23 Best early Apple Black Friday deals of 2024
Early Apple Black Friday deals are now live weeks before Black Friday, Nov. 29. This year retailers are slashing prices on Apple products early and banking on bargain shoppers who strike while the deals are hot.
The holidays aren't even here yet and I've already spotted never-before-seen discounts on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch, and AirTags. For example, Amazon currently offers the M3 MacBook Air 13 for $899 ($200 off), the M3 MacBook Air 15 for $1,099 ($200 off), and the previous-gen M2 MacBook Air for just $749 ($250 off).
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If you're in the market for a tablet, you'll be glad to know that the iPad Air 6 is on sale for $549 ($50 off), the iPad 10 dropped to $299 ($50 off), and the iPad 9 is on clearance for $199 ($130 off) at Amazon.
Meanwhile, the newly released iPad mini 7 is discounted by $21 whereas the previous-gen 6th-gen iPad mini can be yours for $349 ($50 off).
And that's just a portion of early Apple Black Friday deals up for grabs today.
This is my sixth year covering Black Friday and Apple deals are known to start early. So if you've had your eye on a particular Apple laptop, tablet, smartwatch, or earbuds, why wait? There are plenty of Black Friday-worthy deals on Apple products available now.
Here are the best early Apple Black Friday deals so far.
Best early Black Friday Apple deals — Quick links
- Laptops:
- Apple M4 MacBook Pro: save up to $150 at Best Buy w/ Plus
- Apple M2 MacBook Air: was $999 now $749 at Amazon
- Apple M3 MacBook Air: was $1,099 now $799 at Amazon
- Apple M3 MacBook Air 15: was $1,299 now $999 at Amazon
- Tablets & Phones
- Apple iPad 10: was $349 now $299 at Amazon
- Apple iPad Air 6: was $599 now $549 at Amazon
- Apple iPad mini 7: was $499 now $484 at Amazon
- Apple iPad mini 6: was $499 now $349 at Amazon
- Apple iPad Pro M4: was $999 now $899 at PC Richard
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: was $1,199 now $0.01
- Apple iPhone 16 w/ Watch Series 10: free at Verizon w/ select plans
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro w iPad & Watch: free at Verizon w/ select plans
- Wearables:
- Apple Watch SE 2: was $249 now $189 at Amazon
- Apple Watch Series 9: was $399 now $331 at Amazon
- Apple AirPods 4: was $129 now $119 at Amazon
- Apple AirPods 3: was $169 now $94 at Amazon
- Apple AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $189 at Amazon
Best early Apple Black Friday deals
MacBooks
Preorder the M4 MacBook Pro starting from $1,599 at Apple. Save up to $1,170 when you trade in your old Mac via Apple's trade-in offer. The base model M4 MacBook Pro features a 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple's new M4 10-core processor, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 16GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage to start. Featuring Apple Intelligence, the M4 MacBook Pro series is the most advanced Apple laptop series yet. Preorders ship to arrive by Nov. 8, 2024.
Save $200 on the 15-inch Apple M3 MacBook Air. In our M3 MacBook Air 15 review, we gave it a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. It's the Editor's Choice best overall laptop for its outstanding 15+ hour battery life and powerful performance.
Features: 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) 500-nit Liquid Retina display, M3 8-core processor, 10-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic array with directional beamforming, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, six-speakers with force-cancelling woofers, macOS
Lowest price! Save $300 on the excellent MacBook Pro M3. The best laptop for power users, Apple's M3 processor is 35% faster than its first-generation M1 chip (rated). Graphics performance is up 65 percent faster so you'll notice all the subtle nuances during gameplay, from realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections.
Features: 14-inch (3024 x 1964) 1,000-nit 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M3 8-core chip, 16-core Neural Engine, Apple M3 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Mac OS
Price check: Best Buy $1,599
Lowest price! Amazon takes $300 off the 2022 model M2 MacBook Air. The best laptop for most people, it's ideal for day-to-day computing and powerful enough for video editing and casual gaming. As a bonus, the Magic Keyboard is a pleasure to type on.
