The best Apple deals as of Aug. 16: iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, and more

UPDATE: Aug. 16, 2022, 12:30 p.m. EDT We’ve updated this post with the best deals from across the Apple universe.

• BEST MAC DEAL: The 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is a powerhouse laptop built for creatives down to a record-low price — $2,199 $2,499 at Amazon (save $300)

• BEST IPAD DEAL: The 2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) is the best iPad for most people — $299 $329 at Amazon (save $30)

• BEST IPHONE DEAL: The iPhone 13 Mini (64GB) at Verizon is a mini phone with plenty of storage space and a battery life worth bragging about — $0 with an eligible trade-in on select 5G unlimited plans $699.99 (save up to $699.99)

• BEST APPLE WATCH DEAL: The Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS) gives you the best bang for your buck just $20 above its lowest price ever — $299 $399 at Walmart (save $100)

• BEST ACCESSORIES DEAL: The AirPods Max are the stylish and functional over-the-ear headphones that most Apple users are sure to love — $479 $549 at Amazon (save $70)

You could really kill some time trying to dissect the iron grasp Apple has on the general population, but when it comes down to it, its products look good, work well, and stay cutting-edge — of course people like them. Whether your favorite day of the year is its annual September reveal event or you just want a solid computer no matter the brand, Apple’s got you covered. Sure, it is a little notorious for its higher prices, but we’ve rounded up the best deals on iPads, AirPods, and more to help you out. Check them out below.

Mac and MacBook deals

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Our pick: 2021 MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)
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$2,199 at Amazon (save $300)

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Why we like it

Check out Mashable’s official review of the 2021 MacBook Pro.

This is not an everyday laptop, so it doesn’t come at an everyday price — but it is down to the lowest price we’ve ever seen it. For multitaskers who want room-filling speakers, a battery life that’s built to last, and the workflow that only a 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display can provide, the 2021 MacBook Pro is the way to go.

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2022 MacBook Pro

• MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 at Amazon (save $150)

2021 MacBook Pro

• 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,199 $2,499 at Amazon (save $300)

• 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,199 $2,499 at Best Buy (save $300)

• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,199 $2,499 at Amazon (save $300)

• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,199 $2,499 at Best Buy (save $300)

• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,399 $2,699 at Amazon (save $300)

• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,399 $2,699 at Best Buy (save $300)

2020 MacBook Pro, 13-inch

• MacBook Pro (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,299.99 at Best Buy (save $200)

• MacBook Pro (M1, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 at Amazon (save $150)

2022 MacBook Air

• MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,099 $1,199 at Amazon (save $100)

2020 MacBook Air

• MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $899.99 $999 at Best Buy (save $99.01)

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• 2020 21.5-inch iMac (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $899.99 $1,099 at Amazon (save $199.01)

• 2021 24-inch iMac (M1, 8-core CPU and GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,349.99 $1,449.99 at Amazon (save $100 with coupon automatically applied at checkout)

Refurbished Macs and MacBooks

• Refurbished 2017 13-inch MacBook Air (Intel Core i5, 128GB) — $299.97 at Walmart

• Pre-owned 2015 13-inch MacBook Air (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) — $429.99 $484.99 at Best Buy (save $55)

iPad deals

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Our pick: 2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB)
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$299 at Amazon and Walmart (save $30)

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Why we like it

$30 off might not seem like a lot. But consider that this iPad rarely drops below $309, is within $10 of its lowest price ever, and is the best tablet for most people. If you won’t be using your iPad for heavy-duty tasks like video editing or photo rendering, this could be the deal for you — snag it from Amazon or Walmart just in time for back to school season.

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iPad

• 2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $299 $329 at Amazon (save $30)

• 2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $299 $329 at Walmart (save $30)

• 2021 iPad (WiFi, 256GB) — $399 $479 at Walmart (save $80)

iPad Mini

• 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) — $399.99 $499 at Target (save $99.01)

• 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 256GB) — $599 $649 at Walmart (save $50)

iPad Air

• 2020 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $469 $549 at Walmart (save $80)

• 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $559 $599 at Amazon (save $40)

• 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 256GB) — $679 $749 at Amazon (save $100)

iPad Pro

• 2021 11″ iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB) — $699.99 $799 at Amazon (save $99.01)

• 2021 11″ iPad Pro (WiFi, 256GB) — $849 $899 at Amazon (save $50)

iPhone deals

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Our pick: iPhone 13 Mini at Verizon
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$0 with an eligible trade-in on select 5G unlimited plans (save $700)

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Why we like it

Check out Mashable’s official review of the iPhone 13 Mini.

