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Title: Black Friday Apple deals 2024: The best Apple sales on iPads, AirPods,
Apple Watches, MacBooks and AirTags

Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:48:13 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-a...

Between the ΓÇ¥Let LooseΓÇ¥ iPad event in May, the iPhone 16 ΓÇ£ItΓÇÖs
GlowtimeΓÇ¥ event in September and the Mac Week non-event in October, Apple
has been busy releasing a slew of new iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, MacBooks
and more for 2024. If youΓÇÖve been waiting for a good sale before diving in,
now is the time. Black Friday often represents the best discounts on Apple
gear and this year is no different.

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

The best Black Friday Apple iPad deals Photo by Nathan Ingraham / Engadget

The line between AppleΓÇÖs tablets and laptops is a little blurry at this
point, especially with the release of the iPad Pro this year, which (at the
time) housed the companyΓÇÖs most powerful chip. The iPad Air is our current
pick for the best iPad you can buy and we were delighted by the iPad mini
that came out just last month. The only problem is iPads are among the more
expensive tablets you can buy. Hopefully these Black Friday iPad deals help
out.

Apple iPad (2022, 10th gen) for $279 ($70 off): This is a new all-time low
price on the base model iPad. It didnΓÇÖt get an upgrade during AppleΓÇÖs Let
Loose event back in May, though it did get a quiet price reduction by $100 to
$349. Now Black Friday sales are bringing down the price even more. This is
our current favorite budget iPad because itΓÇÖs a capable tablet thatΓÇÖs
great for casual browsing, streaming and gaming. It can even handle everyday
productivity tasks well.

Apple iPad mini (2024, 7th gen) for $450 ($49 off with coupon): Click the
coupon to save nearly $50 on AppleΓÇÖs newest iPad overall. The iPad mini was
just released this October right before the announcement of a few new Macs
(the new Pro and Air tablet came out back in May). In his review,
EngadgetΓÇÖs Nathan Ingraham called the mini a ΓÇ£necessary update to the
best small tablet on the market.ΓÇ¥

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's likely an effort to get rid of current stock, the price is down to a
new record low. The 9th generation iPad is the former budget pick in our
guide to the best Apple tablets and will serve well as a casual browsing,
streaming and game playing machine.

Apple iPad Pro (2024, 7th gen, 11-inch) for $899 ($100 off): The latest iPad
Pro came out back in May and, notably, was the first Apple 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 had ever seen. ItΓÇÖs
also our pick for the best iPad for power users. The only problem is itΓÇÖs
very expensive, but this sale helps a little. Also at Amazon.

Apple iPad Air (2024, 6th gen, 11-inch) for $499 ($100 off): The iPad Air is
the Apple tablet we recommend for most people in our buying guide and it
earned a high score of 91 in our review. It strikes the best balance between
performance, price and features of all slabs in the lineup. It has an M2 chip
which is really overkill for casual browsing and gaming, but will ensure that
your tablet is compatible with the latest Apple Intelligence tricks and
demanding games. Also at Target.

The best Black Friday Apple AirPods deals Billy Steele for Engadget

Apple has four models of AirPods right now: 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 their
headphones lately, making this a good time to dive in. Though the discounts
for Black Friday look to be minor, it's better than paying full price.

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) for $539 ($10 off): AppleΓÇÖs only over-ear
headphones havenΓÇÖt had a full revamp in a few years. When the iPhone 16
came out, Apple swapped out the lightning port for a USB-C connector and
introduced new colors. While the overall design and build is a bit old at
this point, they still deliver balanced sound in a premium package. Also at
B&H Photo.

Apple AirPods 4 (standard) for $119 ($10 off): Here's a minor discount on
AppleΓÇÖs newest personal audio device. They were announced alongside the
iPhone 16 back in September. There are two versions of the 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 buds with ANC got a
respectable 86 in that same review. We noted they had pro-level features like
letting you nod or shake your head to respond to SiriΓÇÖs questions and
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.

