Apple Labor Day sales 2025: early deals now available on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods

Apple MacBook Air: from $999 $899, plus free AirPods at Apple
The latest MacBook Air is the Apple laptop that we'd recommend for both people. It's easier on the pocket versus the Pro models, but still packs plenty of power for most tasks alongside a stunning lightweight design. Today's Apple back-to-school sale offers a flat $100 discount across all sizes and storage variants as well as a free pair of AirPods or an eligible accessory of your choice.

Apple MacBook Pro: from $1,599 $1,499, plus free AirPods at Apple
Like the iPad Pro, I'd say the MacBook Pro is a more niche buy than the MacBook Pro - but it is a stunning laptop. You get a massive amount of power under the hood, which makes it a perfect choice for heavy content creation tasks or industrial-level programming. Of course, it's a little heavier than the Air though. It's also pretty damn pricey, although today's $100-off deal at Apple is a welcome discount.

Apple iPad Air: from $599 $549, plus free AirPods at Apple
The Apple iPad Air is a great choice if you're headed out to college. It's a model that features a great balance between price and performance, with a beautiful premium lightweight design. Today's back-to-school sale at Apple knocks $50 off both the 11-inch and 13-inch model and also throws in a free pair of AirPods or another eligible accessory of your choice.

Apple iPad Pro: from $999 $899, plus free AirPods at Apple
The iPad Pro is overkill for basic tasks, but it's a fantastic high-end choice for design and creative work. With an incredibly powerful M4 chipset and stunning OLED display, it's easily the best Apple tablet money can buy right now. Today's sale at Apple offers a $100 upfront discount and free accessories, somewhat offsetting the high asking price for this one.

Apple iMac: from $1,299 $1,249, plus free AirPods at Apple
Lastly but certainly not least is the Apple Education store's small but welcome discount on the Apple iMac. Generally seen as more of a niche option, the iMac packs-in a powerful chipset and stunning 4.5k display for a very reasonable price tag in our opinion. While not as popular as the laptops, the Apple iMac is a great option for the dorm-room or similar if you'd prefer a more static setup.

The Apple AirTag is Amazon's top-selling tech gadget, and it's on sale for only $25.99. A great back-to-school gadget, simply attach the AirTag to your backpack or any item you don't want to lose, and your iPhone will locate it.

AirPods are a back-to-school essential, and Amazon has Apple's all-new AirPods 4 on sale for $99 - only $10 more than the record-low price. The AirPods 4 feature a new design for all-day comfort and feature Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation. You also get a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life and support for USB-C for wireless charging.

Apple's best-selling AirPods Pro 2 sound excellent, offer top-tier noise cancellation, feature Dolby Atmos spatial audio, which is amazing for movies, and they even have an unlosable case, thanks to technology that points you to where it's hiding (and a speaker to help, too). Today's deal is the best price you can find right now.

If you're looking for a budget smartwatch this school year, Amazon has the Apple Watch SE for $169, which is the cheapest price we've seen this year. The Apple Watch SE tracks activity, sleep, and calories burned and will notify you when a high or low heart rate is detected. The water-resistant smartwatch also helps you stay connected by allowing you to receive notifications, take calls, and reply to texts directly from your wrist.

The Apple Watch Series 10 is Apple's latest flagship smartwatch, and it's down to nearly a record-low price – it was $20 cheaper on Prime Day. All of its upgrades are integrated into a thinner, more comfortable body. It includes all the standard health and fitness tracking features, as well as some more advanced ones like an ECG for monitoring heart irregularities, overnight metrics to identify issues like sleep apnea, and more. As with past models, it remains an ideal fitness partner that can track activity levels and health metrics and push you toward your fitness goals.

You can get the latest Apple iPad A16 on sale for $299, only $20 more than the record-low price. The most significant upgrade compared to the previous generation model is the latest A16 chip for faster performance. You also get double the storage of 128GB as standard, a sharp 11-inch Liquid Retina display, and solid 12MP front and back cameras.