Features: 13.6-inch 2560 x 1664 Liquid Retina 500-nit display, M2 8-core CPU, 8-Core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime camera, macOS
The 2020 M1 MacBook Air is $350 off and the cheapest MacBook you can buy. Succeeded by the previous-gen M2 MacBook Air, it's still one of the best laptops out there. It packs blazing performance and long battery life into a slim, unibody design.
Features: 13.3-inch (2560 x 1600) IPS Retina display, Apple M1 8-core processor, 8GB RAM, Apple M1 7-core GPU, 256GB SSD, macOS
One of the best MacBook deals knocks $600 off the MacBook Pro 16 with M3 Max. In our Features: 16.2-inch (3456 x 2234) 1,000-nit 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M3 Max 14-core chip, 16-core Neural Engine, Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD
iPads
Overview: The newly released iPad mini 7 is already $15 off. The A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence power Apple's new compact tablet to simplify and enhance everyday tasks.
Features: 8.3-inch Liquid Retina (2266 x 1488) display with True Tone, P3 wide color, and anti-reflective coating, Apple A17 Pro chip, 8GB RAM, 128GB of storage, 12MP wide rear camera, 12MP ultra-wide front camera, Touch ID, Apple Pay, supports Apple Pencil USB-C
Price comparison: Best Buy $499 | Target $499 | Walmart $484
Save $100 on the 11-inch iPad Air 6 at Amazon. The iPad Air 6 is 50% faster than the previous-gen iPad Air 5 and features landscape stereo speakers. Made of 100% recycled aluminum enclosure the new iPad Air works with the Apple MacBook Keyboard and Apple Pencil.
Features: 11-inch Liquid Retina display with P3 wide color, True Tone, and anti-reflective coating, Apple M2 Chip, 128GB of storage, 12MP wide wide camera, 12MP Ultra-wide front camera, supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil USB-C and Magic Keyboard
Save $53 on the 10th generation Apple iPad with a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display. It features Apple's A14 Bionic chip and is faster and more power efficient than the iPad 9. It sports an ultra-wide 12MP front camera for video calling and an updated 12MP back camera for capturing sharp, vivid photos and 4K video. For wired and wireless connectivity options, the 2022 iPad is equipped with a USB-C port and Wi-Fi 6.
Save $105 on the 9th generation iPad 9. This entry model iPad packs a 10.2-inch Retina display with True Tone, A13 Bionic chip, 64GB of storage, and stereo speakers. It sports an 8MP wide-angle primary camera on the back and a 12MP ultra-wide front camera. Touch ID and Apple Pay offer secure login payment.
PC Richard takes $100 off the 11-inch iPad Pro M4 which drops it to an all-time low price. Featuring Apple's new blazing-fast M4 chip, the 2024 iPad Pro is up to 50% faster than the older model M2 and uses just half the power. In terms of GPU performance, it’s 4X times faster, which means games and other graphics-intensive tasks run smoother than ever.
Features: 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED, Apple M4 9-core chip, 256GB of storage
Release date: May 2024
Price check: Amazon $969 | Best Buy $899 w/ Plus
Save $200 on the iPad Pro M4 with My Best Buy Plus and nab it for its lowest-ever price! Featuring Apple's new blazing-fast M4 chip, the 2024 iPad Pro is up to 50% faster than the older model M2 and uses just half the power. In terms of GPU performance, it’s 4X times faster, which means games and other graphics-intensive tasks run smoother than ever.
Features: 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED, Apple M4 9-core chip, 512GB of storage
Price check: Amazon $1,389
Apple Watch
Save $70 on the Editor's Choice Award-winning Apple Watch Series 9 GPS smartwatch. In our Apple Watch Series 9 review, we gave it 4 out of 5 stars for its gorgeous display and useful double tap gesture. The Apple Watch Series 9 features a host of new features over the Apple Watch Series 8 including an all-new S9 chip, a brighter 2000-nit display, and a new double tap gesture.
Lowest price! Save $100 on the Apple Watch Ultra 2, a popular multisport smartwatch that's never reached a discounted price lower than this. We didn't get a chance to review Apple's newest multisport smartwatch, but our sister site Tom's Guide did and rated it 4.5 out of 5 stars. They loved the Watch Ultra 2's brighter display, faster S9 chip, and new double-tap gesture over its predecessor.
