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Several Apple devices are getting their biggest price cuts of the year for the Memorial Day Sales! From MacBooks to AirPods, we are breaking down the exact sale prices you need to look for, what's a good value, and what you should pass on.
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00:01From AirPods to MacBooks, several Apple devices are getting their biggest discounts for Memorial
00:06Day. So if you've been waiting to save a bit of cash, I've got the best Apple deals linked down
00:11below. Let's start with the MacBook Neo. This thing launched in March starting at $599. And
00:17in my experience, there really isn't anything as good at this price point. It uses the A18 Pro,
00:23the same chip found in the iPhone 16 Pro, along with 8 gigabytes of RAM, making it great for less
00:29demanding productivity. $10 might not sound like a lot, but this is the first time we've seen the
00:34Neo go on sale since it was released. The M5 MacBook Airs are also on sale. The 13 and 15
00:41inch models
00:42normally run for $1099 and $1299 for the 512 gigabyte configuration. The M5 is a meaningful chip jump
00:49and 16 gigabytes of RAM is now standard across the lineup. Historically, we've seen $100 to $150 off
00:56during major sales events. And if that's what you're seeing right now, grab it. And then for audio,
01:03the AirPods 4 are Apple's entry pair. While they lack ANC, its passive noise cancellation is decent
01:10and they added in spatial audio. Normally, they retail for $129, but we've seen them drop to $89 to
01:17$99 during bigger sales. So if you're seeing them at $99 or below, I'd say that's a solid buy.
01:23Then we've got the AirPods Pro 3. These continue to be Apple's best small earbuds and arguably the
01:29best sounding pair that you can get at this price point. These added a heart rate sensor,
01:34which means you can get workout tracking right from your ears without needing your Apple Watch.
01:39ANC is two times better than the Pro 2s and these retail for normally $249 and frequently drop to
01:46$199, which is one of the better Apple deals you can find these days. That said, if you don't mind
01:52going back a generation and getting a renewed model, the AirPods Pro 2nd Gen are still a very
01:57solid pair of earbuds that you can usually save around an extra $50 right now. Apple's latest
02:04flagship over-the-ear AirPods Max 2 only launched a few months ago, bringing better noise cancellation
02:09and improved soundstage. They're normally $549, though, frequently go on sale for $530. I've seen
02:16these go as low as $509, which is probably the best you'll see all year long. Again, similar to the
02:23AirPods Pro 2, you can get a pretty solid deal on the last-gen AirPods Max for around $375.
02:34All right, how about iPads? The base iPad 11 has the A16 chip, which should be snappy for most things
02:41like browsing, streaming, and note-taking. It also supports the folio keyboard and Apple Pencil if
02:47you want to turn this into a mini-budget laptop or drawing tablet. Pricing starts at $349 for the
02:53128-gigabyte model, but its new, normal price seems to be around $320. I've seen this drop
03:00to about $270 to $280, but honestly, anything under $300 is a great deal here. For a lot of people,
03:08the iPad Air 11-inch M4 is probably going to be the sweet spot of Apple's tablet lineup,
03:13way more capable than the base iPad without the iPad Pro Premium. It retails for $599 for the 11-inch
03:21that was usually on sale for around $550, but I have seen it drop to around $520 at its lowest,
03:28so if you see it close to anything like that, I would definitely move on it. That said, if you
03:33want
03:33even more power or you want Apple's best iPad display, the iPad Pro M5 with its XDR display is
03:40the best Pro tablet you can get. It starts at $999 for its 256-gigabyte model, so if you can
03:47find it
03:47for $100 off or more, it's safe to pull the trigger. If you want a pencil to go with any
03:52of these iPads,
03:53a few of these are on sale too. The Apple Pencil Pro is $20 off, while the pencil with USB
03:59-C is $10
04:00off. I will say, back in December, we did see these go for much lower, but right now,
04:05this is the best deal you'll find.
04:09Apple's newest Watch 11 introduced new health features like hypertension and a new sleep score
04:14that helps you better understand how you're doing day to day. You can usually find this on sale for
04:20$100 off, so anything similar is a strong deal for Apple's current smartwatch. Then, the current-gen
04:27Apple Watch SE 3 is going to be a little bit more affordable if you don't need all the bells
04:31and
04:31whistles, or you want one of the best smartwatches for kids. If you can find it for under $220,
04:37that is a good buy.
04:38Now, if you didn't know, Apple also offers a 10% discount for students, teachers, and
04:43faculty members. Previously, you could visit Apple's Education Sales page and just check
04:48out and automatically get that applied savings. However, just as of this month, Apple now requires
04:54verification through Unidays for online education discounts, which checks for your status as a
04:59student, teacher, or faculty member. Most will find they're verified immediately, but Unidays says
05:05some scenarios may require customers to wait up to 24 hours. But if you face difficulties or just
05:11want to buy in person, you can still visit an Apple retail store and show your valid school ID card
05:16or proof of acceptance to get the discount there as well.
05:20All right, so that's everything worth watching this Memorial Day. I'll have the live prices linked
05:26below, which update in real time so you're always seeing the current best Apple deals. Let me know if
05:31you've been waiting for any of these deals and if you're picking anything up this Memorial Day,
05:35stay subscribed for more deals. Follow me to see what other cool tech I'm reviewing. And until the
05:39next one, I'll catch you later.
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