Display - 13.3 inches
Processor - Apple M1
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 256GB

The cheapest MacBook you can buy is exclusively available at Walmart. You can get the Apple MacBook Air M1 for just $599. Not only is this an outstanding price for such a powerful laptop that still holds up great for 2025, but this could be the last chance to pick one up now that it's officially discontinued. Don't miss this incredible deal if you're looking for a great bang for the buck MacBook.

Processor: Apple M4
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 256GB

Amazon has a $200 discount on the latest MacBook Air - a fantastic deal if you're looking for an everyday laptop. While this particular model is a relatively iterative upgrade over the previous 2024 M3 version, it remains more powerful and more power-efficient, and features 16GB of RAM right out of the box. Overall, it's an excellent purchase for students looking to upgrade to a MacBook laptop.

Processor - Apple M4
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

It may essentially be just a larger version of the MacBook Air 13-inch, but if that's what you want, then that's what you get – and it's now reduced to its lowest-ever price on Amazon. Our MacBook Air 15-inch review praised the display, performance, design and speaker array, although we did think the jump in size hurt one of the MacBook Air's key selling points – its portability. Nevertheless, this is still an impressive and powerful laptop.

Apple AirTag: was $29 now $24.99 at Amazon
The Apple AirTag is Amazon's best-selling tech gadget, and the retailer has the tracking device on sale for $24.99 - just $2 more than the record-low price. If you tend to misplace your keys or wallet, attach the Apple AirTag to anything you don't want to lose, and your iPhone will locate it.

You can also grab a four-pack for $79.99 (was $99)

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation): was $159 now $89 at Amazon
The AirPods 2 are Apple's cheapest earbuds, and Amazon has the 2nd-generation AirPods on sale for $89. That's just $20 more than the record-low price and fantastic value for a pair of Apple's premium earbuds. This deal is highly recommended if you want new AirPods and don't need noise-cancelling technology.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C): was $249.99 now $189.99 at Amazon
If you're looking for noise-canceling Apple earbuds, Amazon also has the AirPods Pro 2 on sale for $189.99. That's just $20 more than the record-low we saw during Prime Day and the best deal you can find currently. You get superb sound quality, top-tier noise cancellation, excellent spatial audio, auto-switching between different Apple devices, and an unlosable case.

Apple AirPods Max: was $549 now $399.99 at Amazon
Amazon's Labor Day sale has just dropped Apple's AirPods Max to $399.99, a massive $150 discount and the lowest price we've ever seen. The luxurious over-ear headphones deliver superb audio performance thanks to their excellent noise cancellation and Spatial Audio. The AirPods Max also provide 20 hours of battery life and are available in Sky Blue, Silver, Pink, and Green.

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS): was $239.99 now $189 at Walmart
The Apple Watch SE includes all the essential features that people love about the Apple Watch, such as GPS technology, heart rate monitoring, and health and fitness tracking. Today's Labor Day deal from Walmart brings the price down to $189, which is $10 more than the record-low.

iPad 10.2 (2021): was $329.99 now $199.99 at Best Buy
The iPad 10.2 has dropped to a new record-low price at Best Buy – and it's the first time this popular and highly-rated tablet has fallen below $200. This Apple tablet may be slightly older tech, but the 10.2-inch Retina display and A13 Bionic chip ensure excellent picture quality and superior performance to this day. If you need an entry-level slate for web browsing, streaming videos, light admin work, or playing basic games, then this can do it all without issue. Right now, when it comes to powerful and affordable tablets that offer excellent value for money, nothing else can beat the Apple iPad 10.2 at this price.

Apple iPad 10.9 (2022): was $349 now $299 at Best Buy
Best Buy has Apple's 10.9 iPad on sale for a record-low price today for Labor Day. Compared to the 2021 iPad, the entry-level tablet has a larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, Apple's powerful A14 Bionic chip for laptop-like speed, upgraded cameras with 4K video, and all-day battery life. Note that this particular model is also on sale at Amazon for the same price right now but the retailer has already sold out of the popular Blue and Silver colors.

