Black Friday is officially over, but there are plenty of deals to pick through until the end of Cyber Monday. Some of the most exciting offers we've seen on Apple products are still available. So if you're kicking yourself for missing a deal, you might not be out of luck just yet.
Now, we'll start with the caveat that if you're looking for deals from Apple directly, all you're going to come up with are some gift card offers we weren't too impressed with. That doesn't mean the discounts don't exist, though, you just have to know where to look. Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy are all currently running major sales on Apple products, including some of the deepest discounts we've seen on AirPods Pro and the Apple Watch SE.
Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday are always a bit chaotic -- and this year especially so with the ongoing supply chain issues. Items will be going in and out of stock constantly, so be sure to check back here often for the latest info about what's available when and where.
Best AirPods Deals
There are great savings on AirPods available, and with Cyber Monday deals kicking in, now is the time to find the right product for you at the best price. Here's what we've found so far:
Amazon has the AirPods 2 marked down to just $109, but the extra discount shows when you add them to your cart. This is $50 less than Apple has them available for right now, and is one of the lowest prices we have seen for the AirPods (aside from a brief drop to $90 during an early Walmart Black Friday deal). The AirPods Pro deal has ended at most retailers, so be sure to grab this before the same thing happens.
Amazon has Apple's newest AirPods, the AirPods 3, on sale for just $150. That's $30 less than the Apple Store and their lowest price to date. Note that at Amazon, you get an extra $20 off at checkout -- it's listed in green under the larger red price. If you don't see "Save $20 at checkout," the deal has expired. The AirPods 3 have been in and out of stock at this price.
Apple's AirPods Pro are one of the most popular items this shopping season, and they're available on sale from a few retailers. Walmart and Amazon have had them on sale for as low as $159, though prices have been bouncing around a bit, sometimes going as high as $180. They are currently out of stock at Amazon and are only available at some Walmart stores, but it's not the first time they've sold out and there's a chance we'll see another wave of restocks at some point this weekend.
Best Deals on Apple Watch
The Apple Watch Series 7 is now available. That means sizable discounts are available right now on the previous-generation Series 6 and smaller savings on the midrange Watch SE. You can also find the Apple Watch Series 3 for as low as $169, but that model is so old at this point, we recommend you steer clear of it and go for the SE instead.
The Apple Watch SE has been one of the most popular items on sale this Black Friday season, and while it has already sold out at Best Buy, Target still has a few in stock if you've been hoping to grab one at this price. The $219 price is for the 40mm mode, but the 44mm model is $60 off as well (selling for $249). These watches come in lots of cool color combinations, but are selling out quickly (some colors are already gone), so we recommend moving fast on this deal. You get six free months of Apple's Fitness Plus service included.
- Amazon has price-matched this deal.
The Series 6 Apple Watch features an always-on display and monitors both heart rate and blood oxygen levels. It's technically discontinued now that the Series 7 has been released, but -- aside from a smaller face and lack of rapid charging -- it doesn't lack most of the features you'll find on the 2021 Series 7 models.
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Best Deals on iPads
We've previously seen the new 2021 iPad and iPad Mini drop by $30 or $50, respectively, while the current iPad Pro and iPad Air models are up to $100 off at times.
The latest 2021 version of the iPad Pro features the same M1 chip found in some Mac models. This top-of-the-line model is targeted at designers who will appreciate the 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion, True Tone and P3 wide color.
More current early Cyber Monday deals on iPads:
- Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch, Wi-Fi (128GB): $999 (save $100 versus Apple Store but note Best Buy has price-matched this deal)
- Apple iPad Air 2020, 10.9-inch (256GB): $699 (save $50 versus Apple Store)
Best Accessory Deals
If you're investing in one of the iPads, it may be time to grab you an Apple Pencil as well. This accessory helps with artistic and professional endeavors, and right now it's under a hundred bucks.
This stylus makes creation a breeze. Draw or take notes with ease. It's compatible with the iPad Mini (6th generation), iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th and 5th generations), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd and 3rd generations).
Best Deals on Apple MacBooks
The MacBook is experiencing a renaissance, thanks to the latest models being powered by Apple's supercharged M1 and M1 Pro/Max CPUs. The models are often $50 to $100 less than the Apple Store price at many retailers, and those prices may dip further in the coming weeks.
We often call the MacBook Air the most universally useful laptop you can buy. The latest version swaps out Intel CPUs with Apple's own M1 chip, but it'll be a transparent transition for most. After all, MacBook Air users are usually looking for a sleek, reasonably priced machine that just works. The system is also finally truly fanless, replacing the cooling fans with an aluminum heat spreader inside, as well as taking advantage of the highly efficient M1 chip. For a base price of $999, and often on sale for at least $100 less, it's a great value, considering these tank-like laptops can last for years.
Best Buy is teasing that you can "save $150 on select" MacBook models, so the Air may be seeing another Cyber Monday price cut.
Storage is important, especially if you use your computer for work, school, and gaming. Fortunately, the 512GB version of the MacBook Air with Apple's M1 chip is currently discounted for $1100 over at Amazon. While the listing says you can save $150, the discount won't appear until you check out.
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Best Deals on Apple Desktops
If a laptop isn't your speed, Apple offers two flavors of consumer desktops: the Mac Mini (add your own keyboard, mouse and monitor) and the iMac, an all-in-one. Both the Mini and the 24-inch iMac have been updated to Apple's new M1 chip. Most folks should steer clear of the larger 27-inch iMac until it gets its inevitable M1 upgrade (rumored to be coming in 2022).
Make any screen a Mac with this compact, portable desktop computer. With new technologies taking on intensive tasks while consuming up to 60% less energy than the previous generation, it's a great time to ditch the tower. Featuring the Apple M1 chip, this versatile desktop will fit anywhere, and it's a great fit for Mac beginners, too.
More deals on Apple desktops:
- Apple Mac Mini M1 2020 (512GB): $749 (save $150)
- Apple iMac M1 2021 (24-inch, 256GB): $1,499 (no discounts yet)
- 21.5-inch Apple iMac: $799(save $300)
Best Apple TV Deals
You'll pay a big premium for an Apple TV box versus sub-$50 rivals like Roku, Fire TV and Chromecast models. But for Apple completists -- and those who want a more privacy-friendly streaming experience -- the Apple TV is worth it. Note that you should steer clear of any models that aren't the 2021 model (below) with the improved remote and latest chip.
The latest model of the Apple TV finally delivers a long overdue -- and improved -- remote control. It also offers an A12 Bionic chip, so you'll get buttery smooth performance and full Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos support when streaming everything from Disney Plus to HBO Max and everything in between.
The older model of the Apple TV is also on sale this season. It still boasts 4K resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, and Dolby Atmos support, but only on the A10X processor. At Best Buy, however, it also comes with six free months of Apple Music and Apple News Plus, and three free months of Apple TV Plus (all for new subscribers only).
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