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Deal watch

Apple products worth watching for a price drop.

Find the Apple gear that makes sense at retail, and the products that are better left on your watchlist until the price moves.

How to use Deal Watch

A deal is more than a lower price.

Mac To iPhone ranks deal candidates by combining critic consensus with the product lifecycle and the usual retail price. A discounted Apple product can still be a poor buy if it is near replacement, under-reviewed, or beaten by a newer model with a longer software runway.

Use this page to spot products worth monitoring, then open the product page to compare source reviews, alternatives and live retailer links before purchasing.

Deal checklist

  • Check whether the model is current or near the end of its cycle.
  • Compare storage and connectivity options, not only the headline price.
  • Treat refurbished or open-box pricing differently from new retail stock.
AirPods Pro 3 from Apple Newsroom
#1 value rankTop pickCurrent cycle

AirPods Pro 3

The blended value score is strong enough that retail pricing can make sense.

List $249Target $237H3
90

Value

87

Apple Watch SE 3 with pink Sport Loop from the Apple Store
#2 value rankValueCurrent cycle

Apple Watch SE 3

The blended value score is strong enough that retail pricing can make sense.

List $249Target $237S10
87

Value

85

Apple Watch Series 11 with gold Milanese Loop from the Apple Store
#3 value rankValueCurrent cycle

Apple Watch Series 11

The blended value score is strong enough that retail pricing can make sense.

List $399Target $379S10
85

Value

82

Mac mini front-facing ports from Apple Newsroom
#4 value rankShortlistMid-cycle

Mac mini M4

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $599Target $539M4
92

Value

81

AirPods Max 2 in blue from the Apple Store
#5 value rankShortlistLaunch window

AirPods Max 2

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $549Target $494H2
83

Value

81

iPad Pro (space black) from Apple Newsroom
#6 value rankTop pickCurrent cycle

iPad Pro M5 (11-inch)

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $999Target $899M5
90

Value

80

iPad Air colour lineup from Apple Newsroom
#7 value rankShortlistCurrent cycle

iPad Air M4 (11-inch)

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $599Target $539M4
85

Value

80

Apple Watch Ultra 3 with blue Trail Loop from the Apple Store
#8 value rankShortlistCurrent cycle

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $799Target $719S10
86

Value

79

AirPods 4 from Apple Newsroom
#9 value rankShortlistMid-cycle

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $179Target $161H2
83

Value

79

MacBook Air with M5 from Apple Newsroom
#10 value rankTop pickCurrent cycle

MacBook Air 13-inch M5

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $1,099Target $989M5
91

Value

78

MacBook Air with M5 from Apple Newsroom
#11 value rankTop pickCurrent cycle

MacBook Air 15-inch M5

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $1,299Target $1,169M5
90

Value

78

iPad Pro (space black) from Apple Newsroom
#12 value rankTop pickCurrent cycle

iPad Pro M5 (13-inch)

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $1,299Target $1,169M5
90

Value

78

iPad Air colour lineup from Apple Newsroom
#13 value rankShortlistCurrent cycle

iPad Air M4 (13-inch)

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $799Target $719M4
85

Value

78

iPhone 17 colour lineup from Apple Newsroom
#14 value rankShortlistCurrent cycle

iPhone 17

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $799Target $719A19
83

Value

77

Mac mini front-facing ports from Apple Newsroom
#15 value rankShortlistMid-cycle

Mac mini M4 Pro

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $1,399Target $1,259M4 Pro
96

Value

76

AirPods 4 from Apple Newsroom
#16 value rankShortlistMid-cycle

AirPods 4

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $129Target $116H2
80

Value

76

MacBook Pro lineup from Apple Newsroom
#17 value rankTop pickCurrent cycle

MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 Pro

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $1,999Target $1,799M5 Pro
92

Value

75

Front and back view of iPhone 17 Pro Max in deep blue from the Apple Store
#18 value rankShortlistCurrent cycle

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Good product, but it becomes much easier to recommend with a modest discount.

List $1,199Target $1,079A19 Pro
86

Value

75