Apple deals are heating up, with official Black Friday sales delivering some of the steepest discounts we've seen on current hardware. Here are our top six picks for the best early Black Friday Apple deals at Amazon.
This article is part of our Black Friday Deals coverage. Find the steepest discounts throughout the Thanksgiving weekend.
$189.99 AirPods Pro with MagSafe
Despite being announced only a month ago, 2021 AirPods with MagSafe Charging Case are already $60 off at Amazon.
The sub-$190 price is also within $15 of Amazon's $174.98 AirPods 3 deal, with the Pro model offering three sizes of silicone tips for a customizable fit.
Those looking for the cheapest AirPods price period can pick up a pair of AirPods 2 for $119.
$439.99 AirPods Max
Apple's high-end AirPods Max are also on sale, with Space Gray, Sky Blue and Silver models discounted to $439.99. The markdowns are in the form of a $70 instant rebate stacked with $39.01 in bonus savings at checkout, bringing the total savings to $110 off MSRP.
$599 M1 Mac mini
On the verge of selling out, Amazon has Apple's M1 Mac mini with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD on sale for $599.99 thanks to a $50 instant rebate combined with $49.01 in bonus savings during checkout.
This Mac mini deal matches the lowest Mac mini price we've seen on the standard model.
$1,099 512GB M1 MacBook Air
Next up in the early Black Friday deal roundup is a fan favorite -- the $1,099.99 upgraded M1 MacBook Air. At press time, the M1 model with an 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD is in stock with a $100 discount at checkout.
$150 off M1 MacBook Pro 13-inch
Amazon also has Apple's upgraded 13-inch MacBook Pro with a 512GB SSD in stock for $1,349, a discount of $150 off and the lowest price on that configuration, according to our 13-inch MacBook Pro Price Guide.
Looking for a discount on Apple's new 14-inch and 16-inch models? Check out our roundup of the best MacBook Pro deals for exclusive savings on the hardware.
$99 Apple Pencil 2
Matching the lowest price we've seen -- and rounding out our list of the top 6 Apple deals on Amazon leading up to Black Friday -- is the 2nd Generation Apple Pencil for $99.99. Compatible with the M1 iPad Pro and the 4th Generation iPad Air, the stylus is a handy assistant for students, artists and business professionals alike. Units are in stock and ready to ship at press time.
Even more deals on Apple hardware
AppleInsiderand Apple Authorized Resellers are also running specials on Mac and iPad hardware that will not only deliver the lowest prices on many of the products, but also throw in bonus savings on accessories, software and more. Here are just a few of the deals leading up to Black Friday:
- Early Black Friday deals knock up to $200 off 2021 MacBook Pros
- Save $150 on this loaded M1 Mac mini
- B&H's Holiday Sale knocks up to $400 off iPads, MacBooks, iMac, AirPods, more
- MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD drops to $1,289, plus $40 off AppleCare
- Best deals for Nov. 20: $219 Apple Watch SE, $75 Fire HD, more!