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Cyber Monday 2020 is nearly here, and that means there are plenty of discounts to be found on Apple products. Whether you need a new MacBook laptop or are planning to gift a pair of AirPods this holiday season, there are several deals worth paying attention to.
Apple’s lineup of Apple Watches are also on sale this
Cyber Monday
, from the Series 3 to the brand-new Series 6. Apple rarely drops prices through its own store, but retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart have been offering compelling discounts as early as the days leading up to Thanksgiving.
AirPods Pro
With its noise cancellation, rich sound, and more customizable fit, the Airpods Pro are a great choice for iPhone owners looking for a pair of general purpose wireless earbuds. Even though they’re no longer available at the super low price of $169, they’re still a great bargain at just under $200.
Most of Apple’s new iPhones are available at a discounted monthly installment rate through Walmart compared to what the major carriers are charging. Keep in mind that these deals only apply if you buy the phones through the carrier’s monthly installment plan.
The iPhone 12’s refreshed design and improved camera make it a notable leap forward, especially if you’re upgrading from an older model that you’ve had for three years or longer. Every 2020 iPhone supports 5G, which will keep your phone relevant for years to come as 5G networks evolve.
The iPhone Mini has a smaller 5.4-inch OLED screen, and it’s otherwise identical to the iPhone 12, including the same powerful A14 processor. It’s one of the more affordable iPhone models you can buy at the moment. Walmart is offering it for both AT&T and Verizon users for $579 with monthly payments, down from $699.
The new 5G iPhone 12 has a big, bright 6.1-inch OLED screen, the latest A14 processor, dual cameras, and a reasonable price tag for a flagship phone. Walmart is offering the iPhone 12 for $679 with monthly payments for AT&T and Verizon customers.
The new iPhone 12 Pro has 5G, a bigger 6.1-inch OLED screen, the latest processor, and a pro-level three-camera setup for excellent photos. Walmart is offering the iPhone 12 Pro for $849 with monthly payments for AT&T and Verizon users.
2020 iPad Air (4th generation)
Apple’s new iPad Air comes with the same powerful processor as the latest iPhones, a sleek and colorful new design, and a larger screen compared to its predecessor. If you want an iPad with speedy performance for doing light work in addition to watching movies and web browsing, the Air is an ideal choice. Apple’s starting price is $599, but you can get it for $569 at Amazon.
The fourth-generation iPad Air has a design and a chip that bring it closer than ever to the powerful iPad Pro series, but it’s less expensive, starting at $599.
Apple iPad Mini
Apple’s smallest tablet is an ideal option for Apple fans that prioritize portability above all else in a tablet. The latest model comes with support for Apple Pencil and runs on Apple’s A12 Bionic processor, the same chip that powers the latest entry-level iPad. But unlike its cheaper sibling, the iPad Mini comes with a fully laminated anti-reflective display, more storage space, and a camera that can capture wide color and Live Photos, making it a solid choice for those looking for a compact tablet with a quality screen and camera.
Check out our iPad buyers guide
Apple MacBook Pro
Apple fans in need of a new laptop for getting serious work done should consider these discounts on Apple’s 13-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. The 13-inch model is ideal for those who want a machine that’s more powerful than the Air but still portable, while the 16-inch is a great middle ground between a laptop and desktop-like setup.
Read our 13-inch MacBook Pro (early 2020) review
MacBook Air (early 2020)
If you’re shopping for a new laptop for schoolwork and light productivity, Best Buy is offering a compelling deal on Apple’s Intel-powered Macbook Air. This model comes with Apple’s new and improved Magic keyboard that offers a more durable and comfortable design. It also has several of the other features Apple introduced on other recent MacBook models, like Touch ID for signing in with your fingerprint and True Tone, which enables the display’s color temperature to adapt to the lighting in your surroundings. Since this model runs on an Intel Core i3 processor, it’s best suited for casual work and web browsing rather than intense workflows.
