The 19 best Apple deals in January 2023: iPad, MacBook, smartwatch sales

January 27, 2023

`The 19 best Apple deals in January 2023: iPad, MacBook, smartwatch sales`

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The 19 best Apple deals happening right now: iPads, MacBooks, and more on sale

If you want to buy an Apple product without breaking the bank, here are some great deals we’ve found online.

Written by Charlie Osborne, Contributing Writer on

Reviewed by Amy Lieu

Apple 2021 11-inch iPad Pro (Wi‑Fi, 2TB)

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Apple - 12.9-Inch iPad Pro (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi + Cellular - 1TB

Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro (Latest Model, Wi-Fi + Cellular, 1TB)

Save $200

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Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular, 45mm)

Save $91

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MacBook Pro 14-inch laptop

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Apple TV HD 32GB

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Apple is a popular retailer and manufacturer of tech products including iPhones, iPads, macOS PCs, and smartwatches. Apple frequently refreshes its product lines — one of the latest being the iPhone 14 range — and this can open the path to discounts in the form of new, promotional deals for the latest gadgets and price reductions for older designs.

The problem with Apple products is that they usually carry a hefty price tag and they’re rarely on sale. However, you can still find discounts — large and small — if you know where to look. Typically, third-party retailers, such as Walmart or Amazon, will be the places to find a discount on your new MacBook, iPad, or other Apple product.

To find good deals to expand your Apple ecosystem, read on to find ZDNET’s best picks.

Best Apple deals

Below are the best Apple deals we found could find. Further down the page, you’ll see other interesting Apple deals we spotted at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.

Apple 2021 11-inch iPad Pro (Wi‑Fi, 2TB)

Save $600

Current price: $1,299
Original price: $1,899

One of our top picks for Apple deals is the iPad Pro. On Amazon, you can save $600 on a 2021 model complete with an 11-inch Liquid Retina (2388×1668) display, an Apple M1 chip, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a massive 2TB of SSD storage. Stocks are low, though, so be quick.

View now at Amazon

Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro (Latest Model, Wi-Fi + Cellular, 1TB)

Save $200

Current price: $1,799
Original price: $1,999

If you want the iPad Pro but you are willing to pay for the latest model, a different deal over at Best Buy will save you $200 off the typical price. This iPad Pro comes with a larger 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display, Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity, an Apple M1 chip, and 1TB SSD storage.

View now at Best Buy

Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular, 45mm)

Save $91

Current price: $329
Original price: $420

While deals for the latest Apple Watch Series 8 are thin on the ground following the holidays, you can still enjoy a discount on the Apple Watch Series 7. Over at Walmart, you can save $91 on a GPS and cellular 45mm model complete with a Midnight case and sports band.

View now at Walmart

MacBook Pro 14-inch laptop

Save $100

Current price: $1,900
Original price: $2,000

Over at Best Buy, you can enjoy a $100 discount on the latest MacBook Pro. This model, available for $1,900, offers consumers a 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, an Apple M1 Pro processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage.

View now at Best Buy

Apple TV HD 32GB

Save $20

Current price: $79
Original price: $99

Apple has dropped its latest Apple TV 4K, so it’s the perfect time to get a hefty discount on a previous model. With this deal, you can save $20 on a 2nd-gen HD product to increase your Apple ecosystem. When you purchase an Apple TV streaming device, it comes with a remote as well as a sleek box that will give you access to all your streaming services on your TV, as well as Apple interface perks such as Apple Music and AirPlay.

View now at Best Buy

Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch, latest model

Save $50

Current price: $949
Original price: $999

If you want to get your hands on the latest Apple MacBook Air, Newegg has launched a promotion. Available for a limited time, you can save $50 by using the promotional code MKTCJZCR5HD2.

This MacBook Air comes with a 13-inch display, an Apple M1 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage.

View now at Newegg

Apple iPad Air, 2022 model, 256GB

Save $100

Current price: $800
Original price: $900

While not the biggest discount we’ve ever seen on this modern iPad, you can still save $100 on the standard retail price over at Amazon. This 2022 model is equipped with a 10.9-inch display, Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity, and 256GB SSD storage.

View now at Amazon

Apple deals at Amazon

Here are some other Apple deals happening right now at Amazon:

Apple deals at Best Buy

Here are some other Apple deals happening right now at Best Buy:

MacBook Pro 16-inch laptop for $2,499 (save $200)

$2,499 at Best Buy

Apple 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display for $1,500 (save $300)

$1,500 at Best Buy

MacBook Pro 13.3-inch laptop, latest model, for $1,099 (save $200)

$1,099 at Best Buy

Apple deals at Walmart

Here are some other Apple deals happening right now at Walmart:

Straight Talk Apple iPhone 11, prepaid, for $249 (save $50)

$249 at Walmart

Apple Watch SE for $199 (save $80)

$199 at Walmart

Apple MacBook Air open box kit for $399 (save $50)

$399 at Walmart

How did we choose these Apple deals?

Apple products are rarely on sale, and when they are, discounts are usually rather thin or products sell out quickly. However, Apple devices — including iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks — are popular and almost always a hefty investment, so we want to help you save as much money as possible.

What are the best deals during January 2023?

ZDNET experts split out the best deals by retailer, brand, and category, which you can see below.

January 2023 deals by retailer

January 2023 deals by brand

January 2023 deals by category

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