We're just a few days away from Black Friday 2024, but major deals are already live across Apple's product categories. Whether you’re in the market for a new pair of AirPods, an Apple Watch, iPad, or even AirTags to keep track of things you might lose, you can already save cash at retailers across the map. Although we encourage you to treat yourself to these amazing Apple deals, we would recommend getting some holiday shopping done early for the Apple fans in your life, too.
Whether you're already a fan of Apple or you're newly curious about a specific Apple product that may help you or a loved one out in day-to-day life, let’s look at the wide array of trusted Apple products on sale for Black Friday.
AirPod Deals
AirPod Pro (2nd Gen with USB-C) are on sale at Amazon for $169 right now. That’s nearly the lowest we’ve seen (it dropped to $159 briefly earlier this week). So if you need them now, grab them; otherwise you can probably score them for $159 again on Black Friday. As for standard AirPods, Walmart’s $94 price is probably the lowest you’re going to get on the 3rd gen before it sells out, as the 4th gen is now available. Amazon has AirPods 4 (both standard and noise cancelation models) on sale for not much more, which may be worth the upgrade.
iPad Deals
While the official iPad deals haven’t kicked in yet, you can score some pretty good deals on many of the models. A baseline 9th-gen iPad is already on sale for $199, the same price it was during last year’s Black Friday sale. Will it dip lower this year? We’ll have to wait and see.
MacBook Deals
This year's baseline MacBook Air with an M3 chip is on sale at Amazon for $849, a steep $250 discount off MSRP. This is a fantastic laptop for just about anybody, and will last many years with solid performance. And if you have any other Apple device (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods), it syncs up your data automatically, which is always nice. Alternatively, you can pick up 2022's M2 chip-powered model for $100 less. I'd personally stick with the M3 if you can swing it, since it'll give you more bang for your buck. However, if you need even more power for editing, creative work or gaming, the brand-new 2024 MacBook Pro with M4 chip is also on sale for $1,399.
Apple Watch Deals
The Apple Watch is the best smartwatch for iOS users. It's sleek, stylish and full of useful features that complement your iPhone. If you don't have an Apple Watch or you are here shopping for a fellow Apple lover, we've got good news for you: All three Apple Watch models—the Apple Watch SE, the Apple Watch Series 10, and the Apple Watch Ultra— are all on sale at Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
Apple Watch Series 10 is this year’s smartwatch model, and it’s currently on sale for $329, which is $70 off the retail price. Last year, the Series 9 (the new model at the time) dropped to $329 for Black Friday, so this is probably the best price we're going to see this year. If you're looking for a cheaper option, the Apple Watch SE is down to only $149; this is the best price we've seen for a new Apple Watch. See all the Black Friday Apple Watch deals going on this week.
Apple iMac with M4 Chip (2024)
Just like the Mini, the iMac, an all-in-one desktop computer, got the M4 upgrade this year. This computer starts at 16GB of RAM and comes in seven stunning color options, from a staid silver to bold green, blue, and red, to name a few. The 4.5K display is the standout feature here, measuring 24". The iMac also comes with a Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse, both of which now have USB-C ports for charging. This machine looks great on any desk you put it on, and it packs a whole lot of computing power.
AirTag Deals
AirTags are the unsung heroes of the Apple lineup. They’re not flashy like some of the other products, but they get the job done and give you peace of mind. AirTags tell you the location of whatever you’ve attached them to; be that your keys, wallet, or even your child. A four-pack is currently on sale for $72.99, which is real close to their all-time low price of $69.99. I wouldn’t expect them to drop much lower this Black Friday.
Apple Gift Card Deal
While you are shopping for holiday gifts and you're not sure what your loved one still needs, (does your mom want a new iPad or is she attached to the older model she has?) —you can always get them the gift of free money with an Apple gift card. In fact, there's even a deal on Apple gift cards right now at Target:
Stay Tuned: New M4 Mac Mini Deals are Coming
Our Best Budget Mac for Gaming pick was $100 off for a few days, but the deal has changed as of November 26th. Check back closer to Black Friday for another expected price drop! Right now you can save $30 with coupon on Amazon:
Apple's brand-new 2024 M4-powered Mac Mini had a $100 discount at Amazon with a clipped coupon offer, but this deal has expired. We anticipate it will drop again closer to Black Friday proper. This is a powerful computer, despite its diminutive footprint. That M4 chip packs a wallop, easily handling nearly any computing task you can throw at it. Powered by Apple’s M2 Pro chip with a 10-Core CPU, a 16-Core GPU, and a 16-Core Neural Engine, this tiny computer breezes through heavy tasks like video editing and much more.
Apple Store Black Friday Sale Dates
Apple rarely offers discounts on its products, so instead of dropping prices in the Apple Store for Black Friday, it tosses in a free gift card with purchase. This year's Black Friday sale at the Apple Store runs November 29 – December 1 and gets you up to $200 in Apple gift cards with select purchases. What kinds of purchases? Pretty much any major product Apple sells: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, etc. Personally, I'd rather have an up-front discount at the retailers listed above, but if you plan on shopping at the Apple Store in the near future, a gift card could be a fine option too.
When Is Black Friday 2024?
While sales start whenever a given retailer sees fit, actual Black Friday 2024 falls on November 29 this year. That said, many Black Friday deals are already underway, as mentioned above. Use your best judgement about when is the right time to buy any item you're in the market for. Also see IGN's 2024 tech gift guide which includes everything from practical products to cool gadgets while you shop.
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Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky and Threads.
