Apple back-to-school sale: Save up to 34% on Macbooks, AirPods and more

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Back-to-school season is nearly here, and if your tech is due for an upgrade, now’s a good time to look at Apple. A handful of Apple products are currently up to 34 percent off, which is notable given how rarely Apple gear gets marked down outside of huge events like Amazon Prime Day and Cyber Monday.

Whether you need a new laptop for lecture halls, a tablet for note taking or earbuds that can survive commuting, study hall, workout and more, here are a few deals worth grabbing before the new school year starts.

$ 189.99 $ 249.00 Amazon Now 24% off $ 189.99 $ 249.99 Target Now 24% off $ 199.99 $ 249.99 Best Buy Now 20% off If you own an iPhone, these are the earbuds to get. On-ear swipe controls make volume adjustment easy, and built-in heart rate sensors let you track workouts straight from your iPhone — no separate device needed. They’re also great for school, with a noise-cancellation feature helping you focus while studying, and transparency mode letting you stay tuned in during class. The included five ear tip sizes help ensure a comfortable fit.

$ 299.00 $ 399.00 Amazon Now 25% off $ 299.99 $ 399.99 Target Now 25% off $ 399.00 Best Buy One of Apple’s latest smartwatches, the Series 11 tracks health, sleep and workout data while syncing with the iPhone to mirror apps and notifications. The battery life is a standout upgrade on this watch, reaching up to 24 hours compared to 18 hours on previous Series models. It comes in 42 - and 46-millimeter sizes, three colors, and dozens of watch band options.

“I just got this watch for my sister who has heart issues and needs to do monitoring. We’re both really pleased with how easy it was for her to set up and use,” says NBC Selected senior editor Shalwah Evans . “It gives me peace of mind that maybe this little gadget will be able to let her know when there’s something amiss with her heart health even before she feels it.”

$ 14.88 $ 19.00 Amazon Now 22% off $ 14.88 $ 19.88 Walmart Now 25% off $ 19.99 Target NBC Selected senior editor Nikki Brown was tired of constantly having to charge and pair her wireless headphones, so she bought these and loves them. And she’s not alone. The wired EarPods offer clear, reliable sound in Apple’s iconic design. And they’re so simple to use: No batteries, no charging, no pairing hassles—just plug them in and start listening.

$ 399.99 $ 449.00 Amazon Now 11% off $ 399.99 $ 449.99 Target Now 11% off $ 449.00 Best Buy While this may not seem like a big discount, even 11 percent makes a dent when you know how rarely Apple iPads go on sale (or consider how expensive everything seems to be this academic year). This 11-inch iPad now runs on the A16 chip, making it fast enough for multitasking, editing 4K video and running demanding apps without slowdown. The Liquid Retina display makes it a good screen for streaming, drawing, reading and beyond.