Black Friday

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New all-time low prices on Apple Watch for Cyber Monday [Updated again]

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the new Black Titanium finish.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the new Black Titanium finish is available at its lowest ever price for Black Friday.
Photo: Apple

Note: This post has been updated with new deals and the latest price drops. Some prices vary according to Apple Watch color, band, etc.

Apple Watch Cyber Monday deals are live, featuring some significant price drops on both the most affordable and the priciest models.

The best deal is the entry-level Apple Watch SE 2 from just $149 (save $100 or 40%). This is a great price for a great watch that boasts almost all the same features as its pricier siblings. It’s a great starter watch and perfect for kids (and you can track them with it). Meanwhile, the latest high-end Apple Watch Ultra 2 in sleek black titanium is also $80 off. Or pick up a refurbished Ultra 1 for just $380.

Not to be left out, the brand-new Apple Watch Series 10 with its big beautiful screen is available at its best price to date on Amazon, starting at just $329. The biggest savings are on Series 9.

My go-to Beats headphones are a Cyber Monday steal [Setups – updated]

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Beats Studio Pro Black Friday
Whether plugged into the speaker via the included cable for lossless audio or used via Bluetooth, Beats Studio Pro bring fantastic sound.
Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac

While I’ve focused on my own workstation just a few times in several years of handling Cult of Mac setups coverage, it’s hard to resist an opportunity to extoll the virtues of my favorite over-ear headphones while they’re deeply discounted for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I added the headphones to my workstation recently, and right now you can pick up Beats Studio Pro at Best Buy for $159.99. That’s about $10 less than the discount I nabbed on Amazon for the normally $350 cans (although you should not pay that full price because you usually don’t have to).

Update: This fantastic Black Friday deali s still in effect for Cyber Monday!

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Score $300 off Studio Displays plus other Black Friday/Cyber Monday monitor deals [Updated]

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monitor Black Friday deals
With deals like these, maybe it's time to double up on Studio Displays.
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If you use a desktop computer like Mac mini or Mac Studio — or if you typically hunch over a MacBook or other laptop — it’s time to bring beautiful views to your computer setup with a big, bright external display. And with the holiday season upon us, you can monitor Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals with plenty of Amazon bargains on external displays with 4K or 5K resolution to choose from. That includes every iteration of Apple’s popular Studio Display at $300 off!

See below for the best Black Friday monitor deals we’ve seen. And don’t miss our roundup of the best Apple Black Friday deals.

Update: While most of the Studio Display options are sold out, plenty of other deals are still in effect for Cyber Monday. And some discounts are even better now.

Why you should nab this killer Cyber Monday deal on M4 Pro MacBook Pro [Updated]

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MacBook Pro Black Friday
You can nab this powerful laptop at $250 off -- and you definitely should.
Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac

When Apple unveiled M4 MacBook Pro models on October 30, I preordered an M4 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,999. And I lined up a $705 trade-in of my M1 Pro MacBook Pro to help ease the financial pain. Now I see Black Friday/Cyber Monday has set a new Amazon price on my exact model at $1,749 — $250 less than I paid. I really can’t recommend (or envy) the machine at that price enough. It’s a fantastic price tag on a power-packed laptop.

Update: This MacBook Pro deal remains in effect for Cyber Monday!

My favorite Bose headphones hit their lifetime low price for Cyber Monday

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Bose QuietComfort headphones
The Bose QuietComfort are the best headphones you can find for $199.
Photo: Rajesh Pandey/CultOfMac

Apple’s AirPods Max are a great pair of wireless headphones. But they are too expensive for what they offer. Plus, they don’t work as well with non-Apple devices. Due to these limitations, I got the Bose QuietComfort headphones earlier this year.

For Cyber Monday, these fantastic Bose headphones are down to their lowest price ever. And you should buy them over any other option you might have in mind. Here’s why.

Save on HomePod 2 and HomePod mini speakers for Black Friday/Cyber Monday [Updated]

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HomePod Black Friday
Both HomePod 2 (shown) and HomePod mini feature Handoff from iPhone.
Photo: Apple

Black Friday and Cyber Monday HomePod deals aren’t as extensive as you might find on other products, but at least you can save a few bucks on Apple’s smart speakers. We found early Black Friday savings at B&H Photo on both HomePod 2 and HomePod mini, and we’ll update this post if sweeter bargains come along.

Currently, the prices are as cheap or cheaper than even major warehouse discounters like Costco and Sam’s Club (which admittedly offers the HomePod mini for a penny less than B&H). Plus, if you’re searching for a Black Friday deal on HomePods at Amazon and coming up blank, you’re not going crazy. The retailer doesn’t stock HomePods, possibly because it’s trying to sell so many of its competing Echo smart speakers.

If you’re looking for deals on other Apple gear, don’t miss our big roundup of Apple Black Friday deals.

Update: These deals are still in effect for Cyber Monday. 

Price alert: Get AirPods Pro 2 for just $170 [Updated]

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AirPods Pro in an open case ... an early Black Friday deal drops price
With this sale, you get AirPods Pro 2 with the coveted USB-C case at a very low price.
Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac

Amazon has dropped the price of the latest AirPods Pro 2 to just $170, a killer deal for the best wireless earbuds out there. This fantastic early Cyber Monday deal knocks a hefty $79 (32%) off the AirPods Pro 2 (regularly $249).

