Thanksgiving is well underway in the United States, and Black Friday deals at online and brick and mortar stores are starting to go live. Many major retail stores like Target, Best Buy, and Walmart will be opening their doors in the evening, and many online-only deals are already live.
We’ve rounded up some of the best deals we’ve come across on Apple products like the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac below, and many, many more deals can be found in our full Black Friday roundup.
iPad Pro
For the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, Target is offering the best deals, dropping the price by $150.99. With the discount, the entry-level 32GB Wi-Fi only iPad Pro model is available for $449.
For the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, MacMall has the best deals, dropping prices by as much as $149.
– Wi-Fi + Cellular/128GB/Silver for $887 ($142 off, regular $1,029)
– Wi-Fi + Cellular/128GB/Space Gray for $887 ($142 off, regular $1,029)
– Wi-Fi/32GB/Space Gray for $675 ($124 off, regular $799)
– Wi-Fi/128GB/Space Gray for $767 ($132 off, regular $899)
– Wi-Fi/128GB/Space Gray bundled with Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil for $988 ($278 off, regular $1,266)
– Wi-Fi + Cellular/128GB/Space Gray w/ Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil for $1,128 ($169 off, regular $1,297)
iPad mini and iPad Air 2
If you’re looking for a less expensive iPad during Black Friday, Target and Best buy are offering solid deals on the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 4.
The entry-level Wi-Fi only iPad Air 2 is available from Target for $274 or Best Buy for $275, a significant discount off of the regular $399 price tag. Other capacities are also available at a discounted price.
The entry-level Wi-Fi only iPad mini 4 is available for $225 from Best Buy, which is $125 off the regular $400 price tag. Higher capacity models are also available at a $125 discount.
iPhone
Best Buy, Target, and Walmart are all offering up to $250 in gift cards to their respective stores with the purchase of an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus on an eligible device payment plan.
Deals at Best Buy and Target apply are available for Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T customers, while Walmart’s deal is available for AT&T and Verizon customers. Walmart’s gift card is also available to customers who purchase an earlier iPhone model.
For T-Mobile customers or those who wish to become T-Mobile customers, T-Mobile is offering a Black Friday trade-in deal that drops the cost of the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus to $0 with the trade-in of an eligible device, making it a good option for switchers. Customers can trade in an iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, or iPhone 7 Plus, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, or Note 5 for a free iPhone 7 or an iPhone 7 Plus that’s free or discounted to $100 based on the device traded in.
Verizon has a similar deal that will allow Verizon customers to get an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus for $0 with a device payment plan and the trade-in of an eligible device. The deal will be delivered in the form of a monthly device payment plan credit. Eligible devices include the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, Samsung Galaxy S6 edge +, Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, Samsung Note5, LG V20, LG G5 and Moto Droid Turbo 2.
Apple Watch
Kohl’s will be offering one of the best deals on an Apple Watch Series 2 model. There’s no discount, but the store is planning on offering $105 in Kohl’s cash to customers who make a purchase on Black Friday. Kohl’s doesn’t yet carry the Apple Watch 2, so stock may be limited, making it a good idea to call your local retail store before heading out.
Most Kohl’s stores will open at 6:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, November 24, but opening times do vary by location.
Older Series 1 Apple Watches can be purchased from $198 from Target, a discount of $71.99 off of the regular $270 price tag.
B&H Photo is discounting many now-discontinued first-generation 2015 Apple Watch models by a significant margin, offering savings as high as $550 on some models like the 42mm Space Black Apple Watch with Link Bracelet.
Apple TV
Target has the best prices on the fourth-generation Apple TV, offering a 25 percent discount.
– 32GB Apple TV is available for $112.50, down from $149.99.
– 64GB Apple TV is available for $150, down from $199.99.
MacBook Pro
Amazon is discounting Apple’s new 13-inch MacBook Pro without a Touch Bar by $100, dropping the price from $1,499 to $1,399. Because the MacBook Pro is so new, Amazon’s deal is one of the only MacBook Pro deals that’s available. The discount is available on both the Space Gray and Silver models.
B&H Photo is discounting the MacBook Pro with no Touch Bar by $100, dropping the price from $1,499 to $1,399. The discount is available on both the Silver and Space Gray models.
The 2015 13-inch MacBook Pro with a 2.7GHz processor, 128GB SSD, and 8GB RAM is available for $1,149, a discount of $100.
The 2015 15-inch MacBook Pro with a 2.2GHz processor, 256GB SSD, and 16GB RAM is available for $1,699, down from $1,999.
Other 2015 configurations are also available from both B&H Photo and MacMall:
– 15-inch 2.8GHz, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD – $2,699, down from $2,899
– 13-inch 3.1GHz, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD – $2,499, down from $2,599
– 13-inch 2.7GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD – $1,249, down from $1,499
– 15-inch 2.8GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD – $2,399, down from $2,499
– 15-inch 2.5GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD – $2,199, down from $2,499
– 13-inch 2.7GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD for $1,195, down from $1,299
– 15-inch 2.2GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $1,819, down from $1,999
MacBook
B&H Photo and MacMall are offering 2015 and 2016 Retina MacBook models at a $100 to $400 discount, with specific configurations and pricing listed below.
