Black Friday Apple deals — 9 best sales I'd shop right now
Now's the time to save big on AirPods, MacBooks, Apple Watches and more
If you’re looking to get ahead on some Black Friday shopping and snag some sleek new Apple devices for a steal, you're in luck. Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart are already rolling Black Friday Apple deals on the latest Apple Watches, AirPods, MacBooks and more.
One of the best smartwatches we've tested, the Apple Watch 9 is just $349 at Walmart and Amazon right now, so you'll save $50. You'll also find heavy discounts on the iPad, the iPhone SE for just $99, and the new AirPods Pro USB-C for $50 off.
Make sure to follow our Black Friday deals coverage for more of the best early sales you can get this week.
Apple Black Friday deals: Quick links
- iPhone SE (2022): was $379 now $99 w/ unlimited plan @ Straight Talk
- Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen, USB-C): was $249 now $199 @ Amazon
- Apple iPad (9th Gen) (WiFi/64GB): was $329 now $249 @ Amazon
- Apple Watch 9 (GPS/41mm): was $399 now $349 @ Amazon
- AirPods Max: was $549 now $479 @ Amazon
- 10.9" iPad Air (WiFi/64GB): was $599 now $499 @ Amazon
- Apple Mac mini M2: was $599 now $499 @ Amazon
- MacBook Air 13" (M2/256GB): was $1,099 now $949 @ B&H Photo
- MacBook Air 15" (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,049 @ Amazon
iPhone SE (2022): was $379 now as low as $49 w/ unlimited plan @ Walmart
Grab yourself the cheapest iPhone and one of the best cheap phones for an unbelievable discount over at Straight Talk. You can grab the iPhone SE (2022) for just $49 at Walmart with activation when you sign up for an unlimited plan (from $45 a month). If supplies run out, you can also pick one up through Straight Talk directly for just $99 with the same plan.
AirPods Pro (2nd gen) with USB-C: was $249 now $199 @ Amazon
The new USB-C version of the AirPods Pro 2 have the same H2 chip to provide 2x more noise cancellation than their predecessors, plus they support Apple's new lossless audio protocol that will debut with the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in 2024. They also offer Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for a more immersive audio experience.
Price check: $249 @ Best Buy
Apple iPad (9th Gen) (WiFi/64GB): was $329 now $249 @ Amazon
The 10.2-inch iPad features Apple's A13 Bionic CPU, a new 12MP front camera, and 64GB of storage (instead of 32GB like its predecessor). You also get support for Center Stage, which uses machine learning to adjust the front-facing camera during FaceTime video calls. This $249 price point is the lowest this tablet has ever been, making now the ideal time to buy it.
Price check: $329 @ Best Buy
Apple Watch 9 (GPS/41mm): was $399 now $349 @ Amazon
The new Apple Watch 9 features a faster S9 chip for better performance, 4-core neural engine, and an 18-hour battery life. It also supports Apple Double Tap, a new gesture that can be used to answer/end a call, stop a timer, play/pause music, or dismiss an alarm. In our Apple Watch 9 review, we said the Editor's Choice watch got significant performance upgrades and remains the best smartwatch you can buy.
Price check: $349 @ Walmart | $399 @ Best Buy
AirPods Max: was $549 now $479 @ Amazon
The AirPods Max are Apple's premium, retro-style headphones. They feature large ear cushions, a digital crown, active noise cancellation, and Spatial Audio. The latter feature uses head tracking to offer a surround sound experience. In our AirPods Max review, we said the 'phones offer exceptional noise-cancelling, a luxurious design, and sophisticated soundstage.
10.9" iPad Air (WiFi/64GB): was $599 now $499 @ Amazon
The 2022 iPad Air is powered by Apple's M1 processor, which features an 8-core CPU that delivers up to 60% faster performance than the previous-gen iPad Air. Other standout features include a 12MP ultra wide front camera that supports Center Stage and 5G support (cellular models only). The tablet features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display (2360 x 1640), 12MP wide (rear) camera, USB-C charging, and Magic Keyboard support. In our Apple iPad Air 2022 review, we said it sets a new standard for tablets. Click the on-page coupon for the full discount.
Apple Mac mini M2: was $599 now $499 @ Amazon
The new Mac mini M2 is faster and cheaper than its M1-based predecessor. In our Mac mini M2 review, we said it's one of the best computers on the market with a speedy M2 CPU that runs circles around Apple's M1 CPU. The base model supports up to two external displays at up to the same resolutions (6K via Thunderbolt 4 or 4K via HDMI). It features an M2 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. Click the on-page coupon for the full discount.
MacBook Air 13" (M2/256GB): was $1,099 now $949 @ B&H Photo
The MacBook Air M2 boasts a load of great features. It includes a larger 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M2 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime camera, four-speaker system with Spatial Audio, and MagSafe charging. In our MacBook Air M2 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop an unbeatable combo of performance, design, and battery life.
MacBook Air 15" (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,049 @ Amazon
Apple's biggest MacBook Air features a large 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864), Apple's M2 chip w/ 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime camera, four-speaker system with Spatial Audio, and MagSafe charging. In our MacBook Air 15 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop a super-sized version of the 13-inch model with excellent performance, epic battery life (15 hours in our testing) and a gorgeous display.
Price check: $1,099 @ Best Buy | $1,099 @ B&H Photo
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