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MacworldIts nearly that time of year againBlack Friday, the yearly shopping event where everyone hunts for the biggest deals. Apples AirPods are famously popular gifts and travel companions, and various models are often on sale throughout the year. So keep your eyes peeled for great deals on AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max as the Black Friday sales take off.With the AirPods 4 released this year, older models are being phased out, and were not seeing as many deals there. Even if you find what looks like a good price on 2nd-gen AirPods or AirPods 3, its probably worth getting the AirPods 4 insteadthey sound and fit much better. Similarly, Apple recently updated the AirPods Max with USB-C replacing the Lightning port. But they have no new features, so if you find a better deal on the Lightning version, you should probably go for that.This page will be updated frequently with the latest deals, so return here throughout the Black Friday period as we highlight the best deals leading up to and through Black Friday (November 29, 2024) and Cyber Monday (December 2, 2024). Soon Apple will announce it own Black Friday 2024 sale, but in the meantime you should also check out of our round-up of the best Black Friday deals for this year and our always up-to-date advice on the best AirPods deals.The best AirPods deals right nowDeals in the U.S.:AirPods Pro (2nd-gen, USB-C case): $189 at Amazon or Best Buy ($59 off)AirPods 4: $119 at Amazon ($10 off)AirPods 4 with ANC: $149 at Amazon ($10 off)AirPods Max (Lightning): $469 at B&H Photo($100 off)Deals in the U.K.:Amazon,AirPods (4th gen, 2024, with ANC): 169 (10 off, RRP 179)Argos,AirPods (3rd gen, Magsafe): 139 (40 off, RRP was 179 Clearance)Amazon,AirPods (3rd gen, Lightning): 129 (40 off, RRP was 169 Clearance)Argos,AirPods 2nd gen: 109 (10 off, RRP was 129 Clearance)Argos,AirPod Max, Lightning, 2020: 429 (70 off, RRP was 499 Clearance)Black Friday: Apples shopping eventEvery year Apple holds shopping event from Black Friday (November 29, 2024) to Cyber Monday (December 2, 2024). Apple rarely discounts its products, so the event typically consists of gift card offers rather than actual savings.In 2023 you could get gift cards for the following voucher amounts with AirPods purchased on Apples U.S. site or Apples U.K. site. This year, with AirPods 4 out and Apple no longer selling AirPods 2 or 3, its not clear what deals will be available.AirPods (2ndgeneration)$2520AirPods (3rdgeneration)$2520AirPods Pro (2ndgeneration)$5040AirPods Max$7560Best AirPods deals in the US and U>KHeading into Black Friday, these were the best AirPods deals we found in November 2024.Latest AirPods Pro 2 dealsThe 2nd-generation AirPods Pro look just like the first-gen model, but they sound better, have longer battery life, and offer a few other welcome improvements. You should look for the then just-updated version with a USB-C charging case, which retailed at $249 / 229 but was often on sale for at least $50 off.RetailerPrice247View Deal267View Deal279View Deal244,80 View Deal244,89 View Deal247,59 View Deal249,00 View Deal249,00 View Deal249,00 View Deal255,00 View Deal255,00 View Deal268.77View Deal299.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketLatest AirPods 4 dealsWhen Apple released the AirPods 4, it priced them to replace both the 2nd-gen AirPods and AirPods 3. It comes in two models, a basic AirPods 4 that retails for $129 and an upgraded version with Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) that is normally priced at $169. They look at feel the same and have the same great sound quality and features, other than ANC. Apple has stopped selling AirPods 2 or 3, and even if you find a deal on them, we think youll be a lot happier with AirPods 4.Here are the best deals for the basic version:RetailerPrice143,00 View Deal143,00 View Deal144,91 View Deal149,00 View Deal149,00 View Deal149,00 View Deal149,00 View Deal152,96 View Deal179,99 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketAnd these are the deals on the AirPods 4 with ANC:RetailerPrice0.01View Deal199View Deal199View Deal199View Deal185,33 View Deal187,00 View Deal187,00 View Deal187,14 View Deal199,00 View Deal199,00 View Deal199,00 View Deal199,00 View Deal202,96 View Deal239,99 View Deal239.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketLatest AirPods Max dealsFrankly, AirPods Max are overpriced (even on sale). Compared to other consumer-oriented over-the-ear noise-cancelling headphones, you might pay hundreds more. Apples price is $549 / 499, and theyre easy enough to find for up to $100 less, but a good price would have been under $400.Apple recently updated the AirPods Max to include a USB-C charging port, but they are otherwise unchanged. You can probably find better deals on the older model with the Lightning charging port, and if so you should probably go for that.Black Friday 2024: Best deals for Apple productsCheck out these roundups for the best Apple deals:Apple Black Friday 2024 saleBest Black Friday 2024 Apple dealsBest Black Friday 2024 MacBook dealsBest Black Friday 2024 Mac DealsBest Black Friday 2024 Apple Watch dealsBest Black Friday 2024 iPad dealsBest Black Friday 2024 iPhone dealsBest Black Friday 2024 Mac monitor dealsBest Black Friday 2024 SSD and external hard drive dealsBest Black Friday 2024 Apple accessory deals

MacworldApples new M4 Macs started shipping last Friday, and we have the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro in-house. Why are these some of the more exciting Macs to hit the market? Find out on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!This is episode 909 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola.Watch episode 909 on YouTubeListen to episode 909 on Apple PodcastsListen to episode 909 on SpotifyGet infoFor more information about the topics discussed on the show, click on the links below.M4 Pro Mac mini reviewIf youre upset about the M4 Mac mini, youre just using it wrongHow small is the M4 Mac mini really? This smallThe new Mac mini has a removable SSD but DIY upgrades wont be easyM4 iMac review: This might be the best iMac ever14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) review16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) reviewSubscribe to the Macworld PodcastYou can subscribe to the Macworld Podcastor leave us a review!right here in the Podcasts app. The Macworld Podcast is also available on Spotify and on the Macworld Podcast YouTube channel. Or you can point your favorite podcast-savvy RSS reader at: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/macworldTo find previous episodes, visit Macworlds podcast page or our home on MegaPhone.AppleMac Mini M4Best Prices Today: 0.01 at idealo679 at notebooksbilliger.de689 at Alternate670,96 at amazon.deApple Mac mini (M4 Pro)Best Prices Today: 0.01 at idealo1559 at Alternate1599 at notebooksbilliger.de1.565,99 at amazon.deRead our full Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro) review Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4)Best Prices Today: 0.01 at idealo1799 at notebooksbilliger.de1899 at AlternateRead our full Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) review Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro)Best Prices Today: 0.01 at idealo2145 at notebooksbilliger.de2399 at Alternate2.139,00 at amazon.deApple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max)Price When Reviewed:3.799 EuroBest Prices Today: 0.01 at idealo3799 at Alternate3799 at Computeruniverse3.446,49 at amazon.deApple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro)Price When Reviewed:2.899 EuroBest Prices Today: 2.571,25 at tease-Shop2.602,13 at digitalo.de2.649,00 at coolblueRead our full Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) review Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max)Price When Reviewed:4.099 EuroBest Prices Today: 3.634,33 at tease-Shop3.674,35 at digitalo.de4.099,00 at baur.deApple iMac (M4)Price When Reviewed:1.749 EuroBest Prices Today: 0.01 at idealo1649 at notebooksbilliger.de1748 at Alternate1.749,00 at amazon.deRead our full Apple iMac (M4) review