The best Amazon Big Spring Sale tech deals on AirPods, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iPads and more

He AirPods Pro They're on sale for $189, which is near an all-time low for the model with the USB-C charging case. The AirPods Pro are the “best for iOS” pick in our guide to the best wireless earbuds: They sound good, their active noise cancellation (ANC) is strong enough for most situations, and, most notably, they provide several unique benefits when connected to another Apple device, from faster pairing to hands-free Siri and adaptive equalizer. The built-in microphone isn't the best for calls and the six-hour battery life is okay, but it's still a good buy if you're going with Apple. We gave the second-generation AirPods Pro a score of 88 in our review. It's worth noting that new noise-cancelling AirPods may arrive later this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurmanbut an updated version of the AirPods Pro specifically isn't expected until 2025.

a single air tag is on sale for $24, which is a $5 discount and close to its record low price. These are the best Bluetooth trackers for those with iOS devices, as they use the extensive Find My network to keep track of your belongings. You can force them to ring to help you find your stuff if you're nearby, and newer iPhones can even display instructions on their screens to guide you to your lost stuff. Just be sure to choose a holder if you want to attach the AirTag to your keys.

The second generation apple pencil It's back down to $79, which is another deal we've seen a couple of times in recent months, but it still matches the pencil's all-time low. Apple typically sells this model for $129, although it often costs less at third-party retailers. The discount is also available on Walmart and Best Buy. We recommend the second-generation Pencil in our guide to the best iPad accessories. It's the only stylus that supports pressure sensitivity on iPadOS, so it's consistently accurate for drawing and taking notes. Since it can attach magnetically to the side of an iPad, it's also easy to connect and charge. Just make sure that you the tablet is compatible first.

However, keep in mind that Apple is supposedly planning release a new Pencil imminently, possibly next week. It's unclear exactly what updates this new model will include, but if you want the latest and greatest, it's worth the wait. That said, we'd expect any next-gen Pencil to start at a higher price than this discount, so it's still a good opportunity to save.

At the time of writing, the Product Red cellular version of the Apple Watch Series 9 It's on sale for $319 during Amazon's spring sale. The Series 9 is the top pick in our smartwatch buying guide thanks to its solid performance, spacious and responsive display, handy double-tap gesture controls, and plenty of workout tracking features.

The newest MacBook Airs were announced just two weeks ago, so we haven't seen any big discounts yet. However, if you want to upgrade early, the entry level 13- and 15 inch models Each is $50 off at Amazon. That brings the former down to $1,050 and the latter to $1,250 – nothing huge, clearly, but still a little better than buying from Apple.

We gave the new MacBook Air a review score of 90 and now call it the top pick in our laptop buying guide. Neither model is a radical departure from its predecessor, but that's no bad thing: this design was already thin, light and well-made, with an accurate screen, a comfortable keyboard and trackpad, a long battery life and enough performance to general use. They are now a little more powerful with improved M3 chips; support faster Wi-Fi 6E connections; and they can send output to two external displays (although only when the laptop's lid is closed). Just remember that these entry-level models only have 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, so you should only buy one if you're into less demanding tasks.

We will notice that the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air It's also on sale for $899 at B&H. That's $100 off Apple's list price. This model won't be as fast or future-proof as the latest version, but it's otherwise very similar, so it's worth considering if you're serious about saving money. The now discontinued MacBook Air M1Meanwhile, it now sells for $699 at Walmart. This is a more noticeable drop from the M2 or M3 models, but at that price it's still fast and reliable enough to make sense for those desperate to buy a MacBook for as little as possible.

He Beats Studio Buds+ They're back on sale for $130 in multiple colors, which is about $20 off the average retail price of true wireless earbuds and $40 off the list price of Beats. The only time we saw them for less was a brief drop to $120 around Black Friday. This offer is also available at other retailers including Aim, Best Buy and B&H.

We gave the Studio Buds+ a review score of 84 last year. Since Beats is a subsidiary of Apple, this pair offers many of the iOS-compatible benefits you'd get from a set of AirPods, such as faster pairing, find me tracking, hands-free Siri and Control center integration. Unlike AirPods, they also offer similar features on Android. A comfortable fit, decent ANC, and a mostly neutral sound profile help too. However, other AirPods features like share audio and automatic device switching (with Apple devices) are not supported, nor are wireless charging or wear detection. And the ANC and audio quality are a step below the AirPods Pro. Still, if you like the style and want to save some money, the Studio Buds+ are worth considering.

At the time of writing this article, the 10th generation iPad is available for $349 on Amazon and Best Buy. That ties the slate's all-time low of 10.9 inches and is $100 below Apple's list price. We wouldn't be surprised if this device received a permanent price cut when the new Air and Pro models are announced, but it's a solid value with this discount either way. We gave the 10th-generation iPad a review score of 85 in 2022. It lacks the laminated display, M-series chip, and second-generation Pencil support of the iPad Air, but its design is largely similar, and it's plenty fast. to read and transmit. and you get the same 10 hours of battery life. Its front camera is also located on the horizontal edge, which is a more natural place for FaceTime calls.

He ipad minimeanwhile, it's available for $400 on Amazon and Aim. This is another discount we've seen for much of the last few months, but it still represents a $100 drop from Apple's MSRP. This was launched in September 2021 and is awaiting an update, but it remains the only compact tablet in Apple's line. It would make the most sense if you want to treat your iPad like a high-end e-reader, since it's the easiest model to hold in one hand and put in a bag. It's still durable and fast enough for basics beyond that, plus it works with the second-generation Apple Pencil. However, you probably don't want to use an 8.3-inch tablet for any serious work. You can read our review for a full breakdown.