You’ll find the familiar Apple logo on many of our favorite phones, tablets and smartwatches, but the company also makes some impressive portable computers as well. They’re incredibly thin despite sporting advanced hardware and impressive performance and their incredible battery life makes them some of the best laptops we’ve tested. But all of that performance and technology comes at a cost, and often that cost is just too much for most people to pay.
But that doesn’t mean an Apple laptop is out of reach for those on a budget. While Apple almost never discounts its own tech, there are quite a few models that you can pick up on sale right now. With over 20 years of experience, Matt Elliott is one of CNET’s resident laptop experts, and he’s collaborated with CNET’s team of dedicated deals writers to bring you the best MacBook bargains out there at the moment.
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Below, we’ve rounded up the best discounts available on all the latest MacBooks, as well as some older models that you can still find on sale. We’ll continue to update this page as deals come and go, so be sure to check back often for the latest deals. And if you prefer Windows, you’ll find plenty of other offers in our full roundup of the best laptop deals overall.
What is the best MacBook deal right now?
CNET named the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air the overall best laptop of 2024, which means it’s already a pretty good value even at full price. And right now, the midnight, space gray and starlight color variants are all $200 off at Amazon, which drops the 256GB model down to $899. That’s not the biggest discount featured on this list, but it is a great bargain considering that discounts on Apple’s latest tech can be hard to come by. Several color variants of the 512GB model are also $200 off, or you can save $150 when you upgrade to the configuration with 16GB of RAM.
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We also spotted the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air — which held the spot as best laptop until the M3 model came out — at a record low price of just $700 at Amazon right now thanks to a current discount combined with a $149 on-page coupon. But don’t hesitate if you’ve been wanting to upgrade from an M1 because at that price, who knows how long it will last?
Best MacBook deals
Battery Life/Runtime 1,039 minutesWeight 2.7 poundsDisplay size/type 13.6-inch 2560 x 1664 Liquid RetinaProcessor tested Apple M2 8‑coreGraphics tested Apple M2 8‑core
This 2022 MacBook Air falls in between the M1 and M3 models that earned spots on our list of the best laptops for 2024, and it features powerful hardware like an M2 processor and Liquid Retina display. Right now, all four color variants for the basic 256GB model are $150 off at Amazon, plus you can get an additional $149 off with an on-page coupon, bringing it to an all-time low price of $700.
This MacBook Air has a 15.3-inch display powered by Apple’s M2 chip and 8GB of RAM. It also has a Touch ID sensor, two USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, a MagSafe charger and 18 hours of battery life. Best Buy is offering a straight $200 discount, and you can save up to $825 when trading in your old laptop as well.
The latest M3 MacBook Air was reviewed in March by CNET’s Joshua Goldman, who noted the graphics performance has a significant upgrade over previous M2 MacBook Airs. Right now, you can save $250 when you clip the on-page coupon.
Amazon is now offering up to $202 off your new 15-inch MacBook Air depending on which model you choose.
Battery Life/Runtime 1,026 minutesWeight 2.8 poundsDisplay size/type 13-inch, 2560 x 1600 IPS LCDProcessor tested Apple M1 8‑coreGraphics tested Apple M1 7-core
Although the M1 MacBook Air is a couple of generations old at this point, it’s still our top pick for those on the hunt for an affordable MacBook. It lists for $699, and it’s an even better value at $50 off.
This deal saves you $301 off the slightly older 14-inch MacBook Pro but only if you choose the silver model. You’ll get a 14-inch display, an M2 Pro chip and a 512GB SSD included. This is a great machine for people who want both portability and power from their laptop.
The baseline model of the now previous-gen 16-inch MacBook Pro features Apple’s still-powerful M2 Pro processor (12-core CPU and 19-core GPU), 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage. Adorama currently has this harder-to-find model at a discount of $501, but only the silver is listed for sale.
The long-awaited M3 MacBook Pro is our favorite laptop for creatives thanks to its stunning display and seriously powerful hardware. And right now, you can snag the smaller 14-inch model for $300 off, which drops it back down to the all-time lowest price we’ve seen for this model.
MacBook prices
| Model (with chip and screen size) | List price | Best price (current) | Best price (all-time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2 MacBook Air (13-inch) | $999 | $700 | $700 |
| M2 MacBook Air (15-inch) | $1,299 | $999 | $999 |
| M3 MacBook Air (13-inch) | $1,099 | $850 | $849 |
| M3 MacBook Air (15-inch) | $1,299 | $1,097 | $1,050 |
| M2 MacBook Pro (14-inch) | $1,999 | $1,698 | $1,699 |
| M2 MacBook Pro (16-inch) | $2,499 | $1,998 | $1,998 |
| M3 MacBook Pro (14-inch) | $1,599 | $1,299 | $1,299 |
*Note that “all-time” means the best price we’ve seen on a new model at an Apple-authorized retailer in the product’s lifetime. Prices change frequently and may differ between colors.
How we choose MacBook deals at CNET
CNET’s dedicated deals writers have years of experience scouting the best deals out there on top tech, including bargains on Apple devices. Our combined expertise helps us discern which standout deals are truly a good bargain — evaluating the model, year, specs, discount and our reviewer’s thoughts for each model. We also ensure that all deals featured on this list are sourced from a trustworthy retailer so you never have to wonder if a bargain is too good to be true.
