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3 chip, 128GB, WiFi+Cellular) —$699
$749(save $50) -
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3 chip, 256GB, WiFi) — $849
$899(save $50) -
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3 chip, 1TB, WiFi+Cellular) — $949
$1,449(save $500) -
Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5 chip, 512GB, WiFi) — $1,299
$1,399(save $100)
The best deal for AirPods
$449
on Amazon
$549
Save $100
Why we love you
Even on sale, Apple AirPods Max 2 is very expensive. But the $100 savings is still worth calling for the Apple fans out there. While the second-generation over-ear headphones are the first major upgrade to AirPods Max, they are still the same as their predecessors. The main difference is the internal hardware. The Max 2 now has the same chip inside as the AirPods Pro 3, which enables better active noise cancellation and a few smart features. They allow you to turn on/off dynamic audio, conversational awareness, live translation, voice recognition, personal volume, loudness reduction, and Siri interaction at your discretion.
More AirPods deals
Best deal for Apple Watch
$299
on Amazon
$399
Save $100
Why we love you
The Apple Watch Series 11 was not affected by Apple’s price increase, so its list price remains at $399. Even better, this week it’s still cool with its retail price of $299. This isn’t the cheapest smartwatch we’ve seen (that honor goes to its $279 Prime Day price), but $100 off is still a pretty sweet deal. As is the case with many new generations of technology products, the Series 11 Apple Watch is not very different from the Series 10. But it greatly improves one aspect that is really important: battery life. And that’s reason enough to promote other people.
