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MacBooks, AirPods, iPads (and More) Are up to $250 Off in This Early Black Friday Sale

Discounts range from the AirPods Pro 3 for $199 and the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air for $1,299.99 to the M6 Mac mini for $949.99.

MacBooks, AirPods, iPads (and More) Are up to $250 Off in This Early Black Friday Sale

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Amazon's early Black Friday sale is bringing some pretty good discounts on Apple devices, including several of the company's latest releases. The biggest savings are on the M5 MacBook Air, with up to $249 off, though there are plenty of smaller deals worth considering, too, from the AirPods Pro 3 at $199 to the Apple Pencil Pro at $99. You'll also find discounts on iPads, the Mac mini, and everyday accessories like the Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and AirTags. With Apple having raised prices across its Mac and iPad lineups in June, citing higher memory chip costs, these discounts offer a good opportunity to upgrade without paying full price.

These Apple AirPods are up to $99 off for Black Friday

Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199.00 at Amazon $249.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds Get Deal $199.00 at Amazon $249.00 Save $50.00 Apple AirPods Max 2 $449.99 at Amazon $549.00 Save $99.01 Get Deal Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones (Starlight) Get Deal $449.99 at Amazon $549.00 Save $99.01 SEE -1 MORE

The AirPods Pro 3 are down to $199 from $249, saving you $50 on Apple's latest premium wireless earbuds. They offer improved active noise cancellation over the previous generation, along with redesigned foam-infused ear tips and a heart-rate sensor that tracks workouts without an Apple Watch. They also support Live Translation with a compatible iPhone and carry an IP57 rating for sweat and water resistance. PCMag’s review goes into more detail on how they perform.

The AirPods Max 2, which launched in March, are already down to $449.99 from $549, saving you nearly $100 on Apple's premium over-ear headphones. The biggest upgrade over the original model is the H2 chip, which Apple says makes active noise cancellation up to 1.5 times more effective while introducing features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and Live Translation. For more on its performance, check out this PCMag review.

Early Black Friday MacBook and Mac mini deals

15-inch, 512GB, M5 Apple 2026 MacBook Air $1,299.99 at Amazon $1,499.00 Save $199.01 Get Deal Apple 2026 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M5 chip: Built for AI, 15.3-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID, Wi-Fi 7; Midnight Get Deal $1,299.99 at Amazon $1,499.00 Save $199.01 13-inch, 1TB, M5 Apple 2026 MacBook Air $1,349.99 at Amazon $1,599.00 Save $249.01 Get Deal Apple 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip: Built for AI, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID, Wi-Fi 7; Sky Blue Get Deal $1,349.99 at Amazon $1,599.00 Save $249.01 Apple 2026 Mac mini (M6 chip) $949.99 at Amazon $1,099.00 Save $149.01 Get Deal Apple 2026 Mac mini Desktop Computer with M6 chip Get Deal $949.99 at Amazon $1,099.00 Save $149.01 SEE 0 MORE

Apple released the M5 MacBook Air in March with 512GB of base storage, double the previous generation's, along with a faster SSD and an N1 wireless chip that adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Right now, the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) is down to $1,299.99 from $1,499, while the 13-inch model with 1TB of storage is $1,349.99, down from $1,599. For a closer look at the M5 MacBook Air's performance and features, check out PCMag's review.

The M6 Mac mini is down to $949.99 from $1,099, saving you $149 on Apple's latest compact desktop. Its 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU can handle everything from everyday multitasking to photo editing and more demanding creative work, while the upgraded Neural Engine helps with AI-related tasks—Apple says the M6 delivers substantial performance improvements over the earlier M4 model, particularly for graphics and AI workloads. For more on how it performs in everyday use, check out PCMag's review.

Save up to $99 on these Apple iPads

Apple iPad (A16, 128GB, Wi-Fi) $399.99 at Amazon $449.00 Save $49.01 Get Deal Apple iPad 11-inch: A16 chip, 11-inch Model, Liquid Retina Display, 128GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Yellow Get Deal $399.99 at Amazon $449.00 Save $49.01 Apple iPad Air (13-inch, M4) $949.99 at Amazon $1,049.00 Save $99.01 Get Deal Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4): Liquid Retina Display, 256GB, 12MP Front/Back Camera, Wi-Fi 7 with Apple N1, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Blue Get Deal $949.99 at Amazon $1,049.00 Save $99.01 SEE -1 MORE

The 11th-generation iPad with the A16 chip and wifi connectivity is down to $399.99 from $449, saving you roughly $49 on Apple's entry-level tablet. It comes with an 11-inch Liquid Retina display and 128GB of storage, twice what the previous base model offered, making it a practical option for everyday browsing, streaming, and light productivity. It also supports the USB-C Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard Folio, though you'll miss out on Apple Pencil Pro compatibility and Apple Intelligence features. For more on what to expect, check out PCMag's review.