The deal is currently available at Amazon.

Now that AirPods Pro 2 can act as hearing aids, it’s hard to recommend any other earbuds for your iPhone, Mac or iPad. And yes, this is for the latest model with the USB-C charging case.

Nab these Cyber Monday deals on M4 Macs and more [Updated]

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early Black Friday Mac deals
Most of the new M4 Macs are on sale for Cyber Monday.
Photo: Apple/Rajesh Pandey

Seems like the new Macs with M4 chips just got here — and you can already get great deals on them! Why? Well, Black Friday/Cyber Monday, of course. While it’s still a couple weeks away, that never stops deals from coming earlier and earlier every year, just like holiday decorations and pumpkin-spice-flavored everything. Check out early Black Friday Mac deals, below.

Update: The deals below saw updated on the runup to Black Friday and then again for Cyber Monday.

Get all-time low prices on iPads for Cyber Monday [Updated]

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iPad Black Friday deals
iPad 10 comes in four delightful colors.
Photo: Apple

We don’t recall seeing low prices on standard iPads any lower than a couple you can find right now on Amazon for Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Those low price tags are on an iPad 10 (Wi-Fi only, 64GB) at $50 off as well as iPad 10 Wi-Fi + Cellular models for $50 off. Plus you can nab an iPad 9 model for up to a record $138 off, depending on which color you choose. Check the links below and gift yourself or someone else Apple’s entry-level tablet.

Update: Since we first called out the savings below on November 14, nearly every iPad Black Friday deal had gotten better. We also updated the post for Cyber Monday.

Best Cyber Monday deals on Beats headphones and earbuds [Updated]

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Beats Solo 4 headphones
Get Beats headphones and earbuds with big discounts this Cyber Monday.
Photo: Beats

The best Cyber Monday deals on Beats headphones and earbuds are now live. You can get many Beats headphones and earbuds at their lowest prices ever. A fresh price drop on Beats’ flagship headphones — the Beats Studio Pro — brings a whopping $190 discount. At just $159.99, they make a great alternative to other premium headphones.

My favorite external storage setup, on sale this Cyber Monday

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M2 Mac mini next to OWC ThunderBay 4 with a small toy Dalek sitting on top of it
The ThunderBay 4 is the best external storage enclosure for Mac users.
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

If you want the biggest and highest-capacity external hard drive, Cyber Monday is the time to buy.

I have a personal recommendation on a Thunderbolt enclosure that fits four full-size hard drives or SSDs, so you can get the fastest storage in enormous capacities. I’ve used the OWC ThunderBay 4 for about a year (having purchased the hard drive last Black Friday, coincidentally enough) and it’s served me well for all my odd purposes.

Here’s how to get the fastest, biggest external storage this shopping season.

A portable SSD I love is on sale for Cyber Week [Still going!]

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Kingston XS1000 works well with a range of Apple computers.
Kingston XS1000 works well with a range of Apple computers.
Photo: Kingston

Apple charges too damn much for additional storage for Macs and iPads. I got tired of overpaying for internal storage and went for an external SSD instead. The Kingston XS1000 is my favorite — portable, reliable and affordable.

And it’s an even better deal now that Cyber Monday is coming up: under $75 for a terabyte of storage.

Get 4 AirTags for $73 with this Cyber Week deal [Updated]

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Grab AirTag at its lowest price yet with these Black Friday AirTag deals
Don't miss your chance to get AirTags at one of the best prices we've seen.
Photo: Kehn Hermano/Pexels

A Cyber Monday sale on a four-pack of AirTags brings the Apple tracker close to its lowest price ever. Each AirTag costs just $18.25 after a 26% discount from Amazon. If you’d prefer a single tracker, you can get a solo AirTag for up to 14% off the usual price from Best Buy. Use these Cyber Monday AirTag deals to stock up on Apple’s tracking tags.

AirTags are a great way to keep you from leaving important items behind, or to help you find them if you misplace them.

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Apple Cyber Monday deals: iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch and more [Updated]

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A graphic illustrating Apple Black Friday deals.
All the insanely great deals we can find on Apple products on Cyber Monday.
AI image: MidJourney/Cult of Mac

There are plenty of great Apple deals this Cyber Monday 2024—but not from Apple directly. As usual, Apple keeps its discounts minimal (Tim Cook loves his big fat profits!). This year, you can get up to a $200 gift card with select purchases, but the newest products, like the iPhone 16, M4 MacBook Pros, iMac, and Apple Watch Ultra 2, aren’t included.

That said, third-party retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and B&H Photo are offering significant discounts on a ton of Apple gear. From AirPods to iPhones, Apple Watches, and iPads, you’ll find some fantastic deals. Here’s a roundup of the best offers we’ve come across.

