You’ll be shocked how many Apple deals are floating around, spurred on by retailers like Amazon starting their Black Friday deals earlier than ever. If we’re being pedantic, this technically makes them Apple Black Friday deals you can shop today — and shop them you should, as must-have items like the iPad 10.2 are already on backorder with a shipping window of between December 6 and December 10, and that’s climbing by the day.
This is happening because of the ongoing microchip shortage we’ve all heard so much about, which is preventing manufacturers from producing their must-have products, so retailers can’t stock the shelves, and we as consumers can’t buy them. It doesn’t look like the situation will recover this side of the New Year, so you should really consider shopping the Apple Black Friday deals happening now if you want them to arrive in time for the holidays.
Where to Find the Best Black Friday Apple deals
- Amazon Black Friday deals: From AirPods and Apple Watches to iPads and MacBooks, Amazon has all the best Black Friday Apple deals today. We’ve rounded up all of our best picks below, bit if you’d rather browse the catalog yourself then head over to the retailer — shop now.
Today’s Best Black Friday Apple deals
- Apple AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case — $197, was $249
- Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm, GPS) — $329, was $399
- Apple AirPods Max — $489, was $549
- Apple iPad Air (64GB, Wi-Fi) — $539, was $599
- Apple iPad Pro 11.0 (128GB, Wi-Fi) — $749, was $799
- Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (128GB, Wi-Fi) — $999, was $1099
Best Black Friday Apple Deals — AirPods
- Apple AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case — $197, was $249
- Apple AirPods Max — $489, was $549
AirPods are some of the most-purchased items on Black Friday, so beat the rush by shopping these Black Friday AirPods deals now. Don’t hold out for a discount on the new AirPods 3, either: It’s unlikely it’ll be discounted ($10 off max, if so, we’d say) and even if it is, you probably won’t get it in time for the holidays. The AirPods Pro are still the best true wireless earbuds Apple makes and they’ve got a handsome discount at Amazon right now.
AirPods Pro — $197, was $249
The AirPods Pro shouldn’t need an introduction. These popular true wireless earbuds are sweat-resistant, come with active noise-canceling to eliminate background sound and have interchangeable silicone ear tips that makes them more comfortable to wear for extended listening sessions. The AirPods Pro can last up to 4.5 hours on a single charge with noise-canceling enabled, and are on sale at Amazon today for $197, down from $249.
Apple AirPods Max — $489, was $549
If you’re after the best listening experience Apple has to offer, then look no further than the AirPods Max. Usually $549, the wireless noise-canceling headphones are on sale at Amazon today for $489. While there are cheaper cans on our best headphones list, the AirPods Max are a must for people already invested in the Apple ecosystem (maybe you own a Mac, iPad and an iPhone) as they work seamlessly with all of your hardware.
Best Black Friday Apple Deals — Apple Watch
- Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm, GPS) — $199, was $229
- Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm, GPS) — $329, was $399
There are a couple of fantastic Black Friday Apple Watch deals you can shop today, headlined by this fantastic offer on the Apple Watch Series 6 that sees the now-discontinued-but-still-worthy smartwatch discounted to $329 at Amazon, down from its $399 sticker price. As we said earlier, the discount is here because the Apple Watch Series 7 has arrived, but don’t let that deter you: This is an incredibly capable wearable that’ll impress most.
Apple Watch Series 3 — $199, was $229
If your budget doesn’t quite stretch as far as the Apple Watch SE, then the Apple Watch Series 3 is the smartwatch for you .It’s armed with nearly the same skillset. Both monitor heart health, record steps, and have all the same core functions of a smartwatch — notification mirroring and so on. The main differences here are the Apple Watch SE has a larger screen, fall detection, an always-on altimeter, and can be purchased in a cellular model.
Then again, the Apple Watch Series 3 is the cheapest Apple Watch you can buy — and a lot of those features that come with the Apple Watch SE won’t make the slightest bit of difference to anyone just looking for a smartwatch to use with their iPhone to receive notifications and calls on their wrist, and use Apple Pay on the move, as well as a host of other applications available through the Apple App Store. At $199, it’s a no-brainer.
