It's no secret that tech prices are getting out of control, thanks to RAMageddon. Apple has increased the costs of most of its popular gadgets (with more price hikes to come), so any excuse to save some money is welcome. Enter Labor Day Weekend sales.
Ahead of the iPhone launch event next week, Amazon, Best Buy, and other major retailers are offering Labor Day deals on Apple products. Notably, iPads and iPhones are up to $150 off, while MacBooks are up to $500 off. You can even grab AirPods starting at just $99.
While we don't anticipate Prime Day-level discounts this weekend, though that would be wonderful, we've collected all of the best Labor Day Apple deals in one place. Don't forget that Apple is widely expected to announce new AirPods Pro, iPhones, and Apple Watches on Sept. 9, and so retailers may be making room in their warehouses for a ton of new products.
Best iPad deal
$749 Save $100
Why we like it
If you're looking to buy a new iPad, the M4 Air is our top pick for most people. It's not all that different from its predecessor, but that's not a bad thing (we loved the M3 iPad Air, too). The latest version packs an insanely powerful M4 chip, a thin and lightweight build, a brilliant Liquid Retina display, and Apple's N1 and C1X connectivity chips. It's honestly almost too powerful for most users, with enough oomph to handle memory-intensive programs like Final Cut Pro. Yet, its price tag isn't quite as stunning as the iPad Pro. For Labor Day, the base model with WiFi connectivity and 128GB of storage is down to just $649. It's selling out quick at Amazon, but luckily, Best Buy is matching the $100 discount.
Read our full review of the M4 iPad Air.
More iPad deals
Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $399
$449(save $50)Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $749
$849(save $100)Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) — $849
$949(save $100)Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $949
$1,049(save $100)Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,299
$1,399(save $100)Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,399.99
$1,499(save $99.01)Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,549
$1,699(Save $150)Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 1TB) — $1,649.99
$1,799(save $149.01)
Best iPhone deal
$999.99 Save $150
Why we like it
While we regularly see solid deals on unlocked Android phones, unlocked iPhone deals are few and far between. So finding the iPhone Air at Best Buy for $150 off (with any storage capacity) is a big deal. Mashable's reviewer dubbed the iPhone Air Apple's "sexiest iPhone" to date. It's thinner than you can fathom, yet packs a gorgeous OLED display and a surprisingly good camera. With the inevitable iPhone price hikes coming, snagging the iPhone Air for less could be an even better value than you realize.
Read our full review of the iPhone Air.
More iPhone deals
Apple iPhone 16e (128GB, unlocked) — $499.99
$599.99(save $100)Apple iPhone Air (512GB, unlocked) — $1,049.99
$1,199.99(save $150)Apple iPhone Air (1TB, unlocked) — $1,249.99
$1,399.99(save $150)
Best MacBook deal
$2,499 Save $199.01
Why we like it
The M5 Pro MacBook Pro jumped $300 earlier this summer, so this discount at Best Buy essentially erases that price hike. Granted, the MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip is definitely overkill for most users — especially this model with boosted specs (24GB RAM and 1TB storage). Still, it's a great pick for graphic designers, editors, or programmers with heavy workloads. Besides the powerful M5 Pro chip, specs include Apple's N1 wireless chip, a brilliant 3K mini LED display, a 120Hz refresh rate, and three USB-C Thunderbolt 5 ports.
Read our full review of the M5 MacBook Pro.
More MacBook deals
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,449
$1,599(save $150)Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,699
$1,799(save $100)Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,849
$1,999(save $150)Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $2,699
$2,999(save $300)Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 36GB, 1TB SSD) — $2,999
$3,399(save $400)Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,399
$3,899(save $500)
Best AirPods deal
$249 Save $50
Why we like it
Even though the AirPods Pro 3 were marked safe from Apple's price hike, that doesn't mean you should buy them at full cost. The premium Apple earbuds have been jumping around in price this past week, but they've finally settled on a $199 price tag heading into Labor Day Weekend. That's $50 cheaper than usual.
Mashable's reviewer called the Pro 3's "a remarkable upgrade in functionality over their predecessors, with better battery life and ANC, as well as a new heart rate sensor." They're some of our favorite noise-cancelling earbuds overall (and we've tested a ton).
Read our full review of the AirPods Pro 3.
More AirPods deals
Apple AirPods 4 (without ANC) — $99
$129(save $30)Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) — $148.99
$179(save $30.01)Apple AirPods Max 2 — $479
$549(save $70)
Best accessory deal
$99 Save $19.01
Why we like it
Once again, Apple's newest generation of AirTags didn't bring a whole lot of changes, but why fix what isn't broken? The second-gen AirTags have improved range, slightly louder notifications, and the same affordable price tag. If you're a frequent traveler or tend to lose things often, they're a must-have. And at under $80 for a four-pack, they're a total steal right now.
Read our full review of the AirTags 2nd gen.
More Apple accessory deals
Apple AirTag (2nd gen) — $24
$29(save $5)Apple Pencil Pro — $99
$129(save $30)Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16) — $175
$249(save $74)