Halloween Weekend Deals: Apple Accessories and Pre-Orders Discounted

Halloween weekend has brought a fresh wave of discounts on Apple accessories from Belkin, Hyper, and Anker, along with pre-order deals on Apple’s new MacBooks and iPad mini, as highlighted by MacRumors’ weekly deals roundup.

If you’ve been holding off on buying a charger, cable, or even a new Apple device, now’s a great time to compare prices. Here’s what you can find and how to approach it.

What’s on Sale This Weekend

MacRumors is tracking two main types of deals. The first involves seasonal sales on accessories, which include add-ons for your Apple gear like chargers, cables, and stands. The second type highlights the week’s best offers on Apple products themselves.

Accessory Discounts

The accessory sales feature three well-known brands:

• Belkin
• Hyper
• Anker

Accessories are often your best bet for saving money. Third-party chargers or cables typically perform just as well as the Apple-branded versions. Brands like these frequently run holiday sales. Think of it like snagging a phone case during a seasonal sale instead of paying full price in a store.

Pre-Order Discounts on New Apple Hardware

MacRumors also lists discounts on pre-orders for Apple’s new MacBooks and the iPad mini. Pre-order discounts aren’t as common as those on older models, so they’re worth checking out if you’re planning to upgrade.

MacRumors’ roundup provides specific prices and retailers. Be sure to check the live listings before making a purchase, as deals can change quickly.

By The Numbers

What This Means

So, what does this mean for you? If you’re in the market for an Apple product, there are two main ways to save this weekend.

• Buying accessories? Take advantage of holiday sales from Belkin, Hyper, and Anker to grab chargers and similar gear for less. Do this before you hit full price at checkout.
• Planning to buy a new MacBook or iPad mini? Pre-order discounts let you pay less for products that haven’t shipped yet. Just remember, you commit before seeing independent reviews or trying them in person.
• Not in a rush? Weekend sales tied to a holiday usually come and go, so there’s no need to buy something you weren’t already considering.

A good practice is to write down the discounted price next to the regular price. A sale label doesn’t always guarantee a great deal.

Apple’s Bigger Picture

These deals come as Apple has been busy rolling out new products. 9to5Mac reports that Apple has introduced a range of major items since John Ternus took over as CEO. He recently defined his focus in a new interview with a single word. Our earlier coverage highlighted the MacBook Pro OLED bringing the Dynamic Island to Macs for the first time.

On the market side, Apple’s stock was at $346.20 based on our review, down 0.78%. One day’s movement is just a snapshot; it doesn’t indicate how these deals or products are performing overall.

Community Reaction

We didn’t find enough Reddit or YouTube discussions about this specific roundup to quote as of this writing. Overall, community sentiment around Apple seemed mixed in our tracking, but with no signals recorded for this story, we’re not attributing any user comments to it.

What To Watch

• When the sales end. Halloween weekend promotions typically don’t last long. Check each retailer’s listing for end dates.
• Shipping dates on pre-orders. Before you commit, confirm when the MacBook or iPad mini is expected to arrive.
• Reviews of the new MacBooks and iPad mini. Independent reviews can help you decide if a discount is worth it to buy early.
• More from Ternus. The 9to5Mac interview suggests he’ll continue discussing his priorities as CEO. Check out the full piece for his insights.