The M4 iPad Air launched in March, and the 13-inch model is already down to $949.99 from $1,049, saving you nearly $100. Its M4 chip can comfortably handle demanding tasks like photo editing, digital illustration, and multitasking, while the 13-inch Liquid Retina display gives you plenty of room to work across apps. You also get 256GB of storage for your files and creative projects. Check out PCMag's review for more on how it performs.

Apple accessories deals for Black Friday

Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad $109.00 at Amazon $129.00 Save $20.00 Get Deal Apple Magic Keyboard (With Numeric Keypad) Get Deal $109.00 at Amazon $129.00 Save $20.00 Apple Magic Trackpad $130.00 at Amazon $149.00 Save $19.00 Get Deal Apple Magic Trackpad Get Deal $130.00 at Amazon $149.00 Save $19.00 Apple Pencil Pro $99.00 at Amazon $129.00 Save $30.00 Get Deal Apple Pencil Pro Get Deal $99.00 at Amazon $129.00 Save $30.00 Apple AirTag (2nd Generation, 4-Pack) $69.99 at Amazon $99.00 Save $29.01 Get Deal Apple AirTag 2nd Generation Tracker (4-Pack) Get Deal $69.99 at Amazon $99.00 Save $29.01 SEE 1 MORE

The Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad is down to $109 from $129, saving you $20 on a wireless keyboard designed primarily for Mac users. It pairs wirelessly over Bluetooth and can be recharged using USB-C. For a closer look at all that it has to offer, check out PCMag's review.

The Magic Trackpad is down to $130 from $149, taking $19 off an accessory that brings the Multi-Touch gestures and Force Touch pressure sensing of a MacBook trackpad to a desktop setup, across an edge-to-edge glass surface. It connects wirelessly over Bluetooth and has a rechargeable battery that lasts about a month between charges. You can read PCMag's full review to see how it stacks up.

The Apple Pencil Pro is down to $99 from $129, saving you $30 on Apple's most feature-rich stylus. It adds squeeze and barrel-roll gestures, haptic feedback, and Find My support to Apple's stylus lineup, and it pairs and charges magnetically along the side of a compatible iPad, including the M4 iPad Air featured above. For more on its strengths and limitations, check out PCMag's review.

The second-generation AirTag, released in January, keeps the original's size so existing holders still fit, while a new Ultra Wideband chip extends Precision Finding range by up to 50% and a redesigned speaker plays 50% louder. Right now, its four-pack is down to $79.99 from $99.99, which works out to $20 per tag, compared with $29 for a single AirTag. PCMag's review offers a more detailed look at how it holds up in everyday use.

Black Friday FAQs

Does Apple do Black Friday?

Yes, Apple participates in Black Friday, though you may want to compare their sales with other retailers like Best Buy and Walmart. So far, the best Black Friday sale on an Apple product is the M5 MacBook Air on sale for $200 off, the lowest price since the price hike this summer.

Does Amazon have Black Friday deals?

Yes, Amazon has Black Friday sales, but prices aren’t always what they seem. Use a price tracker to make sure you’re getting the best deal, or refer to guides like our live blog that use price trackers for you. And if you have an Amazon Prime membership, make the most of it.

Are Black Friday deals worth it?

In short, yes, Black Friday still offers discounts that can be rare throughout the rest of the year. If there’s something you want to buy, or you’re shopping for gifts, it’s a good time to look for discounts on what you need, especially tech sales, home improvement supplies, and fitness tech. Of course, if you need to save money, the best way to save is not to buy anything.

Our Best Editor-Vetted Early Black Friday Deals Right Now Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $199.00 (List Price $249.00) Apple iPad 11" 128GB A16 WiFi Tablet (Blue, 2025) — $399.99 (List Price $449.00) Apple HomeView Smart Display (Silver, 2026 Release) — $299.00 (List Price $299.00) TCL Tab 10 Gen 4 128GB 10.1" Tablet (Dark Blue/Gray) — $169.99 (List Price $199.99) Ring Outdoor Cam 2K Battery (2026 Release, White) — $49.99 (List Price $99.99) Ring Battery Doorbell (Retinal 2K, Speckled Gray) — $39.99 (List Price $99.99) Deals are selected by our commerce team

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