Here are all of the best Apple Black Friday deals
- nov
- 09
Huge Black Friday sales are approaching fast, and we've got all of the details on what to expect from Apple this year. Get ready for the year's biggest shopping weekend with our guide below and snag yourself a Black Friday deal on the latest Apple products.
Best Apple Black Friday Deals
- iPhone: Trade-in & carrier deals
- iPad: Up to $40 off
- Apple Watch: From $179
- Mac: Save up to $300
- AirPods: Up to $55 off
- Apple TV: Starting at $169
- More Info: Pricing history, which to buy & more
This year's Black Friday sales will be a little different due to the ongoing health crisis, but that doesn't mean there won't be any deals. Instead, retailers like Apple will be encouraging more people to shop from home so we expect to see some stellar online-exclusive deals.
Last year, Apple's Black Friday sale consisted of bundled gift cards of up to $200 with the purchase of devices like MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and more. Since the Apple Card is now in way more wallets this year, it's possible that we'll see some extra incentives for users of Apple's credit card.
We have all the information you need for Apple's Black Friday 2020 event right here, and we will continue to update this page as we find more details.
Best Black Friday iPhone deals
iPhone 12 and 12 Pro | Up to $800 off at Verizon
You can save up to $550 on the iPhone 12 model of your choice at Verizon with a new line and select trade-in. You can also save up to $250 more when you switch meaning the entry-level iPhone 12 is essentially free. Alternatively, you can upgrade and save up to $440 with select trade-in.
iPhone 12 and 12 Pro | Up to $700 off at AT&T
AT&T's best iPhone 12 and 12 Pro deal offers up to $700 off meaning you can get the 64GB iPhone 12 mini for free or a significant discount on a different configuration. You'll need to buy the phone up front, add a new line or upgrade an existing line with postpaid unlimited wireless service, and trade in an eligible phone in order to get $700 in bill credits over 30 months.
iPhone SE | From $0 at Apple with trade-in
If you want to buy your iPhone outright and have an old device to trade in, you could get up to $500 in Apple Store credit. That means you could get a new iPhone SE for free depending on what phone you're handing over. Check out the trade-in options at Apple. Alternatively, pay monthly from $9.54/mo and get 3% cashback with Apple Card.
iPhone SE (2020) | $30 per month at Mint Mobile
This limited-time promotion scores you Apple's newest (and most affordable) iPhone paired with Mint Mobile's great service for one low monthly cost. That's right, it's the phone, financed over 24 months, plus Mint Mobile's 3GB data plan for $30 a month.
iPhone XR | From $0 off at Apple with trade-in
If you want to buy your iPhone outright and have an old device to trade in, you could get up to $500 in Apple Store credit. That means you could get a new iPhone XR for free depending on what phone you're handing over. Check out the trade-in options at Apple.
Best Black Friday iPad deals
iPad (10.2-inch, 2020) | $299 at Amazon
Though it has only just started shipping, the all-new 2020 iPad can already be picked up at a solid discount. Over at Amazon, it's $30 off while supplies last.
iPad Pro | 24 months interest-free with Apple Card
The same 24-month interest-free Apple Card installment plan is also available for Apple's iPad lineup. 3% cashback makes for a decent saving, especially on the latest models.
Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals
Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm) | $379 at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 6 may only be a couple of weeks old at this point, but you can already drop the entry-level model down to $379 at Amazon. $20 off is a solid saving for such a recent Apple device with other colors also discounted.
Apple Watch SE (40mm) | $229.99 at Amazon
The inexpensive Apple Watch SE just became even more affordable thanks to a near-$50 discount at Amazon. Various case finishes and band styles are available with speedy shipping time frames. There's also close to $50 off GPS + Cellular models.
Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm) | $179 at Amazon
The base-model Apple Watch Series 3 is $20 off right now at Amazon, dropping it down to $179. At that price, it's a no-brainer buy for anyone considering their first smartwatch or wanting the most bang for their buck.
Apple Watch Series 6 | 24 months interest-free with Apple Card
While it's not directly discounted at Apple, you can get the latest Apple Watch Series 6 or Apple Watch SE and pay over 24 monthly installments interest-free with Apple Card. You'll also get 3% cashback.
Best Black Friday Mac deals
MacBook Air (Early 2020) | Up to $100 off at Amazon
This deal at Amazon saves you up to $100 on Apple's MacBook Air from 2020 without having to wait until Black Friday.
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2019) | $2,199 at Amazon
In late 2019, Apple bumped the top-end MacBook Pro display size up to 16 inches and redeveloped the keyboard for a more reliable experience. Since it's been out a few months, it has seen a few discounts, but this $200 price drop at Amazon in space gray or silver is one of its best yet. The 1TB model is $300 off.
