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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.
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iPhone SE
Buy Now
Just Updated
- 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 Air
Buy Now
Just Updated
- Apple's 2022 iPad Air features a 10.9-inch display, Touch ID power button, M1 chip, new color options, and 5G connectivity.
iPad Air Roundup
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iPhone 13
Caution
Approaching End of Cycle
- Apple's newest iPhones with updated cameras, new colors, smaller notches, and faster A15 chip. Launched September 24, 2021.
iPhone 13 Roundup
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iPhone 13 Pro
Caution
Approaching End of Cycle
- Apple's Pro iPhones with updated cameras, new colors, smaller notches, ProMotion display, 1TB max storage, and faster A15 chip. Launched September 24, 2021.
iPhone 13 Pro Roundup
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iPad Mini
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- The redesigned sixth-generation iPad mini announced in September 2021 includes an A15 Bionic chip, larger 8.3-inch display, second-generation Apple Pencil support, Touch ID in the power button, and upgraded camera capabilities. Order now ahead of September 24 launch.
iPad Mini Roundup
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iPad
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- The "iPad" is Apple's low-priced mainstream iPad, just updated in September 2021 with faster A13 Bionic chip, a True Tone display, and a new Ultra Wide front camera. Order now ahead of September 24 launch.
iPad Roundup
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11" iPad Pro
Caution
Approaching End of Cycle
- The 11-inch iPad Pro was updated in April 2021 with an M1 chip, Thunderbolt and USB4 support, and optional 5G cellular networking. The front-facing TrueDepth camera includes a new wide-angle lens that automatically keeps you in view as you move, and storage options up to 2TB are available. Pre-orders started April 30, with availability coming in the second half of May.
11" iPad Pro Roundup
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12.9" iPad Pro
Caution
Approaching End of Cycle
- The 12.9-inch iPad Pro was updated in April 2021 with an M1 chip, an all-new Liquid Retina XDR display, Thunderbolt and USB4 support, and optional 5G cellular networking. The front-facing TrueDepth camera includes a new wide-angle lens that automatically keeps you in view as you move, and storage options up to 2TB are available. Pre-orders started April 30, with availability coming in the second half of May.
12.9" iPad Pro Roundup
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Mac Studio
Buy Now
Just Updated
- The Mac Studio is a pro-oriented desktop Mac that's a hybrid between a Mac mini and a Mac Pro. Equipped with an M1 Max or M1 Ultra chip, tons of ports, and new thermal design.
Mac Studio Roundup
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14" & 16" MacBook Pro
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- The new 14" and redesigned 16" MacBook Pro models debuted in October 2021 with new M1 Pro and M1 Max chip options, mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR displays, a 1080p webcam, an improved audio system, and more.
14" & 16" MacBook Pro Roundup
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iMac
Don't Buy
Updates Soon
- Apple's 24-inch iMac is an ultra-thin all-in-one desktop computer that was refreshed with a new design, M1 chips, and new color options in April 2021. Apple's larger 27-inch iMac hasn't been updated since August 2020, and there are rumors of a similar redesign for that model sometime in 2022.
iMac Roundup
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Mac Mini
Don't Buy
Updates Soon
- The low-end and middle-tier Mac mini models were updated on November 10, 2020, with new M1 chips from Apple. The high-end configuration continues to be based on 8th-generation Intel processors from October 2018.
Mac Mini Roundup
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MacBook Air
Don't Buy
Updates Soon
- Apple in November 2020 updated the MacBook Air with the Apple M1 chip, shifting away from Intel processors and graphics. The MacBook Air starts at $999 and includes the M1 chip with an 8-core CPU, a 7- or 8-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine for machine learning.
MacBook Air Roundup
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13" MacBook Pro
Don't Buy
Updates Soon
- New entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro models were introduced on November 10, 2020, bringing a new Apple M1 chip in place of Intel processor and graphics options. Learn about the larger 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro in our separate roundup.
13" MacBook Pro Roundup
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Mac Pro
Don't Buy
Updates Soon
- Apple released its new high-end, high-throughput Mac Pro on December 10, 2019. It starts at $5,999, so this machine is only for the most serious professional users.
Mac Pro Roundup
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AirPods
Buy Now
Just Updated
- The third-generation AirPods were introduced in October 2021 and include spatial audio support, longer battery life, and a new design. They are priced at $179, and Apple is also continuing to sell the second-generation AirPods with wired charging case for $129.
AirPods Roundup
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AirPods Max
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- The AirPods Max are Apple-branded high-end over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and adaptive EQ. Priced at $549.
AirPods Max Roundup
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HomePod Mini
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- HomePod mini is a smaller, more affordable version of the HomePod that shares the same feature set but in a cheaper package. New blue, orange, and yellow colors released in November 2021, but no changes to specs or pricing.
HomePod Mini Roundup
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AirPods Pro
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- Apple's AirPods Pro earphones feature noise-canceling technology, water resistance, and a $249 price tag. Updated with a new MagSafe case for better wireless charging alignment in October 2021, but no other changes.
AirPods Pro Roundup
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Apple Watch
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- The Apple Watch Series 7 features a more rounded design, larger casing sizes, and faster charging.
Apple Watch Roundup
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Apple TV
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- Apple's revamped 4K Apple TV features an A12 Bionic processor, 32 to 64GB of storage, and 4K high frame rate HDR support, plus it comes with redesigned Siri Remote.
Apple TV Roundup
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Apple Watch SE
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- Sold alongside the Series 7, the Apple Watch SE is Apple's lower-cost Apple Watch option with many Series 6 features except a blood oxygen sensor and ECG.
Apple Watch SE Roundup
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iPod Touch
Don't Buy
Discontinued
Apple announced in May 2022 that it has discontinued its final remaining iPod model, the iPod touch. Its final update came in May 2019 with an A10 Fusion chip and storage options up to 256 GB, and Apple says it will continue to be available while supplies last.
iPod Touch Roundup