Apple’s best deals on iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches, MacBooks and AirTags

Between May, September and October, Apple has been busy releasing a slew of new iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, MacBooks and more in 2024. If you’ve been waiting for a good sale before getting in, now is the time. Black Friday usually represents great discounts on Apple gear and this year is no different.

We’re seeing all-time lows for the Apple Watch Series 10, the 10th generation iPad and the M3 MacBook Air. There are also returning discounts on new models and previous generations. We’re still waiting for Black Friday deals to hit the AirPods Pro and will update this post once we see those deals go live. In the meantime, here are the best Black Friday deals on Apple gear we can find, from retailers including Amazon, Target and B&H Photo.

The best Black Friday Apple iPad deals

The line between Apple’s tablets and laptops is currently blurred, especially with the release of the iPad Pro this year, which (at the time) was still the company’s most powerful chip. The iPad Air is our current pick for the best iPad you can buy and we were excited by the iPad mini that came out last month. The only problem is that iPads are among the most expensive tablets you can buy. Hope these Black Friday iPad deals help.

• Apple iPad (2022, 10th generation) for $279 ($70 off): This is the new all-time low price for the base model iPad. It wasn’t upgraded during Apple’s Let Loose event back in May, nor did it receive a silent price reduction of $100 to $349. Now the Black Friday sale is lowering the price even more. This is our current favorite budget iPad because it’s a capable tablet that’s perfect for casual browsing, streaming and gaming. It can even handle daily production tasks well.

• Apple iPad mini (2024, 7th gen) for $450 ($49 off with coupon): Click the coupon to save up to $50 on the newest iPad overall. The iPad mini was just released this October before several new Macs were announced (the new Pro and Air tablets came out in May). In his review, Nathan Ingraham of Engadget called the mini “a necessary update to the best small tablet on the market.”

• Apple iPad (2021, 9th gen) for $200 ($129 off): Apple discontinued this model with the release of the new iPad Pro and Air models earlier this year. In what may be an attempt to wipe out the current stock, the price fell to a new record low. The 9th generation iPad is the first budget pick in our best Apple tablets guide and will work well as a device for browsing, streaming and playing games.

• Apple iPad Pro (2024, 7th gen, 11-inch) for $899 ($100 off): The latest iPad Pro came out in May and, remarkably, it was Apple’s first device to sport the M4 system-on-a-chip. We gave it an 84 in our review calling it an engineering marvel and the best screen our reviewer has ever seen. And our pick for the best iPad for power users. The only problem is that a lot It’s expensive, but this sale helps a little. And on Amazon.

• Apple iPad Air (2024, 6th gen, 11-inch) for $499 ($100 off): The iPad Air is the Apple tablet we recommend to most people in our buying guide and it earned a high score of 91 in our review. It achieves the best balance between performance, price and features of all the slabs in the range. It has an M2 chip that’s overkill for just browsing and gaming, but it’ll make sure your tablet keeps up with the latest Apple Intelligence tricks and demanding games. And at Target.

The best Black Friday Apple AirPods deals

Apple currently has four models of AirPods: 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 a lot of interesting things with its headphones lately, making this a good time to dive in. Although Black Friday discounts may seem small, they are better than paying full price.

• Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) for $539 ($10 off): Apple’s only headphones that can’t be fully repaired in a few years. When the iPhone 16 came out, Apple replaced the lightning port with a USB-C connector and introduced new colors. Although the overall design and build is a little old at this point, it still delivers balanced sound in a premium package. Also at B&H Photo.

• Apple AirPods 4 (regular) for $119 ($10 off): Here’s a small discount on an Apple personal audio device. They were announced alongside the iPhone 16 back in September. There are two versions of 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 88 in our review.

• Apple AirPods 4 (ANC) for $169 ($10 off): The new ANC candidates scored 86 in the same review. We noticed that they have high-end features like letting you nod or shake your head to answer Siri questions and Personalized Surround Sound with powerful head tracking.

The best Black Friday Apple Watch deals

If you’re taking steps or exercising and you’re not wearing a smart watch, does it matter? Of course, the Apple Watch is more than a fitness tracker, it’s also a shortcut to your iPhone’s notifications, a handy Siri portal and an always-on weather forecast. And it tells the time. While they may not be cheap, these Black Friday Apple Watch discounts should help.

The best Black Friday Mac and MacBook deals

Apple held a quiet Mac week at the end of October where it announced the new M4 Mac mini desktop, the M4 Mac all-in-one and the M4 MacBook Pro laptop. The MacBook Air from back in March is still the model we recommend to most people

• Apple MacBook Air (2024, M3, 13-inch) for $849 ($250 off): Here’s the new all-time low on the latest MacBook Air. Our top pick for the best laptop for the masses, and this model has 16GB of RAM built in – double the previous base amount to cope with the demands of the growing Apple Intelligence. Also at B&H Photo for $200 off.

• Apple MacBook Air (2022, M2, 13-inch) for $749 ($250 off): The previous MacBook Air has an M2 processor (still very fast) and is our previous pick for the best laptop for most people. This is a 13-inch model with 16GB of RAM. This is a return to a lower state.

• Apple iMac (2024, M4, 24-inch) for $1,150 ($148 off with coupon): Apple just released a refreshed iMac last month, but now the silver model is already on sale. It has Apple’s latest silicon, the M4 system on a chip that provides speed and enables new Apple Intelligence features in macOS Sequoia. Also at B&H Photo for $100 off.

• Apple Mac mini (2024, M4) for $549 ($50 off with coupon): Use a coupon to get the full deal as this is Apple’s first low-end $599 model of goodies, small packages. The five-inch-by-five-inch box can handle serious workloads and remains a cost-effective entry point to Apple’s latest silicon. We gave it a solid 90 points in our review, praising the incredibly fast M4 chip and useful ports. And at B&H Photo, no coupon is needed.

• Apple MacBook Pro (2024, M4 Pro, 14-inch) for $1,400 ($199 off with coupon): A major update that Apple has given the most powerful laptops with a faster M4 chip than before. Nothing else has changed, but that’s not a bad thing as the Pros are excellent devices that we recommend for pro users. They have enough power to handle even the most demanding video, audio and any other production tasks you can throw at it.

The best Black Friday deals on Apple gear

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