The best Black Friday Apple deals on MacBooks, iPads and more

ESR Rebound Magnetic Case for iPad Pro (11-inch, M4) — Budget Pick
Amazon Offer Price: $14; street price: $17

What we like: Our budget iPad Pro case. Basic, light and solid. Has Apple Pencil charging and storage. The front trifold cover can put your iPad Pro into sleep/wake mode and can be folded into two stand modes, one for viewing and one for typing. Strong magnets keep an iPad Pro securely attached. Provides easy access to your tablet’s ports, buttons and speakers.

Other things to know: Does not provide the complete protection offered by our top picks. Agree on the black version.

Read more: The best iPad Pro cases

Tomtoc 360° Protective Case (14-inch MacBook Pro) — Budget Choice
Amazon Offer Price: $20; road price: $29

What we like: Our budget pick for the best laptop bag and MacBook Pro case. Better suited for laptops and offers more protection than most similarly priced. The stiff polyester fabric is a bit more water resistant than some of our other picks.

Other things to know: Its front pocket, which can barely hold a laptop charger, adds bulk. Surprisingly attractive, but not particularly sleek or refined. The deal price is for the black sleeves that fit a 14-inch MacBook Pro; other on-sale colors are slightly higher.

Read more: The best laptop bags and MacBook cases

Apple Pencil (1st generation) — Top choice
Walmart Offer Price: $60; road price: DKK 100
Amazon Offer Price: $60; road price: DKK 100

What we like: The best stylus for drawing on entry-level iPads. Light and comfortable. Nimble enough for professional illustration and calligraphy. Pressure sensitivity for precision line control.

Other things to know: Only works with iPads introduced since 2015. Does not charge wirelessly like 2nd Gen Apple Pencil. 1 year Apple warranty.

Read more: The best stylus for your iPad

Logitech MX Keys S Wireless Keyboard for Mac — best for
Amazon Offer Price: $93; road price: $110

What we like: The best full-size wireless keyboard for Mac. Offers a comfortable typing experience due to the well-spaced square keys. Has background lighting. Can be paired with three devices via Bluetooth or a USB dongle.

Other things to know: Takes up a lot more desktop space than our top picks. Battery life is shorter. Relatively expensive. Sold in space grey.

Read more: The best Bluetooth and wireless keyboards

Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse for Mac — Upgrade Choice
Amazon Offer Price: $85; road price: DKK 100
Best Buy Offer Price: $85; road price: DKK 100

What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best wireless mouse for Mac users. Comfortable to use all day – especially for larger hands – it features a thumb scroll wheel and five other programmable buttons. Can connect to up to three devices via Bluetooth. The battery lasts approximately two months on one charge.

Other things to know: This Mac version does not come with a USB dongle. Testers with the smallest hands found it too large. Logi Options+ software required to customize its buttons and sensitivity. A few bucks higher than what we saw during Prime Day, but still a good deal.

Read more: The best wireless mouse

Peak Design Everyday Case for iPhone 15 — Top Choice
Amazon Offer Price: $40; road price: $50

What we like: Our best accessory-friendly case for iPhone 15. Stylish design. Easily attaches to a wide range of mounts, including those for your bike and car, through a combination of a locking clip and MagSafe-compatible magnets.

Other things to know: Its TPU edge has small ridges along the inner edge that help absorb damage from drops. The panel also features a 0.8-inch square cutout that serves as a mounting point that securely grips accessories that clip into place. We saw no errors. Great case that performs well in every way we rate cases.

Read more: The best iPhone case for iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max

Kate Spade Pavé Scallop Link Apple Watch Band — Top Pick
Amazon Offer Price: $70; road price: DKK 100

What we like: A stainless steel version of our favorite Apple Watch jewelry band. Dress up your Apple Watch for smart occasions, this stainless steel bracelet features removable links that require no tools for adjustments. Folding clasp hides where the bracelet starts and ends.

Other things to know: Fits watch sizes 38 mm and 40 mm only. Shop for the rose gold finish only.

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Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Pro (11-inch, M4) — Also great
Best Buy Offer Price: $185; road price: $230
Amazon Offer Price: $185; road price: $230

What we like: Our keyboard case is the choice if you want to use your iPad Pro as a laptop. Excellent trackpad. Impressive keyboard. Includes removable case. Slimmer than our top picks. Remains positioned at a wide range of angles. Charger via the iPad’s Smart Connector.

Other things to know: Not suitable for lap use due to fold-out support. Costs about twice as much as our top pick. For sale in graphite and beige at Best Buy and in black at Amazon.

Read more: The best iPad Pro Keyboard Cases

$100 Apple Gift Card + $15 Best Buy Gift Card (email delivery) — Select accessories
Best Buy Offer Price: $100; road price: $115
Target Offer Price: $100; road price: $115

What we like: A delicious gift card for those who use Apple products. Great for buying Wirecutter-recommended Apple devices or accessories. Essentially $15 in free money for purchases from Best Buy. Can be redeemed in stores or online.

