Our shopping editors keep a close eye on Apple deals across all categories, from headphones to accessories, which means we know which deals are worth it — and which to skip. And we know for a fact that Black Friday and Prime Day are truly the best times to score Apple on sale. This Black Friday, we expect previous generations of Apple tech to drop in price following Apple’s September 2024 releases.
All Of The Early Black Friday Deals, Right This Way
But we’ve already spotted some Good Housekeeping Institute-tested MacBooks and iPads drop to record-low prices, making it a good time to invest in a new laptop or tablet. The tenth generation iPad and the iPad Mini are both matching their lowest prices ever recorded. Meanwhile, we scouted out modest price cuts on some of the brand-new tech, including the AirPods 4 and the Apple Watch Series 10 — but we expect these new devices to drop lower once Black Friday rolls around.
Pre-Black Friday AirPods Deals
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
Now 24% Off
Apple AirPods Max
Now 22% Off
Pre-Black Friday Apple Watch Deals
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) (GPS, 40mm)
Now 24% Off
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm)
Now 13% Off
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm)
Now 12% Off
Pre-Black Friday iPad Deals
Apple iPad (10th Generation)
Now 14% Off
Apple iPad Mini (6th generation)
Now 30% Off
Pre-Black Friday MacBook Deals
Apple 2022 MacBook Air with M2 Chip
Now 25% Off
Apple 2024 MacBook Air with M3 Chip
Now 15% Off
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro with M3 Chip
Now 22% Off
Pre-Black Friday Apple Accessories Deals
Apple AirTag, 4-Pack
Now 19% Off
Apple iPhone 16 Clear Case with MagSafe
Now 20% Off
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Now 13% Off
Does Apple participate in Black Friday sales?
Not exactly. Apple runs a Black Friday gift-card-with purchase offer (up to $150 worth), but that gift card must be applied toward a future purchase, and everything is typically full price. There’s also usually a discount on AppleCare.
That said, it’s worth cashing in on the discounts at Amazon, Walmart and other retailers, since these deals are well below full price. While prices will generally get lower as the day gets closer, if you see a record-low price (like the iPad deals above), it’s smart to act before it sells out entirely.
Madison McGee is a lifestyle editor for Hearst Magazines. She can usually be found reading, exploring New York’s many indie bookstores, cheering on the Baltimore Ravens and the Ole Miss Rebels, or wishing she was lying on the beach.
