We’re officially just a week away from Christmas Eve 2024, and shipping times for Apple products are beginning to fall behind schedule for the big day. If you’re in search of the perfect Apple gift for yourself or a loved one, we’ve curated a live list of the top Apple deals that can still be wrapped in time this year, allowing you to save a bit of money in the process.
When exploring the Apple deals listed below, keep a couple of important points in mind. Firstly, Amazon’s available stock for configurations that can ship in time for the holidays is dwindling quickly. Secondly, Best Buy has stepped in to offer discounts comparable to Amazon’s, with shipping options that can arrive before Christmas Eve. Additionally, you can visit your local Best Buy store, secure the online deal, and choose in-store pickup to ensure timely collection (just verify the stock levels at your specific location via the online listings before ordering).
Apple Watch Series 10
The Apple Watch Series 10 is undoubtedly one of the best gifts you can consider this year, whether for yourself or someone special. Excitingly, most configurations are still available at Black Friday prices on Amazon, with expected holiday delivery on nearly all configurations right now.
Just be sure to check Best Buy as well to confirm that the specific configuration you’re interested in hasn’t missed the holiday delivery window — many comparable offers are available at Best Buy as well.
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Currently, you can find some deals on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 hovering around $719.99 shipped, down from the usual $799, bringing it within a dollar of this year’s Black Friday doorbuster pricing. It’s a solid opportunity, although be cautious—a new doorbuster for the Ultra 2 is set to launch this Thursday. You can find all the necessary details for this upcoming deal right here. Expect prices to drop even further across a variety of models later this week, including the new black variant. So if you can wait, we recommend holding off until later this week (we’ll keep this post updated with any changes).
M3 MacBook Air
The MacBook Air is experiencing similar challenges as other current Mac models on Amazon right now—many configurations are no longer eligible for holiday delivery. However, there are still some options available.
Alongside the models listed below at Best Buy, here are some configurations you can still find on Amazon that will arrive before Christmas:
Check out these fantastic Best Buy deals available before Christmas Eve:
- 13-inch M3 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB $899 (Orig. $1,299, Reg. $1,099)
- 13-inch M3 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB $1,099 (Orig. $1,499, Reg. $1,299)
- 13-inch M3 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB $1,299 (Orig. $1,699, Reg. $1,499)
- 15-inch M3 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB $1,299 (Orig. $1,699, Reg. $1,499)
- 15-inch M3 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB $1,499 (Orig. $1,899, Reg. $1,699)
M2 MacBook Air
While the M2 MacBook Air is now the previous generation, it has recently received a significant RAM upgrade to 16GB, making it a compelling casual laptop choice. Amazon currently has the lowest price for the 16GB model at $799 shipped—that’s a $200 savings off the new $999 price.
M4 MacBook Pro
Currently, available options for the M4 MacBook Pro lineup with guaranteed holiday delivery on Amazon are quite limited. A couple of high-end M4 Max models can still ship on time, but Best Buy is your best bet for the best deals. One of the only models that’s relatively affordable and still ships on time from Amazon is the 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB/512GB at $2,699 ($200 off).
Although the prices on more budget-friendly models at Amazon aren’t quite as competitive, you can achieve next-day delivery on many of them through Best Buy today, and you also have the convenience of in-store pickup.
Here are some noteworthy configurations you can still get a deal on ahead of the holidays courtesy of Best Buy:
Additionally, here are the current best prices live on Amazon for reference:
- 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro 16GB/512GB from $1,449 (Reg. $1,599)
- 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro 24GB/512GB from $2,249 (Reg. $2,499)
- 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro 48GB/512GB from $2,699 (Reg. $2,899)
- 14-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro 36GB/1TB from $2,899 (Reg. $3,199)
- 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro 48GB/1TB from $3,664 (Reg. $3,999)
M4 iPad Pro
The M4 iPad Pro, one of Apple’s latest releases, has some configurations still available for holiday shipping on Amazon. While many configurations are out of stock, there are still excellent deals to snag on more affordable models.
All configurations listed below feature solid price reductions and are listed to arrive before Christmas thanks to Amazon. Keep in mind that many of these deals are matched by Best Buy right now—if an item goes out of stock at Amazon, it’s wise to check Best Buy. And if you have store credit or gift cards, consider shopping at Best Buy instead.
M4 iPad Pro 11-inch:
M4 iPad Pro 13-inch:
M2 iPad Air
The M2 iPad Air is also facing delivery challenges, particularly on less expensive models. Although there are some attractive deals on specific configurations with discounts of up to $150 (listed below), for the most affordable model, Best Buy is the place to be. You can grab the 11-inch M2 iPad Air with 128GB for $499 ($100 off) as well as the 13-inch 128GB variant for $699 ($100 off).
Apple iPad Air M2 11-inch:
Apple iPad Air M2 13-inch:
iPad 10th Gen
If you’re looking for the most affordable current-generation iPad under the Christmas tree—an excellent casual Apple tablet experience without the hefty price tag, the iPad 10 is the way to go. Originally priced at $449 and currently marked down to $349, you can snag one right now at Best Buy during their Last Minute savings event for just $279 with holiday delivery available for most locations or in-store pickup.
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