{"id":158251,"date":"2025-11-28T16:14:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T16:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/158251\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T16:14:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T16:14:09","slug":"an-apple-watch-se-for-129-these-black-friday-apple-deals-are-some-of-the-best-ive-ever-seen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/158251\/","title":{"rendered":"An Apple Watch SE For $129! These Black Friday Apple Deals Are Some of the Best I’ve Ever Seen"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’ve been eyeing new Apple gear but can’t stand to pay full price, Black Friday<\/a> is the very best time to buy. From AirPods and iPads to AirTags and watches, some of Apple’s best products are currently at their lowest prices of the year, thanks to end-of-year deals<\/a> from Amazon<\/a>, Best Buy<\/a>, and Walmart<\/a>. And if you don’t need the latest version, you can often scoop up even bigger savings. Bonus: Apple owns audio brand Beats, so we’ve gathered the best sales on these iconic headphones and speakers here too. <\/p>\n

Let’s take a look at the best Black Friday Apple and Beats deals you can get your hands on right now. <\/p>\n

For even more savings on top tech brands, check our editor-curated mega-post of the Black Friday deals<\/a> in 15 key categories including PCs, TVs, headphones, smart home, gaming gear, and much more.<\/p>\n

The Best AirPod Deals<\/p>\n


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Apple AirPods Pro 2<\/p>\n

IP54 rating, 11mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.3, Conversation Aware feature, USB-C charging<\/p>\n

\n $139.00
\n at Walmart\n <\/p>\n

\n $249.00
\n Save $110.00\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
\n <\/a><\/p>\n

They’re not the latest model<\/a>, but at $140 you won’t find much better than our Editors’ Choice-winning Apple AirPods Pro 2<\/a>. The overall sound quality is exceptional, with advanced listening modes (ANC, Transparency, and Adaptive) and the well-designed silicone eartips create a full seal for top-of-the-line noise cancellation. Plus, they’re equipped with a clinical-grade hearing aid function. Whether you’re a serious audiophile or a more casual listener, at $140 the AirPods Pro 2 are worth grabbing. <\/p>\n

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are also on sale at Best Buy for $198.98<\/a> and at Amazon for $200.08<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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Apple AirPods 4<\/p>\n

H2 chip, IP54 rating, USB-c charging, personalized spatial audio, 30-hour battery life.<\/p>\n

\n $69.00
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $129.00
\n Save $60.00\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
\n <\/a><\/p>\n

The AirPods 4 <\/a>are Apple’s most affordable wireless earbuds, and this Black Friday deal drops them to under $70. They deliver excellent audio performance with strong bass and crisp highs, but you’ll have to pay an extra $50 if you want active noise cancellation (ANC). For an open earbud design, they’re our top pick, even without ANC. Our reviewer especially liked their seamless iOS connectivity and hands-free Siri controls, which even include head gestures.<\/p>\n

This same deal is available at Walmart<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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Apple AirPods Max<\/p>\n

Bluetooth 5.0, 40mm dynamic drivers, 20-Hr battery life, Dolby Atmos.<\/p>\n

\n $399.99
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $549.00
\n Save $149.01\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
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The Apple AirPods Max offer similar outstanding sound quality and noise cancellation as the Apple AirPods earbuds, only in a gorgeous over-ear headphone design. They deliver a high-end listening experience, complete with spatial audio and adaptive EQ (and even hands-free Siri access). The high price makes them more of a luxury item, but they still easily earned a rating of “Excellent” in\u00a0our 2020 review<\/a>. If the aesthetic and wide range of features appeal to you, now is a great time to grab a pair of these beautiful headphones at their lowest price ever.<\/p>\n

Even More Black Friday Deals on Headphones<\/p>\n

*Deals are selected by our commerce team<\/p>\n

The Best iPad Deals<\/p>\n


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Apple iPad Pro (2024)<\/p>\n

256GB, 12MP Front\/Back Camera, LiDAR Scanner, Wi-Fi 6E, Face ID.<\/p>\n

\n $999.00
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $1,199.00
\n Save $200.00\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
\n <\/a><\/p>\n

