Apple’s website has never hosted its own sales. So we have to rely on other retailers, such as Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target to reduce Apple devices on Black Friday. This year, the deals are looking pretty good – if you’ve been waiting for a better price before grabbing that iPad or AirPods, congratulations, the wait was worth it.
We’ve found discounts on current model gear, as well as previous generation devices that will still serve you well. And if you’d like more information before investing your money, you can check out our reviews and buy advance advice – all linked below. Here are the best Black Friday Apple deals you can find this year.
The best Black Friday Apple AirPods deals
Apple currently has four types of AirPods: the AirPods Pro 2, the over-ear AirPods Max and two AirPods 4, one with active noise cancellation and one without. Apple has been doing a lot of interesting things with its headphones lately, making this a good time to dive in. Although Black Friday discounts may seem small, they are better than paying full price.
The best Black Friday Apple iPad deals
The line between Apple’s tablets and laptops is currently blurred, especially with the release of the iPad Pro this year, which (at the time) was still the company’s most powerful chip. The iPad Air is our current pick for the best iPad you can buy and we were excited by the iPad mini that came out last month. The only problem is that iPads are among the most expensive tablets you can buy. Hope these Black Friday iPad deals help.
- Apple iPad (2022, 10th gen) for $250 ($100 off coupon): This is the all-time low price for a new base model iPad. Some models sell for $279 on Amazon, and a few colors have additional coupons that bring the price down to $250. It wasn’t upgraded during Apple’s Let Loose event back in May, nor did it receive a silent price reduction of $100 to $349. Now the Black Friday sale is lowering the price even more. This is our favorite budget iPad of the moment because it’s a capable tablet that’s perfect for casual browsing, streaming and gaming. It can even handle daily production tasks well.
- Apple iPad (2021, 9th gen) for $200 ($129 off): Apple discontinued this model with the release of the new iPad Pro and Air models earlier this year. In what may be an attempt to wipe out the current stock, the price fell to a new record low. The 9th generation iPad is the first budget pick in our best Apple tablets guide and will serve as a device for browsing, streaming and playing games.
- Apple iPad Pro (2024, 7th gen, 11-inch) for $899 ($100 off): The latest iPad Pro came out in May and, remarkably, it was Apple’s first device to sport the M4 system-on-a-chip. We gave it an 84 in our review calling it an engineering marvel and the best screen our reviewer has ever seen. And our pick for the best iPad for power users. The only problem is that a lot It’s expensive, but this sale helps a little. And on Amazon.
- Apple iPad Air (2024, 6th gen, 11-inch) for $499 ($100 off): The iPad Air is the Apple tablet we recommend to most people in our buying guide and it earned a high score of 91 in our review. It achieves the best balance between performance, price and features of all the slabs in the range. It has an M2 chip that’s overkill for just browsing and gaming, but it’ll make sure your tablet keeps up with the latest Apple Intelligence tricks and demanding games. And on Amazon.
The best Black Friday Apple Watch deals
If you’re taking steps or exercising and you’re not wearing a smart watch, does it matter? Of course, the Apple Watch is more than a fitness tracker, it’s also a shortcut to your iPhone’s notifications, a handy Siri portal and an always-on weather forecast. And it tells the time. Although not cheap, these Black Friday Apple Watch discounts should help.
The best Black Friday Mac and MacBook deals
Apple held a quiet Mac week at the end of October where it announced the new M4 Mac mini desktop, the M4 Mac all-in-one and the M4 MacBook Pro laptop. The MacBook Air from back in March is still the model we recommend to most people
- Apple MacBook Air (2024, M3, 13-inch) for $844 ($256 off): Here’s the new all-time low on the latest MacBook Air. Our top pick for the best laptop for the masses, and this model has 16GB of RAM built in – double the previous base amount to handle the demands of the growing Apple Intelligence. Also at B&H Photo for $200 off.
- Apple MacBook Air (2022, M2, 13-inch) for $749 ($250 off): The previous MacBook Air has an M2 processor (still very fast) and is our previous pick for the best laptop for most people. This is a 13-inch model with 16GB of RAM. This is a return to a lower state.
- Apple iMac (2024, M4, 24-inch) for $1,150 ($148 off with coupon): Apple just released a refreshed iMac last month, but now the silver model is already on sale. It has Apple’s latest silicon, the M4 system on a chip that provides speed and enables new Apple Intelligence features in macOS Sequoia. Also at B&H Photo for $100 off.
- Apple MacBook Pro (2024, M4 Pro, 14-inch) for $1,400 ($199 off coupon): A major update that Apple has given the most powerful laptops with a faster M4 chip than before. Nothing else has changed, but that’s not a bad thing as the Pros are excellent devices that we recommend for pro users. They have enough power to handle even the most demanding video, audio and any other production tasks you can throw at them.
The best Black Friday deals on Apple gear
- Apple AirTags (pack of four) for $73 ($27 off): These are the Bluetooth trackers we recommend if you have an iPhone. They allow you to track your keys, wallet and other belongings using the Find My app and all other nearby iPhones. Note that you will need an AirTag holder or case to use with your keys and a new generation is rumored for next year. The record low for a four-pack was $70 that we saw earlier this month, this deal is a few dollars more. And at Walmart.
- Apple Pencil Pro for $99 ($30 off): It’s true that you might need a road map to help you figure out which style is compatible with the iPad. The Pro is Apple’s new Pencil and will work with the new iPad Air and Pro models and adds non-linear feedback, compression and barrel roll movements to the mix of features. The lowest price was $90, but this is still a good deal. And on Amazon.
- Apple Pencil (2nd generation, USB-C) for $69 ($10 off): Apple’s USB-C pencil was released late last year and is effectively Apple’s “budget”. It works with the widest range of Apple tablets, although not all of them so check before you buy. This is about $4 above the all-time low. And at Walmart.
- Apple Pencil Tips (4-pack) for $12 ($7 off): Search for Apple Pencil replacement tips and you’ll find dozens of third-party manufacturers with options available. But this is one of the areas where I think it’s best to go with the original manufacturer. I bought these tips and they work great – wish I had paid $12 instead of $19.
- Apple Magic Mouse (Black) for $80 ($19 off): The black model of Apple’s popular mouse has an updated USB-C charging port but, strangely, it’s at the bottom where you can’t use it while it’s charging. Still a charge will last about a month and should connect reliably to any iPad or Mac you own.
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