Black Friday is only a few weeks away, but if you've got an Apple device on your holiday shopping list, you're in luck: We've already spotted several early deals on MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more. While Apple discounts can be rare, this month is often when you find some of the best ones, sometimes of over 20% off.
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The deal-hunting team at ZDNET has found the best Apple deals available ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday so you can start shopping ahead of time. We will update this list as more deals appear, so remember to bookmark this page and check out the new discounts that arrive in the coming weeks.
It's not too often you see deals on Apple earbuds before a sales event formally launches, but you can still save $10 on Apple's new AirPods 4 range. Powered by Apple's H2 chip, these earbuds provide quality audio and up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge. We hope to see the price continue to fall as we get closer to Black Friday.
You can save $300 on a MacBook Air. If you're looking for a lightweight, highly portable laptop with enough power for work and entertainment, this 2024 model will likely suit your needs. Apple's M3 chip powers the new Apple MacBook Air and comes with a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage.
Smartwatch fans might be interested in a premium Apple Watch deal currently available. Over at Amazon, you can take $99 off the typical price of the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Stocks are quickly disappearing but you can still save on a 49mm GPS and Cellular model with a Blue Alpine loop. It's also our tested pick for the best Apple Watch you can buy.
Another deal we like the look of ahead of Black Friday is for the 2021 Apple iPad Mini. This wallet-friendly tablet, now available with a $149 discount, is powered by an A15 Bionic chip and is equipped with an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, 64GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. In total, you are saving 30% off the typical price.
If you need an affordable iPad and you don't mind going back a few generations, you can save $129 -- or 39% based on the typical price -- on a classic iPad with a 10.2-inch Retina display and 64GB of storage at Best Buy. This iPad comes with Wi-Fi connectivity and an A13 Bionic chip.
Black Friday launches on Nov. 29, one day after Thanksgiving, this year in the United States. Black Friday was once just a 24-hour event, but now, the sales event carries on for days. You will likely see the best deals from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2.
Cyber Monday falls on Dec. 2, 2024. This post-Black Friday event often includes new deals on tech.
Apple products are rarely on sale throughout the year. While we like to list deals with at least 20% off the typical RRP, Apple promotions won't always have such steep discounts. However, you can still find some great deals on Apple iPads, iPhones, accessories, and more during Black Friday.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are very similar, but they differ in terms of timing. Black Friday launches on Nov. 29, 2024, while Cyber Monday -- which always falls on the Monday straight after Black Friday week -- will launch on Dec. 2. The days in between are often called Cyber Week.
At ZDNET, we only write about products we like or want to buy, and we endeavor to let you know about every deal we find that we believe offers great value. Our deal-hunting experts look for deals that are at least 20% off retail price, when possible, but we also highlight deals for products that are rarely on sale, such as Apple devices.
We consider customer reviews and our own hands-on product experience and conduct extensive research to ensure we only recommend the best deals. We aim to help you shop smarter and get the best return for your money.
You can enjoy the in-store Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales at major retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Target. However, in recent years, many shoppers have opted to make their purchases online, with Amazon becoming one of the top retailers to visit.
ZDNET's experts have been searching through Black Friday sales live now to find the best discounts by category. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by category:
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