The best Presidents Day Apple deals — huge discounts on AirPods, iPads, Apple Watches, and more

The Apple Store only runs sales during the back-to-school and Black Friday seasons (though they're usually skippable). That leaves third-party retailers in charge of picking up the slack for other holidays throughout the year, including Presidents' Day, which falls on Monday, Feb. 16 this year.

As we head into the long weekend, I'm seeing some pretty decent discounts on Apple gadgets across Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. They're not the steepest markdowns most of these devices have ever enjoyed, but they take some of the edge off a premium tech upgrade — or a really, really nice Valentine's Day gift for someone special.

Pro tip: Opt for a last-gen model to save the most. Walmart has an Apple Watch Series 10 with cellular connectivity on sale for $200 off, which makes it the same price as a non-cellular Series 11. The big-box store is also selling first-gen AirTags for only $17 a pop. They sold out on Amazon earlier this week after falling to the same price there.

For more good Presidents' Day deals on non-Apple stuff, check out our dedicated guides to Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart's sales this weekend.

Best AirPods deal

Why we like it

The non-ANC AirPods are some of our top budget earbuds. They connect seamlessly with iPhones, sound great, and last for up to five hours at a time. (Their included charging case offers up to 30 total hours of juice.) Amazon and Walmart both have them on sale for $99, or 23% off. They're 99 cents pricier at Best Buy.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods 4.

More Presidents' Day deals on AirPods

• Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $139.99 $179 (save $39.01)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $209.99 $249 (save $39.01)

• Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $449 $549 (save $100)

Best Apple Watch deal

Why we like it

The previous version of Apple's flagship wearable has a thin, bright OLED display, fast charging, and tons of built-in health sensors, including a blood oxygen monitor. It supports all the latest watchOS 26 features like Workout Buddy, Sleep Score, and hypertension notifications. Compared to the newer Series 11, the only "upgrades" the Series 10 lacks are a slightly better battery life and more scratch-resistant glass.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.

More Presidents' Day deals on Apple Watches

• Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 44mm) — $159 $279 (save $120)

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $219 $249 (save $30)

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + cellular, 40mm) — $269 $299 (save $30)

• Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm) — $279 $359 (save $80)

• Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) — $299 $399 (save $100)

• Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) — $399 $499 (save $100)

• Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS+Cellular, 49mm) — $549 $799 (save $250)

Best iPad deal

Why we like it

With a speedy processor and a long battery life, the M3 iPad Air is our favorite Apple tablet for most people. (The regular iPad is pokier and better for kids, while the iPad Pro is overkill.) "It will be your new go-to device for streaming, reading, or creative projects," writes Mashable's Samantha Mangino. The base model with 128GB of storage is on sale for $489.99 on Amazon, which is its lowest price since Black Friday. It's nearly $60 more expensive at Best Buy.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple iPad Air (M3).

More Presidents' Day deals on iPads

• Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16 chip, WiFi, 256GB) — $299 $349 (save $50)

• Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $399 $499 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $679.99 $799 (save $119.01)

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $899 $999 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,199 $1,299 (save $100)

Best MacBook deal

Why we like it

Apple's current MacBook Air is an exceptional value at full price, so it's a no-brainer recommendation whenever it goes on sale. It features a nice 12MP webcam, a snappy keyboard, and a crisp display, and its M4 chip is miles faster than any other Windows laptop at its price point. It also comes in a slightly pricier 15-inch size if you want a bigger screen and better audio quality. That one's on sale for $150 off at Amazon, too. (Both versions are $50 more expensive at Best Buy, so stick with Amazon.)

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple MacBook Air (M4).

More Presidents' Day deals on MacBooks

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 (save $150)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,449 $1,599 (save $150)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,799 $1,999 (save $200)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,249 $2,499 (save $250)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 48GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,599 $2,899 (save $300)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,899 $3,199 (save $300)

Deals on Macs

• Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $549 $599 (save $50)

• Apple iMac, 24-inch (M4 chip with 8-core CPU and GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $150)

• Apple iMac, 24-inch (M4 chip with 10-core CPU and GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 (save $150)

Best Apple accessory deal

Why we like it

The original AirTag has fallen to its lowest price ever in the wake of its successor's release last month. They're very similar Bluetooth trackers; the newer one just adds a bigger tracking range and a louder speaker. If you need a couple extra for your keys, wallet, or pet, you can snag a four-pack on sale for only $64 at Amazon and Walmart (another all-time low). That works out to just $16 per AirTag. For reference, Best Buy is selling them individually for $24.99 and bundled for $69.99.

Read Mashable's breakdown of the differences between the first- and second-gen Apple AirTags.

More Presidents' Day deals on AirTags

• Apple AirTag (1st Gen), 4-pack — $64 $99 (save $35)

Deals on Apple Pencils

• Apple Pencil (USB-C) — $69 $79 (save $10)

• Apple Pencil Pro — $94.99 $129 (save $34.01)

Deals on iPhone cases and accessories

• Apple iPhone Air Bumper — $17.72 $39 (save $21.28)

• Apple Crossbody Strap — $29.74 $59 (save $29.26)

• Apple iPhone Air Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)

• Apple iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)

• Apple iPhone 17 Pro Silicone Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)

• Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)

• Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Silicone Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)

• Apple iPhone 17 Pro TechWoven Case with MagSafe — $49.99 $59 (save $9.01)

• Apple iPhone FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe — $50.99 $59 (save $8.01)

• Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery ​​​​​​​— $79 $99 (save $20)

Deals on Apple chargers, charging cables, and adapters

• Apple 60W USB-C to USB-C Woven Charge Cable (1 m) — $10.99 $19 (save $8.01)

• Apple 20W USB-C Compact Power Adapter — $13.30 $19 (save $5.70)

• Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable (1 m) — $13.47 $19 (save $5.53)

• Apple 240W USB-C to USB-C Woven Charge Cable (2 m) — $18 $29 (save 11)

• Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max — $27.30 $39 (save $11.70)

• Apple MagSafe Charger (1 m) – $34.99 $39 (save $4.01)

• Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter — $39 $59 (save $20)