9 of the best early Black Friday Apple discounts available — AirPods Pro 3, Mac mini M6, iPhone Air and more

Apple doesn't really do sales, and it's rare to see any significant discounts on big-ticket items like iPhones and MacBooks. Black Friday and the weeks leading up to it are the exception. If you're looking for discounted Apple gear, now is the time to start paying attention.With Black Friday little more than two weeks away, we've already started to see discounts on Apple products, big and small. They aren't always the most spectacular discounts, especially compared to other brands. But when the alternative is paying full price, I'm of the opinion that we should all take what we can get. But don't dawdle, because the best deals aren't going to be around forever.These are nine of the best early Black Friday Apple deals available now.Apple Black Friday Deals: Quick LinksApple AirPods Pro 3: was $259 now $199 @ AmazoniPad 11: was $449 now $399 @ AmazonMac mini (M6): was $899 now $799 @ AmazonApple Watch Ultra 3: was $799 now $649 @ Best BuyiPhone Air: was $1,099 now $999 @ Best BuyMacBook Air M5: was $1,299 now $1,099 @ AmazonApple Black Friday DealsAirTags (4Pack): was $99 now $69Apple's second-generation AirTags are heavily discounted, but if you need a bunch at once, this is the best way to get them. The newest AirTags have improved tracking, a louder speaker, simple setup for iPhone and iPad users, and over a year of battery life.If you only want a single AirTag, those are discounted from $29 to $23 at Amazon.View DealPencil (USB-C): was $79 now $69If you're looking for a basic stylus for your iPad or iPhone Duo, look no further. Apple's cheapest Pencil doesn't have premium features like pressure sensitivity or wireless charging, but it does offer pixel-perfect precision and everything you need for writing and drawing.View DealApple's premier earbuds, AirPods Pro 3, are now $50 off at Amazon, offering all the best features. These buds feature even better noise cancellation, a new adaptive EQ, Siri AI support, a sliding ANC and transparency mode, 8 hours of battery life in the buds and even better microphone performance. View DealiPad 11-inch: was $449 now $399The iPad 12 may be coming next year, but if you want Apple's cheapest iPad sooner than that, the iPad 11 is the deal for you. This model has an 11-inch Retina display, 128GB of storage, a pair of 12MP front and back cameras, Touch ID and the A16 chip. It's simple, but it's effective, and it's ideal for streaming, reading or note-taking — so long as you're not sitting under a bright light.View DealGood headphones are expensive, and the AirPods Max 2 are some of the best headphones around right now. They offer great ANC, hi-res USB-C playback, a gorgeous, comfortable design and 20 hours of battery life. Not to mention a lot of the same premium features as the AirPods Pro 3.View DealApple's rugged Apple Watch Ultra 3 is now $150 off ahead of Black Friday, offering a large-screen watch with a durable titanium design. It also offers 5G, satellite connectivity, a solid 42-hour battery life and all the same health and fitness features as other Apple Watches.This is easily the best Apple Watch Apple makes, and it's now slightly easier on your wallet. View DealMac mini (M6): was $899 now $799The Mac mini M6 has only just been released, but it's already getting $100 off ahead of Black Friday. You get the same compact design as the M5 Mac mini, but with a huge upgrade in speed and performance. The entry-level model also has 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.View DealiPhine Air: was $1099 now $999Apple's thinnest phone doesn't have a successor just yet, but don't let its age fool you. This skinny, lightweight iPhone Air is perfect for those of you who don't want to be burdened by a cumbersome device. The camera quality is good (even if there's only one), and it has all the performance power of the A19 chip. The battery could be better, but that's the price you pay for a skinny device.View DealIf you want a portable Mac experience, there's always the MacBook Air M5. This is our pick for the best MacBook, on account of its lightweight and durable design, speedy M5 performance, vivid display and the excellent battery life ll M5 MacBooks have to offer. This model has 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, but more memory and storage are available if you're willing to pay for it.View Deal