Uncovered: Top 13 Most Impressive Apple Back-to-School Discounts in 2025 - Discounts on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and much more await you!

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Hey there, students and teachers! The 2025 Apple back-to-school season is upon us, and the special offers at the Apple Education Store are now live, running until September 30.

Whether you're chasing a new MacBook, iPad, or iMac, you've got a chance to snag a free pair of AirPods or select accessories with your MacBook or iPad purchase. And with our top MacBook and iPad deals, you might even score a deeper discount! But remember, the free AirPods or accessories switch things up during the back-to-school season.

Here are the goodies on offer:

AirPods 4 with ANC
AirPods Pro 2
Magic Mouse
Magic Trackpad
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Apple's offering similar deals for the iPad Air and iPad Pro, but you'll only get the Apple Pencil Pro or AirPods 4. Here are some AirPods and accessories that you can grab at discounted prices, costing just the listed amount:

AirPods 4 with ANC - $50 off
AirPods Pro 2 - $120 off
Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch - $130
Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 13-inch - $180
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch - $160
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch - $210

Of course, other retailers are offering awesome Apple deals for the back-to-school season, so be sure to shop around!

Take a gander at our favorite Apple back-to-school deals below:

Apple back-to-school deals - Quick links

Apple Edu Store: Get up to $100 off MacBooks, iPads, + free AirPods or accessory
Amazon: Save up to $400 off MacBook, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, more
B&H: Save up to $300 off MacBook Air, up to $400 off MacBook Pro
Best Buy: Save up to $200 off MacBook Air, up to $700 off MacBook Pro
Walmart: Save on MacBooks, iPads, and Apple accessories

Apple back-to-school Apple deals

MacBooks

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M4: Now $899 at apple.com + FREE AirPods or accessoryIn our MacBook Air M4 review, we handed it a rare 5 out of 5 stars. Packing outstanding battery life and powerful performance, it's the Editor's Choice best laptop for a dependable daily driver. You can't go wrong with the MacBook Air M4.

Features: 13.6-inch display, M4 10-core processor, 10-Core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 12MP camera, improved audio, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, quad-speakers.

View Deal: Link to apple.com

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4: Now $1,499 at apple.com + FREE AirPods or accessoryStudents, parents, educators, and faculty can save $100 outright, making prices start from $1,499. We gave the MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 an Editor's Choice and 5-stars for its mind-blowing performance, battery life, brilliant display, and top-notch build quality.

Features: 14.2-inch 120Hz display, M4 10-core processor, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 12MP camera, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Touch Bar, MagSafe charging.

View Deal: Link to apple.com

iPads

Apple iPad 11: Now $329 at apple.comIdeal for consuming content, web browsing, managing emails, social media, and light productivity, the iPad 11 is perfect for students and teachers. Our iPad 11 review earned it an Editor's Choice award - for good reason! It's powerful, snappy, has a beautiful display, and fantastic speakers.

Features: 11-inch display, A16 chip, 128GB storage, 12MP rear camera, 12MP front camera, 4K video recording, USB-C connector, Magic Keyboard Folio and Apple Pencil compatibility (separate purchases).

View Deal: Link to apple.com

Apple iPad Air M3: Now $549 at apple.com + FREE AirPods or discounted accessoryStudents, teachers, parents, and faculty can grab an iPad Air M3 starting at $549 and score a free or discounted pair of AirPods or accessory.

Features: 11-inch display, M3 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 16-core Neural Engine, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, 12MP wide camera, 12MP Ultra-wide front camera, iPadOS 18, Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil, and Apple Intelligence compatibility.

View Deal: Link to apple.com

Apple iPad Pro M4: Now $899 at apple.com + FREE AirPods or discounted accessoryStudents, teachers, parents, and faculty get instant savings on the iPad Pro at the Apple Education Store. For a limited time, Apple is also tossing in a free or discounted pair of AirPods or accessory.

Features: 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR display, M4 chip, 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, 12MP ultra-wide camera with Face ID, rear 12MP camera, USB-C, Apple Intelligence.

View Deal: Link to apple.com

Apple Watch

Apple Watch SE 2: Now $189 at AmazonBoasting a 20% faster processor than the first-gen Apple Watch SE and offering fall detection, emergency SOS, and crash detection, plus daily activity tracking and an enhanced Workout app, it's an excellent way to stay on top of your health and fitness.

Features: 40mm OLED touchscreen display, Apple S8 chip, 1000-nit display, 32GB storage, watchOS, up to 18-hour battery life.

Price check: Link to Best Buy

Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS): Now $329 at AmazonSave $170 on the Apple Watch Series 10 GPS smartwatch.

Features: 46mm aluminum case, sleep apnea detection, fast charging support, up to 18-hour battery life.

Price check: Link to Best Buy

Apple Watch Ultra 2: Now $741 at AmazonKnocking up to $59 off the Apple Watch Ultra 2 today, it's the ultimate rugged option in the Apple Watch lineup. Powered by an all-new S9 chip, it improves on the Watch Ultra's first-gen model with enhanced performance and a brighter 3000-nit display.

Features: 49mm OLED touchscreen display, GPS, cellular support, Apple S9 chip, bright 2000-nit display, new double-tap gesture, IP6X dust resistant, waterproof up to 100 meters, 64GB storage, up to 18-hour battery life, watchOS.

Price check: Link to Best Buy

AirPods

Apple AirPods 4: Now $99 at AmazonThe successor to the AirPods 3 features improved audio courtesy of Apple's H2 chip.

Features: Apple H2 chip, noise cancellation, Personalized Spatial Audio, hands-free Siri, water and sweat resistant.