Best Memorial Day deals on AirPods, MacBooks and iPads

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Looking to buy a new iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, or AirPods? Take advantage of the Memorial Day sale across various retailers, and you can save big on your purchase.

Given that Apple products are almost always in demand, they are heavily discounted this Memorial Day.

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AirPods Pro (2nd gen)

You can save a whopping $50 on the AirPods Pro 2 this Memorial Day. Apple’s best wireless earbuds are listed for only $199.99 on Amazon, making them a lot more affordable. With up to 2x more effective ANC than its predecessor and up to six hours of listening time on one go, the AirPods Pro 2 is your ideal travel partner.

They deliver excellent sound quality, and you can’t find a better pair of earbuds for your iPhone at this price point. Plus, they integrate seamlessly with other devices in Apple’s ecosystem with easy device switching and multi-device pairing.

AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C charging case
$189.00

The latest model AirPods Pro 2 are among the best wireless earbuds you can buy for your iPhone and other Apple gear. They offer excellent sound quality, battery life and active noise cancellation, among other advanced features.

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AirPods 2

If you are on a tight budget, consider getting the AirPods 2 this Memorial Day. These earbuds are currently priced at less than $100, down from $129. While they do not sound as good as the AirPods Pro 2 and miss out on ANC, they are still more than good enough for basic use. If sound quality is not your topmost priority, the AirPods 2 will serve you just fine.

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) Wireless Earbuds with Lightning Charging Case Included. Over 24 Hours of Battery Life, Effortless Setup. Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone
$99.00

AirPods 2 deliver the same experience as the AirPods Pro 2 at a much lower price point, albeit with compromises in sound quality and missing ANC.

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AirPods Max

In case you want over-ear headphones, the AirPods Max is discounted by a staggering $99 this Memorial Day. So, you can get your hands on Apple’s premium headphones for just $449.99 instead of paying its full $549 price.

Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones. Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Spatial Audio, Digital Crown for Volume Control. Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone - Space Gray
$479.99

If you are looking for the best headphones for your iPhone or Mac, look no further than the AirPods Max.

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M1 MacBook Air

Don’t let the 2020 MacBook Air’s design fool you. While it may look dated, the machine will surprise you with its performance. This is all thanks to the M1 chip that’s both powerful and efficient. The M1 MacBook Air is an ideal first MacBook for college students who want a laptop for taking notes and doing research.

With a $199 discount, the MacBook Air is available for as low as $799.99 this Memorial Day. This machine is a no-brainer at this price, especially for its performance.

2020 M1 MacBook Air
$592.49

The M1 MacBook Air offers a price-to-performance ratio that other laptops in this range cannot match. This is a 13-inch laptop with an M1 chip and Retina display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, backlit keyboard, FaceTime HD camera and Touch ID.

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14-inch MacBook Pro

Celebrate Memorial Day with the amazing deal on the 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro. You can now purchase it at its lowest price of $1,749. That’s a saving of $250 on the entry-level model. This configuration ships with a 10-core M2 Pro chip with a 16-core GPU, 16GB memory, and 512GB storage. If you require additional storage, the 1TB option is currently on sale for a discounted price of $2,249, which is $250 less than its original cost.

16-inch MacBook Pro

Amazon is offering $250 off on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro chip. This makes Apple’s best MacBook Pro a wee bit more affordable. You can get the entry-level model for $2,249, down from $2,499. Similarly, the 1TB variant is listed for $2,449 after a $250 off.

2023 16.2-inch MacBook Pro
$2,274.65

A beautiful 16-inch 120Hz display, a powerful M2 Pro chip, 16GB system memory, and all-day battery life. It is really hard not to like the 2023 MacBook Pro.

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M2 MacBook Air

The slim and svelte M2 MacBook Air is available with $150 off for Memorial Day. While not the best, the deal brings the price of the machine’s entry-level model to $1,049.

A similar $150 off is available on the 512GB storage configuration. If you are not a fan of the M1 MacBook Air’s design, the 2022 model is an even better choice. Apart from a faster chip, it comes with a redesigned chassis that’s lighter and thinner.

Apple 2022 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage
$976.40

Save $150 on the slim and powerful M2 MacBook Air this Memorial Day.

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iPad 9

Apple’s cheapest iPad is even cheaper this Memorial Day. You can get the iPad 9 with an A13 Bionic chip for as low as $269.99. That’s a sweet $60 discount off its MSRP.

If you want an iPad for basic browsing, content consumption, and note-taking, Apple’s entry-level iPad is more than good enough for the job.

Apple iPad (9th Generation): with A13 Bionic chip, 10.2-inch Retina Display, 64GB, Wi-Fi, 12MP front/8MP Back Camera,
$249.00

The 10.2-inch iPad 9 is available for only $269.99 this Memorial Day, making it even more affordable.

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iPad 10

If the iPad 9 is a bit too old for your liking, the iPad 10 should suit your taste. Packing a bigger 10.9-inch display in a more modern-looking chassis, the tablet uses a more powerful A14 chip. Coupled with 12MP cameras at the front and rear, the iPad 10 is an ideal content consumption device.

For Memorial Day, you can get the iPad 10 for as low as $399. That’s a decent $49 off its $499 MSRP.

Apple iPad (10th Generation): with A14 Bionic chip, 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display, 64GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP front/12MP Back Camera
$349.99

The iPad 10 ticks all the right boxes, with a modern design, a powerful A14 Bionic chip, and a big 10.9-inch display. It is an even better deal after a $49 discount.

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iPad Air 5

Looking to upgrade from your entry-level iPad? The M1 iPad Air is your best choice, packing a powerful chip and a large 10.9-inch display inside a slim chassis.

With a starting price of $599, the M1 iPad Air is not cheap. But for Memorial Day, you can get it for as low as $499.99 after a $99.01 off. This is a great deal and makes the iPad Air even more value for money.

Apple iPad Air (5th Gen) with M1 chip and 64GB storage
$449.00

With an amazing $149 off, there's no better tablet than the M1 iPad Air that you can get for just $449.

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Many of these Memorial Day deals on Apple products are unlikely to last for long given how good they are. So, make sure to pull the trigger on the device you want as soon as possible.

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