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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.
- iPhone Buyer's Guide (2019)
- Best iMac to Buy (2019)
- Best iPad to Buy (2019)
iPhone 11
Neutral Mid-product Cycle
- Apple unveiled the iPhone 11 on September 10 with new colors, a dual-lens camera, improved durability, and a faster A13 chip. Pricing starts at $699, and iPhone 11 is sold alongside iPhone 11 Pro ($999) and iPhone 11 Pro Max ($1099).
iPhone 11 Roundup
Days since last release
130
Average
364
Recent Rumors
iPhone 11 Pro
Neutral Mid-product Cycle
- Apple in September 2019 unveiled the new iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max with triple-lens cameras, A13 chips, faster Face ID, Night Mode, shatter resistant glass, improved water resistance and more. iPhone 11 Pro starts at $999, iPhone 11 Pro Max starts at $1099.
iPhone 11 Pro Roundup
Days since last release
130
Average
343
Recent Rumors
iPad
Buy Now Just Updated
- The "iPad" is Apple's low-priced mainstream iPad, last updated in September 2019 with a larger 10.2-inch display and Smart Keyboard support
iPad Roundup
Days since last release
133
Average
575
Recent Rumors
iPad Mini
Caution Approaching End of Cycle
- Fifth-generation iPad mini with A12 Bionic chip, Apple Pencil support, and upgraded display and cameras announced March 18, 2019.
iPad Mini Roundup
Days since last release
309
Average
467
Recent Rumors
iPad Air
Neutral Mid-product Cycle
- Apple in March 2019 resurrected the iPad Air with a new 10.5-inch model that features a Touch ID Home button, headphone jack, A12 Bionic processor, Apple Pencil support, and Smart Keyboard compatibility.
iPad Air Roundup
Days since last release
309
Average
654
11" iPad Pro
Don't Buy Updates Soon
- Apple in October introduced an upgraded 11-inch iPad Pro that features a bigger screen in a body the size of the previous 10.5-inch model. New features include an edge-to-edge display that does away with the Home button, slim bezels all the way around, and a TrueDepth camera system that enables Face ID. Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro works with the Apple Pencil 2 and revamped Smart Keyboard.
11" iPad Pro Roundup
Days since last release
448
Average
476
Recent Rumors
12.9" iPad Pro
Don't Buy Updates Soon
- Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro, updated in October 2018, features the same massive 12.9-inch display in a smaller footprint. It features an edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display, Face ID enabled through a TrueDepth Camera system, slimmer bezels, no Home button, and a super fast A12X Bionic chip. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro works with the magnetic Apple Pencil 2 and new Smart Keyboard.
12.9" iPad Pro Roundup
Days since last release
448
Average
542
Recent Rumors
Mac Pro
Buy Now Just Updated
- Apple released its new high-end, high-throughput Mac Pro on December 10. It starts at $5,999, so this machine is only for the most serious professional users.
Mac Pro Roundup
Days since last release
42
Average
772
Recent Rumors
MacBook Pro
Buy Now Just Updated
- New 16" MacBook Pro debuted in November 2019 with scissor keyboard, improved speakers, and more. 13" MacBook Pro last updated in May and July 2019, depending on configuration.
MacBook Pro Roundup
Days since last release
69
Average
322
Recent Rumors
MacBook Air
Neutral Mid-product Cycle
- Apple in July 2019 introduced a minor refresh for the MacBook Air, adding a True Tone display, updated butterfly keyboard, and most importantly, a more affordable price tag starting at $1,099. The MacBook Air continues to feature a Retina display, slim bezels, Touch ID, 8th-gen Intel chips, up to 16GB RAM, and up to a 1TB SSD.
MacBook Air Roundup
Days since last release
196
Average
431
iMac
Caution Approaching End of Cycle
- Apple's iMac is an ultra-thin all-in-one desktop computer, available in 21.5- and 27-inch sizes with an array of build-to-order upgrades. The iMac family was updated with 8th- and 9th-generation Intel processors, faster memory, and new Radeon Pro Vega graphics options in March of 2019.
iMac Roundup
Days since last release
308
Average
383
Recent Rumors
Mac Mini
Caution Approaching End of Cycle
- The Mac mini was refreshed in October 2018 after more than four years without an update. The new machine, which comes in Space Gray, features 4- and 6-core 8th-Generation Intel Core processors up to five times faster than the previous Mac mini, four Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports, support for up to 64GB RAM, and all SSD configurations with up to 2TB of storage available. It also includes Apple's T2 chip for added security.
Mac Mini Roundup
Days since last release
448
Average
588
Recent Rumors
iMac Pro
Caution Approaching End of Cycle
- Announced at the 2017 Worldwide Developers Conference, the iMac Pro is a top-of-the-line iMac with Xeon processors, Radeon Pro Vega graphics, Thunderbolt 3, and a unique Space Gray body. New 256GB RAM and Radeon Pro Vega 64X upgrade options added in March 2019.
iMac Pro Roundup
Days since first release
768
Recent Rumors
AirPods Pro
Buy Now Just Updated
- Apple has announced updated AirPods Pro earphones featuring noise canceling technology, a new design, improved water resistance, and a $249 price tag.
AirPods Pro Roundup
Days since first release
85
Recent Rumors
Apple Watch
Buy Now Just Updated
- The Apple Watch Series 5 features a new always-on display, built-in compass for advanced navigation features, and a titanium case option.
Apple Watch Roundup
Days since last release
133
Average
404
Recent Rumors
iPod Touch
Neutral Mid-product Cycle
- The iPod touch is Apple's only iPod running iOS, offering access to the App Store and the same 4-inch Retina display found on the company's iPhone 5 and 5s. The iPod touch was updated on May 28, 2019, with an A10 Fusion chip and storage options up to 256 GB.
iPod Touch Roundup
Days since last release
238
Average
404
Recent Rumors
AirPods
Neutral Mid-product Cycle
AirPods 2 were released in March and are wireless, entirely cord-free earbuds. Apple has since expanded the product line with AirPods Pro.
AirPods Roundup
Days since last release
307
Average
827
Recent releases
827
Recent Rumors
HomePod
Neutral Mid-product Cycle
- HomePod is Apple's answer to the Amazon Echo, but with more of a focus on music and sound quality. HomePod includes impressive sound and also supports Siri commands. Launched February 9, 2018.
HomePod Roundup
Days since first release
725
Recent Rumors
Apple TV
Don't Buy Updates Soon
- Apple's fifth-generation Apple TV features an A10X Fusion processor and 32 to 64GB of storage, along with support for 4K HDR for the first time.
Apple TV Roundup
Days since last release
858
Average
589
