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With Labor Day just around the corner, now's the time to save big on a number of top brands, and that includes Apple. Fans of Apple devices and accessories know that it's some of the most popular tech on the market, from laptops to earbuds and much more, but that top tier quality comes at a price. However, you can find good deals around major shopping events, as is the case now. We've gathered the best Labor Day deals on iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods and Beats, Mac laptops and desktops and more all right here.
Our experts will keep updating this page as offers expire and new deals emerge, so keep checking back to see all the latest Labor Day sales coverage and score exactly what you need at a stellar price.
Best Labor Day iPad deals
The 9th-gen iPad might not be the latest and greatest model these days, but it's still a great option if you want a cheap(ish) Apple tablet. Right now you can pick one up for just $200, a $130 savings over the original price. You can also trade your old tablet in and get up to an extra $160 off, too.
- iPad (10th-gen, 64GB): $299 (save $50)
- iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, 128GB): $735 (save $64)
- iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, 256GB): $899 (save $100)
- iPad Mini (6th-gen, 64GB): $380 (save $120)
Best Labor Day Apple Watch deals
The Apple Watch Series 9 is the current model albeit one that will shortly be replaced by a new model. But with a $100 savings this model is still very much worth checking out, but do it soon, this price won't last for long.
- Apple Watch SE, 40mm (2nd-gen): $189 (save $60)
- Apple Watch SE, 44mm (2nd-gen): $229 (save $50)
- Apple Watch Series 9, 45mm (GPS, aluminum): $329 (save $100)
- Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + cellular): $699 (save $100)
Best Labor Day AirPods and Beats deals
The AirPods Max are among the best wireless headphones available today, and they have a price to match. Amazon will sell you a pair for just $299 today though, a whopping $150 off the normal $549 asking price.
- AirPods Pro (2nd-gen): $199 (save $50)
- AirPods (2nd-gen): $89 (save $40)
- Beats Flex: $39 (save $31)
- Beats Solo3 over-ear headphones: $119 (save $81)
- Beats PowerBeats Pro earbuds: $200 (save $50)
Best Labor Day Mac laptop and desktop deals
The M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro is a powerhouse of a laptop which means that it definitely isn't the cheapest on the market. But with Labor Day just around the corner, Amazon has slashed the usual price by a massive $500.
- 13-inch MacBook Air, M2 (256GB): $799 (save $200)
- 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (256GB): $899 (save $200)
- 24-inch iMac, M3 (256GB): $1,100 (save $199)
- Mac Mini, M2 (256GB): $499 (save $100)
- Mac Mini, M2 Pro (512GB): $1,150 (save $149 with coupon)
Note-takers and artists should definitely consider adding an Apple Pencil to their iPad setup, and now you can pick up the second-generation model with a modest $14 savings.
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- Apple Pencil (1st-gen): $69 (save $30)
- Apple Pencil Pro: $117 (save $12)
- Apple iPhone 15 Plus silicone case: $23 (save $27)
And if you're looking for iPhone deals this Labor Day, be sure to check out our roundup of all the best phone sales to score one at a great price.
Does Apple offer Labor Day sales?
While the Apple Store doesn't run a Labor Day sale -- and rarely offers discounts outside of educational promos -- it is possible to find deals on Apple devices and accessories from authorized retailers. The best deals usually accompany big events like Prime Day or a major holiday, which is why Labor Day is an excellent time to shop Apple sales on a number of devices. If you're looking to spend less, try foregoing the latest releases. You'll find bigger discounts on previous-generation models or refurbished devices.
Where are the best Labor Day sales?
You can find major savings for Labor Day at hundreds of retailers. Some of the places you can shop significant savings include Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Home Depot and Lowe's. But you'll find plenty of other smaller retailers hosting Labor Day sales as well.
How we choose the best Labor Day deals
At CNET, we've got a team of expert shoppers and deal-hunters whose experience spans years of helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, Fourth of July and countless other shopping events. We've gotten very good at weeding out scams and superficial deals. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing a deal to show you.
- Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for all items sold at Home Depot to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
- Quality reviews are important for any product, but especially for big purchase items like grills, furniture and appliances. If it breaks the first time you use it, the discount isn't really worthwhile.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we'll let you know upfront so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.