The best Cyber Monday Apple Deals: AirPods Pro, Mac Mini, Macbook Air – Business Insider

While the Series 6 is technically discontinued, you can still find it for sale at many stores — just not Apple itself. Since performance is nearly identical to the Series 7, the Series 6 is still a great product, especially at a discount.  

If you’re looking to spend a little less, consider the Apple Watch SE. Apple’s newest lower-priced watch comes with all of the basic functionality of the Series 7 and 6, but without blood oxygen monitoring, an always-on display, or ECG monitoring.

The Apple Watch Series 3 has been on the market for four years, but it’s still a decent smartwatch if you can find it for the right price. It runs the latest Apple Watch software, so you’ll see many of the same basic features offered by the SE and Series 6/7. 

We don’t typically recommend the Series 3 unless it’s on sale due to its age and low storage space, but if you can find one discounted during Cyber Monday, it could be worth a buy for shoppers on a budget. You shouldn’t pay any more than $169 for the 38mm or $199 for the 42mm. 

Apple’s Pro AirPods offer active noise cancellation, improved audio, and customizable ear tips as improvements over the base model. They’re a bargain at $200, but the lowest price we’re seeing now is $179 at retailers.

Looking to spend a little less? Apple’s second-gen AirPods are on sale now. These AirPods offer convenient features like quick pairing, hands-free Siri access, and automatic playing and pausing, but without the Pro’s more advanced features and higher price tag.

The third-generation AirPods feature a revised design with upgrades over its predecessor. They have shorter stems, improved audio drivers, longer battery life, a wireless charger, and IPX4 water and sweat resistance. They just launched on October 26, and already we’re seeing discounts bringing their price down to just $149.99. (You’ll see the price on checkout.)

Though they’re pricey, the Apple AirPods Max offer excellent sound quality and a comfortable build with superb noise cancellation. They’re not for everyone, but audiophiles and Apple aficionados can save up to $70 so far on these proper headphones.

The ninth-generation iPad features an A13 Bionic processor and second-generation Apple Pencil compatibility. It’s the cheapest iPad you can buy and offers solid performance, making it one of the best options for casual users.

You can buy one with a cellular plan from T-Mobile/Sprint or Verizon and receive a $200 gift card. However, for T-Mobile/Sprint customers, you’ll need to subscribe to a 10GB or larger data plan to receive the rebate.

With its sharp screen, updated design, and newer Apple Pencil compatibility, the 2020 iPad Air is a good choice for those planning to use it a bit more seriously, like for work. It’s

USB-C

compatible and also features a Touch ID sensor on the top lock button. Unfortunately, we’re not seeing any iPad Air deals right now, but Apple’s $200 gift card rebate promotion appears to apply to this model as well.

The newest iPad Pro is the ideal choice for creative professionals. It brings faster performance and better cameras than Apple’s other available models — for a bigger price tag. Unfortunately, we’re not seeing any deals on the 2021 11-inch model right now. However, Apple’s gift card promotion applies here as well.

Apple’s smallest tablet is an ideal option for Apple fans that prioritize portability above all else in a tablet. The new 2021 iPad Mini features USB-C charging, improved camera specs, an A15 Bionic chip, and compatibility with the second-generation Apple Pencil. This is also available with T-Mobile/Sprint and Verizon’s cellular plan gift card deal.

Apple’s proprietary stylus, the Apple Pencil, comes in two different models. The first-generation pencil uses a Lightning charger and works with earlier iPad generations. The second-gen model improves upon its predecessor with a sleek, seamless design, wireless charging, and a magnetic attachment to your iPad. It’s compatible with every iPad that charges with USB-C.

Since it’s still very new, deals on the iPhone 13 are not very common. If you’re hoping to snag a discount on one, this is the best time to try. Notable features of the newest generation include 120Hz refresh rates for the Pros, sensor-shift optical stabilization, Cinematic Mode, and Photographic Styles. We’ve also included a deal on Apple’s MagSafe magnetic wireless charger. 

If you have an eligible iPhone to trade in, you can take advantage of these carrier deals on an iPhone 13 right now:

• Get up to $1,000 credit after trade-in from AT&T.
• Get up to $900 in credit after eligible trade-in from T-Mobile.
• Get up to $440 in credit after trade-in from Verizon.

Now a generation old, the iPhone 12 is more likely to see deals this Cyber Monday than it was last year. The iPhone 12 lineup was Apple’s first series of smartphones to come with 5G. The phones offer a boost in camera quality over older models that makes them better at taking photos in dark environments. Unfortunately, the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max models are out of stock as of the time of writing.

Current trade-in deals you can take advantage of when buying an iPhone 12 include:

• Get up to $900 in credit after an eligible trade-in from T-Mobile.
• Get up to 50% off after trade-in from Verizon.

The 2020 MacBook Air is light and extremely portable, but its M1 chip means it’s still powerful enough for students and those looking for a laptop for casual work. Like Apple’s other recent laptops, it comes with the company’s improved Magic Keyboard, which is much more comfortable and durable than the keyboards on older models released from 2015 onward. It’s now just $100 off at most retailers.

Apple’s latest MacBook Pro lineup includes brand-new 14- and 16-inch models, while carrying over the 13-inch model released in 2020. The new MacBook Pros come with the M1 Pro or M1 Pro Max chip, greatly improving their performance power. Meanwhile, the 13-inch model from last year uses the regular M1 chip. 

So far, we’re not seeing any discounts.

Apple’s M1 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 Apple desktop at a decent price.

If you want the ease-of-use of AirPods but in an over-the-ear format, check out the Beats Studio3. They offer long battery life and noise cancellation at a more affordable price, making them an ideal choice if blocking out distractions is a priority for you.

The Beats Solo Pro are a compelling choice for those looking for a solid pair of on-ear headphones. They come with Apple’s newer H1 chip unlike the Studio3, which means they should be able to connect to Apple devices more quickly than headphones powered by Apple’s older chip.

If you’re interested in AirPods but aren’t wild about their fit, consider the PowerBeats Pro. These true wireless earbuds have a lot of the same technology as AirPods — like quick pairing and auto play and pause — but come with a different design that wraps around the ear for a more secure fit. They also offer impressively long battery life and are sweat resistant, making them worth checking out if you’re after a pair of workout headphones.

With Apple’s W1 chip for fast pairing with your iPhone, Siri support, and 40 hours of battery life, the Beats Solo3 are a solid option for Apple loyalists who prefer an on-ear fit versus earbuds or over-ear headphones.