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* First-ever discounts on Apple Watch 8 & SE
* Lowest prices ever on AirPods
* Most models still in stock
* Wide-ranging MacBook discounts
On the hunt for some premium tech today? Our Black Friday Apple deals live blog is here to tell you exactly where you need to be shopping to get the best bargain possible on a new iPad, Apple Watch, or pair of AirPods.
Our team of experts is currently surfacing all the best Black Friday Apple deals as soon as we find them just down below and we’ve also got plenty of handy buyer’s tips to share to help out those in need. Not sure if that price cut is really a deal? We’ll help you sort through the winners from the duds over the next few days right here.
So far, Black Friday deals on Apple products have been of surprisingly high quality. In short, we’re seeing small but fairly significant discounts on most of the new models and some great close-out options on older iterations.
There are too many to summarize here, but you’ll find a handy at-a-glance overview right at the top of the page with various quick links to various retailers. This is followed by our live updates section, where we’re giving pointers and in-depth spotlights on today’s recommendations. If you’re looking for everything laid out in one full list, head on over to our main Black Friday Apple deals page.
The best Black Friday Apple deals in the US
Apple: free gift card worth up to $250 with eligible purchasesAmazon: lowest prices all year on MacBooks, AirPods, iPadsBest Buy: up to $300 off iPad Pro, Macbook, and Apple WatchesWalmart: cheap AirPod & Apple Watches, plus iPhones
Top Black Friday Apple deals in the US
AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $199 at AmazonAirPods Pro (1st Gen): was $169.99 now $159 at WalmartAirPods (2nd Gen): was $129 now $79 at AmazonAirPods Max: was $549 now $449 at AmazoniPhone 14 Plus: $10/mo with new unlimited line at VerizonVerizon prepaid: $300 off select iPhonesiPad 10.2 2021 (64GB): was $329 now $269 at AmazoniPad Mini (2021): was $499 now $399 at AmazoniPad Air 2022 (64GB): was $599 now $519 at AmazoniPad Pro 12.9 (2021): was $1,099 now $799.99 at Best BuyMacBook Air (M1): was $999 now $799 at AmazonMacBook Air (M2): was $1,199 now $1,049 at AmazonMacBook Pro 13 (M2): was $1,299 now $1,249 at AmazonMacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro): was $1,999 now $1,599 at AmazonApple Watch SE (1st Gen): was $279 now $149 at WalmartApple Watch 8 (GPS, 41mm): was $399 now $349 at AmazonApple Watch SE (2022, 40mm): was $249 now $229 at AmazonApple Watch Ultra (49mm): was $799 now $739 at Amazon
The best Black Friday Apple deals in the UK
Apple UK: free gift card worth up to £250 with eligible purchasesAmazon UK: up to £100 off iPhones, Apple Watches, and iPadsJohn Lewis: trade-in old tech to get up to £450 off MacBooks, iPadsCurrys: up to £270 off MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and Apple Watches
Top Black Friday Apple deals in the UK
AirPods Pro (1st Gen): was £239 now £184 at John LewisAirPods (3rd Gen) w/ Lightning Case: was £179 now £169 at AmazoniPhone 14: save up to £300 with a trade-in at John LewisiPad 10.2 (2021): was £369 now £309 at AmazoniPad Air (2022): was £1,029 now £869 at AmazoniPad Pro 11 (2021): was £1,749 now £1,649 at John LewisMacBook Air M1: was £999 now £877 at AmazonMacBook Air M2: was £1,249 now £1,119 at AmazonMacBook Pro 14 M1: was £1,899 now £1,725 at AmazonApple Watch Series 8 (GPS): was £429 now £399 at AmazonApple Watch SE 2022 (GPS, 40mm): was £259 now £249 at AmazonApple Watch Series 7: was £369 now £319 at Amazon
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An absolute bargain ultrabook if you’re on a budget
Here we go folks, a Black Friday Apple deal that’s offering nearly unbeatable bang for the buck versus the competition – something you don’t see every day. We’ve always been a fan of the older MacBook Air M1 here at TechRadar and right now it’s at its lowest price at Amazon US.