See our review of the MacBook Air (early 2020)
Apple Mac Mini (M1)
Apple just launched the updated Mac Mini with its M1 chip earlier this month, and it’s already available at a discount heading into Cyber Monday. Apple’s new processor brings serious performance gains to the Mac Mini compared to its Intel-powered predecessor, making it an ideal choice for those who want a fast new Apple desktop at a decent price. One important factor to remember, however, is that since it runs on Apple’s M1 chip, its processor is based on a different architecture than Intel-powered computers. Most apps should run just fine despite this change, but it’s still important to keep in mind.
Apple Watch Series 6
Apple’s top-of-the-line smartwatch is available at a $69 discount at both Amazon and Walmart. The Series 6 comes with improvements like a new blood oxygen sensor, faster charging, and a brighter always-on display. It’s the Apple Watch to get if you really want everything Apple has to offer in terms of health and wellness tracking. However, if you’re OK with just the basics, it’s worth eyeing the cheaper Apple Watch SE or Series 3.
Read our Apple Watch Series 6 review
Apple Watch SE
The Apple Watch SE is already a great deal, and it’s even cheaper ahead of the holiday season. Apple’s mid-tier watch still comes with many of the most important features found on the Series 6, like Apple’s latest processor, a larger screen than the Series 3, and activity and fitness tracking features. If you don’t mind sacrificing an always-on display, the ability to take an ECG from your wrist, and blood oxygen level measurements, the less expensive Apple Watch SE is the right model for you.
Read our Apple Watch SE review
The Apple Watch SE is Apple’s more affordable new watch, offering features like fall detection, a built-in compass, and other health and fitness features. This version also supports cellular connectivity, meaning it can connect to the internet even when your phone isn’t nearby.
Apple Watch Series 3
It may be a little old, but the Apple Watch Series 3 is still a perfectly capable smartwatch for those in search of a bargain. It runs the latest Apple Watch software, meaning you’ll get many of the basic features available on the SE and Series 6. If you want a smartwatch for little else than tracking workouts and checking notifications from your phone on the wrist, check out the Series 3.
The Series 3 is still sold by Apple, which is a testament to its quality and reliability. It’s an ideal smartwatch for the iPhone user who wants the core experience of the Apple Watch without going overboard with spending. Its MSRP is good at $229, and any deals you can find make it even more worthwhile.
This is the 42mm version of the Series 3 Apple Watch, so it has all the same specs and features as the one above except for one thing: It has a larger case.
Beats Studio3
The Beats Studio3 are a worthwhile option for those who want the easy pairing functionality of AirPods in an over-ear design. Complete with noise cancellation and long battery life, these headphones are a compelling buy at their discounted price of $175 this holiday season.
Beats Solo Pro
Beats’s popular on-ear Solo Pro headphones are also getting a massive discount this holiday season. Unlike the Studio3, the Solo Pro comes with Apple’s newer H1 chip, which should offer faster switching between devices. Compared to their predecessor, the Solo Pro offers improvements when it comes to battery life, noise cancelling, and audio quality.
The Beats Solo Pro headphones look great, have a comfortable fit, and they boast excellent noise- cancellation tech. This discounted price is the best we’ve ever seen on these H1-equipped headphones.
PowerBeats Pro
The PowerBeats Pro are the headphones to get if you want a pair of wireless earbuds that offer a more snug and secure fit than Apple’s AirPods. The PowerBeats Pro wrap around your ears for a tighter grip and offer longer battery life than the AirPods Pro. They also come with similar features, like quick pairing with Apple products, since the earbuds have Apple’s H1 chip. But, unlike the AirPods Pro, they offer noise isolation rather than noise cancellation, which means they use the ear tips to block out sound rather than actually canceling out surrounding noises.
We consider the Powerbeats Pro to be the best alternative to AirPods for iPhone users. Right now you can buy a pair for only $160, an excellent $90 drop.
You can also find this price on the Powerbeats Pro at Target.