Best Black Friday Apple deals: MacBooks, AirPods, iPads, and more
UPDATE: Nov. 25, 2022, 7:05 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest Apple deals from Black Friday sales.
BEST MACBOOK DEAL: The MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) updates Apple's most portable laptop in almost every way, and it's back down to its lowest price ever — $1,049
$1,199at Amazon and Best Buy (save $150) 🔥BEST APPLE WATCH DEAL: The Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) has an ECG sensor, a blood oxygen sensor, and 45mm of an always-on display— $309.99
$379at Target (save $119.01)BEST AIRPODS DEAL: The AirPods Pro (first gen) with ANC lets you give the gift of peace and quiet at a reasonable price this holiday season — $159
$249at Walmart (save $90) 🔥BEST ACCESSORY DEAL: The Beats Studio Buds offer a worthy alternative to the AirPods Pro, and they're lower than their Prime Day 2 price — $89.95
$149.95at Amazon (save $60)BEST IPAD DEAL: The 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 256GB) brings portability and power in one small package — $599.49
$699at Amazon (save $99.01)
Apple is not famous for its sales — at least not through its own website and stores. Luckily, several other retailers have no problem marking down Apple products.
And those retailers' Black Friday deals are here, including Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.
Basically, that means that the good Apple deals we find year-round are even better at the moment. Case in point: the M1 MacBook Air is back down to $800 for the second time this shopping season, several Apple Watches are back down to their all-time low prices, and the new iPad Pro just hit $100 off.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $219.99 (List Price $249.00)
Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $274.00 (List Price $349.00)
Amazon Fire HD 10 32GB Tablet (2023 Release, Black) — $69.99 (List Price $139.99)
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $248.00 (List Price $399.99)
Blink Outdoor 4 1080p Security Camera (5-Pack) — $159.99 (List Price $399.99)
Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)
Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $249.99 (List Price $599.00)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $339.00 (List Price $399.00)
WD 6TB My Passport USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive — $138.65 (List Price $179.99)
Dell 14 Premium Intel Ultra 7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 2K Laptop — $999.99 (List Price $1549.99)
If you don't see your wishlist items on sale, don't worry. We'll be updating this post constantly through Cyber Monday. Until then, you can take a look at the best deals that are already live below.
Please note: All newly added deals have been marked with a ✨. Anything with a strikeout was either sold out or no longer available at the sale price as of this writing, and anything marked with a 🔥 has dropped to an all-time low price. Check back often — we're updating this page constantly.
Mac and MacBook deals
Why we like it
Check out our full review of the M2 MacBook Air.
The 2022 MacBook Air comes at a slightly higher starting price than its 2020 counterpart, but for a few good reasons. One, it underwent a total redesign that gives it a more Pro-like look, while still maintaining the thin look the Air is known for. The keyboard is miles better than the Butterfly monstrosity, and you also get a full-sized function role. We wish its 60Hz refresh rate offered a little more, but the M2 chip gives top-of-the-line performance. And that slightly larger 13.6-inch screen and 1080p webcam make a difference. (If you're looking for more built-in storage space, the 512GB model is also at its lowest price ever.)
More Mac and MacBook deals
2022 MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149
$1,299at Amazon (save $150)MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)— $1,299$1,499 at Best Buy (save $200) 🔥
2022 MacBook Air
MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049
$1,199at Best Buy (save $150)MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299
$1,499at Best Buy (save $200) 🔥MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349
$1,499at Amazon (save $150)
2021 MacBook Pro (14-inch)
MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,599
$1,999at Best Buy (save $400)MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)— $1,599$1,999 at Amazon (save $400)MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,099
$2,499at Best Buy (save $400)MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,199.99
$2,499at Amazon (save $300)
2021 MacBook Pro (16-inch)
MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,999
$2,499at Best Buy (save $500) 🔥MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,999
$2,499at Amazon (save $500)MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,199
$2,699at Best Buy (save $500) ✨🔥MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,199
$2,699at Amazon (save $500)MacBook Pro (M1 Max, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,049
$3,499at Best Buy (save $450) ✨🔥
2020 MacBook Air
MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799
$999at Amazon (save $200) 🔥MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799.99
$999at Best Buy (save $199.01)
iPad deals
Why we like it
Check out our full review of the 2021 iPad Mini.
Even with the release of iPadOS 16, let's be real — no one is really using their iPad as a complete laptop replacement. When it comes down to it, most people want a tablet to be portable, to stream shows and videos easily, maybe run some creative work, and not run out of battery quickly. The iPad Mini checks pretty much most of those boxes. For casual use, the battery does well, but the A15 Bionic chip brings the speed (you don't need an M1 or M2 chip to play games and watch YouTube). The 8.3-inch display is compact without being way too small, the USB-C charging port adds a level of convenience the iPhone would be well suited to follow, and the stereo speakers sound great. All these factors together make it clear why this tablet is a Mashable Choice pick — and a great deal to boot.
More iPad deals
iPad (9th Gen)
2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $269.99
$329at Amazon (save $59.01)
iPad (10th Gen)
2022 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $426
$449at Amazon (save $23)
iPad Mini
2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) — $399.99
$499at Best Buy (save $99.01)2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 256GB) — $549.99
$649at Amazon (save $99.01)2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 256GB) — $549.99
$649at Best Buy (save $99.01)
iPad Air
2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $549
$599at Amazon (save $50)2022 iPad Air (WiFi + cellular, 64GB) — $669.99
$749at Amazon (save $79.01)2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 256GB) — $711
$749at Amazon (save $38)
iPad Pro
2022 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB) — $739
$799at Amazon (save $60)2022 12.9-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB) — $999
$1,099at Amazon (save $100) ✨🔥2022 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi + cellular, 1TB) — $1,614
$1,699at Amazon (save $85)
Apple Watch deals
Why we like it
If you want to grab the latest Apple Watch with a 45mm band you'll be paying at least $379 — and that's if you catch it at its lowest price ever. Opting instead for last year's Series 7 still gets a large, bright, always-on, crack-resistant display. In terms of fitness features, you get blood oxygen and ECG sensors, as well as a heart rate monitor. You won't get the crash detection and temperature sensors of the Series 8, but if those weren't must-have features for you anyway, saving at least $70 and going for the Series 7 is the move.
