The last major sales event of 2024 is now in its final stretch: it's Cyber Monday. If you've been holding out for a discount on iPads, AirPods, or other Apple products, this is your moment. Apple is known for keeping its products as close to their launch prices as possible, so sales like these are few and far between. Whether it's a new device, a replacement or just a cheeky excuse to treat yourself, time has almost run out.
If you're in the market for only a new pair of headphones, we've got a separate roundup with all of the best Cyber Monday AirPods deals. If you're not looking for Apple tech, there are also plenty of laptop and tablet deals from other top brands right now.
For everything Apple-related, CNET's deals experts are updating this list regularly so you don't miss any great holiday discounts.
Apple is running its customary gift card promotion for the holiday shopping season, but it isn't directly discounting its products, meaning it's not really the best place to buy right now. You can get a gift card worth up to $200 there, depending on what you're buying, but that's only good for future purchases directly at Apple or within its App Store, so not quite as versatile as the cash you can save by shopping elsewhere.
Walmart is what Apple calls an "Apple Authorized Reseller," which means it's allowed to sell new Apple products, such as iPhones, iPads and MacBooks, both in-store and online. In March 2024, Walmart started selling the M1 MacBook Air directly to customers, making it the first time customers can purchase a Mac directly from Walmart.
As you may know, here at CNET we have experts who have kept tabs on technology and/or deals for years, if not decades. We constantly review and update our lists of the best iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and other technology inside and outside Apple's ecosystem. All we have to do is compare what we've reviewed or ranked with the discounted prices around Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and we can easily tell if it's a good deal. The CNET staff starts working weeks before the event, searching and browsing retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon and even the Apple Store to see if we find any nice discounts.
You'll find some serious bargains on Apple tech at major retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy, with smaller online competitors like Adorama and B&H frequently offering Apple savings as well.
If you're looking to add Apple products to your life, the best time of year to purchase Apple products is Black Friday and Cyber Monday, historically speaking. So right now is the time to pull the trigger on any items you've been holding off buying.