Why You Can Trust CNET Best MacBook Deals: Save Up to $250 on the Best Apple MacBooks
Picking up a new MacBook doesn't have to cost as much as Apple says it will, with discounts available across the lineup.
Apple makes some of the best laptops on the market, but it's also fair to say that it makes some of the most costly laptops, too. That's why it's important to find the best deals -- and we have tracked down quite a few that you won't want to miss.
While there aren't price breaks on every MacBook, we update this page regularly, so check back for new deals. And amazingly, there are discounts on some of Apple's latest and greatest models.
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While Amazon and B&H Photo 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 may not always see the latest MacBook Air or Pro. However, it's worth keeping an eye out 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 MacBook Air | $999 | $750 | $749 |
| M2 MacBook Air 13 | $1,099 | $1,049 | $899 |
| M2 MacBook Air 15 | $1,299 | $1,049 | $1,049 |
| M2 MacBook Pro 13 | $1,299 | $1,244 | $1,049 |
| M2 MacBook Pro 14 | $1,999 | $1,999 | $1,749 |
| M2 MacBook Pro 16 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,249 |
| M3 MacBook Pro 14 | $1,599 | $1,560 | $1,549 |
| M3 MacBook Pro 16 | $2,499 | $2,400 | $2,449 |
*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
You can grab the M1 MacBook Air 256GB in any color from Amazon for $750, which is $250 off and matches the all-time low we've seen. Prices are higher at B&H Photo, but they're still discounted $150 from list price.
There aren't many good M2 MacBook Air deals right now, but you can save a modest $50 on selected colors at Amazon. Read our M2 Apple MacBook Air review.
The new 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.
Aside from the new M2 chip, the updated 13-inch MacBook Pro remains mostly unchanged from the previous iteration. It lacks the new MagSafe charger and offers the same two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports for both charging and peripherals.
The baseline model of the 14-inch MacBook Pro costs $1,999 and features Apple's M2 Pro processor (10-core CPU and 16-core GPU), 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.
The baseline model of the new 16-inch MacBook Pro features Apple's powerful M2 Pro processor (12-core CPU and 19-core GPU), 16GB of RAM and a 512GB solid-state drive. As with the 14-inch model, it's hard to find a 16-inch MacBook Pro in stock, and equally impossible to find a discount.
The long-awaited M3 MacBook Pro is here, and you can pick one up with an admittedly modest discount.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro is the biggest laptop Apple makes, and it can be yours with a cool $99 off.
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