Today's best early Black Friday deals on Apple, software & more

Nov 15, 2022

With Black Friday a mere 8 days away, discounts on Apple gear are hitting a fever pitch with deals on 2022 hardware -- and even some closeout steals.

Early Black Friday deals are live on Apple products.

Many of the deals below offer record low prices on Apple products. But there's no guarantee inventory will last or the prices will not change, because Apple product sales can fluctuate drastically during the holidays. If you're in need of a new device now or want to ensure your holiday shopping is done ahead of the big rush, the offers below provide excellent gift ideas.

Retailer store cards like B&H's Payboo Card and the Adorama Edge Card offer additional ways to save or spread payments out over time. With Adorama Edge, which knocks 5% off, and B&H Payboo, which offers an instant sales tax refund on qualifying orders, the savings can really add up, especially on a high-end purchase like a MacBook Pro or Mac Studio.

Jump to early Black Friday sales by store:

AirPods & Beats

Apple AirPods Pro 2 have dropped to a record low price at Amazon.

AirPods are always a hot holiday gift idea, and retailers often slash the earbuds to record low levels for Black Friday. Amazon continues to offer the lowest price on AirPods Pro 2, with a $20 discount on the 2022 release, as well as up to 33% off Beats earbuds.

Not sure which model is right for you? Check out our AirPods buyers guide for insight into differences across the product range.

Top AirPods deals

AirPods Pro (2nd Generation): $199.99 ($50 off) at Amazon
AirPods (3rd Generation): $159.99 ($10 off) at B&H
AirPods with Lightning Charging Case: $89.99 ($40 off) at Amazon
AirPods Pro (1st Gen): $159 ($90 off) at Walmart

Beats

Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones: $124.99 (37% off)
Beats Studio 3 Wireless Over-ear Headphones: $149.99 (57% off)
Beats Fit Pro Earbuds: $179.95 ($20 off)
Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds: $179.95 (28% off) at Amazon
Beats Studio Buds: $99 (33% off) at Amazon

Apple TV

Even the new Apple TV 4K 2022 is on sale.

The Apple TV 4K received an upgrade for 2022, with the newest models eligible for a $5 discount at Amazon. If you're open to a closeout model, though, prices have fallen to $99.99 for the 2021 4K streaming box.

Want to learn more about the differences? Check out our Apple TV 4K 2022 vs 2021 comparison.

Top Apple TV 4K discounts

2022 Apple TV 4K (64GB, Wi-Fi): $124.98 ($5 off) at Amazon
2022 Apple TV 4K (128GB, Wi-Fi + Ethernet): $144.99 ($5 off) at Amazon
2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB): $99.99 at Amazon

MacBook Air

MacBook Air M2 savings are in effect this week.

Apple's M2 MacBook Air is also a great gift idea this holiday season. With upgrade options, including 24GB of memory and a bump up to the 10-core GPU, the laptop can be tricked out to meet your needs. Every model is discounted in our M2 MacBook Air Price Guide, with bonus savings on AppleCare at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama. Click on the green price tag icon to bring up coupon details in our Price Guide.

MacBook Air deals

M1 MacBook Air (7-core GPU), 8GB, 256GB: $799.99 at Amazon
M2 MacBook Air (8-core GPU), 8GB, 256GB: $1,049 ($150 off + $40 off AppleCare) with promo code APINSIDER at Adorama
M2 MacBook Air (8-core GPU), 16GB, 256GB Midnight: $1,269 ($130 off) at B&H
M2 MacBook Air (8-core GPU), 24GB, 1TB Midnight: $1,899 ($100 off + $40 off AppleCare) with code APINSIDER at Adorama
M2 MacBook Air (10-core GPU), 16GB, 256GB Midnight: $1,399 ($100 off + $40 off AppleCare) with discount code APINSIDER at Adorama
M2 MacBook Air (10-core GPU), 16GB, 512GB Space Gray or Midnight: $1,599 ($100 off + $40 off AppleCare) with promo code APINSIDER at Adorama

MacBook Pro

Many MacBook Pro models are hundreds of dollars off.

If you prefer the more robust MacBook Pro, 14-inch and 16-inch models are heavily discounted with the best MacBook Pro deals knocking up to $600 off the machines. Visit our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Guide and 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Guide for the latest discounts and deals on over 150 configurations.

Best 14-inch MacBook Pro markdowns

14" MacBook Pro (M1 Pro 8C CPU, 14C GPU, 16GB, 512GB) Silver: $1,599 ($400 off)
14" MacBook Pro (M1 Pro 8C CPU, 14C GPU, 16GB, 1TB) Space Gray: $1,949 ($250 off + $70 off AppleCare)
14" MacBook Pro (M1 Pro 8C CPU, 14C GPU, 16GB, 2TB) Space Gray: $2,299 ($300 off + $70 off AppleCare)
14" MacBook Pro (M1 Pro 10C CPU, 16C GPU, 16GB, 1TB) Space Gray: $1,999.99 ($500 off)
14" MacBook Pro (M1 Max 10C CPU, 32C GPU, 64GB, 2TB) Space Gray: $3,799 ($300 off + $70 off AppleCare)
14" MacBook Pro (M1 Max 10C CPU, 32C GPU, 64GB, 4TB) Space Gray: $4,099 ($600 off)