When it comes to both performance and aesthetics, the Apple iPad Pro<\/a> is the top tablet on the market, earning it our Editors’ Choice award. The powerful M4 processing chip enables ultra-speedy app updates, media downloads, and more. Perhaps its most impressive (and long-awaited) upgrade is the stunning OLED screen, which makes using this tablet feel luxuriously high-end. Right now, you can save $200 on the cellular model.<\/p>\n


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Apple iPad Air (2025)<\/p>\n

iPadOS 18, Apple Intelligence, Touch ID, 12MP cameras, work with Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard.<\/p>\n

\n $549.00
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $699.99
\n Save $150.99\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
\n <\/a><\/p>\n

Balancing performance and price, the latest Apple iPad Air<\/a> is our Editors’ Choice tablet for students and creators. Featuring Apple’s M3 chip, it delivers fast and efficient performance across most tasks as well as higher-quality photos and videos. Plus, “the iPad Air has a quality screen that is leagues better than the glare-prone glass of the base model iPad,” according to our expert reviewer, Eric Zeman<\/a>. If you don’t need to run power-intensive apps, the iPad Air won’t disappoint, particularly with this $150 discount.<\/p>\n


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Apple iPad Mini<\/p>\n

A17 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 6E, 12MP front and back cameras, Touch ID, 8.3-inch screen size.<\/p>\n

\n $399.00
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $499.00
\n Save $100.00\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
\n <\/a><\/p>\n

Although small, the latest iPad Mini is powerful and capable with the new ability to support Apple Intelligence. In terms of design, it has the same sleek aesthetic of other iPads, only it\u2019s a lighter, more portable size that\u2019s ideal for traveling (letting you leave your bulky tablet or laptop at home). Plus, the bright LCD screen features anti-reflective and fingerprint-resistant coatings, so you can use it outside with little glare and clear visibility. In our testing, it performed notably well across gaming, productivity, and media streaming with a solid 7-plus hour battery life\u2013and right now, it\u2019s $100 off at Amazon.<\/p>\n

This same deal is also available at Best Buy<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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Apple iPad (11th Gen, 2025)<\/p>\n

iPadOS 18, 11-inch screen, 128GB, 60Hz refresh, sRGB color, True Tone, 10-hour battery.<\/p>\n

\n $274.00
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $349.00
\n Save $75.00\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
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The current-gen base model Apple iPad<\/a> earns our Editors’ Choice award for affordable tablets. It handles most common tasks (like web browsing, playing games, and streaming media) better than any other tablet in this price range. The LED display is surprisingly bright and colorful, and thanks to an upgraded A16 processing chip, it’s faster than the previous iPad model, offering more power than most people actually need. At a sale price of $274, it’s hard to go wrong.<\/p>\n

This iPad is also on sale at Best Buy for $274<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Best MacBook Deals<\/p>\n


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Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch (2025, M4)<\/p>\n

16GB RAM 256GB SSD, Touch ID, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Apple Intelligence, Spatial Audio<\/p>\n

\n $749.00
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $999.00
\n Save $250.00\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
\n <\/a><\/p>\n

Apple’s latest MacBook Air<\/a> remains our Editors\u2019 Choice pick for ultraportable laptops, thanks to even faster M4 processing, an improved 12-megapixel center webcam, and a quiet, fanless design. Just as with previous models, the overall user experience is a pleasure for both work and play, particularly with the Liquid Retina display and responsive keyboard. Moreover, in testing, the battery lasted an impressive 20 hours. You certainly won’t be disappointed with this laptop, especially with a $250 discount right now.<\/p>\n

More Black Friday Deals on Laptops<\/p>\n

*Deals are selected by our commerce team<\/p>\n

The Best Apple Watch Deals<\/p>\n


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Apple Watch Series 11<\/p>\n

Apple S10 with FDA-approved hypertension notifications, always-on OLED display, and sleep tracking.<\/p>\n

\n $339.00
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $399.99
\n Save $60.99\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
\n <\/a><\/p>\n

Apple’s latest premium smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 11<\/a>, adds a few worthwhile upgrades to the already top-notch wearable. In addition to 5G support, the improved battery life lasts for nearly two days. Plus, WatchOS 26 delivers helpful new features, including a handy wrist flick gesture for and timely suggestions. It’s just as visually stunning as its predecessor and boasts the same impressive line-up of sensors. For iPhone users, it’s our Editor’s Choice pick with a rating of “Outstanding.”<\/p>\n

