Technology
15 Black Friday deals on accessories for all of your new Apple products
Apple released some pretty exciting new products this year — gadgets that you might be eyeing to get for yourself (or your loved ones, if you’re nice) over the holidays. If you’re hoping to snatch up a new Apple Watch, iPhone, or even a MacBook this holiday season, you might also want to invest in a couple of accessories at non-Apple Store prices.
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We’re offering 15 Black Friday deals on Apple accessories you’ll find hard to say no to. Why? Because on top of the discounts, you can get an additional 20% off just by entering the code BFSAVE20 at checkout.
With the AirPower’s fate pending, Apple users still don’t have an official wireless charger on their hands. But why wait for a device that may or may not come when you can enjoy the convenience of wireless charging right now? This pad can juice up two devices at once — Apple Watch, the new iPhones, and Qi-enabled Android phones — for up to 20% faster than other chargers. It also boasts other useful features like temperature control, surge protection, and short-circuit prevention.
MSRP: $99.99
Black Friday Price: $28.00
As you can probably tell from the name, this bad boy can power up three devices simultaneously. Equipped with Qualcomm 3.0 Quick Charging Technology, it can charge your Qi-enabled iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at the same time at blazing speeds — wirelessly.
MSRP: $129.99
Black Friday Price: $34.39
You pay a premium for your Apple gadgets and accessories; you ought to handle them with care, and not just randomly stuffed in your bag’s pockets. The BentoStack can take care of all the organizing for you with its multi-compartment design and secure setup. Styled after a Japanese lunchbox, it has different partitions to store different devices. The bottom stack is designed to house your power bricks, chargers, and Apple Watch bands, while the top section is reserved for charging cables and earphones. The top lid can hold your Apple Pencil or function as a phone stand. It also comes armed with a Qi-certified wireless charger and a 5,000mAh battery which you can use to keep your devices energized when you’re out and about.
MSRP: $99.95
Black Friday Price: $72
With the amount of traveling you’re going to do over the holidays, you’ll be lucky if your phone or tablet can last you the whole trip (unless you’re dozing off the entire flight, of course). Pack enough power for your gadgets with SolarJuice, which delivers a 26,800mAh battery capacity that can recharge a smartphone many times over. It has three high-speed ports built-in — Type-C, USB-C, and QC 3.0 — allowing you to juice up three devices simultaneously. Plus, it’s rain-resistant, dirt-proof, and shock-proof, and comes equipped with solar technology to feed off energy from the sun.
MSRP: $99.99
Black Friday Price: $37.60
At this point, you’re probably well aware that Apple doesn’t produce the sturdiest of charging cables. Save yourself the trouble (and money) of having to purchase a new one every few months with this virtually indestructible wire. Featuring a tinplate interior, a TPE jacket exterior, and wrapped internal wires to prevent friction or fraying, it can hold over 30,000 bends of 90-degree bend tests and up to 275 lbs, making it 30 times tougher than standard cables. It also boasts an 8-Pin connector that delivers fast data transfer, syncing, and charging.
MSRP: $18.99
Black Friday Price: $8.79
If you want a portable charger that’s sleeker and easier to carry around, the LifePower A3 is your guy. On top of having an impressive 27,000mAh capacity, a USB-C port, and two USB-A ports, it also features an AC outlet to juice up a wider range of devices — including monitors and even apps.
MSRP: $250
Black Friday Price: $172.00
Your MacBook charging cable is a cable, not a jumping rope. It’s not something worth tripping over. If you’re more on the clumsy side and often find yourself stepping on your power cord, give yourself the gift of a magnetic cable to eliminate the case of the flying MacBook. It mimics the convenience of the now-obsolete MagSafe feature, safely disconnecting from your computer whenever you step on it. It’s even rated to charge your laptop faster than standard cables.
MSRP: $39.99
Black Friday Price: $20.00
This no-frills charging dock may not look like much, but the convenience it offers easily makes it superior compared to standard chargers. With a thoughtfully-designed suction cup, it can adhere to any surface, so you don’t have to worry about knocking it over, and makes way for effortless one-hand docking and undocking.
MSRP: $29.95
Black Friday Price: $11.96
Your Apple USB-C power adapter is too powerful to be only capable of charging one device. This expansion cube transforms it into a much more versatile power brick by adding a USB-C PD, QC3.0, and two USB charging ports so you can juice up four gadgets at once. That way, you won’t have to bring a ton of chargers and cables when you’re on the go.
MSRP: $44
Black Friday Price: $26.39
You can do away with the now socially-unacceptable selfie sticks and bulky smartphone stands when you have this anti-gravity case. Featuring a tough polycarbonate exterior, TPU sides, and a nano-suction surface area, it allows you to stick your phone to glass, car dashboards, whiteboards, metal, and more. Need to take a group-fie? Stick it to a window. Watching a YouTube video while you do your skincare routine? Stick it to your mirror. Want to record your deadlifts? That’s no problem either. Stick it to gym equipment, and you can shoot your workout hands-free.
MSRP: $19.99
Black Friday Price: $11.20
You probably know by now that your car’s built-in USB port won’t get your phone anywhere — not even a 10% battery bump. For fast charging, use this 2-in-1 charger instead. On top of functioning as a 360-degree phone mount, it’s also a Qi-compatible charger that delivers up to 10 watts of rapid charging power. The 360-degree positioning offers enhanced maneuverability and a better viewing angle for your phone, while the Qi compatibility lets you charge without the need for wires. It also comes equipped with other safety features including over-charging, over-voltage, over temperature, and over-current protection.
MSRP: $40.99
Black Friday Price: $18.39
Whether you want to recharge, connect a 3.5mm jack to your phone, or sync your device to a Thunderbolt 3-enabled Mac, this dongle pack got you covered. It has all the Apple MFi-Certified cables you need for a quarter of the price: Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack dongle, Lightning to USB-C cable, and a standard Lightning charging cable.
MSRP: $99.99
Black Friday Price: $32.00
The cable to end all cables, this Nomad Lightning cable doesn’t only exist to connect your device to a power source, but it’s also a battery in itself. It comes equipped with a 2,350mAh (enough to fully charge an iPhone 7) portable battery that, when hooked up, will juice up your phone first before refilling its own internal battery. When you head out, you no longer have to carry a bulky and heavy portable power bank. The Nomad is all you need.
Black Friday Price: $31.96
When it comes to traveling, you may pride yourself on quickly adapting to a foreign country, but you can’t say the same for your gadgets. This charging station allows you to do away with having to tote innumerable converters and adapters by letting you charge up to five devices at once — anywhere in the world. All you have to do is attach it to any Apple MacBook power brick, and you’re good to go. It also features a universal AC power outlet built for international travel, and fuse protection to ensure your devices charge safely.
MSRP: $52.99
Black Friday Price: $25.59
Why did Apple suddenly become so selfish with ports? No one really knows. But don’t spend any more time wondering and get yourself this hub instead. Compatible with new USB-C MacBooks, this gadget packs all the ports you need: two additional USB-C, 2 USB-A 3.0, an SD, and a microSD port.
MSRP: $159.99
Black Friday Price: $44.00
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