Apple rolls out massive Big Spring weekend sale, slashing prices on AirPods Pro 3, Max 2,

Apple’s weekend price‑cut marathon is now in full swing, and the most eye‑catching discount lands on the AirPods Pro 3, which have slipped to $199 from their regular $249, according to 9To5Toys. The $50 markdown makes the third‑generation Pro model the cheapest entry point into Apple’s premium true‑wireless lineup for the season, and it arrives just as the company rolls out a fresh batch of “holiday pricing” on its flagship earbuds. The same report notes that the AirPods Max 2 have re‑appeared in Amazon’s inventory with a $130 trade‑in rebate, marking the first cash‑discount deal for the over‑ear headphones since they launched.

The savings don’t stop at audio. Apple’s newest M5‑powered MacBook Air line‑up is seeing a cascade of price drops across both 13‑inch and 15‑inch chassis. The base 13‑inch M5 Air, equipped with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, now sells for $1,049, a $50 reduction from its $1,099 list price, while the higher‑spec 15‑inch variant with the same memory and storage is priced at $1,249, down $50 as well (9To5Toys). For buyers who need extra storage, the 13‑inch M5 Air with a 1 TB SSD is offered at $1,249, a $50 discount off the $1,299 sticker. The M4‑based Air models also enjoy cuts, with the 13‑inch 24 GB/512 GB configuration slipping to $1,299 from $1,399 and the 15‑inch 24 GB/512 GB version now $1,299, down $100.

Apple’s MacBook Pro family is getting a similar treatment. The 14‑inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with a 24 GB/2 TB configuration now costs $2,549, a $50 shave from its $2,599 baseline, while the top‑tier 16‑inch M5 Pro model with 48 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD is listed at $3,049, just $50 under its regular $3,099 price (9To5Toys). Even the entry‑level M5 Pro 14‑inch with 24 GB/1 TB is down to $2,149, a $50 discount. These modest reductions suggest Amazon is using the spring window to clear inventory ahead of the anticipated Q2 refresh cycle, a pattern Apple has seen repeat each year.

Beyond laptops, the spring sale reaches into Apple’s tablet and wearables catalog. The 11‑inch M4 iPad Air now starts at $559 for the 128 GB Wi‑Fi model, $40 less than its $599 list price, while the 256 GB version is $649, down $50 (9To5Toys). The larger 13‑inch M4 iPad Air follows suit, with the 128 GB variant at $749, $50 off the $799 standard. Meanwhile, the M3‑based iPad Air sees deeper cuts: the 256 GB Wi‑Fi + Cell model is $650, a $199 discount, and the 1 TB Wi‑Fi + Cell version is $1,050, $199 below its $1,249 MSRP. On the wrist, the Apple Watch Series 10 46 mm titanium models have plunged to $449 from $749, a $300 slash, and the Series 11 42 mm version is now $299, $100 less than its regular price (9To5Toys). Even the entry‑level Apple Watch SE 3 has dipped to $249, its lowest price to date.

Open‑box and refurbished options add another layer of value. The MacBook Neo, Apple’s budget‑friendly laptop, is available in several colors for as little as $558 for the 256 GB Silver model, a $41 discount off the $599 new‑retail price (9To5Toys). The 512 GB Neo with Touch ID in Indigo is $677, $22 below the $699 list. These open‑box deals, combined with the aggressive discounts on flagship devices, give shoppers a rare chance to stack savings across Apple’s ecosystem during a single weekend.

Overall, the Amazon Big Spring Sale is shaping up as the most comprehensive Apple discount event of the year, with price cuts spanning earbuds, headphones, laptops, tablets, and watches. While the reductions are modest—typically $50 to $300 off MSRP—they are enough to tip the cost‑benefit balance for consumers on the fence about upgrading to Apple’s latest silicon. As 9To5Toys points out, the combination of cash discounts, trade‑in rebates, and open‑box pricing creates a “price‑drop cascade” that could drive a noticeable bump in Apple’s Q2 sales, even as the company prepares for its next hardware announcements later this summer.