Best early Black Friday Apple deals: MacBooks, AirPods, iPads, and more

UPDATE: Nov. 15, 2022, 1:00 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest Apple deals from early 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 $1,199 at Amazon (save $150) 🔥

• BEST IPAD DEAL: The 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) brings portability and power in one small package — $399.99 $499 at Amazon (save $99.01)

• 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 $379 at Best Buy (save $70)

• 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 $249 at Walmart (save $90) 🔥

• BEST ACCESSORY DEAL: The Beats Studio Buds offer a worthy alternative to the AirPods Pro, and they’re back at their Prime Day 2 price — $99.95 $149.95 at Amazon (save $50)

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.

Several of those retailers have already started rolling out early Black Friday deals, including Amazon, Best Buy, and Target (with Walmart soon to follow).

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, some Apple Watches are back down to their all-time low prices, and the iPad Mini is entering its second week at $400.

If you don’t see your wishlist items on sale, don’t worry. We’ll be updating this post constantly leading up to Black Friday’s official start on Nov. 25. Until then, it never hurts to glance at the best deals that are live beforehand. Check them out 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

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Our pick: MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) 🔥 (opens in a new tab)

$1,049.99 at Amazon (save $149.01)

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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.

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2022 MacBook Pro

• MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 at 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 $1,199 at Best Buy (save $150)

• MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 at Amazon (save $150)

2021 MacBook Pro

• 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,599 $1,999 at Amazon (save $400)

• 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,999.99 $2,499 at Amazon (save $499.01) 🔥

• 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,599 $1,999 at Best Buy (save $400)

• 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,099 $2,499 at Best Buy (save $400)

• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,099 $2,499 at Best Buy (save $400)

• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,199 $2,499 at Amazon (save $300)

• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,299 $2,699 at Amazon (save $400)

2020 MacBook Air

• MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799.99 $999 at Best Buy (save $199.01)

• MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799.99 $999 at Amazon (save $199.01)

iPad deals

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Our pick: 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) (opens in a new tab)

$399.99 at Amazon (save $99.01)

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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.

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iPad (10th Gen)

• 2022 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $444 $449 at Amazon (save $5) ✨

iPad Mini

• 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) — $399.99 $499 at Best Buy (save $99.01)

• 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 256GB) — $599 $649 at Amazon (save $50)

• 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 256GB) — $549.99 $649 at Best Buy (save $99.01)

iPad Air

• 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $519.99 $599 at Amazon (save $79.01 with coupon automatically applied at checkout)

• 2022 iPad Air (WiFi + cellular, 64GB) — $649.99 $749 at Amazon (save $99.01)

• 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 256GB) — $679 $749 at Amazon (save $70)

iPad Pro

• 2022 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB) — $749 $799 at Amazon (save $50)

• 2022 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi + cellular, 1TB) — $1,629 $1,699 at Amazon (save $70)

Apple Watch deals

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Our pick: Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) (opens in a new tab)

$309 at Best Buy (save $70)

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Why we like it

If you want to grab the latest Apple Watch with a 45mm band you’ll be paying at least $419. 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 over a hundred bucks and going for the Series 7 is the move.

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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) — $379 $429 at Amazon (save $50) 🔥

• Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) — $379 $429 at Walmart (save $50) ✨🔥

Series 7

• Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) — $309.99 $379 at Target (save $69.01)

• 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) — $349 $529 at Amazon (save $180) 🔥

SE (Second Gen)

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $239.99 $279 at Amazon (save $29.01) 🔥

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $319.98 $329 at Amazon (save $9.02)

SE (First Gen)

• Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $199 $249 at Walmart (save $50)

• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) with tornado/gray sport loop — $209 $359 at Best Buy (save $150)

AirPods deals

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Our pick: AirPods Pro (first gen) (opens in a new tab)

$159 at Walmart (save $90)

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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 around the corner, 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 (second gen) — $89.99 $129 at Walmart (save $39.01)

• AirPods Pro (first gen) — $169.99 $249 at Target (save $79.01)

• AirPods Pro (second gen) — $229.99 $249 at Amazon (save $19.01) 🔥

• AirPods Max— $449.99 $549 at Amazon (save $99.01)

Apple accessories deals

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Our pick: Beats Studio Buds (opens in a new tab)

$99.95 at Amazon (save $50)

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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 — $14.99 $29 at Amazon (save $14.01)

• Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones — $99 $199.95 at Amazon (save $100.95)

• 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) — $99 $179 at Amazon (save $80) 🔥

• 2021 Apple TV 4K (64GB) — $114 $179 at Amazon (save $85)

• Beats Studio3 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones — $149.99 $349.95 at Amazon (save $199.96)

• Powerbeats Pro — $179.95 $249.95 at Amazon (save $70)

This post will be updated throughout the holiday shopping season.