Apple Watch drops to $189 and 43% off Beats headphones in the week's best tech deals

Samsung Galaxy phones, Apple Watches, iPads and much more on sale now. (iStock)

There’s always a new shiny piece of tech out there to try, but you don’t always want to drop thousands to get it, so we found the best deals on tech products this week.

Latest deals

Beats Studio Pro headphones: on sale for $199.95 (43% off), originally $349.99
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet: on sale for $157.99 (28% off), originally $219.99
Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch laptop: on sale for $897.50 (10% off), originally $999
Apple iPad 11-inch: on sale for $299 (14% off), originally $349
Apple AirTag 4 Pack: on sale for $74.99 (24% off), originally $99

Smartphones and watches

Apple Watch SE: on sale for $189 (24% off)

Original price: $249

A more affordable version of the Apple Watch, with similar health tracking features.  (Amazon)

• What we love: The SE is waterproof and comes with a variety of health metrics, including irregular heart rate detection, sleep, fall detection and emergency SOS.
• What to be aware of: The SE doesn’t come with as many health and fitness capabilities as the Series 10.

The Apple Watch SE is the perfect fitness partner, providing insights into your health and fitness routines. You get alerted if you have an irregular heart rate, and the watch is water-resistant, so you can wear it while swimming. You can get even more metrics and ways to train when you connect to the Workout app.

With your Apple Watch SE, you can seamlessly connect between your different Apple devices. This means you can send a text, take a call, listen to music and podcasts and use Siri.

If you’re after the latest and greatest from Apple, you can preorder the new Watches and AirPods Pro 3 on Amazon now.

Apple Watch Series 10: on sale for $329 (18% off)

Original price: $399

Track all your health metrics with an Apple Watch Series 10.  (Amazon)

• What we love: The Series 10 is a great personal health tracker, it’s waterproof and is designed to be comfortable.
• What to be aware of: Users who are looking for a more basic smartwatch might find the extra features to be too much.

Apple’s Series 10 Watch has up to 30% more screen area than previous generations. It’s also designed to be lighter and more comfortable for long-term wear. iPhone users can easily pair the two devices and see notifications and alerts on their Watch. An Apple Watch Series 10 can also double as your personal health assistant, giving you the ability to take an ECG at any time and providing notifications when you have a high or low heart rate. 

When paired with the Workout app, the built-in fitness tracker can better plan your workouts and track their intensity. Divers and swimmers can even wear their watch during their favorite water activities. 

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge phone: on sale for $964.99 (21% off)

Original price: $1,219.99

Get one of Samsung’s lightest phones. (Amazon)

• What we love: The lightweight design and high-powered camera that takes professional-level pictures.
• What to be aware of: Some reviewers don’t think the upgraded features are worth the high cost.

Users looking for Samsung’s most lightweight option should look no further than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. The Galaxy S25 Edge features a 200MP camera that captures videos and pictures in any setting. Even when taking images or videos in dark and noisy rooms, you can minimize unwanted sounds and use Night Video to fully capture what’s around you.

Also included with the S25 Edge are the same AI features in many of Samsung’s latest releases. You get personalized insight into your schedule to help prepare for your day.

Headphones 

If you’re ready to upgrade your headphones, there are some high-quality brands on sale at the moment. You can get Apple AirPods, Beats and other popular brands at a significant discount. 

Apple AirPods Pro 2: on sale for $199 (20% off)

Original price: $249

AirPods Pro 2 have a unique hearing aid capability.  (Amazon)

• What we love: The noise cancellation feature and the adaptive audio when you’re on calls. Plus, the hearing aid ability for those with mild hearing loss.
• What to be aware of: Since these are earbuds, they don’t provide as much noise cancellation as over-the-ear headphones.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds feature pro-level noise cancellation, adaptive audio, transparency mode and personalized spatial audio. The headphones offer a scientifically validated hearing test and clinical-grade hearing aid capability. 

Beats Studio Pro: on sale for $199.95 (43% off)

Original price: $349.95

These high-tech headphones have superb sound and noise-cancelling tech.  (Amazon)

• What we love: The multiple listening modes and high-quality noise-cancelling technology.
• What to be aware of: There are some quality issues reviewers cite, such as deflated ear pads after a few uses.