More Apple Watch deals
Series 8
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS)— $349$399 at Amazon (save $50) 🔥Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS)— $349$399 at Walmart (save $50) 🔥Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) — $399
$429at Amazon (save $30) 🔥Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS)— $379$429 at Walmart (save $50) 🔥
Series 7
Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS + cellular)— $339$429 at Walmart (save $90) 🔥Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS + cellular)— $349$429 at Amazon (save $80)Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS + cellular) — $369
$529at Amazon (save $160)
SE (Second Gen)
Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $229
$249at Amazon (save $20) ✨🔥Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $229.99
$249at Target (save $19.01) ✨🔥Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $259.99
$279at Amazon (save $9.01) 🔥Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $309.98
$329at Amazon (save $19.02)
SE (First Gen)
Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $149
$249at Walmart (save $100) 🔥
AirPods deals
Why we like them
Check out our full review of the AirPods Pro.
The biggest con of Apple's noise-canceling earbuds was their price. But with a new generation out and Black Friday sales beginning, the first-gen AirPods Pro are back down to their lowest price ever at $159. With a case that gives up to 24 hours of battery life and some of the best active noise cancellation in the game, this price is hard to pass up.
More AirPods deals
AirPods (2nd gen) — $79.99
$129at Walmart (save $49.01)AirPods Pro (1st gen)— $169.99$249 at Target (save $79.01)AirPods Pro (2nd gen) — $199.99
$249at Amazon (save $49.01) ✨🔥AirPods Pro (2nd gen) — $199.99
$249at Target (save $49.01)✨🔥AirPods Max— $449$549 at Amazon (save $100)
Apple accessories deals
Why we like them
Read our full review of the Beats Studio Buds.
If you're interested in the idea of the ANC of the AirPods Pros but less interested in their price tag, the Beats Studio Buds offer a worthy alternative. The ANC might not quite match up to the Pros standard, but with 8 hours of battery life per charge (that's longer than the second-gen Pros) and impressive bass for buds, you might just find them worth the trade-off. Plus, you get more color options.
More Apple accessories deals
AirTag Loop — $14.88
$29at Amazon (save $14.12)Apple AirTag (4 pack) — $79.99
$99(save $19.01)Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones— $99$199.95 at Amazon (save $100.95)2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB)— $79.99$179 at Amazon (save $99.01) 🔥2021 Apple TV 4K (64GB)— $99.99$179 at Amazon (save $99.01)2022 Apple TV 4K (64GB) — $123.49
$149at Amazon (save $21.50) ✨🔥Beats Studio3 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones — $149.99
$349.95at Amazon (save $199.96)Powerbeats Pro — $149.95
$249.95at Amazon (save $100)
This post will be updated throughout the holiday shopping season.
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Frequently Asked Questions
First and foremost, you should keep an eye on this list. Self-promo aside, we'll be making sure it stays updated with all the best savings out there. If you're interested in doing some deal hunting of your own, we do have a few tips to share.
As we mentioned earlier, Apple is notoriously stingy when it comes to offering sales. (Their 2021 Black Friday "deal" was just a free gift card with the purchase of select items, keeping in line with previous years.) That means checking their website throughout the weekend probably will not be the most fruitful course of action. Retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy offer Apple deals throughout the year and are much more likely to offer more significant discounts on your favorite products during the holiday shopping season.
Next, it will be helpful to have a clear idea of what exactly you're interested in buying. A glance at this post can show you that the Apple catalog is vast and ever-expanding. Since the summer, we've gotten a ton of new releases, including new generations of iPads, MacBooks, AirPods, Apple Watches, iPhones, and even an Apple TV 4K. Apple deals also have a tendency to fluctuate, so trying to keep a close eye on all their selections can get overwhelming quickly. What's more, Apple is — as you may know — a popular brand, meaning you only have so long to hop on the really good sales before they sell out.
Our advice? Be honest with yourself about which products are absolute wants, and which would be nice, but not exactly necessary. Want a new iPad but don't need the latest and greatest? Older generations will be on sale and still work great. If you plan on shopping through Amazon, it's also a good idea to make use of your wishlist.
Apple's 2022 Black Friday sale will look exactly the same as the sale they've put on in year's past — from Friday, Nov. 25 to Monday, Nov. 28, eligible iPhone, MacBook, iPad, Beats, Apple Watch, and accessories purchases come with an Apple gift card with values ranging from $50 to $250. Those gift cards can only be used for future purchases.In other words, to take advantage of the savings, you have to buy at least one item at full price.
Besides that being kind of annoying if you're just trying to get one product, there are bigger and better markdowns at other retailers that require no future purchases to reap the savings. That's why recommend shopping at Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, or Target to get the best bang for your buck.
Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from dupes to 12-foot skeletons.
Bethany Allard is a Los Angeles-based shopping reporter at Mashable covering beauty tech, dating, sex and relationships, and headphones. That basically means she puts her hair through a lot, scrolls through a lot of dating apps, and rotates through a lot of different headphones. In addition to testing out and rounding up the best products, she also covers deals for Mashable, paying an especially obsessive amount of attention to Apple deals and prices. That knowledge comes in handy when she's covering shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday, which she's now done for three years at Mashable.