Apple MacBook Air (M1): was $999 now $799 at Amazon
The 2020 Apple MacBook Air with M1 chip is one of the best laptops ever made, so finding it on sale makes it even better. You can get 10% off the entry-level configuration with 8GB memory and 256GB of SSD storage with this Amazon deal.View Deal
Why do we recommend this older model? Well firstly, while it may not have the most modern design or chip inside, the Apple MacBook Air M1 still really holds up well for 2022 for the vast majority of users. It’s lightweight, decently powerful, has excellent battery life, and it’s much, much easier on the pocket than the M2 version.
For context, the M2 version is currently sitting at $1,049 at Amazon US for Black Friday. That’s also a record-breaking deal but it’s a whopping $350 more than the above listing on the older model. Overall, we’d say the listing on the older model is the better Black Friday MacBook deal of the two for most users. In the UK? Here’s the cheapest listing we’ve found today.
MacBook Air (M1, 2020): was £999 now £879 at Amazon
Stock for the MacBook Air M1 is now more stable and we’re seeing some better discounts as we head toward Black Friday. This configuration offers 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD, which is a solid spec for all your computing needs. Today’s price is the best we’ve seen in months, so it’s a great time to buy.View Deal
On the surface, this Amazon UK doesn’t seem quite as good as the equivalent listing in the US but don’t be put off – it’s still the lowest price yet in this territory. If you’re interested in the Gold color, you’ll find that one for £819 today at Amazon, an even lower price versus the more popular Silver version.
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Our high-end MacBook pick today
Looking to flash a bit of cash to get something truly special this Black Friday? Our pick for professionals or those in need of some power is this deal from Best Buy on the MacBook Pro 14:
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro): was $1,999 now $1,599 at Best Buy
This huge early Black Friday deal at Best Buy brings the stunning MacBook Pro 14 down to its lowest-ever price. While still a little on the pricey side, this machine is a fantastic option for creative and productivity applications thanks to its combination of a powerful M1 Pro processor, gorgeous display, and fantastic premium design.View Deal
As stated, this $400 price cut at the retailer is the lowest ever price on this relatively in-demand product. While we wouldn’t recommend it for everyone due to its price, those who can get the most out of its powerful M1 Pro chip will find a lot to like with this model.
Everything is top-shelf – from the design to the components – and its access to the usual MacOS suite makes it a perfect pick for creative professionals in particular. It’s so good, in fact, that we picked it as our laptop of the year for 2022.
In the UK? Here’s the cheapest price we’ve found in your region – just know that it’s note quite as good of a deal as the above Best Buy listing in the US (it’s still the cheapest listing ever, though).
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro): was £1,899 now £1,725 at Amazon
If you prefer the comfortable middle ground between big-screen and compact, the 14-inch MacBook Pro is the way to go. This model is very middle-of-the-road in terms of hardware specs too, with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD supporting the M1 Pro chip at its core.View Deal
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Not the worst way to get a free Apple Watch
The latest Apple Watch deal from AT&T is a ‘buy one, get one’ offer that gives you a free Apple Watch SE when you buy any other new Apple Watch. That’s a brand new Apple Watch SE from this year, not the older model. There are serious strings attached, but even if you back out early, this is still a good deal.
The Apple Watch SE that you get for ‘free’ normally costs $299. This deal makes you split the cost over 36 installments, and AT&T makes the payments for you as long as you keep the watch connected to your AT&T cell phone plan. That means AT&T is making 36 payments of around $8.30 a month.
If you leave early, you owe the rest of those payments. That means you didn’t get the watch for ‘free,’ but you did save some money. If you stay with AT&T for a year, the network has paid $100 of your $299 watch. That’s a great discount on a brand new watch.
Having a connected Apple Watch is especially nice because Apple Pay works with the watch, even when the phone isn’t around. You can go for a run and leave your phone behind. You’ll still be able to take phone calls, listen to music on your AirPods, and buy a bottle of water at your halfway stop.
Apple Watch SE (2022, LTE): Free (with contract) was $299
If you were planning on buying a connected Apple Watch to go with your phone, AT&T will give you a second Watch, an Apple Watch SE, for free. You need to connect both watches to the network and pay for them on an installment plan, but even if you quit early you’ve still saved a bundle. You can reduce the price further with a trade in, as well. View Deal