Features: 49mm OLED touchscreen, GPS, cellular support, Apple S9 SiP, up to 2,000 nits brightness, 64GB of storage, LTPO3 OLED display, ECG, heart rate and rhythm monitoring, sleep tracking, sleep apnea detection, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, waterproof to 100 meters, recreational scuba support to 40 meters, fast charging support, up to 36-hour battery life.
Lowest price! Now $32 under retail, the 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 is at an all-time low price. What's new with the Apple Watch Series 10? It's thinner, and lighter, and offers two display options (42mm and 46mm).
Features: 42mm case size, Apple S10 SiP, up to 2,000 nits brightness, LTPO3 OLED display, ECG, heart rate and rhythm monitoring, sleep tracking, sleep apnea detection, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, water resistance for up to 50 meters (swimproof), fast charging support, up to 18-hour battery life.
Lowest price! At $24 off, the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 (Rose Gold Aluminum Case w/ Plum Sport Loop) is at an all-time low price. What's new with the Apple Watch Series 10? It's thinner, and lighter, and offers two display options (42mm and 46mm).
Features: 46mm case size, Apple S10 SiP, up to 2,000 nits brightness, LTPO3 OLED display, ECG, heart rate and rhythm monitoring, sleep tracking, sleep apnea detection, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, water resistance for up to 50 meters (swimproof), fast charging support, up to 18-hour battery life.
Save $60 on the 40mm 2nd generation Apple Watch SE. It's 20% faster than the 1st generation Apple Watch SE and features fall detection, emergency SOS, and crash detection. Stay on top of your health and fitness with daily activity tracking and an enhanced Workout app.
AirPods
Save $30 on the Apple 3rd generation AirPods with Lightning Charging Case. They're sweat and water-resistant, with spatial audio providing 3D sound. You get up to 6 hours of playtime and 30 hours on a full charge with the MagSafe charging case.
Apple AirPods 4: $129 $119 @ Amazon
The newly released AirPods 4 are $10 off right now at Amazon. Apple's next-gen wireless earbuds are redesigned to offer a better fit and feature Apple's H2 chip to deliver enhanced audio over the AirPods 3.
Features: Apple H2 chip, Voice cancellation, Personalized Spatial Audio, hands-free Siri, 1P54 dust, sweat, water-resistant
Now at the lowest price ever, get $95 off the latest AirPods Pro 2. The earbuds ship with a USB-C MagSafe Charging Case and feature adaptive audio, active noise-cancellation, 3D sound, conversation awareness, and personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. The AirPods Pro 2 are dust, sweat, and water resistant for worry-free everyday use.
Price Check: Walmart $154 | B&H $244
Save $70 on the AirPods Max, Apple's chic over-ear wireless headphones. These stylish ear cans feature Apple's powerful H1 chip, nine microphones, and 40mm drivers. With spatial sound, the AirPods Max provides an audio experience like no other.
Apple accessories
Save $20 on this 4-pack of Apple AirTag trackers. The Apple AirTag 4 Pack gives you more value for your dollar. This bundle includes four of Apple's tracking devices to ensure your items never get lost
Apple's wireless Magic Mouse pairs instantly via Bluetooth with your Mac and is designed to glide smoothly across surfaces. Its built-in rechargeable battery lasts a month or longer in between charges. It's compatible with Mac with OS X 10.11 or later, iPad with iPadOS 13.4, and later.
Apple Pencil
Lowest price! Amazon takes $37 off the Apple Pencil Pro for a limited time. This essential iPad accessory lets you easily take notes, draw, and design on your iPad. With pixel-perfect precision, tilt, pressure sensitivity, and low latency, the Pencil Pro makes you feel like you're using a regular pencil.
Works with: Apple Pencil Pro works with iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Air 13-inch (M2), and iPad Air 11-inch (M2).
Lowest price! Save $10 on the Apple Pencil with USB-C connectivity lets you easily take notes, draw, and design on your iPad. Thanks to low latency, it feels just like using a pencil supports the Apple Pencil hover feature on the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) and iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation). When not in use, it magnetically attaches to your iPad for safekeeping.
Works with: iPad Air (4th & 5th generation), iPad mini (6th generation), iPad (10th generation), iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd through 6th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st through 4th generation).
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Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.