The AirPods Max are finally back on sale, plus more of the best Apple deals this week

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UPDATE: Feb. 21, 2023, 11:25 a.m. EST We've updated this post with the best deals from across the Apple universe. Here are our top picks:

Apple hive, gather round for the best deals on Macs, iPads, iPhones and more as of Feb. 21.

  • BEST MAC DEAL: The MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is the best pick for most people upgrading their old MacBooks — $1,049 $1,199 at Best Buy (save $150)

  • BEST IPAD DEAL: The 2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) is the best basic iPad for most people — $269 $329 at Walmart (save $60)

  • 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 on a new line with select 5G unlimited plans $599.99 (save up to $600)

  • BEST APPLE WATCH DEAL: The Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) is a solid all-around smartwatch experience, and one of the only Apple Watches on sale at the moment — $389 $399 at Walmart

  • BEST ACCESSORIES DEAL: The popular AirPods Max are finally back on sale — $479.99 $549 at Best Buy (save $69.01)


Apple may have an iron grasp on the general population, but when it comes down to it, their products look good, work well, and stay cutting-edge — so of course, people love 'em. Whether you build your calendar around Apple events or you just want solid tech no matter the brand, Apple's got you covered. Sure, they're a little notorious for their high prices, but we've rounded up the best deals on iPads, AirPods, MacBooks, and more to help you save where you can. Check them out below.

Mac and MacBook deals

Why we like it

Check out our full review of the M2 MacBook Air.

The M2 Air isn't the cheapest MacBook out there, nor is it the absolute most powerful. Instead, it sits somewhere in the middle, offering M2 power and a sizable amount of built-in storage, but it lacks an enviable refresh rate (and some ports, for that matter). Still, the sleek design makes it hard to distinguish it from the slightly more beefed-up Pro, and it has a keyboard that actually feels nice to type on. If you're rocking an older MacBook, the Air is a solid upgrade pick, and only $50 away from its lowest price ever.

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2022 MacBook Air

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iPad deals

Why we like it

While it may be $20 more expensive than last week, the best iPad for most people is still the classic one. We like the 9th generation because it doesn't come with the bumped-up price of last fall's 10th gen release, instead keeping things firmly in the entry-level tablet range. Despite not being the latest iteration, it still has up to 10 hours of battery life, a 10.2-inch Retina display, and more than enough processing power to get you through basic tasks.

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iPhone deals

Why we like it

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

The iPhone 14 may be the shiny new(ish) phone in Apple's lineup, but the iPhone 13 is by no means outdated. Unlike newer models, you won't need a trade-in to score some savings with this Verizon deal. It'll get you a free 13 mini if you open a new line at Verizon on an unlimited plan.

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Apple Watch deals

Why we like it

Considering this same exact watch was marked down $70 off last week, it's hard to consider this a sale worth mentioning. However, it seems every retailer decided to bump Apple Watches back up to full price simultaneously. As of Feb. 21, Walmart is the only place with a discount, and though it's not much, $10 saved is $10 saved. With that said, unless your Apple Watch purchase is urgent, we'd recommend waiting a bit longer for the price to drop.

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Series 8

Series 7

SE (Second Gen)

None this week, but check back next week.

SE (First Gen)

Ultra

Apple accessories deals

Why we like it

The AirPods Max have taken the internet by storm thanks to their stand-out design, excellent audio quality, and ever-essential ANC. Because it's an Apple product, though, these AirPods don't come cheap. Now, they're back on sale in the silver, pink, and space gray colorways. You'll also get four free months of Apple Music with this purchase, which is a $44 value.

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