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Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)<\/p>\n

Updated processor, crash detection, 37-hour tested battery life, OLED display.<\/p>\n

\n $129.00
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $249.00
\n Save $120.00\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
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It’s not the latest model<\/a>, but the second-gen <\/a>Apple Watch<\/a> SE is an exceptional value at its Black Friday sale price of $129. It offers many of the same core features of the premium Apple Watches, including fall detection, irregular heart rate, and rhythm notifications. You also get the same access to apps and connectivity features and a nearly identical look. While it’s missing an always-on display and some of the more specialized health metrics, like body temperature and ECG, our expert reviewer concludes, “the second-gen SE is a worthy alternative [to the Apple Watch Series 10<\/a>] for staying active, connected, and safe on a budget.”<\/p>\n


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Apple Watch SE 3<\/p>\n

Apple S10 processor, watchOS 26, 5G support, gesture controls, GPS, accelerometer, barometer<\/p>\n

\n $199.00
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $249.00
\n Save $50.00\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
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Apple’s budget smartwatch lineup gets a major upgrade without a price increase with this year’s Apple Watch 3 SE<\/a>. It now offers additional advanced features, including an always-on display, on-device Siri processing, ovulation estimates, sleep apnea detection, and wrist temperature sensing. Not only does it use the same power-efficient chip as the flagship Series 11<\/a>, but it boasts an even more impressive two-day battery life. At $50 off, it’s a solid value for the latest version of Apple’s entry-level smartwatch.<\/p>\n


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Apple Watch Ultra 2<\/p>\n

49mm, bright 3000-nit screen, MIL-STD 810H tested, waterproof up to 100m, dual-frequency GPS.<\/p>\n

\n $599.00
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $779.00
\n Save $180.00\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
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The Apple Watch Ultra 2<\/a> is best suited for hardcore adventure enthusiasts. It’s the most rugged Apple watch featuring a durable titanium case, extended 55-hour battery life (a full day longer than the Series 10), an 86-decibel emergency siren, and an impressive 40-meter depth gauge. Plus, the optional cellular connectivity means you can leave your phone at home without worry! If you’re often exercising off-the-grid, pick up this tough smartwatch while it’s $180 off.<\/p>\n

More Black Friday Smartwatch Deals<\/p>\n

*Deals are selected by our commerce team<\/p>\n

The Best Apple Pencil Deal<\/p>\n


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Apple Pencil Pro<\/p>\n

Lightweight with internal gyroscope, pinch sensors and Find My support<\/p>\n

\n $94.99
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $129.00
\n Save $34.01\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
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The Apple Pencil Pro<\/a> is rated “Outstanding” for its host of advanced features, making it our Editors’ Choice pick for serious digital artists and creators. In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback. Plus, it charges wirelessly and magnetically attaches to more recent iPads. Don’t miss your chance to grab this high-end digital stylus for under $100.<\/p>\n

The Best Apple AirTag Deal<\/p>\n


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Apple AirTag<\/p>\n

IP67 rating, iOS 14.5+, CR2032 battery, distance indicator, UWB directional protocol, 78.3dB pings.<\/p>\n

\n $17.97
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $29.00
\n Save $11.03\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
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The Apple AirTag<\/a>\u00a0nabs our Editors’ Choice award for the best Bluetooth tracker. In\u00a0our testing<\/a>, the connection never wavered, and long-term use confirmed a roughly year-long battery life. Pairing the AirTag to your iPhone or iPad only takes seconds, and then you never have to worry about losing your keys, wallet, luggage, or dog (or whatever you decide to attach the tags to). At least than $18 each, it’s easier than ever to track all your important stuff. <\/p>\n

Recommended by Our Editors<\/p>\n

You can also pick up a four-pack of AirTags<\/a> on sale at Amazon for $62.99, a discount of 36%.<\/p>\n

