Early Black Friday deals began in full force this week, and we’re recapping the best today. This includes all-time low prices on the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, Beats Studio Pro, HomePod, MagSafe Duo Charger, brand new M3 MacBook Pros, and more.
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AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
- What’s the deal? Take $59 off AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C
- Where can I get it? Amazon
- Where can I find the original deal? Right here
AirPods are always a sure bet when it comes to Black Friday, and we’re already seeing steep markdowns early in November. The AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C have hit $189.99 on Amazon, which is a match of their best-ever price.
M3 MacBook Pro and iMac
- What’s the deal? Take $200 off M3 MacBook Pro and $100 off M3 iMac
- Where can I get it? Adorama
- Where can I find the original deal? Right here
Adorama has some of the first pre-order discounts on the new 14-inch and 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro, as well as the M3 iMac. You will need to be a VIP Rewards member in order to see these deals, which reach $200 off the MacBook Pro and $100 off the iMac.
Beats Studio Pro
- What’s the deal? Take $150 off Beats Studio Pro
- Where can I get it? Amazon
- Where can I find the original deal? Right here
There were quite a few Beats headphones and earbuds sales on Amazon this week, the highlight being the Beats Studio Pro for $199.95, down from $349.95. This is a solid second-best price on the new 2023 headphones.
HomePod
- What’s the deal? Take $19 off HomePod (Gen 2)
- Where can I get it? B&H Photo
- Where can I find the original deal? Right here
B&H Photo continues to be one of the only retailers to offer the new 2023 HomePod at a discount. It’s available for $279.99 in both colors, down from $299.00.
Apple Accessories
- What’s the deal? Save on MagSafe chargers, AirTag loops, Siri Remote, and more
- Where can I get it? Woot
- Where can I find the original deal? Right here
Woot’s early Black Friday sale is focusing on Apple accessories like the MagSafe Charger ($29.99), MagSafe Duo Charger ($94.99), Siri Remote with Lightning ($44.99), and more.
We’ve begun tracking all of the season’s best deals in our dedicated Black Friday Roundup, so be sure to bookmark the page and visit it throughout the season as you do your online shopping. Our roundup mainly focuses on Apple products and related tech accessories.
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