Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Max Return to $449.99 Along With All-Time Lows on iMac, MacBook Pro, and More

[MacRumors]

This week we saw a wide variety of Apple products on sale, reaching from the AirPods to the M1 iMac and brand new 14-inch MacBook Pro. Highlights of these sales include a return of the $99 discount on the AirPods Max at $449.99 and the Apple Watch SE available from $219.00.

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AirPods

• What's the deal? Take up to $99 off the AirPods Max, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods 2
• Where can I get it? Verizon and Amazon
• Where can I find the original deal? Right here

AirPods Pro 2 for $199.99 ($50 OFF)​

AirPods 3 (Lightning) for $149.99 ($20 OFF)​

AirPods 3 (MagSafe) for $159.00 ($20 OFF)​

AirPods 2 for $99.00 ($30 OFF)​

AirPods Max for $449.99 ($99 OFF)​

All of Apple's current AirPods models are available at a discount this week across Verizon and Amazon. This includes solid deals on the AirPods Pro 2 ($199.99, $50 off), AirPods 3 ($149.99, $20 off), and AirPods 2 ($99.00, $30 off). We're also tracking the first $99 discount of 2023 on the AirPods Max, priced at $449.99 in multiple colors on Amazon.

Apple Watch

• What's the deal? Take up to $70 off the Apple Watch SE, 8, and Ultra
• Where can I get it? Amazon

Apple Watch SE (40mm GPS) for $219.00 ($30 OFF)​

Apple Watch 8 (41mm GPS) for $329.00 ($70 OFF)​

Apple Watch 8 (45mm GPS) for $359.00 ($70 OFF)​

Apple Watch Ultra for $749.00 ($50 OFF)​

We're tracking a large selection of Apple Watch discounts on Amazon today, including a few record low prices on the Apple Watch SE ($219.00, $30 off) and Apple Watch 8 ($329.00, $70 off). There's also the Apple Watch Ultra for $749.00 in numerous configurations, which is $50 off and a solid second-best price.

MacBook Pro

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[Ion-X]

As an iPhone user the AirPods Max were worth the original $550. They still work great today and the sound quality is phenomenal. It has a rich and warm soundscape while retaining an accurate feel. After experiencing headphones with automatic pairing, device switching, and ear detection, it’s impossible to go back to my old BoseQC2 headphones.

 

[Thisismattwade]

As an iPhone user the AirPods Max were worth the original $550. They still work great today and the sound quality is phenomenal. It has a rich and warm soundscape while retaining an accurate feel. After experiencing headphones with automatic pairing, device switching, and ear detection, it’s impossible to go back to my old BoseQC2 headphones.

I get so tempted when they hit $450. I really want to wait till they switch to USB-C, but every time I try these in the Apple Store I love them.

Question for you: how do they handle ear wax? I would think much better than my AirPods 2 (which are obvi in my ear), but I've seen some reviews online from people complaining about how dirty their APM get. I don't have wax dripping out of my ears, so I just don't understand those complaints.

 

[magicschoolbus]

I get so tempted when they hit $450. I really want to wait till they switch to USB-C, but every time I try these in the Apple Store I love them.

Question for you: how do they handle ear wax? I would think much better than my AirPods 2 (which are obvi in my ear), but I've seen some reviews online from people complaining about how dirty their APM get. I don't have wax dripping out of my ears, so I just don't understand those complaints.

Never had an issue with that.. they are great to put on and pump out some work

 

[Ion-X]

I get so tempted when they hit $450. I really want to wait till they switch to USB-C, but every time I try these in the Apple Store I love them.

Question for you: how do they handle ear wax? I would think much better than my AirPods 2 (which are obvi in my ear), but I've seen some reviews online from people complaining about how dirty their APM get. I don't have wax dripping out of my ears, so I just don't understand those complaints.

Sorry for the late reply but earwax is never an issue with the APM. Definitely it gets on the AP and APP but not so with APM as there is a good amount of physical separation. I’ve never seen wax on any part of the APM. If it were to happen, you can wash the mesh earcup and it’ll be back to normal.

The only real downside is the lack of waterproofing, although anecdotally I’ve walked with them for a few minutes in light rain.

 

[Mansu944]

For only $50 more why wouldn't you buy the Airpods Pro? Why does Apple price them like this?

 

[MrMojo1]

My original APP failed as I took it into an Apple store where the rep took it for diagnostic.
The rep said that according to the records found, the original lasted ~3 years. The batteries were fine and could've lasted another 2-3 yrs but the earpieces lasted just over 3 years.
Both earpieces were failing and, outside of Applecare which expired some time ago, the replacement cost for the pair of earpieces was $90 x 2= $180.
Gave him the case and earpieces to recycle.

Luckily, a Costco store was across from the mall where the Apple store was located and the APP2 was on sale for $200 + Applecare for $24. So far a little more money, bought myself the APP2. Thank goodness the foam eartips are the same sizes as the original APP and the case, too, so still using the external case for the APP2.

 

[JTK Awesome]

Take all the $$$ off the APM you can, they're still heavy, ugly, and lacking in extras (like a proper carrying case and an analog 3.5mm cable).

Take all the $$$ off the APP you can, they still have the worst eartips - weird shape, slippery material, unnecessarily proprietary connector.

 

[svish]

Good deals on many products. AirPods 2 at $99 is very good.

 

[mingieseok]

When will the apple pencil 2 appear on the deal list? I’m expecting it to show up upcoming mother’s day.. or do I have to wait until memorial day?