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Apple devices have a few things in common: they’re well-designed, solidly built and easily connect with one another. But chances are, if it bears the Apple logo, it’s not cheap. That’s why promos like are always worth checking out if you’re in the market for a new Apple device. We’ve reviewed nearly every major release from the company over the , including the newest products for 2024, like the AirPods 4, the M4 iPad Pro, the M4 Mac Mini and more. Some of those devices are seeing their first discounts for Black Friday and others are dipping back to the lows they saw earlier in the year. Here are the best Apple Black Friday deals we could find from retailers across the web.
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The line between Apple’s tablets and laptops is a little blurry at this point, especially with the release of the , which (at the time) housed the company’s most powerful chip. The iPad Air is our current pick for the you can buy and we were delighted by the that came out just last month. The only problem is iPads are among the more expensive tablets you can buy. Hopefully these Black Friday iPad deals help out.
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Apple has four models of AirPods right now: 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 of with their headphones lately, making this a good time to dive in. Though the discounts for Black Friday look to be minor, it's better than paying full price.
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If you take steps or do a workout and you’re not wearing a smartwatch, does it really count? Of course, the Apple Watch is more than a fitness tracker, it’s also a shortcut to your iPhone notifications, a handy Siri portal and an always-on weather forecast. Plus it tells time. While they’re not cheap, these Black Friday Apple Watch discounts should help.
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Apple held a quiet at the tail end of October in which it announced the new desktop M4 Mac mini, the all-in-one M4 iMac and the M4 MacBook Pro laptop. The MacBook Air from back in March is still the model for most people
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The best Black Friday Apple iPad deals
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The line between Apple’s tablets and laptops is a little blurry at this point, especially with the release of the , which (at the time) housed the company’s most powerful chip. The iPad Air is our current pick for the you can buy and we were delighted by the that came out just last month. The only problem is iPads are among the more expensive tablets you can buy. Hopefully these Black Friday iPad deals help out.
: Apple this model with the release of the new models earlier this year. In what's likely an effort to get rid of current stock, the price is down to a new . The 9th generation iPad is the former budget pick in our guide to the and will as a casual browsing, streaming and game playing machine. Also at and .
: The latest iPad Pro came out back in May and, notably, was the first Apple device to sport the . We gave it an 84 calling it an engineering marvel and the best screen our reviewer had ever seen. It’s also our pick for the . The only problem is it’s very expensive, but this sale helps a little. Also at .
: The iPad Air is the Apple tablet we recommend for most people and it earned a in our review. It strikes the best balance between performance, price and features of all slabs in the lineup. It has an M2 chip which is really overkill for casual browsing and gaming, but will ensure that your tablet is compatible with the latest tricks and . Also at .
: This is technically Apple’s newest iPad overall, as the mini was just released this October right before the — the new Pro and Air tablet came out in May along with . In his review, Engadget’s Nathan Ingraham called the mini a “necessary update to the best small tablet on the market.” This is a small discount, not surprising for a brand new slate.
The best Black Friday Apple AirPods deals
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Apple has four models of AirPods right now: 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 of with their headphones lately, making this a good time to dive in. Though the discounts for Black Friday look to be minor, it's better than paying full price.
: Apple’s only over-ear headphones haven’t had a full revamp in a few years. When the iPhone 16 came out, Apple swapped out the lightning port for a USB-C connector and . While the overall design and build is a bit old at this point, they still deliver balanced sound in a premium package. Also at .
: Here's a minor discount on Apple’s newest personal audio device. They were announced back in September. There are two versions of the AirPods 4, this is the standard version without active noise cancellation. Both have a redesigned shape for a better fit and offer an open ear design (as opposed to the closed-ear shape of the Pro model). We gave them an .
: The new buds with ANC got a respectable 86 in that same review. We noted they had pro-level features like letting you nod or shake your head to respond to Siri’s questions and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.
The best Black Friday Apple Watch deals
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If you take steps or do a workout and you’re not wearing a smartwatch, does it really count? Of course, the Apple Watch is more than a fitness tracker, it’s also a shortcut to your iPhone notifications, a handy Siri portal and an always-on weather forecast. Plus it tells time. While they’re not cheap, these Black Friday Apple Watch discounts should help.
Here’s a on the latest Apple Watch. It is our top pick for you can buy and has a slightly thinner and lighter design, a wide-angle OLED panel for better viewing angles, plus all of the that Apple recently released. Also at .
: Apple’s hasn’t had an update since . There were that we’d see an update with the launch of the Apple Watch Series 10 but that didn’t happen. But if you just need a reliable wrist companion for your iPhone and an accurate fitness and workout tracker, this will serve. It went as low as $170 for October Prime Day, so this isn't an all-time low.
The best Black Friday Mac and MacBook deals
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Apple held a quiet at the tail end of October in which it announced the new desktop M4 Mac mini, the all-in-one M4 iMac and the M4 MacBook Pro laptop. The MacBook Air from back in March is still the model for most people
Apply the coupon to get the full deal on the latest MacBook Air. It's our top pick for the for most people, and has 16GB of RAM built in — double the previous base amount so it can tackle the demands of the burgeoning . Also at , no coupon required.
: The previous MacBook Air has a (still very fast) M2 processor and it’s our previous pick for the best overall laptop for most people. This is the 13-inch model with 16GB of RAM. It's previously gone as low as $749, so this isn't an all-time low.
: Apple just released the refreshed iMac last month, but now the silver model is . It has the latest Apple silicon, the M4 system on a chip that gives it a speed boost and enables the new features in . Also at . for $100 off.
: Use the coupon to get the full deal as this is a on Apple’s $599 example of good things, small packages. The five-inch by five-inch box can tackle some serious workloads and remains the most affordable entry point to accessing Apple’s latest silicon. We gave it a solid score of 90, praising the incredibly fast M4 chip and useful ports.
: The main update Apple gave to its most powerful laptops is the . Not much else changed, but that’s not a bad thing as the Pros are excellent machines that . They have enough power to handle even the most demanding video, audio and any other productivity tasks you can throw at it.
The best Black Friday deals on Apple gear
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These are the we recommend if you have an iPhone. They allow you to keep track of your keys, wallet and other belongings using the Find My app and nearly every other nearby iPhone. Note that you’ll need an to use them with your keys and a new generation is . The for the four pack was $70 which we saw earlier this month, this deal is a few dollars more. Also at .
: It’s true that you may to help you figure out which stylus is compatible with which iPad. The Pro is the and it’ll work with the newest iPad Air and Pro models and adds haptic feedback, squeeze and barrel roll movements to the mix of features. The all-time low was $90, but this is still a decent deal. Also at .
: The USB-C Apple Pencil was and effectively serves as Apple's "budget" stylus. It works with the widest range of Apple tablets, though not all of them so before you buy. This is about $4 more than the all-time low. Also at .
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