Best Back to School Apple Bargains: MacBook Pro, AirPods, Apple Watch, and AirTag 2

Back to school deals have officially begun, with Best Buy's annual sitewide event featuring significant discounts on Apple products. The retailer is offering notable markdowns on items such as AirPods Max 2, MacBook Pro, iPhone Air, Beats accessories, and MacBook Pro. On Amazon, you can find a record low price on AirTag 2 and substantial savings on Apple Watch Series 11.

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At Best Buy, shoppers can save sitewide with sitewide discounts. For Apple devices, notable markdowns include AirPods Max 2 priced at $449.00 (a $100 discount), the 256GB iPhone Air at $899.99 (a $100 reduction), and the 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, 1TB) at $2,299.00 (a $200 discount). Additionally, the 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, 2TB) is available for $2,499.00 (a $500 discount), the 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max, 2TB) for $3,599.00 (also a $500 reduction), and the 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max, 36GB, 2TB) for $3,999.00 (a $400 discount). Meanwhile, the 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max, 48GB, 2TB) is priced at $4,499.00 with a $500 savings.

On Amazon, there are record low prices on Apple products. AirTag 2 is available for $89.00 (a $10 discount) when purchased as a 4-Pack, and the Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for $99 off, with prices ranging from $299.99 (for the 42mm GPS model) to $329.99 (for the 46mm GPS model). This deal does not cover cellular devices at this time. For further Apple-related bargains, be sure to check out the Apple Deals roundup.