Best Memorial Day Apple Deals: Save on M1 Macs, AirPods, Apple Watch, and more

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Deals on Apple products are fairly rare throughout the year, so it makes sense to jump on the discounts when they come around in the big seasonal sales. There are plenty of Memorial Day Apple deals kicking off right now making today the perfect time to upgrade your tech.

We've gathered together the best Memorial Day Apple deals below plus some third-party sales offering Apple'related accessories to complement your new devices.

Memorial Day iPhone Deals

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We keep tabs on iPhone deals year-round but, with the current Memorial Day iPhone deals, now is a great time to grab your next upgrade.

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iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

Get an iPhone 12 with Unlimited at Verizon and save as much as $800 with an eligible trade-in. At the moment, that also includes old and damaged devices. Alternatively, you can buy one to get up to $1,000 off another. Plus, you can get a free $200prepaid Mastercard and Verizon Stream TV when you switch.

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iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

AT&T's best iPhone 12 deal offers up to $700 off meaning you can get the 64GB phone for free with trade-in. You'll need to buy the phone up front, add a new line or upgrade an existing line with postpaid unlimited wireless service, and trade in an eligible phone in order to get $700 in bill credits over 30 months. One neat thing is the phone traded in simply has to be an eligible phone in good working condition with a minimum trade-in value of $95 for the $700 credit.

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iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

Visible's iPhone deals offer a prepaid Mastercard of up to $200 plus a Nimble fast-charging bundle (worth $89) also thrown in for free.

Memorial Day Apple Watch Deals

There are some solid Apple Watch deals around at the moment, especially on the newer Series 6 hardware. Check out the deals below.

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Apple Watch Series 6

Apple Watch Series 6 may be Apple's latest model but you can save on one at Amazon. Many models, including the entry-level 40mm model, ar discounted by $70 there as well as at Best Buy and Walmart. Other configurations have up to $100 off.

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Apple Watch Series 3

The Apple Watch Series 3 is a bargain buy for anyone considering their first smartwatch or wanting the most bang for their buck. It's down to just $169 right now at Best Buy which is a $30 discount and you'll also snag six months of Fitness+ (worth $60) for free. The $30 discount is also available at Walmart, though you won't get the Fitness+ freebie.

Memorial Day iPad Deals

Wanting to snag an iPad deal this Memorial Day weekend? There are several great options out there.

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iPad (10.2-inch, 2020)

The best price on Apple's base-spec iPad is found at Amazon where you can get it for $299 — a $30 discount. You'll get the gorgeous 10.2-inch Retina display, the A12 Bionic chip, 8MP rear camera, 1.2MP front camera, a 10-hour battery life, and more.

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Apple iPad Air (2020)

The 64GB iPad Air (2020) is down to one of its best prices since its release at Amazon with a near-$50 discount across all available colors.

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iPad Pro (11-inch, 2020)

Apple's now previous-gen iPad Pro is reduced to clear at a bunch of retailers including Amazon where you can score as much as $150 off while supplies last. Same goes for the 12.9-inch model.

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iPad mini (7.9-inch, 2019)

Despite having been on the market since early 2019, the iPad mini has seen relatively few discounts. Right now, the best price on it is $369 at Amazon which is $30 off its retail price. Matched at Walmart.

Memorial Day Mac Deals

With recent updates to the Mac lineup, there are plenty of MacBook deals and iMac deals popping up in time for Memorial Day.

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Apple MacBook Air (Late 2020)

Amazon is currently taking close to $50 off the entry-level MacBook Air with M1 chip, dropping it as low as $950. The 512GB model is up to $100 off and select deals are matched at B&H.

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Apple MacBook Pro (Late 2020)

Though it hasn't been available long, you can already save $199 on Apple's M1-powered MacBook Pro at Amazon. Get your order in quick to avoid an extended wait time, though.

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MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2019)

In late 2019, Apple bumped the top-end MacBook Pro display size up to 16 inches and redeveloped the keyboard for a more reliable experience. Since it's been out a few months, it has seen a few discounts, but this $200 price drop at Amazon is one of its best yet. Matched at B&H.

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iMac, 21.5-inch (Retina 4K, 2020)

The newest 21.5-inch Retina 4K iMac is seeing a $299 discount at Amazon right now for the Intel i3 model, dropping its price to $999.99. The higher-spec Intel Core i5 model is also $299 off there.

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iMac 2021 | From $1,258.99 at Amazon

The new iMac models are listed at Amazon and the retailer is even offering a tidy $40 off the entry-level model at this early stage in its life. Get your order in now to save on yours.

