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Apple is known for its pricey and popular tech, and Black Friday Apple deals mark a rare chance to save on Cupertino company's excellent devices. We're rounding up the best early Black Friday deals across various categories, and Apple discounts are often the most popular picks.
Among the early sales on the best iPads and best AirPods, you can take $50 off the 10th-generation iPad for its lowest price to date or snag a 24% discount on the AirPods Pro 2. You can also grab a record $300 off the latest 15-inch MacBook Air.
Take a look at the best early Apple deals we've seen so far, and stay tuned. We'll update this page routinely ahead of the big event on November 29.
The best early Black Friday iPad deals
The 10th-generation iPad features a modern Apple tablet design, USB-C, and a centered front camera for better video calls. It runs basic tasks capably on the older A14 Bionic chip, and its low starting price makes it the best overall value for most users.
The 6th-generation iPad Mini from 2021 remains a compact, portable powerhouse with its 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and Apple's A15 Bionic processor.
The 2024 iPad Pro represents some of the biggest updates to the iPad Pro series with the Apple M4 processor, OLED displays in 11 or 13 inches, a thinner design, and a repositioned front-facing camera.
The best early Black Friday AirPods and Beats deals
The AirPods Pro 2 are a big upgrade from their predecessors, with improved noise cancellation and battery life. They also support new aural health features to assess your hearing and function as hearing aids. This model comes with a USB-C charging case and added dust resistance.
Apple’s over-ear AirPods Max boast a convenient selection of Apple-first features, impressive performance, and premium build quality at an equally premium price. This version uses a Lightning connection rather than USB-C charging.
The Beats Studio Buds offer great sound, an excellent fit, and decent noise cancellation for their price. They support instant pairing for both iPhone and Android users, but the iPhone experience is still more seamless.
The best early Black Friday MacBook deals
You no longer need an expensive MacBook Pro to get a large display. The 15-inch MacBook Air stretches your viewing real estate and offers the M3 power of the previous Pro generation at a budget-friendly price.
The M3 MacBook Pro is yet another excellent device from Apple. Those upgrading from an M1 MacBook Pro will notice a considerable improvement, and if you're still using an Intel MacBook Pro, this will basically blow your socks off.
The 2022 MacBook Air introduced Apple's M2 processor, which improved performance over the M1 version. It has an especially thin and lightweight design, an improved webcam, and a larger display.
The best early Black Friday Apple Watch deals
The Ultra 2 remains Apple's top-tier smartwatch in its current lineup and exclusively features the dynamically useful Action Button, multi-day battery life, and a hardwearing design perfect for athletes. This year, Apple introduced a new black titanium frame for the watch alongside new features like sleep apnea detection.
The Series 10 is thinner than its predecessors, with a larger case and screen overall. It has a wide-angle OLED display for easier reading at an angle.
The second-generation Apple Watch SE is an impressive entry-level wearable that shares the same processor as the Series 8 and Ultra. It doesn’t have the advanced health sensors of premium models, but it offers enough features to satisfy most people.
The best early Black Friday Apple accessory deals
The Apple Pencil (USB-C) is compatible with any iPad that has a USB-C port. These days, that's any iPad Apple sells today. It charges via USB-C, but it can still attach magnetically to your iPad. It's a little more basic than the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil, but it does support Apple's Hover feature for the iPad Pros.
Apple’s 20-watt power adapter speeds up charging on the iPhone and can restore up to 50% of its battery in 30 minutes. This power adapter doesn’t come with the iPhone and must be purchased separately.
Apple's handy tracking device comes bundled in a discounted four-pack. Airtags are easy to set up and allow you to track multiple items in the Find My app alongside your friends and devices.
FAQs
When is Black Friday in 2024?
This year, the Black Friday sales event falls on November 29. Black Friday immediately follows Thanksgiving in the US each year.
Is Black Friday good for Apple deals?
Black Friday routinely brings record deals to many Apple products, including AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and accessories like the Apple Pencil.
While you may find slight deals or even first-time discounts on new products, the greatest deals tend to be on previous-generation models. For instance, the new iPad Mini (A17 Pro) is not currently discounted, but you can grab an early Black Friday deal on the previous iPad Mini (A15) for a record-low price at a 30% discount.
Apple's iPhones don't typically see deals if you're looking to buy one outright. However, you'll likely find tempting trade-in and activation offers for the best iPhones from carriers, which we'll highlight once they're live.
Where are the best places to find Black Friday Apple deals?
You'll find the best competitive Apple deals from retailers like Amazon, B&H Photo, Walmart, and Best Buy. We'll call out the best deals above to save you the hassle of shopping around.
Looking for Apple deals on Apple's website will be mostly fruitless, as the company itself rarely hosts deals for its products, apart from the occasional inclusion of Apple Store gift cards with Apple products.
