Apple has officially unveiled its annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping event for 2025, running from Friday, November 28 through Monday, December 1. As is tradition, the company isn’t slashing prices directly but is instead offering Apple Gift Cards of varying amounts with the purchase of eligible products — up to a maximum of $250 on high-end Macs.
The promotion applies to purchases made through the Apple Online Store, the Apple Store app, or at physical Apple retail locations in the United States and most other countries where Apple operates (gift card values may vary slightly by region).
| Gift Card Value | Eligible Products |
|---|---|
| $250 | MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro or M4 Max chip |
| $200 | 15-inch MacBook Air |
| $175 | 13-inch MacBook Air |
| $150 | Any M4 iMac |
| $100 | Mac mini iPad Air (11-inch or 13-inch) |
| $75 | iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus AirPods Max |
| $50 | iPhone 16e Entry-level iPad (A16 chip) iPad mini Apple Watch Series 11 Apple Watch SE (latest generation) AirPods Pro (latest generation) HomePod Select Beats wireless headphones |
| $25 | AirPods (standard 4th generation) Apple TV 4K Beats Pill speaker Magic Keyboard for iPad Apple Pencil Pro |
Important Fine Print
• The gift card is emailed after your purchase and cannot be applied as an instant discount on the current transaction.
• It can be used for future Apple hardware, accessories, App Store purchases, subscriptions (Apple Music, iCloud+, etc.), or in-app purchases.
• Newest flagship products are excluded — no gift card with iPhone 17 series, M5-equipped Macs, or the latest high-end iPad Pro models.
• The offer cannot be combined with educational pricing, refurbished products, or most other promotions.
Are Apple’s Own Deals the Best?
In many cases, no. Third-party retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target frequently beat Apple’s gift-card values with straight cash discounts, especially in the week leading up to and during Black Friday.
For example:
• Current street pricing on the 15-inch MacBook Air is often $250 off — more than the $200 gift card Apple is giving.
• AirPods models and older iPhones routinely see deeper percentage discounts elsewhere.
If you’re set on buying directly from Apple (for trade-ins, AppleCare+ bundling, or carrier financing), the gift card can still add value — especially if you were planning another Apple purchase soon. Otherwise, checking deal aggregators like 9to5Toys or MacRumors is highly recommended for the lowest outright prices.
MacDailyNews Take: Apple’s four-day shopping event starts in just over a week. Mark your calendars for November 28–December 1, 2025, and happy holiday shopping!
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