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iMac, 27-inch (Retina 5K, 2020)

The entry-level iMac 27-inch from 2020 is equipped with a 256GB SSD, 10th-generation Intel Core i5 six-core processor, 8GB RAM, and that stunning 5120-by-2880 Retina 5K display. It's $100 off right now at Amazon.

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Mac mini (M1, 2020)

The latest model features Apple's M1 Chip which is designed exclusively for use on Mac and integrates the CPU, GPU, Neural Engine, I/O, and more into a single system for a boosted Mac mini unlike any that have come before it. With the price for the entry-level 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD model at $99 off, this is one of the best ways to score yourself a more affordable Mac.

Memorial Day AirPods Deals

AirPods are a hot ticket item throughout the year, but the below AirPods deals are bound to make them even more popular.

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AirPods

Apple's entry-level AirPods are available for as little as $120 with the wired charging case. The wireless charging version has 25% off there at just $150, too.

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AirPods Pro

Score the noise-cancelling AirPods Pro at a $52 discount via Amazon while it lasts. This is one of the best prices we've ever seen for the ANC in-ear buds.

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AirPods Max

Apple's premium over-ear cans are seeing some of their best savings yet at Amazon with close to $30 off. Considering these were pretty hard to get ahold of just a few weeks ago, this is a Memorial Day AirPods deal worth snagging.

Memorial Day Beats Deals

Apple-owned Beats has sales periodically, but Beats deals like those on offer for Memorial Day below are some of the best yet.

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Beats Solo Pro

The new Solo Pro feature active noise cancellation and up to 40 hours of battery life. They also have Apple's H1 chip for easy pairing, reliable connectivity, and hands-free access to Siri. This is their lowest price so yet.

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Beats Studio3

The Studio3 headphones feature 22 hours of battery life, dual-mode adaptive noise canceling, on-ear controls, and support for taking calls or using Siri. The forest green and sand dune colorways are down to this low price at Woot while supplies last.

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Beats Solo3

Beats' wireless Solo3 headphones have Apple's W1 chip and Class 1 Bluetooth connectivity. They last for up to 40 hours on a single charge and fast-charge turns 5 minutes into 3 hours of playback. They also fold up for travel. Other colors are available for under $140. Matched at Target.

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Beats Powerbeats Pro

Built with sport in mind, the Powerbeats Pro have the same Apple smarts as AirPods but in a design that prioritizes comfort and stability. These earbuds last up to 9 hours with 24 hours from the charging case. They are also sweat- and water-resistant. Make the most of this low price on the lava red and spring yellow model while you can.

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Beats Powerbeats

The neckband-style Powerbeats are also discounted down to a new record-low for a limited time. With over 35% off, these earbuds are well worth picking up via Amazon.

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Beats EP

Beats EP are the entry-level Beats headphones and feature a 3.5mm headphone jack. All colorways are this affordable right now at Amazon.

Memorial Day Apple Accessory Deals

Of course, it's not just Apple products that Apple fans will want to grab this Memorial Day weekend. Accessories are essentially pickups alongside your new gear if you want to get the most out of your devices while keeping them charged and protected.

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Anker

Anker is never one to miss out on the opportunity for a sale and Memorial Day is no different. It has a bunch of deals running at its Amazon store right now, many of which will be attractive options for Apple device owners.

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Twelve South

Apple-only accessory brand Twelve South has discounted several essential add-ons for your new tech items for Memorial Day. There's up to 50% off there.

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Satechi

For a limited time, Satechi's Memorial Day sale is taking up to 20% off your order when you. That gives you the chance to save on USB-C accessories, monitor stands, charging cables, wireless chargers, and more. Use code MDW15 to save 15% on any order or use code MDW20 on orders of $100 or more to save 20%.

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Belkin

Belkin makes quality charging accessories for your Apple gear and you can save across a wide range of items this Memorial Day weekend.

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Hyper

Hyper is discounting a variety of chargers and USB hubs for Memorial Day, You can take 30% off with code MEMORIAL30.

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Speck

Need a case for your new iPhone, iPad, or Mac? Speck has a sitewide sale running right now offering 25% off.

Adam Oram

Adam Oram is a Senior Writer at iMore. He studied Media at Newcastle University and has been writing about technology since 2013. He previously worked as an Apple Genius and as a Deals Editor at Thrifter. His spare time is spent watching football (both kinds), playing Pokémon games, and eating vegan food. Follow him on Twitter at @adamoram.