The Best Beats Deals<\/p>\n


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Beats Studio Pro<\/p>\n

With Dolby Atmos, hands-free Siri, one-touch pairing, and USB-C charging.<\/p>\n

\n $149.95
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $349.95
\n Save $200.00\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
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The Beats Studio Pro<\/a> are wireless, over-ear headphones that offer a rich, well-balanced sound complete with head-tracking spatial audio. You can listen to your favorite tunes via wired headphones (for high-res audio playback) or through Bluetooth in either noise-cancelling or transparency mode. We found their seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem to be especially noteworthy, along with their comfortable, cushiony fit and premium accessories. While we originally rated them as “Good,” at a sale price of $149.95 (that’s a 57% discount), they’re a more than good pair of noise-cancelling headphones, especially for iOS users.<\/p>\n


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Beats Solo 4<\/p>\n

Bluetooth 5.3<\/p>\n

\n $129.95
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $199.95
\n Save $70.00\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
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The Beats Solo 4<\/a> don’t offer noise cancellation, but they do deliver a satisfying sculpted sound with accentuated bass and crisp highs. The over-ear design is comfortable for long periods of use, and features like hands-free Siri and one-touch pairing make for an even better user experience. While we find the original price a bit steep for what they offer, with this 35% Black Friday deal reducing the price to $129.95, they’re a solid choice for fans of the Beats aesthetic and sound quality.<\/p>\n


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Beats Powerbeats Pro<\/p>\n

With IP4X, Siri, auto-sleep mode, iCloud, on-ear controls, 4 silicone tips, and iOS app control.<\/p>\n

\n $169.95
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $249.95
\n Save $80.00\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
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Powered by the Apple H1 chip, the sweatproof Beats Powerbeats Pro deliver the iconic deep bass sound signature the brand is known for, only in Bluetooth earbud form. In contrast to AirPods, these feature a sleek design that hooks over the ear and can be adjusted to ensure an extra secure grip. The nine-hour battery life is also noteworthy, with the case offering an additional 24 hours of playback time. In our 2019 review<\/a>, they earned a rating of “Excellent” with one of the big downsides being the price\u2014but with an $85 discount, that’s no longer an issue.<\/p>\n


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Beats Studio Buds<\/p>\n

On-ear controls, IPX4 rating, Bluetooth 5.2, support AAC and SBC codecs, multi-mic array.<\/p>\n

\n $79.93
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $149.95
\n Save $70.02\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
\n <\/a><\/p>\n

While the Beats Studio Buds<\/a> are significantly cheaper than AirPods Pro (especially with this 47% discount), they offer similar features, including active noise cancellation (ANC), Spatial Audio, and one-touch pairing for iOS and Android devices. The overall audio output is solid, with powerful bass and crisp highs. The trade-offs are lower-quality noise cancellation and a less polished listening experience\u2014but if you don’t need cutting-edge ANC technology, these make for a much more affordable alternative.<\/p>\n


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Beats Fit Pro<\/p>\n

H1 chip enables Spatial Audio with head tracking and one-touch iOS pairing.<\/p>\n

\n $149.00
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $199.95
\n Save $50.95\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
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The Beats Fit Pro<\/a> are designed to fit securely in your ears and stay in place, making them a compelling choice for those who find typical earbuds tend to slip out of their ears. In terms of sound, they deliver the classic bass-forward Beats audio profile, with above-average noise cancellation and adaptive EQ. We already recommend them for iPhone users who love strong bass, and now they’re $50 cheaper.<\/p>\n


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Beats Pill (2025)<\/p>\n

Weighs 1.5 pounds, with angled drivers, USB-C port, speakerphone, Apple and Google Find My support.<\/p>\n

\n $99.95
\n at Amazon\n <\/p>\n

\n $149.95
\n Save $50.00\n <\/p>\n


\n Get Deal
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The Beats Pill<\/a> delivers a high-quality, bass-forward sound signature, earning it our Editors’ Choice award for portable Bluetooth speakers. It’s sleek in design yet rugged enough for the outdoors, carrying a dustproof and waterproof IP67 rating. Not to mention, it integrates seamless within the Apple ecosystem. On sale for under $100, it’s an exceptional value for the price.<\/p>\n

Discounted Apple products don’t stick around for very long, so snatch them up before they’re gone! And be sure to follow our Black Friday coverage<\/a> for even more editor-curated deals on the best brands. <\/p>\n

Our Best Editor-Vetted Black Friday Deals <\/p>\n

*Deals are selected by our commerce team<\/p>\n

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