Top 5 Apple deals on Amazon this week

By Christine McKee

April is a bargain hunter's dream, with fresh Apple deals on Amazon knocking hundreds off iMacs -- plus AirPods Pro for $197, the return of the $799 512GB Mac mini, new M1 MacBook Air deals, and iPad savings.

1. AirPods Pro on sale for $197

Making a return to the scene this week, Amazon's discounted price on Apple AirPods Pro remains the best available. Units are in stock and ready to ship for $197 thanks to a $52 instant rebate.

2. $799 M1 Mac mini (512GB)

Amazon's $799 price on Apple's M1 Mac mini with a 512GB SSD is also a popular choice among bargain hunters today. The $100 discount is in the form of a $70 instant rebate stacked with $29.01 in bonus savings at checkout. Look for the green savings message on the product page to confirm the deal is still in effect, as this offer is likely to end soon.

Prefer an upgraded model? Check out the AppleInsider M1 Mac mini Price Guide for exclusive discounts on every single configuration at leading Apple resellers.

3. M1 MacBook Air discounted from $949

A $50 to $100 discount is in effect today on the latest MacBook Air, with the standard M1 model with a 256GB SSD on sale for $949.99 at Amazon. This rings in within $20 of the lowest price available in the AI M1 MacBook Air Price Guide.

Those looking for additional storage space can also pick up the M1, 8GB, 512GB model with the 8-core GPU for $1,149, a discount of $100 off Apple's MSRP.

4. $200 off upgraded 27-inch iMac

Readers can also save on Apple's 27-inch iMac, with the 3.3GHz Intel Core i5 model with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD discounted to $1,799 while supplies last. The savings include a $140 cash discounted stacked with another $59.01 off during checkout, bringing the total savings on the high-res desktop to $200 off.

This Amazon deal is $50 cheaper than prices at other Apple resellers, according to our 27-inch iMac Price Guide.

5. iPad Air 4 marked down to $559

Now $40 off MSRP while supplies last, Apple's latest iPad Air features a stunning 10.9-inch display, Touch ID and Apple's A14 Bionic chip. It can also be paired with the second-gen Apple Pencil (currently $5 off), making it a solid companion for end-of-year studying, business meetings and more. Find everything you need to know about the iPad Air in our in-depth guide.

Other noteworthy deals

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and Apple Authorized Resellers are also running additional exclusive deals on Apple devices that will not only deliver the lowest prices on many of the items, but also throw in bonus savings on AppleCare, peripherals and more. Here's a sampling of the offers: