Best Buy just announced a surprise Apple sales event, here are 20 can't-miss deals for Apple fans

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From MacBooks to Apple Watches and everything in between, we love the devices Apple makes. What we’re not such big fans of are the prices, which often climb over $1000. Whenever there’s a dedicated Apple deals event you can guarantee that we’ll be some of the first out there to find the best savings possible; and then pass our findings on to you.

At the moment, Best Buy is running an Apple sale with some of the best prices on the hottest Apple gear that we’ve seen for some time. There are massive savings on the likes of the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Air, and even the AirPods Max. If you’ve had your eye on grabbing something new from the Apple stable, then now is your chance.

Move fast, however, Best Buy's event will only run until June 9, when the savings will end, which means you've got less than 48 hours!

The headline deals

MacBook Air M3 | ~~$1,099~~ $999 at Best Buy
MacBook Air M2 | ~~$999~~ $849 at Best Buy
MacBook Pro M3 | ~~$1,399~~ $1,199 at Best Buy
iPad Air M1 | ~~$599~~ $399 at Best Buy
iPad Pro M2 | ~~$799~~ $599 at Best Buy
iPad mini | ~~$499~~ $399 at Best Buy
AirPods Max | ~~$549~~ $449 at Best Buy
HomePod mini | ~~$99~~ $79 at Best Buy
HomePod 2 | ~~$299~~ $269 at Best Buy
Apple Watch Ultra 2 | ~~$799~~ $749 at Best Buy
Apple Watch Series 9 | ~~$499~~ $399 at Best Buy

Best Buy Mac deals

MacBook Air M3 | $1,099 $999 at Best Buy

The M3 MacBook Air is one of the best MacBooks that money can buy, and this $100 saving brings it back down to its lowest price ever. This deal likely won't stick around for long, so it's worth getting in there quickly with this one. Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0CX23V2ZK%2Fref%3Dfs_a_mbt2_us3%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20">$999 at Amazon | <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814977-REG/apple_mrxv3ll_a_13_6_macbook_air_m3.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking">$899 at B&H Photo

15-inch MacBook Air M2 | $1,299 $999 at Best Buy

The 15-inch M2 MacBook Air might not have the M3 processor of the new model, bit its got plenty of power where it counts. This sub-$1000 price is its lowest ever, and it's well worth grabbing one. Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FApple-MacBook-15-inch-Storage-English%2Fdp%2FB0CN25LG26%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20">$1,029 at Amazon | <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770969-REG/apple_mba15m2mn_03_15_macbook_air_midnight.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking">$2,099 at B&H Photo

MacBook Air M2 | $999 $849 at Best Buy

The M2 MacBook Air might not be top-shelf kit anymore, but it's still a stunningly powerful portable computer. This $150 saving is a great deal too, netting you very close to the MacBook's lowest-ever price. Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0B3CDZLTB%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20">$829 at Amazon | <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1710305-REG/apple_mly33ll_a_13_6_macbook_air_m2.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking">$829 at B&H Photo

MacBook Pro M3 | $1,599 $1,449 at Best Buy

The MacBook Pro M3 refreshed the design of the base model MacBook, bringing the machines into the rest of the MacBook Pro fold. This $200 saving is a big one, and gets you the MacBook for its lowest ever price. Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0CM5JV268%2Fref%3Dfs_a_mbt2_us0%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20">$1,449 at Amazon | <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793630-REG/apple_mtl73ll_a_14_macbook_pro_with.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking">$1,399 B&H Photo

Mac mini | $599 $499 at Best Buy

This deal on the Mac mini brings it down to the lowest price it's ever been, netting you one of the best Macs for much less than usual. Remember that you'll need a keyboard, mouse, and keyboard — none of them come in the box. Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BSHGHGXR%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20">$499 at Amazon | <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1746353-REG/apple_mmfj3ll_a_mac_mini_with_m2.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking">$479 at B&H Photo

MacBook deals: Amazon | B&H Photo | Best Buy

Best Buy iPad deals

iPad Air M1 | $599 $399 at Best Buy

It might have just been replaced by the fancy new iPad Air M2, but the M1 version is no slouch — and with $200 off, it's a whole lot cheaper than the brand-new model. At this price, it's even a better deal than the 10th gen iPad, and worth the extra. Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FApple-iPad-Air-5th-Generation%2Fdp%2FB09V3J32N8%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20">$400 at Amazon | Out of stock at B&H Photo