Other things to know: Email delivery. Go to apple.com/redeem to add to your Apple account. Use your balance for online and Apple Store purchases. Free $15 Best Buy Gift Card.

Read more: iPad is the best tablet

Apple Pencil (2nd generation) — Top choice
Target Offer Price: $80; road price: $90
Amazon Offer Price: $80; road price: $90

What we like: Our top pick for the best stylus for drawing on high-end iPads. Offers best-in-class accuracy and speed. Has pressure sensitivity along with tilt recognition and palm rejection. Charges magnetically through your iPad. Offers a convenient double-tap feature.

Other things to know: Only compatible with an iPad Pro or iPad Air that has a USB-C port, not the latest 10th generation iPad. If you don’t plan on drawing regularly on your iPad, one of our other choices would be better and less expensive.

Read more: The best stylus for your iPad

Spigen Lite Fit Apple Watch Band — Top Choice
Amazon Offer Price: $16; road price: $20

What we like: Our top pick for the best alternative to Apple’s Sport Loop. More affordable and one of the lightest and most comfortable bands we’ve tested. Stays put all day. Minimalist aesthetics go with everything. Accommodates many wrist sizes.

Other things to know: The material takes a while to dry, so it’s not the best option if you like to wear your watch for swimming or showering. Deal on black.

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Zagg Pro Keys for 11-inch iPad Pro — also great
Walmart Offer Price: $50; road price: $90

What we like: Our pick of the best iPad Pro keyboard covers for older iPad Pros. Comfortable design with backlit keys and good tactile feedback. The case separates from the keyboard to protect the iPad when you’re not typing. Two points of view. Can be paired with up to two devices.

Other things to know: Wider and heavier than some competitors, but the extra bulk isn’t serious and it adds functionality.

Read more: The best iPad Pro Keyboard Cases

Logitech Slim Folio for iPad (10th generation) — Top choice
Best Buy Offer Price: $55; road price: DKK 100
Walmart Offer Price: $55; road price: DKK 100

What we like: The best non-trackpad keyboard cover for the 2022 10.9-inch iPad. Offers solid protection, a good keyboard to type on, a stand with two viewing angles and an Apple Pencil holder. The keyboard has excellent key spacing, responsiveness and versatility.

Other things to know: Does not offer the same level of protection along all four corners of an iPad. Runs on a small coin battery. Sold in grey.

Read more: The best iPad keyboard cases

Incase Slim Cover for iPhone 16 (Clear) — Top choice
Best Buy Offer Price: $28; road price: $40 (with in-store pickup)

What we like: Our top transparent case for iPhone 16. Features strong magnets, a hardshell back, extra protection around the camera and its corners and accessible buttons. Also has an integrated lanyard loop.

Other things to know: We have never found a clear case that does not discolor noticeably after six to 12 months. Choose in-store pickup to avoid shipping fees.

Read more: The best iPhone case for iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max

Zens Magnetic Nightstand Qi Charger — Upgrade Choice
Zen’s offer price: $45; road price: $60

What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best Qi wireless charger. MagSafe features. Extra robust phone stand that is particularly tip-proof. Comes with its own wall charger.

Other things to know: The wall charger is on the larger side. Charges slower than our top picks. Three-year warranty coverage.

Read more: The best Qi wireless charger for iPhone and Android phones

amFilm OneTouch Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 16 — Runner-Up
Amazon Offer Price: $7; street price: $10 (with coupon on page)

What we like: Our second best iPhone screen protector pick. It’s comparable to our top picks in its glass quality and coverage area, it’s tough and covers the entire screen of an iPhone. Typically around half the price of our top picks.

Other things to know: The Applicator tool isn’t quite as easy to use as our top picks (although it’s still far better than most). Clip the coupon on the page.

Read more: The best iPhone screen protectors

Totallee Superthin Cover for iPhone 16 — Top Choice
Amazon Offer Price: $20; street price: $39

What we like: Our top pick for a super thin iPhone case. Only half a millimeter thick and weighs less than an ounce. Offering a bump to protect your camera lenses, covers the phone’s buttons and provides accessible cutouts for its USB-C port and camera control button. Supports MagSafe for wireless charging and mounting accessories.

Other things to know: Doesn’t provide the best grip and won’t protect your phone much from drops. It also doesn’t handle scratches well – they’re noticeable in good lighting, which is a problem we’ve found with other super-thin cases.

Read more: The best iPhone case for iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max

Smartish Wallet Slayer Vol. 1 for iPhone 16 case — Top choice
Amazon Offer Price: $19; road price: $25

What we like: Our top pick for the best iPhone 16 wallet case. Holds up to three cards without sacrificing design or access to camera controls. Soft, rubber-like TPU construction with air pockets in the corners, pebble textured sides for grip and rubber interior.

Other things to know: Not MagSafe compatible, so you’ll need to change cases to use wireless charging or magnetic accessories. Thicker profile than traditional cases. Not the best deal we’ve seen, but still a good price.

Read more: The best iPhone covers