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

Back to school deals kicked off this week, with Best Buy's annual sitewide event including some great discounts on Apple products like AirPods Max 2 and MacBook Pro. Below you'll also find a record low price on the AirTag 2 and big savings on Apple Watch Series 11. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Best Buy's Back to School Sale What's the deal? Save sitewide on back to school accessories Where can I get it? Best Buy Where can I find the original deal? Right here Best Buy this week is hosting a pair of sales kicking off Back to School season, as well as its annual Black Friday in July event, with notable markdowns on Apple devices, TVs, headphones, monitors, and much more. In terms of Apple devices, you can find solid deals on AirPods Max 2, iPhone Air, Beats accessories, and MacBook Pro. AirPods Max 2 - $449.00 ($100 off) 256GB iPhone Air - $899.99 ($100 off) 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, 1TB) - $2,299.00 ($200 off) 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, 2TB) - $2,499.00 ($500 off) 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max, 2TB) - $3,599.00 ($500 off) 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max, 36GB, 2TB) - $3,999.00 ($400 off) 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max, 48GB, 2TB) - $4,499.00 ($500 off) MacBook Pro What's the deal? Take up to $500 off MacBook Pro Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here Amazon's prices on the 2026 MacBook Pro have now joined in on Apple's recent price hikes, meaning we're no longer tracking pre-hike markdowns on these devices. However, there are still notable sales to be found if you're shopping for a MacBook Pro this month, with up to $500 off new prices available right now on Amazon. AirTag What's the deal? Take $10 off AirTag 2 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here Apple's AirTag 2 is available for the all-time low price of $89.00 this week, down from $99.00. This sale is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's a match of the record low price first seen during Prime Day. Apple Watch Series 11 What's the deal? Take $99 off Apple Watch Series 11 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here Amazon this week has low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $99 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. This sale includes a handful of 42mm and 46mm GPS aluminum models, but cellular devices are a bit more rare this time around. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Get weekly top MacRumors stories in your inbox.Leave this field emptyPopular StoriesAirTag 2 Still Available for Best-Ever Price of $89 for 4-PackApple's AirTag 2 is still available for the all-time low price of $89.00 this week, down from $99.00. This sale is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's one of the very few Prime Day deals that's stuck around since the event ended last week. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the...Fourth of July Sales: Save on AirTag 2, M3 iPad Air, Charging Accessories and MoreThis week's best deals include ongoing all-time low prices on AirTag 2, plus great discounts on the previous-generation M3 iPad Air, for anyone who wants to avoid price hikes on the M4 models. We're also tracking Fourth of July savings from popular accessory makers this weekend. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we...Beat the Apple Price Hikes: These MacBook Pro Deals Won't Last LongApple recently introduced major price hikes across a number of products, including Macs, iPads, and more. This week, Apple's newly increased prices have begun to hit third-party retailers like Amazon, but there are a few select MacBook Pro models that are retaining original prices, which now represent solid discounts on each device. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you ...