Do you prefer over-the-ear headphones? These Beats Studio Pro headphones offer a high-end sound. When you still want to hear some background noise, you can activate the Ambient Noise feature so you can be more aware. The one-touch pairing feature allows you to seamlessly connect your headphones to your Apple or Android devices.

JBL noise-cancelling headphones: on sale for $99.95 (33% off)

Original price: $149.95

You can easily customize your sound preferences in the app.  (Amazon)

• What we love: Completely customize the sound quality with the free JBL app, and get an impressive 70 hours of listening on a full battery.
• What to be aware of: Some reviewers on Amazon found that the foam ear coverings fall apart quickly.

The JBL Tune 770NC headphones deliver strong bass, long battery life and decent adaptive noise cancellation. You get up to 44 hours of playback with ANC enabled, and a remarkable 70 hours with ANC turned off. You can also download the free JBL Headphones App and adjust the sound to your liking.

Tablets

Tablets give you more freedom than desktops or laptops, making it easier to work on the go and get schoolwork done anywhere. Here are a few tablets currently on sale.

Apple iPad 11-inch: on sale for $299 (14% off)

Original price: $349

The newest iPad has impressive storage capabilities.  (Amazon)

• What we love: The sharp 11-inch display that automatically adjusts to the light around you. Plus, the large storage capacity starts at 128GB.
• What to be aware of: This iPad isn't always compatible with more advanced Pencil options.

The latest version of Apple’s latest iPad is one of the more affordable, high-tech tablets out there, perfect for email, social media and watching all your favorite TV shows and movies. The retina 11-inch display is sharp, bright and can even adjust depending on the light around you. There are several versions with different storage capacities, although the base 128 GB will be enough for most people. 

An artist's dream, the iPad has a compatible Apple Pencil that makes drawing ultra-realistic, and it can even recognize your handwriting. The magic keyboard folio turns your iPad into a fully functioning laptop and detaches and attaches with a simple click.

To protect your iPad, a hard-cover iPad case and a screen protector are a must. They'll prevent cracks and scratches from everyday wear and tear.

Apple iPad Pro: on sale for $1,199 (8% off)

Original price: $1,299

A lightweight, ultra-fast iPad. (Amazon)

• What we love: This iPad is Apple’s lightest model yet. Plus, it has Apple’s M4 chip that significantly boosts speeds.
• What to be aware of: It has a limited RAM capacity, which users should keep in mind if using it in place of a laptop or desktop.

Apple's iPad Pro 13-inch is the thinnest, most lightweight model yet and the top of Apple's iPad range. The iPad is powered by Apple's M4 chip, one of Apple's most advanced chips that helps with processing speeds. Paired with the extra-long battery life, you can do everything you'd do on a laptop, just with more mobility. 

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Laptops

Whether you work from home or have a kid heading off to college, you could use a good deal on a new laptop.

Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch laptop: on sale for $897.50 (10% off)

Original price: $999

The new M4 chip makes this laptop run faster than previous models.  (Amazon)

• What we love: The M4 chip helps this laptop run smoothly and faster for longer.
• What to be aware of: Users who need something simpler can find a better price tag on less advanced models.

The Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13.6-inch laptop is powered by Apple's new M4 chip, which offers enhanced performance and efficiency. The M4 chip makes the laptop run faster and provides more fluidity for tasks like navigating between different apps, editing videos or gaming. You get up to 18 hours of battery life, and this model has 16GB of unified memory and three years of AppleCare. 

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Lenovo IdeaPad 1i laptop: on sale for $279.99 (30% off)

Original price: $399.99

With built-in Dolby speakers, this laptop delivers on sound.  (Amazon)

• What we love: Dolby speakers provide impressive sound, plus Flip to Start and Smart Noise Canceling features are helpful additions.
• What to be aware of: This is a lower-priced laptop, so you won’t get lightening fast speeds or more advanced features that brands like Apple and HP offer.

The Lenovo IdeaPad is a no-frills laptop with a few impressive features. The two Dolby Audio speakers deliver high-quality sound. Plus, the Celeron Intel processor helps you multitask with multiscreen modes, making it easy to take calls or watch shows without stopping your work. Other features like flip-to-start and smart noise canceling make using this laptop convenient.