Apple iPad mini, 64GB (2021): was $499 now $379 at Amazon
Amazon's Labor Day sale has the 2021 iPad mini on sale for $379 - a match for the previous record-low price. It features a powerful A15 Bionic chip, 64GB of storage, and an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, making it a great choice if you're looking for a smaller tablet with premium features. The hand-held iPad is a fantastic buy if you're looking for a smaller tablet that still packs a fully premium specs sheet.

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024): was $799 now $735 at Amazon
Apple's latest iPad Air was just released in June but Amazon already has a pretty decent price cut on the 13-inch model. The powerful tablet comes with similar features as the last-gen iPad Air but upgrades the M1 chip to the M2, a processor that rivals a MacBook chipset and console-level gaming. Note that this isn't the record-low price as we've seen the tablet touch $729 briefly over the past few weeks.

Apple iPad Pro 11 (M4): was $999 now $899 at Amazon
This is the first-ever price cut on the stunning new iPad Pro, a premium tablet that we claimed was "an absolute powerhouse" in our iPad Pro 13-inch (2024) review. While we tested the slightly larger 13-inch model, our praise still stands for this down-sized 11-inch version. You'll get a super powerful M4 chipset and stunning Liquid Retina display in the slimmest tablet that Apple has made to date. It's a pricey buy, but this is a machine that both professionals and those with deep pockets will appreciate.

Apple MacBook Air M1: was $999 now $649 at Walmart
While we've seen the Air M1 go for as little as $699 previously, Walmart has beaten that already excellent discount by a whole $50. Not only is this an outstanding price for such a powerful laptop that still holds up great for 2024, but this could be the last chance to pick one up now that it's officially discontinued. Don't miss this incredible deal if you're looking for a great bang for the buck MacBook.

MacBook Air M2 (2022): was $999 now $799 at Best Buy
Best Buy's Labor Day sale has the MacBook Air M2 down to a record-low price of $799. Even though a newer M3 version is available, we concluded that this is still one of the best laptops you can buy in our MacBook Air M2 review, thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long 18-hour battery life. This is worth the investment for those needing a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing, and more intense workloads.

MacBook Air 13-inch (M3): was $1,099 now $899 at Amazon
The latest MacBook Air is down to $899 at Amazon - $50 shy of the record-low price. The brand-new model was released earlier this year and runs on the powerful M3 chipset, making it a great buy for creatives and anyone after a high-end device. Our five-star MacBook Air 13-inch M3 review praised its excellent performance, lengthy 18-hour battery life, and slick fan-less design. We think it's the best laptop you can buy now if you have a decent budget for a portable and powerful machine.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro (18GB, 512GB): was $1,999 now $1,499 at Best Buy
Looking for a shiny new MacBook for the new school year? Apple's latest MacBook Pro runs on the powerful M3 Pro chipset, making it a great buy for creatives and anyone after a high-end device. We reviewed a similar product in our four-and-a-half out of five-star Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Max review, which praised its excellent performance, lengthy 18-hour battery life, and slick fan-less design. Today's price brings the top-of-the-line 18GB RAM configuration back down to its record-low price for Labor Day with a deal that beats the usual sales price by a whopping $200. You can also get the basic 8GB model for a record-low $1,299 at Amazon.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Pro (18GB, 512GB): was $2,499 now $1,999 at Best Buy
Best Buy currently has the best deal on the top-of-the-line 16-inch MacBook Pro today. Not only can you get an upfront price that knocks this one down to its record-low price, but My Best Buy members can almost unbelievably save an additional $250 today, which is a stellar deal. If you're a professional or enthusiast looking for a super powerful and stylish workstation that can handle a huge variation of tasks, then this is the MacBook for you.