Black Friday 2018: Best Deals on MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and More

[MacRumors]

Today is Black Friday, and as shoppers bustle through retail stores looking for the best deals, numerous Mac resellers are offering notable discounts on a wide range of Apple's Mac lineup. This includes the 12-inch MacBook, 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro, 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac, 13-inch MacBook Air, and Mac mini.

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To help sort through all of the best Mac-related deals you can find online today (and in some Best Buy stores), we've broken down each offer in the lists below. As you read, the bolded discounts represent particularly great deals, and in some cases are the lowest-ever prices for these models.

MacBook Pro

13-inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2017)
[*]2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD in Silver - $1,149.00, down from $1,299.00 (B&H) (Amazon) (Best Buy)
[*]2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD in Space Gray - $1,149.00, down from $1,299.00 (B&H) (Best Buy)
[*]2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Silver - $1,299.00, down from $1,499.00 (B&H) (Adorama) (Best Buy)
[*]2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Space Gray - $1,299.00, down from $1,499.00 (B&H) (Adorama) (Amazon) (Best Buy)
[*]3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Silver - $1,586.00, down from $1,749.00 (Amazon); $1,599.00 (Adorama)
[*]3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Silver - $1,749.00, down from $1,949.00 (Adorama)
[*]3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Space Gray - $1,799.00, down from $1,949.00 (Adorama) (Best Buy)
13-inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2018)
[*]2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Silver - $1,599.00, down from $1,799.00 (B&H)
[*]2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Space Gray - $1,599.00, down from $1,799.00 (B&H) (Adorama)
[*]2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Silver - $1,849.00, down from $1,999.00 (B&H) (Best Buy)
[*]2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Space Gray - $1,849.00, down from $1,999.00 (B&H) (Adorama) (Best Buy)
15-inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2017)
[*]2.8 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Silver - $1,699.00, down from $2,399.00 (B&H)
[*]2.8 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Space Gray - $2,199.00, down from $2,399.00 (Amazon)
[*]2.9 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Silver - $1,999.00, down from $2,799.00 (B&H)
[*]2.9 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Space Gray - $2,149.00, down from $2,799.00 (B&H)
15-inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2018)
[*]2.2 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Silver - $2,149.00, down from $2,399.00 (B&H) (Best Buy)
[*]2.2 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Space Gray - $2,149.00, down from $2,399.00 (B&H) (Adorama) (Best Buy)
[*]2.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Silver - $2,499.00, down from $2,799.00 (B&H) (Adorama)
[*]2.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Space Gray - $2,499.00, down from $2,799.00 (B&H) (Adorama)
13-inch MacBook Air (Late 2018)

[*]1.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD in Gold - $1,069.00, down from $1,199.00 (B&H Preorder)
[*]1.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD in Silver - $1,069.00, down from $1,199.00 (B&H Preorder)
[*]1.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD in Space Gray - $1,069.00, down from $1,199.00 (B&H Preorder)
[*]1.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Gold - $1,269.00, down from $1,399.00 (B&H)
[*]1.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Silver - $1,299.00, down from $1,399.00 (B&H)
[*]1.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Space Gray - $1,269.00, down from $1,399.00 (B&H Preorder)
12-inch MacBook (Mid 2017)

[*]1.2 GHz, 256 GB in Gold - $1,099.00, down from $1,299.00 (B&H)
[*]1.2 GHz, 256 GB in Silver - $1,199.00, down from $1,299.00 (B&H) (Amazon)
[*]1.2 GHz, 256 GB in Space Gray - $1,199.00, down from $1,299.00 (B&H) (Adorama) (Amazon)
[*]1.3 GHz, 512 GB in Gold - $1,499.00, down from $1,599.00 (B&H)
[*]1.3 GHz, 512 GB in Rose Gold - $1,509.00, down from $1,599.00 (Amazon)
[*]1.3 GHz, 512 GB in Silver - $1,499.00, down from $1,599.00 (B&H) (Amazon)
[*]1.3 GHz, 512 GB in Space Gray - $1,499.00, down from $1,599.00 (B&H) (Amazon)
iMac (Mid 2017)

