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Buyer's Guide
This page provides a product summary for each Apple model. The intent is to provide our best recommendations regarding current product cycles, and to provide a summary of currently available rumors for each model. This page is based on rumors and speculation and we provide no guarantee to its accuracy.
Check out our product buying guides and latest deals in the lists below, and keep scrolling down the page for detailed information on all of Apple's major products.
- 2024 iPhone Buyer's Guide
- 2024 iPad Buyer's Guide
- 2024 Apple Watch Buyer's Guide
- Best AirPods Deals
- Best HomePod Deals
- Best Apple TV 4K Deals
- Best MacBook Pro and MacBook Air Deals
- Best iMac Deals
- Best iPad Deals
- Best iPhone Deals
iPhone 16
- New Action and Camera Control buttons, A18 chip, camera improvements, longer battery life, and more. Pre-orders available now ahead of a September 20 launch.
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iPhone 16 Pro
- Larger displays, new Camera Control button, A18 Pro chip, longer battery life, and more. Pre-orders available now ahead of a September 20 launch.
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iPad Pro
The iPad Pro was updated in May 2024 with an M4 chip, an Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED display, and a redesign that makes it the thinnest Apple product ever. Prices start at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch model.
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iPad Air
Apple updated the iPad Air in May 2024 with the M2 chip, a new 13-inch size option joining the existing 11-inch size, and more. Prices start at $599 for the 11-inch and $799 for the 13-inch.
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iPad
The "iPad" is Apple's mainstream iPad, updated as a 10th-generation model in October 2022 with a complete redesign, 10.9-inch display, Touch ID power button, A14 Bionic chip, USB-C port, and more. Originally priced starting at $449, Apple dropped it to $349 in May 2024 alongside the discontinuation of the 9th-generation model. Despite the price drop, an 11th-generation model is still expected as soon as the second half of 2024.
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iPhone SE
- Apple in March 2022 introduced the third-generation iPhone SE, a $429 iPhone with Touch ID, an A15 Bionic chip, and 5G connectivity.
iPhone SE Roundup
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iPad Mini
- Sixth-generation iPad mini with larger 8.3-inch display, A15 Bionic chip, Apple Pencil 2 support, and more, launched September 24, 2021.
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13" MacBook Air
New M3 models with improved graphics, faster Wi-Fi, and more available now starting at $1,099. Previous-generation M2 models remain available starting at $999.
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15" MacBook Air
New M3 models with improved graphics, faster Wi-Fi, and more available now starting at $1,299.
15" MacBook Air Roundup
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iMac
Apple's 24-inch iMac was updated with the M3 chip on October 30, 2023. A model with 8-core graphics starts at $1,299 and is available in green, pink, blue, and silver, while a model with 10-core graphics starts at $1,499 and is available in those same four colors plus yellow, orange, and purple.
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14" & 16" MacBook Pro
New 14" and 16" MacBook Pro Models were introduced on October 30, 2023. The 14" model is available with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chip options starting at $1,599, while the 16" model is available with M3 Pro and M3 Max options starting at $2,499. M3 Pro and M3 Max configurations are available in a new Space Black color option.
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Mac Pro
The Mac Pro is Apple highest-end Mac for professionals and in June 2023 it became the final Mac to transition from Intel processors to Apple silicon. It is based on a the M2 Ultra chip and starts at $6,999, so this machine is only for the most serious professional users.
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Mac Studio
The Mac Studio is a pro-oriented desktop Mac that's a hybrid between a Mac mini and a Mac Pro. Updated model with M2 Max and M2 Ultra chip options available to order now.
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Mac Mini
Apple announced M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini models on January 17, 2023, with availability following a week later. The M2 model has a lower $599 starting price, while the M2 Pro model starts at $1,299.
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AirPods
- AirPods 4 are Apple's newest AirPods with improved sound and comfort. Two models available, including one with active noise cancellation and a wireless charging case. Order now ahead of a September 20 launch.
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AirPods Max
- The AirPods Max are Apple-branded high-end over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and adaptive EQ, priced at $549. Updated in September 2024 with new colors and USB-C instead of Lightning, but no other changes.
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AirPods Pro
At its September 2023 media event, Apple released second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging port on the case, replacing the previous Lightning port. While the new AirPods Pro are still referred to as second-generation, the earbuds themselves also seem to have some improvements including better dust resistance and exclusive support for Lossless Audio when paired with the upcoming Vision Pro headset.
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HomePod
Nearly two years after discontinuing the original HomePod, Apple in January 2023 introduced an updated model powered by an S7 chip and featuring a four-inch woofer, five tweeters, four microphones, a U1 chip for Ultra Wideband features like handing off music from an iPhone, and support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos.
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HomePod Mini
- HomePod mini is a smaller, more affordable version of the original HomePod that has similar features but in a cheaper package. New blue, orange, and yellow color options were released in November 2021.
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Apple Watch
The Apple Watch Series 10 has received a design update with larger casings and displays but a thinner overall design, along with a new S10 chip, water temperature sensor, and more.
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Apple Watch Ultra
Apple's most rugged Apple Watch with better GPS, a 49mm titanium casing, a more durable display, extra long battery life, a built-in Action button, and more. Now available in black in addition to the original natural color and with some new band options, but no internal upgrades since September 2023.
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Vision Pro
- Apple Vision Pro is Apple's first wearable headset device, offering a mixed reality experience. Vision Pro is priced starting at $3,499, with orders available now following a February 2 launch.
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Apple TV
The third-generation Apple TV 4K was introduced in October 2022 and is equipped with an A15 Bionic chip for improved performance and HDR10+ support for the best possible video quality, while the Siri Remote now charges via USB-C. A 64GB model is priced at $129, while a 128GB model at $149 adds Ethernet and Thread smart home networking.
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Apple Watch SE
Apple updated the Apple Watch SE in September 2022 with an S8 chip, a lighter, color-matched nylon composite material for the back, and new Crash Detection, international roaming, and Low Power Mode features. Pricing starts at $249 for GPS models and $299 for GPS+Cellular models. New bands and packaging launched in September 2023 as part of Apple's push toward carbon neutral products, but the watch hardware itself is unchanged.
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