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AirPods Pro discounted once again, plus $250 off 16-inch MacBook Pro, more in today’s best deals

AirPods Pro returns to Amazon all-time low while Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro is $250 off. iPad mini 5 also sees a notable discount. Head below for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

AirPods Pro drop to $235

Amazon is currently offering Apple AirPods Pro for $235. Down from $249, today’s offer is right at the lowest we’ve seen to date and matches our previous mention. If you missed out on picking up a pair of Apple’s latest earbuds over the holidays, now is another chance to score a discount on the coveted accessory.

Bringing active noise cancellation into the mix, AirPods Pro improve upon the standard version of Apple’s earbuds with a new design rocking a customizable fit, IPX4 water-resistance, and up to 4.5 hours of listening per charge, or 24 hours when using the redesigned charging case. Learn more in our recent hands-on review.

Take $250 off Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro

Amazon offers Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro 2.3GHz/16GB/1TB in space gray for $2,549. That’s a $250 savings from the regular rate at Best Buy and other retailers, along with a match of the best we’ve tracked at Amazon.

Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro sports a completely redesigned ‘Magic’ keyboard alongside a larger 3072×1920 display. There’s 1TB worth of SSD storage on this model. You’ll also find the usual four Thunderbolt 3 ports, up to 16GB worth of RAM, and a redesigned Touch Bar with physical escape and power buttons. Check out our hands-on review for additional details.

iPad mini 5 catches $40 discount

Amazon is currently taking $40 off Apple’s iPad mini 5, bringing the Wi-Fi + Cellular 256GB model down to $639. Today’s deal is a match of the best price we’ve tracked at Amazon. Nearly every other retailer is charging full price at this time.

Apple’s latest iPad mini delivers an ultra-portable design, 7.9-inch Retina display, and an A12 chip + M12 coprocessor. Touch ID rounds out the list of notable features along with support for Apple Pencil. We heralded its smart form-factor as a defining feature “when portability matters most” in our hands-on review.

Save $70 on Kenwood’s 7-inch CarPlay Receiver

Best Buy’s official eBay storefront currently offers the Kenwood 7-inch In-Dash CarPlay and Android Auto Receiver DMX7706S for $329.99 shipped. Normally fetching $400, today’s offer saves you $70 and matches our previous mention for the best price we’ve seen in the past. Featuring a seven-inch touchscreen display, Kenwood’s CarPlay and Android Auto receiver is a must-have upgrade to your ride. It notably makes keeping an eye on directions, music playback and more a breeze while commuting.

This HomeKit Outdoor Smart Plug is $30

Meross Direct via Amazon is currently offering its new Outdoor Dual Outlet HomeKit Smart Plug for $30. Having just launched yesterday, today’s offer is good for a $5 discount and marks a new low. Headlined by HomeKit support, this smart plug sports a weather-resistant design that allows you to integrate outdoor lights and more into your setup. It has two individually-controllable outlets and on top of Siri support, you’ll also be able to leverage Alexa, Assistant, and your smartphone for control.

Best trade-in deals

9to5Mac also keeps tabs on all the best trade-in deals on iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, and more every month. Be sure to check out this month’s best trade-in deals when you decide it’s time to upgrade your device. Or simply head over to our trade-in partner directly if you want to recycle, trade, or sell your used devices for cash and support 9to5Mac along the way! Use code 9to5mac for an extra $15 on all trades.

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Trevor Daugherty is the Senior Editor of 9to5Toys. Since joining in 2014, he’s specialized in product reviews, exclusive discounts and 9to5’s New Toy of the Day. Contact him direct at trevor@9to5mac.com.