2016:
– 1.1GHz, 8GB RAM 256GB SSD (Rose Gold) – $1,199.99, down from $1,299
– 1.1GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (Silver) – $1,199.99, down from $1,299
– 1.1GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (Space Gray) – $1,199.99, down from $1,299
– 1.2GHz/8GB RAM, 512GB SSD (Gold) – $1,499, down from $1,599
– 1.2GHz/8GB RAM, 512GB SSD (Rose Gold) – $1,509, down from $1,599
– 1.2GHz/8GB RAM, 512GB SSD (Silver) – $1,499, down from $1,599
– 1.2GHz/8GB RAM, 512GB SSD (Space Gray) – $1,499, down from $1,599
– 1.1GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (Gold) for $1,208, down from $1,299
– 1.1GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (Rose Gold) for $1,172, down from $1,299
2015:
– 1.2GHz, 8GB, 512GB SSD (Rose Gold – Early 2015) – $1,199, down from $1,599
– 1.2GHz, 8GB, 512GB SSD (Space Gray – Early 2015) – $1,149, down from $1,599
MacBook Air
Mac deals are few and far between this year, but Best Buy is offering some solid discounts on the MacBook Air. Best Buy is discounting both 13-inch MacBook Air models by $200, both of which feature an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128 or 256GB of storage.
With the discount, the 128GB 13-inch MacBook Air is available for $799.99 (down from $999.99) and the 256GB 13-inch MacBook Air is available for $999.99 (down from $1,199.99).
B&H Photo and MacMall have some discounts on the 2015 MacBook Air, dropping prices by up to $100. Configurations are listed below:
– 13-inch 1.6GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD – $849, down from $999
– 13-inch 1.6GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD – $1,039, down from $1,199
– 13-inch 2.2GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD – $1,049, down from $1,149
– 13-inch 2.2GHz, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD – $1,449, down from $1,649
– 13-inch 2.2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD – $1,229, down from $1,349
– 13-inch 2.7GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $1,115, down from $1,199
iMac
Best Buy is discounting the 27-inch 5K Retina iMac with a 3.2GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 1TB hard drive by $200, dropping the price from $1,799.99 to $1,599.99.
The 21.5-inch iMac with a 1.6GHz Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and a 1TB hard drive is available for $899, a $200 discount from the standard $1,099 price tag.
B&H Photo and MacMall also have discounts on several iMac models, with prices and configurations listed below:
– 21.5-inch 1.6GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB HD – $999.99, down from $1,099
– 21.5-inch 3.1GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB HD – $1,349, down from $1,499
– 21.5-inch 2.8GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB HD – $1,179, down from $1,299
– 27-inch 3.2GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB HD – $1,599, down from $1,799
– 27-inch 3.2GHz/8GB Ram/1TB Fusion – $1,829, down from $1,999
– 27-inch 3.3GHz, 8GB RAM, 2TB Fusion – $2,049, down from $2,299
– 27-inch 4.0GHz/16GB RAM, 1TB Fusion – $2,349, down from $2,499
– 27-inch 4.0GHz, 32GB RAM, 3TB Fusion – $3,399, down from $3,499
– 27-inch 3.3GHz, 8GB RAM, 2TB Fusion – $2,049, down from $2,299
– 21.5-inch 2.8GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB HD for $1,208, down from $1,299
– 27-inch 3.2GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB HD for $1,673, down from $1,799
Mac mini
B&H Photo and MacMall are offering some modest discounts on 2014 Mac mini machines.
– 2.6GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB HD for $645, down from $699
Best Accessory Deals
– iTunes gift cards – Buy one, get one 30 percent off
– Mophie Powerstation Pro battery pack – $9.99, down from $60
– Fitbit Charge 2 – $130, down from $150
– Beats by Dre Solo2 Wireless Headphones – $120, down from $300
– Beats Tour In-Ear Headphones – $65, down from $130
– Beats by Dre PowerBeats2 Wireless Earbuds – $90, down from $200
– Bose QuietComfort 20 Headphones – $199.99, down from $250
– iPods – 20 percent off
– UE Boom 2 Wireless Speaker – $130, down from $200
– 9.7-inch iPad Pro Smart Keyboard – $129.99, down from $149.99
– 12.9-inch iPad Pro Smart Keyboard – $149.99, down from $169.99
– Apple Pencil – $89.99, down from $99.99
Make sure to check out our Black Friday roundup for specific times on when retail stores will open and for more information on the deals listed above. Our roundup also has hundreds of additional deals on Apple products and Apple-related accessories, so it’s well worth a look if you want to score a new MacBook, iPhone, or iPad on the cheap.
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