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Best Apple Black Friday Deals: What to Buy and What to Skip

CNETNovember 27, 20256 min66,348 views
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Navigating Apple's Black Friday Sales

  • πŸ’‘ Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer the best discounts on Apple products, but not all deals are created equal.
  • ⚠️ Apple's official retail stores and website offer gift cards with purchases instead of direct discounts, which are less valuable than in-store deals.

iPad and Apple Pencil Deals

  • 🎯 The iPad Mini is available for $100 off at various retailers, a better deal than Apple's $50 gift card.
  • πŸ’° The base model iPad with an A16 chip is on sale for $279 ($70 off), making it a great value.
  • ✍️ The Apple Pencil Pro is discounted to $99 ($30 off), a good deal for this often expensive accessory.

Earbuds and Headphones Recommendations

  • 🎧 While the new AirPods 4 are on sale for $80, they are recommended to be skipped.
  • βœ… The AirPods Pro 2 are a better choice at $139 ($100 off), offering features like hearing aid capabilities and live translation.
  • πŸ’ͺ For workouts, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are recommended at $200 ($50 off) for their secure fit, sound quality, and battery life.

Apple Watch and MacBook Advice

  • ⌚ The Apple Watch SE 3 is a great value at $200, offering essential features like sleep tracking and fast charging.
  • 🩺 For ECG readings, consider last year's Apple Watch Series 10 on sale for $250.
  • πŸ’» It's advised to wait for potential budget MacBook models rumored for release soon; however, last year's MacBook Pro is available for just over $1,400, and the MacBook Air with M4 chip is $750 ($250 off).

Apple Accessories and Other Deals

  • πŸ“ A four-pack of Apple AirTags is on sale for $65, the lowest price yet, making them ideal for gifts.
  • πŸ”Œ Apple's 35W dual USB-C power adapter is 50% off at $29, a necessary purchase as devices no longer include chargers.
  • πŸ“± Look for significant discounts on iPhone cases and crossbody straps from third-party retailers, as Apple's options are overpriced.
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