The iPad I recommend most costs just $279 on Cyber Monday [Updated]

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Apple 10th generation iPad in hand.
The 10th-generation iPad is the best entry-level iPad in years, and I recommend it to most people.
Photo: Lyle Kahney/Cult of Mac

Apple’s cheapest iPad just got cheaper. The iPad 10th-generation, the cheapest iPad in Apple’s lineup, is on sale for just $279.

This is a great deal for the best entry-level iPad Apple has made for years. It’s the iPad I recommend to most people. I just bought one myself. The price was just too good to pass up.

CdkeySales Black Friday Sale: Find huge savings on Windows 11 Pro

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Black Friday Microsoft sale
Find big savings on genuine Microsoft software in the CdkeySales Black Friday Sale on Windows and Office. Just head to CdkeySales.com using these links. And don’t forget to enter promo code CULT to get extra savings.
Photo: CdkeySales.com

Now’s your chance to get the biggest discounts you’ve ever seen on Microsoft software like Windows 11 Pro. The CdkeySales Black Friday Sale slashes some prices by up to 91%! And as the latest Windows 12 rumors indicate Microsoft won’t release its next big operating system update until late 2025, you can update your PC now the quick and easy way rather than waiting. Just buy a Windows 11 CD key on sale during CdkeySales’ Black Friday Sale.

During the sale, you can get great deals on upgrade-ready Microsoft productivity software like Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office. Savings include Windows 10 Pro for just $17.05 — with a free upgrade to Windows 11 Pro.

Bag Black Friday bargains on Ugreen charging and storage gear

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Ugreen Black Friday
You can grab this cute 2-in-1 charger bot for 30% off.
Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac

The Black Friday sales period in late November can be a great time to stock up on practical items, whether they’re gifts or just items for yourself. Take chargers, power banks, USB-C hubs and data storage solutions, for example. Everybody can use them, and Ugreen Black Friday deals abound on Amazon for such items. Markdowns range from 15% to 35% off. Check out a selection of sale items below.

The MacBook Air I love is on sale for Cyber Monday [Updated] ★★★★★

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Keyboard and screen of 13-inch MacBook Air.★★★★★
The 13-inch MacBook Air may be the prefect laptop.
Photo: Lyle Kahney/Cult of Mac

Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air in Midnight is just $749 for Cyber Monday. I recently bought this machine myself, and I’m head-over-heels in love with it. It’s the best laptop I’ve had for years, and if you’re looking for a lightweight, everyday Mac, I highly recommend it.

My favorite iPad is down to its lowest price this Black Friday

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Apple Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro
Every M4 iPad Pro buyer should at least consider getting the Apple Magic Keyboard.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

There’s no better tablet to buy than an iPad. Apple overhauled the iPad Pro lineup this year with a slimmer new design, brighter displays, and a faster M4 chip.

I upgraded to the 11-inch iPad Pro from the M1 version earlier this year and could not be happier. This Black Friday, you should buy one, too, especially since the tablet is available with a big $150 discount.

Black Friday low-price alert: Get $99 off iPad mini 7

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iPad mini 7 sale
For Black Friday, you can get some models of the fabulous iPad mini 7 at their lowest prices.
Photo: Apple

If you want a full iPad experience in a super-portable design that’s comfortable to hold and use anywhere, iPad mini is the answer. And for Black Friday, Amazon just posted a combination of discount and coupon savings equalling $99.01 off the base tablet in all four colors — blue, purple, space gray and starlight. And you can also save on models with more storage. Needless to say, iPad mini 7 makes a stellar gift for a special someone.

Grab Black Friday deals on the brilliant Apple Pencil

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Apple Pencil in use
Black Friday brings welcome deals on Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil USB-C.
Photo: Apple
Stylus maximus
Apple Pencil Pro
5.0
$129.00 $114.99

The best stylus for 2024's new Apple tablets: the M4 iPad Pro, the M2 iPad Air and iPad mini 7. We gave it the maximum rating in our hands-on review, and found that its pro features are worthy of the price.

Pros:
  • Advanced features like the new squeeze gesture, haptic feedback and support for hover.
  • Excellent for note-taking, image editing and artistic endeavors.
  • Finally works with Apple's Find My network.
Cons:
  • Only works with latest iPads.
  • High-end stylus comes with high-end price tag.
01/09/2025 02:57 am GMT

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15-inch MacBook Air hits its best price yet after massive 20% discount

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M4 MacBook Air coming
15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip has never been this affordable.
Photo: Apple

Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip is on sale for its lowest price just days before Black Friday. The world’s slimmest laptop packs plenty of power, and a lower price tag makes it an even better buy.

If you take advantage of the Amazon deal, you can get the 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip, 16GB storage, and 256GB storage for $1,044—a whopping $255 cheaper than its MSRP.

Snag M4 iMac at killer price in this early Black Friday deal

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A line of five M4 iMacs in an Apple Store. From left to right, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Green and Blue.
M4 iMac gets a flat $149 discount in this early Black Friday deal.
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

Apple’s new M4 iMac is available with a hefty $149 discount within weeks of its launch. The model with a beefier M4 processor — with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU — drops to just $1,349 on Amazon in this early Black Friday deal. You can save even more if you opt for the nano-texture glass upgrade available on this midrange model.

Other models receive similar discounts. Just be sure to check the coupon box.