Best Black Friday AirPods deals
AirPods w/ Charging Case | $129 at Amazon
This deal at Amazon saves you $30 on Apple's entry-level AirPods. You don't get the wireless charging case, but this is the most affordable way to get brand new AirPods right now.
AirPods w/ Wireless Charging Case | $159.99 at Amazon
This near-$40 discount makes it more affordable than ever to upgrade to the AirPods that you can wirelessly charge instead of worry about plugging in. This is the best deal around right now for the wireless charging AirPods.
AirPods Pro | $194 at Amazon
Snatch the Apple AirPods Pro at $55 off their regular price today at Amazon. We've never seen the earbuds drop this low before and there's no telling how long this discount will last or if it will be back for Black Friday, so don't miss out.
Best Black Friday Apple TV deals
Apple TV 4K (32GB) | $169 at Walmart
Apple's entry-level 4K streaming hardware can be picked up at a $10 discount via Walmart making that the best place to buy it currently. It's a small savings, but it'll buy you a movie on iTunes at least.
Apple TV HD | $144 at Walmart
Deals on the HD Apple TV are few and far between right now, though you can make a small saving at Walmart where it is $5 less than its retail price. That price is matched at B&H.
Does Apple do Black Friday sales?
Yes, it does, but only sort of. Apple tends to avoid directly discounting the prices of its products even over big sale periods like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday. Instead, we're likely to see bundle deals and gift card giveaways.
Last year, we saw Apple give away a $200 Apple Store gift card with the purchase of select products between Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the U.S., for example. That means you can get an essential accessory like AirPods with the purchase of your new Mac or iPad, which is great if you're in the market for that. If you want direct price cuts, you may want to look elsewhere. We've listed the best third-party retailers to keep an eye on below if price drops are more your bag.
When will Apple's Black Friday event start?
Black Friday is officially November 27, though we're likely to see deals at most retailers long before that date, Apple included. Black Friday has taken over most of November in recent years and issues like shipping delays, increased online orders, and a later placement of Thanksgiving (and therefore Black Friday) in the month mean that retailers will want shoppers to get their orders in earlier.
On top of that, Amazon Prime Day 2020 having taken place in mid-October might mean that the deals will just roll right on through the holiday season.
Of course, as soon as we spot it, we'll drop it in here and highlight the info you need to know about.
Should I wait for Black Friday to buy Apple products?
It's hard to say. Historically, Apple hasn't offered many discounts throughout the year and Black Friday offered a rare opportunity to save some money. However, in recent years, we've seen deals on Apple products throughout the year at various retailers.
If you want to shop directly at Apple, waiting until there's a Black Friday promotion there is probably a good idea if you don't need the product straight away. However, third-party retailers are already offering some great deals and you can get your hands on the product sooner if you buy now.
For those looking for Black Friday iPhone deals, it makes sense to wait since the iPhone 12 just came out and the first great deals on it will probably coincide with holiday sales. Previous-gen models are likely to drop in price, too.
Will Apple's Black Friday deals leak early?
Apple is usually tight-lipped when it comes to, well, everything so it is unlikely that we'll hear anything concrete about Apple's Black Friday sale until the Cupertino company wants us to. That being said, we might see some indication from third-party retailers as to which products are set to be reduced in price.
As soon as we get any official or unofficial word on Black Friday 2020 deals at Apple, we'll update this post.
Which retailers have the best Apple deals in the U.S.?
Even if Apple doesn't offer amazing deals this year directly at its online store, there are still many other places to shop Apple Black Friday deals.
- Apple — Direct from the source, use your Apple Card to pay in installments, and get free shipping
- Amazon — Amazon often has the best deals and you'll probably be shopping there a lot this Black Friday anyway, free shipping with Prime
- B&H — B&H tends to match prices elsewhere on Apple gear, save on tax with the B&H Payboo card
- Best Buy — Best Buy will have some huge Black Friday deals, collect in-store to get your purchases faster
- Walmart — Walmart sells a variety of Apple products and will likely discount a bunch for Black Friday
- Target — RedCard holders can save even more on certain Apple products
Let Thrifter help you
Black Friday is going to be a little different this year which means it might be harder than usual to know how to maximize your savings during the event. The team over at Thrifter is full of professional deal hunters who will literally be providing around the clock coverage of everything on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. From the best savings as they hit to roundups of what you should be buying, the team will aim to make it as easy as possible to find the best deals that are available from the first to the last minute.
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