Apple shoppers: early Black Friday has officially kicked off with some of the year’s most aggressive pricing yet on flagship gear. Whether you want a new laptop, smartwatch, or audio setup, there’s a deal worth calling out.
MacBook Air Drops to Best Price in Months
Amazon has slashed prices on the M5 MacBook Air, delivering savings you haven’t seen since spring. The 13-inch model with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD is now listed at $1,349—$250 below the usual price. The larger 15-inch variant with the same setup is also $250 off, bringing it down to $1,549. These deals cover almost every color option. For lower configurations with 512GB storage, the 13-inch version is priced at $1,099, also reflecting major discounts. These reductions undercut even Prime Day steals from earlier this year.
Watch Ultra 3 Heavily Discounted; Ultra 4 Sees Minor Price Drops
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is seeing a 28% discount (about $250 off), with models in Black and Natural Titanium—paired with Milanese Loop bands—dropping from $899 to $649. This is a rare clearance-style price as Apple pushes newer models. Meanwhile, the Ultra 4 is seeing smaller markdowns, mostly $99 off regular pricing, bringing some variants into more affordable territory for buyers wanting newer hardware.
Audio & Home: Smart Deals on Headphones and Speakers
Audio fans aren’t being left out. The AirPods Pro 3 are down to $199 from their $249 MSRP—$50 off—while all colors of the AirPods Max 2 carry $100 off deals. If you’re gearing up for a smart home boost, the HomePod mini 2 is available open-box from Best Buy in Midnight and White finishes for around $126–$127—saving you close to $20 off the retail price. For those eyeing Apple’s new HomeView smart display, Amazon is offering a pre-order deal starting at $289.99 shipped.
Extras That Hit Just Right
If small accessories are more your speed, the 2026 Apple Polishing Cloth is back in stock at $9 Prime shipped—ideal for keeping expensive screens smudge-free. Also standing out: Sony has revived its retro MDR-3R USB-C headphones in both standard and Stranger Things editions, now priced at $60 and $80 respectively depending on style. And podcasters and streamers can grab high-end mics like the Shure MV7+ and SM7 with discounts up to $70.
What this means: These deals suggest we’re entering peak holiday pricing territory early—especially on gear Apple is looking to clear ahead of newer model launches. If you’ve been holding off on upgrades for MacBooks, smartwatches, or audio, now looks like a very good time. Keep an eye on inventory and color availability—once stock drops, prices tend to get stingy. For the deal-hunters: decide what’s essential, stay ready, and don’t hesitate when the price is right.