Apple Watch Series 6 — $329, was $399
Discontinued and replaced with the Apple Watch Series 7 earlier this month, the Apple Watch Series 6 is still one of the best smartwatches money can buy and it’s on sale for only $329 — down $70 from the usual $399. It’s in stock too, while Apple currently has the newer Apple Watch Series 7 on backorder until December 6. The main difference between the two? The Series 7 has a brighter screen, a newer chipset and charges faster.
The Apple Watch Series 7 is also a little larger and has less space around the screen, and has a crack-resistant screen with IP6X dust resistance. But the main thing to note here is that they’re all added luxuries: If it’s just a smartwatch you’re after to receive notifications, place calls, track workouts, and you aren’t fussed about having the crème de la crème, then you’ll love the Apple Watch Series 6 and the $70 discount that comes with it today.
Best Black Friday Apple Deals — iPad
- Apple iPad 10.2 — $329
- Apple iPad Air (64GB, Wi-Fi) — $539, was $599
- Apple iPad Pro 11.0 (128GB, Wi-Fi) — $749, was $799
- Apple iPad Pro 11.0 (128GB, Cellular + Wi-Fi) — $919, was $999
- Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (128GB, Wi-Fi) — $999, was $1099
The iPad 10.2 is out of stock at Amazon, with the retailer still accepting orders but with a delivery date of December 10. It’s the same story over at Apple, though it can have it to you by December 7. Our point? If you’re waiting for Black Friday iPad deals on the iPad 10.2, stop — order it now or it won’t be here in time for the holidays. It won’t be long until the other iPad models are in the same position, so secure your one buy purchasing it now.
Apple iPad 10.2 — $329
We know, we know — there’s no discount here, but we need to include the iPad 10.2 on this list. The tablet, which is by far the most popular in the iPad lineup, is already on backorder at Apple and Amazon, with shipping dates spanning between December 6 and December 10. Our advice here is to not wait for a deal and instead order the iPad 10.2 at retail price if you want it to arrive in time for the holidays.
Best Black Friday Apple Deals — MacBook
- Apple MacBook Air (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $900, was $1000
- 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1179, was $1299
Amazon Black Friday deals are the only place you’ll find Black Friday MacBook deals today, and they’re totally worth shopping. The retailer has the latest version of the MacBook Air for $900, down from $1000. That’s the one that comes with the Apple M1 chip which promises better performance and battery life than its predecessor. It also has the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Chip at a discount too, for $1179 instead of $1299.
Apple MacBook Air (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $929, was $1000
The world’s most recognizable portable laptop, the MacBook Air, is on sale at Amazon for $900 (down $100 from the usual $1000). Powered by Apple’s M1 Chip, this machine has 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. It’s also armed with Touch ID for fingerprint authentication and promises an all-day battery life of 18 hours. Whether you’re shopping for business, pleasure or study, the MacBook Air is sure to impress.
Best Black Friday Apple Deals — Apple Pencil
- Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) — $110, was $129
Compatible with the iPad Mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro 11.0 and iPad Pro 12.9 (head over to the product page to see the specific generations), the Apple Pencil lets you paint, sketch, doodle and take notes on your iPad in the same way you’d scribble on a notepad — with a pen. It feels natural, too, with imperceptible lag, pixel-perfect precision, and tilt and pressure sensitivity, and it’s on sale for $110 at Amazon today (down from $129).
Should You Shop the Best Black Friday Apple Deals Now?
It’s no secret that Apple dominates holiday wishlists, so people hoping to use the Black Friday Apple deals as a chance to do Santa’s work on the cheap will need to shop right now or you run the risk of the item not arriving in time. Regardless of whether you’re shopping for an Apple Watch, AirPods, iPad, or MacBook, the situation and our advice is exactly the same: Shop now to avoid disappointment.
To be frank, the Black Friday Apple deals we’re seeing today bring such substantial discounts that it’s hard to imagine a world where many of these products can be much cheaper on Black Friday itself — maybe an extra $10 or $20 off, if anything. At the rate they’re going on backorder, it’s possible that retailers will be instructed to stop taking orders of hot-ticket items and instead mark them as out of stock, similar to what Amazon is doing with certain iPad models.
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