Stop paying full price for Apple accessories: 5 picks and the sale price to wait for

AirTag uses Apple's Find My network, so a lost item can be located when any nearby Apple device passes it. With a recent iPhone, Precision Finding points you toward it with on-screen directions. Owners love it for luggage, which is why it shows up in our carry-on luggage guide too. The battery is a standard coin cell you replace yourself. The catches: AirTag only works with Apple devices, and it has no keyring hole, so you need a holder. The four-pack offers the best per-tag price, especially at the deal price. Check the listing to confirm which generation you are buying.

Belkin has been one of Apple's closest accessory partners for years, and its BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 stand is a favorite among reviewers who want a tidy nightstand. Your iPhone snaps onto the magnetic MagSafe arm, your Apple Watch charges on its own puck and AirPods charge on the base. Owners like that everything is powered by a single cable. The trade-offs are price and footprint. It is expensive at full retail and takes up more space than a single pad. Belkin has released several versions, so check that the listing matches your watch and phone. At the deal price, it is a worthwhile upgrade.

The USB-C Apple Pencil is the entry point for drawing and handwriting on recent iPads. It pairs and charges over a USB-C cable and attaches magnetically to the side of supported iPads. It offers low-latency, pixel-precise input and tilt sensitivity, which is plenty for notes, PDFs and casual sketching. The key trade-off is that it lacks pressure sensitivity, so serious artists should look at Apple's higher-end Pencils. Compatibility varies by iPad, so check Apple's list before you buy. Students should pair it with a good tablet or a laptop from our best laptops for students guide.

The Anker 622 attaches magnetically to the back of MagSafe-compatible iPhones and charges them wirelessly, so you can keep using your phone while it refills. Its 5,000mAh capacity adds a solid partial charge, and the fold-out kickstand is handy for watching video on a plane or train. Owners like how slim it feels compared with brick-style batteries. Wireless charging is slower and less efficient than a cable, and the battery can get warm. If battery anxiety is your real issue, our guide on how to extend phone battery life can help too.

The MagSafe Charger is a slim puck on a braided USB-C cable that snaps onto the back of MagSafe iPhones and aligns itself automatically. Apple's current version supports faster wireless charging on recent iPhones when paired with a sufficiently powerful USB-C adapter, which you buy separately. It also charges AirPods with wireless cases. Owners like its simplicity for a desk or nightstand. The trade-offs: you need your own adapter, and the puck is not a stand, so your phone lies flat. Watch for the deal price, which tends to appear around major sales. It pairs nicely with a small brick from our lightning deals under $50 list.