When buyers set about finding the best laptops for their roles it’s easy to see why they often settle on something with an Apple logo on the lid. Apple’s portables offer plenty of features, especially on the recently released M3 MacBook Air, including gorgeous displays and long-lasting batteries. Even the previous-gen M2 chips are a great option for most people, too. But unfortunately, Apple laptops are often among the most costly which means finding a bargain is an absolute must and that’s why we’ve done the digging so you don’t have to.
We update this list regularly to help you snag a great bargain when one appears. If you don’t see a deal that’s right for you just yet, check back later. Prices on the latest models can shift at any time, and those older laptops could fall out of stock as well, so keep that in mind when you’re planning your next purchase.
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US pricing for Apple MacBooks
While Amazon, Best Buy and Adorama have the best prices at the moment, one benefit to paying full price and buying from Apple is that you can customize the machine, adding more RAM or a higher-capacity solid-state drive. The models sold by Amazon and other retailers have fixed configurations.
Want to go the refurbished route? You can find refurbished MacBooks on Apple’s Certified Refurbished Mac page. Refurb inventory changes rapidly, so you might not always see the latest MacBook Air or Pro available. It’s worth keeping an eye out, though, because you can lock in substantial savings.
It’s also worth noting that the Apple Store offers students an educational discount, which can trim hundreds of dollars from the price of a new laptop or tablet.
MacBook prices
| Model (with chip and screen size) | List price | Best price (current) | Best price (all-time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2 MacBook Air 13-inch | $999 | $899 | $829 |
| M2 MacBook Air 15-inch | $1,299 | $1,000 | $999 |
| M2 MacBook Pro 14-inch | $1,999 | $1,700 | $1,699 |
| M2 MacBook Pro 16-inch | $2,499 | $1,998 | $1,998 |
| M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch | $1,599 | $1,399 | $1,299 |
| M3 MacBook Pro 16-inch | $2,499 | $2,249 | $2,199 |
*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.
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
You can now pick up the base-model M2 MacBook Air for just $899, which isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen but is still a decent deal — $100 off the retail price.
This MacBook Air features 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 $299 discount and you can save up to $825 extra when trading in your old laptop as well.
Read our Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch Review.
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 $100.
Amazon is now offering the bigger 15-inch M3 MacBook Air in the starlight color at a $100 discount. Right now the other colors are not on sale, but Amazon stock fluctuates, so be sure to check the other colors if starlight is not your jam.
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
This deal saves you $299 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.
Read our M2 MacBook Pro 16 review.
The long-awaited M3 MacBook Pro is here, and you can pick one up with a reasonable discount, albeit not the best that we’ve seen to date. The prices of these machines fluctuate wildly right now, but this is the best available at the time of publishing.
You can pick up the basic 512GB model of the M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro in silver with a nice $250 savings thanks to Amazon’s current discount. Act fast, as prices for Macs are volatile right now and these discounts come and go.