21.5-inch iMac
[*]2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB - $899.99, down from $1,099.99 (Best Buy) (B&H)
[*]Retina: 3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB - $1,149.00, down from $1,299.00 (B&H)
[*]Retina: 3.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB Fusion - $1,299.00, down from $1,499.00 (B&H)
27-inch Retina iMac
[*]3.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB Fusion - $1,599.00, down from $1,799.00 (B&H) (Best Buy)
[*]3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB Fusion - $1,849.00, down from $1,999.00 (B&H)
[*]3.8 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 2 TB Fusion - $2,099.00, down from $2,299.00 (B&H); $2,149.00 (Amazon)
Mac mini (Late 2018)

[*]3.6 GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD - $749.00, down from $799.00 (B&H)
[*]3.0 GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD - $1,049.00, down from $1,099.00 (B&H) We've got Black Friday deals on Apple's entire product lineup along with a long list of sites that are offering additional discounts on Mac-related accessories, so for a full list of everything that you can get at a discount today, make sure to check out our full Black Friday Roundup. If you've spotted an awesome deal on a Mac, make sure to share it in the comments and feel free to email us at tips@macrumors.com.

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[puckhead193]

nothing on the apple TV 4k besides what apple is offering?

 

[CarpalMac]

It shows how astronomically priced Apple gear is now that even with decent discounts, the prices are still way above what I'd consider. Especially with practically portless, dodgy keyboarded, gimmicky gimped MacBooks that aren't fit for purpose, not for my needs.

I just so wish I'd bought a higher spec MBPr in 2013, had I known that that was going to be the last proper computer they'd make for over half a decade. It's both laughable and frustrating.

 

[earthTOmitchel]

nothing on the apple TV 4k besides what apple is offering?

That's been the one absent thing this Black Friday, unfortunately.

 

[RightMACatU]

The best Black Friday deal for me is... not spending a single $ today

 

[Romeo_Nightfall]

It shows how astronomically priced Apple gear is now that even with decent discounts, the prices are still way above what I'd consider. Especially with practically portless, dodgy keyboarded, gimmicky gimped MacBooks that aren't fit for purpose, not for my needs.

I just so wish I'd bought a higher spec MBPr in 2013, had I known that that was going to be the last proper computer they'd make for over half a decade. It's both laughable and frustrating.

Who,buys this crap, no ssd on iMac. This is disgusting and embarrassing! What has apple become, a junk yard seller?

 

[gsmornot]

Black Friday deals stink when you have no more funds allocated for shopping. If I would have held my 2018 purchases until today I would have some extra cash but nah, too late. Ha.

 

[Romeo_Nightfall]

It shows how astronomically priced Apple gear is now that even with decent discounts, the prices are still way above what I'd consider. Especially with practically portless, dodgy keyboarded, gimmicky gimped MacBooks that aren't fit for purpose, not for my needs.

I just so wish I'd bought a higher spec MBPr in 2013, had I known that that was going to be the last proper computer they'd make for over half a decade. It's both laughable and frustrating.

I have a maxed out , haha and it was quite cheap compared to now a day prices haha

 

[WannaGoMac]

Who,buys this crap, no ssd on iMac. This is disgusting and embarrassing! What has apple become, a junk yard seller?

Maybe. However, Macrumors forums have become a non stop b*tch and moan fest about apple.
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nothing on the apple TV 4k besides what apple is offering?

Best deal was the DirecTv deal for a free apple Tv with 3 months purchase of DirecTv

 

[TheShadowKnows!]

I just so wish I'd bought a higher spec MBPr in 2013, had I known that that was going to be the last proper computer they'd make for over half a decade. It's both laughable and frustrating.

I am with you, but I can count my lucky stars.

I bought from B&H for my lovely wife a mid-2014 MBPr (2.8GHz, 16, 512) for $700 off during Black Friday 2015.

And, it is one of the last Mohicans.

Not only because it preserves the classic ports, and nVIDIA dGPU, but because with Transcend JetDrive 855 one has the ability to upgrade to a 1TB SSD, PCIe Gen3 x4. (Transcend JetDrive simply rocks!)

This stops cold, from 2016 on, with all Apple platforms built with uber-expensive, soldered flash.

 

[hudson1]

No deals anywhere on the Mac mini (late 2018) other than a few bucks off the stripped down model?

 

[LaloG]

Horrible deals if you want an SSD in your 27” iMac. Just ordered from Apple and got the Apple TV for free because of the $200 GC.

 

[NachoGrande]

I picked up a 13" MBP not really happy about buying one, but my battery just died on my MBA and I need a laptop for an upcoming demo.

 

[Krismall]

I am with you, but I can count my lucky stars.