Like most phone deals on this list, having a decent trade-in is essential to scoring the most bang for your buck. So why the iPhone 13 Mini? Well, you likely won’t need a brand new phone to get the price tag as close to $0 as possible, you’re not trading-in for an outdated model, and you get at least 128GB of storage, nice battery life, and cinematic mode without the huge price tag. You can also grab this deal at AT&T.

More iPhone deals

• iPhone 12 Mini (64GB) at AT&T — $315 on an installment and unlimited plan with no trade-in required (save $315)

• iPhone 12 (64GB) at AT&T — $364 on an installment and unlimited plan with no trade-in required (save up to $364.99)

• iPhone 13 Mini (128GB) at AT&T — $0 with an eligible trade-in on an unlimited plan $699.99 (save up to $700)

• iPhone 13 (128GB) at AT&T — $199.99 with an installment plan and eligible trade-in on an unlimited plan $799.99 (save up to $700)

• iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) at AT&T — $299.99 with an installment plan and eligible trade-in on an unlimited plan $999.99 (save up to $700)

• iPhone 12 Mini (64GB) at Verizon — $299.99 with an eligible trade-in on select 5G unlimited plans $599.99 (save up to $300)

• iPhone 13 Mini (64GB) at Verizon — $0 with an eligible trade-in on select 5G unlimited plans $699.99 (save up to $700)

• iPhone 13 (128GB) at Verizon — $0 with an eligible trade-in on select 5G unlimited plans $799.99 (save up to $800)

• iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) at Verizon — $199.99 with an eligible trade-in on select 5G unlimited plans $999.99 (save up to $800)

Apple Watch deals

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Our pick: Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS)
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$299 at Walmart (save $100)

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Why we like it

The Series 7 is just $20 above the historic low price we saw it hit on Prime Day, at both Amazon and Walmart. Apple’s latest smartwatch, with its blood oxygen and ECG sensors, support for bike workouts, and ample screen space, is by far the best the brand has to offer.

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Series 7

• Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS) — $299 $399 at Amazon (save $100)

• Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS) — $299 $399 at Walmart (save $100)

• Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) — $319.99 $429 at Amazon (save $109.01 with coupon automatically applied at checkout)

• Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) — $329 $429 at Walmart (save $100)

SE

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $249 $309 at Amazon (save $60)

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $249 $309 at Walmart (save $60)

Series 3

• Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm, GPS) — $149 $199 at Walmart (save $50)

• Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm, GPS) — $179 $229 at Walmart (save $50)

Refurbished

• Renewed Apple Watch Series 5 (44mm, GPS) — $219.99 $415 at Amazon (save $195.01)

Apple accessories deals

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Our pick: AirPods Max
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$479 at Amazon (save $70)

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Why we like it

Check out Mashable’s official review of the AirPods Max.

Are the only over-the-ear AirPods ridiculously expensive? Yes. But do they offer excellent audio quality, active noise cancellation, and 20 hours of battery life all in one stylish package? Also yes. It’s not the lowest price we’ve seen these headphones hit, but with all the colors at $70 off, it’s still a decent deal that allows for some choice.

More Apple accessories deals

• AirPods (third gen) — $160 $179 at Walmart (save $19)

• AirPods Pro — $179.99 $249 at Amazon (save $69.01)

• AirPods Pro — $179.99 $249 at Walmart (save $69.01)

• AirPods Max— $479 $549 at Amazon (save $70)

• Apple Pencil 2 — $99 $129 at Amazon (save $30)

• Beats Studio Buds — $99.95 $149.95 at Amazon (save $50)

• 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) — $119.99 $179 at Amazon (save $59.01)

• Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones — $134.95 $199.95 at Amazon (save $65)

• Powerbeats Pro Totally Wireless Earphones — $179.95 $249.95 at Amazon (save $70)

• Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $199.99 $349.95 at Amazon (save $149.96)