By estherdidsang@gmail.com 
The Fourth of July deals are here, and if you’ve been eyeing an Apple product, now is an excellent time to grab it for less. Discounts on Apple products can be hit and miss throughout the year, but retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and more are offering plenty of Fourth of July deals right now.
If you missed the opportunity to buy something from earlier sales, this is your time to grab some savings. We’re still seeing big discounts on premium devices such as MacBooks, iPads, AirPods and Apple Watches, but we don’t know when they’ll disappear. Moreover, Apple has just announced a price hike across its entire portfolio of products due to rising component costs. From MacBooks to iPads, HomePods and even the Apple TV, we’re seeing increases as high as $300.
While Amazon is driving many of the standout Apple deals, it’s not the only retailer offering savings. Best Buy and Walmart are also rolling out competitive discounts on popular Apple products, creating plenty of opportunities to compare prices and find the best value.
To help you cut through the noise, CNET’s shopping experts are tracking Apple deals across retailers right now and highlighting the offers that are actually worth your money. Note that stock is running low, so act soon to lock in the savings.
Best Fourth of July Apple deals
With a sleek design, solid sound and top-notch noise-canceling capabilities, it’s no surprise our experts have named the AirPods Pro 3 the overall best wireless earbuds of 2026.
Apple’s brand-new AirPods Max 2 headphones look and sound great. They have improved ANC and come in five colors.
This Apple Pencil Pro is $30 off and pairs perfectly with your compatible iPads to draw, take notes and more. This Pro version is more precise and uses gestures and haptic feedback for a better user experience. Plus, it attaches magnetically for wireless pairing and charging.
- Apple iPad Pro M4 (13-inch, 256GB): $1,099 (save $200): A true laptop replacement, this tablet is fast and more than capable of handling top-tier games and apps.
- Apple iPad Pro M5 (13-inch, 1TB): $1,750 (save $349): With a large 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR display, this iPad Pro is the biggest and best tablet Apple has ever made.
- Apple iPad Air M3 (11-inch 128GB, cellular): $499 (save $250): This may not be the latest model, but the M3 chip is still extremely capable and plenty fast enough for most people.
- Apple iPad Air M2 (13-inch, 512GB): $859 (save $240): It’s a couple of generations old, but if you’re in the market for a big-screen tablet, the 13-inch M2 iPad Air is a reliable choice.
- Apple iPad Mini (8-inch, 128 GB): $489 (save $110): The smallest iPad in Apple’s lineup, the iPad Mini has an 8.3-inch screen and an all-day battery life.
- Apple MacBook Pro M4 Pro (14-inch, 24GB/512GB): $1,799 (save $200): This 14-inch MacBook Pro features a brilliant Pro display.
- Apple MacBook Pro M4 Pro (16-inch, 24GB/512GB): $2,249 (save $250): A powerhouse laptop with up to 24 hours of battery life.
- Apple Watch Series 11: $329 (save $70): This 42mm Apple Watch includes access to all of Apple’s fitness and health-tracking features.
- Apple 2026 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M5 chip: $1649 (save $150). This 15-inch laptop has a faster CPU, 1TB of storage, and up to 18 hours of battery life.
- Apple Watch SE 3: $249 (save $30). The SE 3 is the most affordable Apple Watch you can buy, and you can grab this one for a small discount.
Best Fourth of July Apple accessory deals
The AirPods 4 have been redesigned for exceptional all-day comfort and greater stability. Thanks to improvements in fit, sound quality, noise cancellation and battery life, they’re well worth the upgrade.
What day is Fourth of July this year?
July 4, 2026 is finally here. We’re seeing plenty of things on sale. Plus, we expect to see items linger for a few days afterward as well. And we’ll bring you the best deals so you don’t have to spend your holiday weekend shuffling through deals.
Does Apple offer Fourth of July sales?
While the Apple Store isn’t running any discounts for the Fourth of July (and rarely offers discounts outside of educational promos), deals on Apple devices and accessories can be found from authorized retailers, including Amazon.
The best deals typically accompany major events. There are plenty of retailers offering discounted Apple products right now, including Best Buy and Walmart, making it an excellent time to shop for Apple devices. If you’re looking to spend less, try forgoing the latest releases. You’ll find bigger discounts on previous-generation models or refurbished devices.
How does CNET select the best Fourth of July deals?
Our team of expert shoppers and deal hunters has spent years helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. We’ve become good at weeding out scams and superficial deals on tech of every kind, so you see only the best offers, including Apple deals.
At CNET, we look for real discounts, quality reviews, and how much time remains in the sale when choosing a deal to show you.
- Real discounts mean exactly that. We review the price history for that product to ensure that no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount appear more substantial than it actually is.
- Quality reviews are important for any product, but especially for deeply discounted items. Upgrading your tech can be a big investment, and the discount won’t be worthwhile if you don’t get enough mileage out of it.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal is likely to be short-lived or limited to remaining stock, we’ll let you know up front — so you’re not disappointed if you check back later and find it’s gone.
How to keep up with the best Fourth of July sales
Many websites are offering massive discounts for the Fourth of July. The CNET Deals team covers all the best price drops, discounts and deals every day from across the web, highlighting the best offers. We’ll be tracking sales across major retailers for Fourth of July deals and share the promotions you need to hear about. There are plenty of ways to hear from us.
One option is to bookmark CNET.com/deals to check out our latest coverage. You can also subscribe to our CNET Cheapskate newsletter for a daily digest of deals delivered to your inbox. Another great option is to sign up for CNET Deals text alerts for curated deals during major shopping events. Remember to add CNET as a preferred Google source on Chrome so you won’t miss any of CNET’s expert tech coverage. Our deals team continually scours the best available offers to help ensure that the purchases you make year-round are at the lowest price.