I bought from B&H for my lovely wife a mid-2014 MBPr (2.8GHz, 16, 512) for $700 off during Black Friday 2015.

And, it is one of the last Mohicans.

Not only because it preserves the classic ports, and nVIDIA dGPU, but because with Transcend JetDrive 855 one has the ability to upgrade to a 1TB SSD, PCIe Gen3 x4. (Transcend JetDrive simply rocks!)

This stops cold, from 2016 on, with all Apple platforms built with uber-expensive, soldered flash.

If I were in the market for a used mbp 13, which model should I be looking at. I was looking at mid 2013 and newer. From what I've read you get what you buy and they're not upgradeable (ram and ssd).

 

[groadyho]

Maybe. However, Macrumors forums have become a non stop b*tch and moan fest about apple.
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Best deal was the DirecTv deal for a free apple Tv with 3 months purchase of DirecTv

I replaced my ATV from the att direct v now promo with a fire cube 4k. Alexa is so smart and easy on lazy snowy days . No crappy remote needed.
You can buy my ATV

 

[fairuz]

The best Black Friday deal for me is... not spending a single $ today

I'm not buying tech either, but I do see this as a good time to buy Christmas gifts for later.

Also, I love how stupid "Cyber Monday" never caught on, probably cause Amazon had such bad deals on it that everyone gave up.

 

[TheShadowKnows!]

If I were in the market for a used mbp 13, which model should I be looking at. I was looking at mid 2013 and newer. From what I've read you get what you buy and they're not upgradeable (ram and ssd).

First, wade thru the www.everymac.com site, to walk the differences and similarities among the MBPr model years 2013 thru 2015. (Do not purchase anything beyond 2015, and zoom-in on either 2014 or preferably 2015.)

Here is the specific URL to your request:
https://everymac.com/systems/apple/...ok-pro-retina-display-13-inch-early-2015.html

Some opinions:

Relative to RAM: most important, because it is soldered.
You get what you buy. 8GB was standard. 16GB was maximum and only for BTO configurations.

Relative to SSD: note the Transcend option for future upgrade.
No less than 256G (although 128G was the minimum). The good news is that Transcend (https://us.transcend-info.com) has excellent aftermarket, internal SSD boards (up to 1TB) for these model years. (Nothing at or beyond 2016 because the SSD is soldered.)

Relative to Processor and Graphics Unit:
Typically the 13-inch carries the i5 processor and uses the iNTEL Iris integrated GPU. The EveryMac site explains the differences among the different model-years.

Bottom line, the 2015 model is preferable: better battery, 4-lane PCIe to storage, one year younger towards 5-year software updates and hardware repairs. The laptop display, keyboard, and case remain a constant.

Hope this helps.

 

[kjvmartin]

Why not sharing any information about MicroCenter?

 

[Tozovac]

Prices feel still quite high even after the “sale.”

Maybe. However, Macrumors forums have become a non stop b*tch and moan fest about apple.

No chance it’s quite deserved?

Best deal was the DirecTv deal for a free apple Tv with 3 months purchase of DirecTv

Agree! I took advantage of that and am prettt satisfied, even with the gawdawful ATVremote and gawdawfuller DTVN app.

 

[Aston441]

Prices feel still quite high even after the “sale.”

Exactly this. Enthusiasm level zero.

Only one product Apple makes now is barely worth what they are charging: The 6th gen iPad 128 LTE (so it has GPS). And of course it is not on sale.

 

[Lone Deranger]

I had the best saving of all. Bought nothing I didn't need and saved 100% of my money!

Current day Apple certainly doesn't deserve my hard earned cash.

 

[jetydosa]

I picked up the 18 MBA from Microcenter for 999. It is a GREAT machine - really digging it! More even than I expected.

 

[BiscottiGelato]

What I don’t get is, at these prices. Why not go refurb?

 

[OdT22]

What I don’t get is, at these prices. Why not go refurb?

Or with a MS Surface device

 

[Synchromesh]

I don't see what the moaning is all about. 2018 models are quite fast. Yes, they're pricey so I bought mine used but they're definitely faster than 2015 and older machines. As for late 2013s - the 2014 is essentially identical in every way except for a minor CPU speed bump. Even with Apple SSDs they're still quite adequate for most folks who don't do pro stuff. 2015s seem to be the pinnacle of that generation of laptops, they were made for a long time and there are plenty around. You can always buy them used.