Best Early Black Friday Mac Deals: Save Hundreds on MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and More

We're getting closer to Black Friday ('https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/02/best-early-black-friday-deals-2026/'), which lands on Friday, November 27 this year. In the lead-up to the shopping holiday, we're tracking a few lowest-ever prices on Apple's most popular Macs, including the M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, and the new Mac mini and Mac Studio.



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If you're looking for something other than Macs, be sure to visit our Black Friday Roundup ('https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/black-friday/') for all of the best deals and discounts happening this season. For more Apple-specific devices currently on sale, our main post on the best current Apple Black Friday deals ('https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/02/best-early-black-friday-deals-2026/') is the best place to look.

MacBook Air





Amazon is taking $199 off nearly every model of the M5 MacBook Air this week, with matches of the best post-hike prices we've ever seen on the computer. Prices now start at $1,099.99 for the 512GB 13-inch model and $1,299.99 for the 512GB 15-inch model.

13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $1,099.00 ($200 OFF) ('https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR19X8DC?lv=shuf&linkCode=ogi&psc=1&th=1&tag=macrumors-20&channelId=1&plpRedirect=mhFallback')

13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) for $1,399.99 ($199 OFF) ('https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR1FSY63?lv=shuf&linkCode=ogi&psc=1&th=1&tag=macrumors-20&channelId=1&plpRedirect=mhFallback')

13-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) for $1,599.99 ($199 OFF) ('https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR1BY1SZ?lv=shuf&linkCode=ogi&psc=1&th=1&tag=macrumors-20&channelId=1&plpRedirect=mhFallback')


For the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air models, prices start with the 16GB/512GB model for $1,299.99, down from $1,499.00. You can also get the 16GB/1TB model for $1,599.00, down from $1,799.00, all $199 off and the best prices we've seen in months.

15-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $1,299.99 ($199 OFF) ('https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR1GC1D6?tag=macrumors-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1')

15-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) for $1,599.99 ($199 OFF) ('https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR1FN2RQ?tag=macrumors-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1')


Mac Mini





Apple's new Mac mini has had one of the most consistent discounts over the past few weeks, and these $120-$150 markdowns have continued into Black Friday season. Prices start at $779.00 for the entry-level model, and currently include every M6 model, plus the M5 Pro model.

M6 Mac mini 16GB/256GB for $779.00 ($120 OFF) ('https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGGJZ92H?tag=macrumors-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1')

M6 Mac mini 16GB/512GB for $949.00 ($150 OFF) ('https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGGC82BG?tag=macrumors-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1')

M6 Mac mini 24GB/512GB for $1,149.00 ($150 OFF) ('https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGGHNG94?tag=macrumors-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1')

M5 Pro Mac mini 24GB/512GB for $1,549.99 ($149 OFF) ('https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGGHNQY6?tag=macrumors-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1')


Mac Studio





Additionally, one of the best early Black Friday deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,299.00, down from $2,499.00.

M5 Max Mac Studio 36GB/512GB for $2,299.00 ($200 OFF) ('https://www.amazon.com/Apple-2026-Studio-Desktop-Computer/dp/B0HGKSQMX6/ref=sr_1_1?th=1')


MacBook Neo





Amazon has introduced a rare discount on the MacBook Neo, discounting three of the entry-level 256GB models down to $669.22, from $699.00. This sale is available in Silver, Citrus, and Blush, with an estimated delivery date of November 6 for most models.

MacBook Neo for $669.22 ($30 OFF) ('https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR6F79MT?lv=shuf&linkCode=ogi&th=1&tag=macrumors-20&channelId=1&plpRedirect=mhFallback')


This is nearly a $30 discount on the MacBook Neo, and it's now the best price we've seen on the computer since Apple's price increases over the summer. As of writing, we're only tracking discounts on the 256GB model, but if markdowns arrive for the 512GB model with Touch ID we'll update this article.

If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals ('https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/best-apple-deals/') roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.



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