iPad mini | $499 $399 at Best Buy

The iPad mini is now the oldest iPad in the family, but it's still a portable powerhouse. This deal takes it close to its lowest price ever for a great iPad deal. Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09G91LXFP%2Fref%3Dfs_a_ipt2_us6%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20">$399 at Amazon | <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664337-REG/apple_mk7m3ll_a_ipad_mini_wi_fi_64gb.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking">$499 at B&H Photo

iPad deals: Amazon | B&H Photo | Best Buy | Walmart

Best Buy AirPods deals

AirPods Max | $549 $449 at Best Buy

The AirPods Max sit comfortably at the top of Apple's headphone tree, and they come with a suitably lofty price tag. This $100 saving isn't quite the largest we've seen, but it's close enough for a recommendation to grab. Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB08PZD76NP%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20">$449 at Amazon | <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1610233-REG/apple_mgyh3am_a_airpods_max_space_gray.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking">$529 at B&H Photo

AirPods 2 | $129 $89 at Best Buy

The AirPods 2 are still the cheapest way of getting hold of a pair of AirPods, and while they might not have the feature set of their more expensive cousins, they're still worth picking up. This isn't quite their lowest, but it's a great deal nonetheless. Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07PXGQC1Q%2Fref%3Dfs_a_mdt2_us2%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20">$89 at Amazon | <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1469202-REG/apple_mv7n2am_a_airpods_with_charging_case.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking">$109 at B&H Photo

AirPods deals: Amazon | B&H Photo | Best Buy | Walmart

Best Buy Apple Watch deals

Apple Watch Series 9 | $499 $399 at Best Buy

The Apple Watch for everyone just got a price drop to make it more affordable. This brings the watch down to its lowest-ever price, and the deal is on all the colors, sizes, and connection options so there's bound to be a model for you. Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0CSV7172L%2Fref%3Dfs_a_wt2_us2%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20">$399 at Amazon

Apple Watch deals: Amazon | B&H Photo | Best Buy | Walmart

Best Buy HomePod deals

Speaker deals: Walmart | Best Buy | Amazon | Dell

Best Buy Apple Accessories deals

Studio Display | $1,599 $1,299 at Best Buy

The Studio Display is the display that Apple matches up with everything from the Mac Mini to the Mac Studio. This price isn't quite the lowest we've seen, but it's still a great way to save on a fabulous monitor. Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09V3GZD32%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20">$1,299 at Amazon | <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1694969-REG/apple_mk0u3ll_a_studio_display_standard.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking">$1,499 at B&H Photo

Apple Pencil 1 | $99 $79 at Best Buy

As always with the Apple Pencil family, make sure you double-check if your iPad is compatible with the first-generation Apple Pencil. If it is, then you've got a great saving here so that you can get started on your iPad drawing journey. Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BJLG69QR%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20">$79 at Amazon | <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1731176-REG/apple_mqly3am_a_apple_pencil_1st_generation.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking">$99 at B&H Photo

Apple Pencil 2 | $129 $79 at Best Buy

Again, like the Apple Pencil 1, make sure that your iPad is compatible with the Apple Pencil 2 — it can be confusing, so it's worth double-checking. Then come back and get your discounted pencil. This is a great $50 saving, saving you a bundle for your new iPad stylus. Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07K1WWBJK%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20">$79 at Amazon | <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1441874-REG/apple_mu8f2am_a_apple_pencil_2nd_generation.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking">$114 at B&H Photo

Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad 10th gen | $249 $199 at Best Buy

The Magic Keyboard for iPad 10th gen is a great way of not only protecting your iPad but also making it a more useful device. This $50 saving is a big one too, making the keyboard attachment a whole lot more affordable. Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BJLFH8RC%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20">$199 at Amazon | <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1731167-REG/apple_mqdp3ll_a_magic_keyboard_folio_for.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking">$239 at B&H Photo

Q&A

How long are Best Buy's Apple deals going to stick around?

There's not definitive end date on the sale, but it's likely to end fairly soon. Don't miss the great Apple deals before they disappear!

Is Best Buy a good place to buy Apple?

Best Buy is a great place to buy Apple devices — there are frequently some very good price drops, and there are some Apple devices that you can't on the likes of Amazon, like HomePods.

As iMore's Senior Staff writer, Tammy uses her background in audio and Masters in screenwriting to pen engaging product reviews and informative buying guides. The resident audiophile (or audio weirdo), she's got an eye for detail and a love of top-quality sound. Apple is her bread and butter, with attention on HomeKit and Apple iPhone and Mac hardware. You won't find her far away from a keyboard even outside of working at iMore – in her spare time, she spends her free time writing feature-length and TV screenplays. Also known to enjoy driving digital cars around virtual circuits, to varying degrees of success. Just don't ask her about AirPods Max - you probably won't like her answer.