Best 16-inch MacBook Pro deals

16" MacBook Pro (M1 Pro 10C CPU, 16C GPU, 16GB, 512GB) Silver: $1,999 ($500 off)
16" MacBook Pro (M1 Pro 10C CPU, 16C GPU, 16GB, 1TB): $1,999.99 ($500 off)
16" MacBook Pro (M1 Pro 10C CPU, 16C GPU, 32GB, 512GB) Space Gray: $2,599 ($300 off)
16" MacBook Pro (M1 Pro 10C CPU, 16C GPU, 32GB, 2TB) Space Gray: $3,149 ($350 off)
16" MacBook Pro (M1 Max 10C CPU, 24C GPU, 32GB, 512GB) Space Gray: $2,699 ($400 off)
16" MacBook Pro (M1 Max 10C CPU, 24C GPU, 64GB, 1TB) Space Gray: $3,349 ($350 off)
16" MacBook Pro (M1 Max 10C CPU, 24C GPU, 64GB, 2TB) Space Gray: $3,699 ($400 off + $80 off AppleCare)
16" MacBook Pro (M1 Max 10C CPU, 32C GPU, 32GB, 1TB) Space Gray: $3,075 ($424 off)
16" MacBook Pro (M1 Max 10C CPU, 32C GPU, 64GB, 1TB) Space Gray: $3,649 ($250 off + $70 off AppleCare)
16" MacBook Pro (M1 Max 10C CPU, 32C GPU, 64GB, 8TB): $5,499 ($600 off)

Best 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 sales

13" MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB, 256GB): $1,149 ($150 off) at B&H
13" MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB, 512GB) Space Gray: $1,349.99 ($150 off) at Amazon

Apple Watch

The new Apple Watch Ultra is discounted ahead of Black Friday.

The newly released Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra are already discounted at Amazon leading up to the Thanksgiving weekend. Our Apple Watch Price Guide is tracking the latest Apple Watch deals all holiday season long.

Top Apple Watch savings

Apple Watch Ultra (Orange Alpine Loop, Medium or Large Band): $779.99 ($20 off) at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS, Aluminum Case, Sport Band) various colors: $349 ($50 off) at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, Cellular, Graphite Stainless, Milanese Loop): $699 ($50 off) at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, Cellular, Silver Stainless, Milanese Loop): $699 ($50 off) at Amazon

iPads & iPad accessories

M2 iPad Pro and 10th Gen iPads are on sale, along with closeout deals on M1 models.

Current and closeout iPad models are marked down right now, with this closeout 1TB 2020 11-inch iPad Pro priced at $799.99 ($500 off MSRP) with promo code APINSIDER.

Early Black Friday iPad sales

iPad 9th Gen (64GB, Wi-Fi): $269 ($60 off) at Amazon
iPad mini 6 (64GB, Wi-Fi): $399.99 ($100 off) at Amazon
iPad Air 5 (64GB, Wi-Fi): $519.99 ($80 off) at Amazon
2022 11" iPad Pro (M2, 128GB, Wi-Fi) Silver: $729 ($70 off) at B&H
2022 11" iPad Pro (M2, 128GB, Wi-Fi): $749 ($50 off) at Amazon
2022 12.9" iPad Pro (M2, 256GB, Wi-Fi): $1,099 ($100 off) at B&H
2020 11-inch iPad Pro (1TB, Wi-Fi): $799 ($500 off) with code APINSIDER at Adorama
2021 12.9" iPad Pro (M1, 512GB, Wi-Fi) Silver: $999 ($400 off) at Amazon

iPad accessories

Apple Smart Keyboard for 10.5" iPad Pro and iPad Air: $64.99 ($105 off) with promo code APINSIDER at Adorama

Software

Official Black Friday pricing is live on Adobe Creative Cloud.

Apple hardware isn't the only thing that's on sale. Early (and some running all the way through Nov. 25) Black Friday deals have launched at Adobe, where the Creative Cloud All Apps for Individuals plan is over 25% off for first-time subscribers.

Software steals

Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Individual Plan: $39.99 for first year at Adobe
Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac: $39.99 for 1 license, $59.99 for 2
Babbel Lifetime Language Learning Subscription: $199 ($300 off) at StackCommerce

iPhones

Wireless carriers are offering aggressive incentives on the iPhone 14 line.

The iPhone 14 is reportedly going to remain hard to get through the holidays, but there are still iPhone deals to be found on the latest models from wireless carriers, along with closeout bargains and trade-in incentives.

Pre-Black Friday iPhone deals

AT&T: Save up to $800* on the iPhone 14 with select trade-ins or get an iPhone 12 mini for $1*
Verizon: Free with trade* iPhone 14 Pro offer, savings on iPhone 13 models
Cricket: Apple iPhones priced as low as $29.99* when you bring your number and activate a $60/mo plan
Xfinity Mobile: Get 2 lines of Unlimited for $30 per line* per month
Mint Mobile: Get 6 free months of data with select iPhones
Red Pocket Mobile: Save up to $429 via monthly credits with the purchase of any unlocked iPhone*
Visible: Purchase an iPhone 14, Pro or Pro Max and receive up to a $250 prepaid gift card & Beats Studio Buds*
Trade-in: Lock in the best price with your Apple trade-in

*Terms and conditions apply. See merchant's site for details.

Additional tech discounts

There are plenty more deals going on leading up to Black Friday, including exclusive discounts on MacBook Air models. Here's an overview of the special offers running this week:

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