The best Black Friday Apple Watch deals Photo by Cherlynn Low / Engadget

If you take steps or do a workout and youΓÇÖre not wearing a smartwatch, does
it really count? Of course, the Apple Watch is more than a fitness tracker,
itΓÇÖs also a shortcut to your iPhone notifications, a handy Siri portal and
an always-on weather forecast. Plus it tells time. While theyΓÇÖre not cheap,
these Black Friday Apple Watch discounts should help.

Apple Watch Series 10 for $329 ($70 off): This is the lowest price we've seen
yet on an Apple Watch Series 10. It is our top pick for the best smartwatch
you can buy and has a slightly thinner and lighter design, a wide-angle OLED
panel for better viewing angles, plus all of the watchOS 11 features that
Apple recently released. Also at Walmart.

Apple Watch SE for $189 ($60 off): AppleΓÇÖs budget smartwatch hasnΓÇÖt had
an update since 2022. There were rumblings that weΓÇÖd see an update with the
launch of the Apple Watch Series 10 but that didnΓÇÖt happen. But if you just
need a reliable wrist companion for your iPhone and an accurate fitness and
workout tracker, this will serve. It went as low as $170 for October Prime
Day, so this isn't an all-time low.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $719 ($80 off): The Ultra model is big and has a big
price tag to match, so this discount might help. ItΓÇÖs our Apple Watch
recommendation for adventurers and athletes thanks to its specialized
features like a depth meter, SOS siren, and dual frequency GPS for more
accurate route tracking.

The best Black Friday Mac and MacBook deals Photo by Devindra Hardawar /
Engadget

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

Apple MacBook Air (2024, M3, 13-inch) for $849 ($250 off): Here's a new all-
time low on the latest MacBook Air. It's our top pick for the best laptop for
most people, and this model has 16GB of RAM built in ΓÇö double the previous
base amount so it can tackle the demands of the burgeoning 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 a (still very fast) M2 processor and itΓÇÖs our previous pick
for the best overall laptop for most people. This is the 13-inch model with
16GB of RAM. This is a return to an all-time low.

Apple iMac (2024, M4, 24-inch) for $1,150 ($148 off with coupon): Apple just
released the refreshed iMac last month, but now the silver model is already
on sale. It has the latest Apple silicon, the M4 system on a chip that gives
it a speed boost and enables the 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 the coupon to
get the full deal as this is a first-time low on AppleΓÇÖs $599 example of
good things, small packages. The five-inch by five-inch box can tackle some
serious workloads and remains the most affordable entry point to accessing
AppleΓÇÖs latest silicon. We gave it a solid score of 90 in our review,
praising the incredibly fast M4 chip and useful ports. Also at B&H Photo, no
coupon required.

Apple MacBook Pro (2024, M4 Pro, 14-inch) for $1,400 ($199 off with coupon):
The main update Apple gave to its most powerful laptops is the faster than
ever M4 chip. Not much else changed, but thatΓÇÖs not a bad thing as the Pros
are excellent machines that we recommend to pro users. They have enough power
to handle even the most demanding video, audio and any other productivity
tasks you can throw at it.

The best Black Friday deals on Apple gear Apple

Apple AirTags (four-pack) for $73 ($27 off): These are the Bluetooth trackers
we recommend if you have an iPhone. They allow you to keep track of your
keys, wallet and other belongings using the Find My app and nearly every
other nearby iPhone. Note that youΓÇÖll need an AirTag holder or case to use
them with your keys and a new generation is rumored for next year. The record
low for the four pack was $70 which we saw earlier this month, this deal is a
few dollars more. Also at Walmart.

Apple Pencil Pro for $99 ($30 off): ItΓÇÖs true that you may need a roadmap
to help you figure out which stylus is compatible with which iPad. The Pro is
the newest Apple Pencil and itΓÇÖll work with the newest iPad Air and Pro
models and adds haptic feedback, squeeze and barrel roll movements to the mix
of features. The all-time low was $90, but this is still a decent deal. Also
at Target.

Apple Pencil (2nd gen, USB-C) for $69 ($10 off): The USB-C Apple Pencil was
released late last year and effectively serves as Apple's "budget" stylus. It
works with the widest range of Apple tablets, though not all of them so check
before you buy. This is about $4 more than the all-time low. Also at Walmart.

Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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