Best MacBook Deals: Save $99 on a MacBook Air, $249 on a 13-inch MacBook Pro
Amazon and Best Buy have the lowest prices right now for the latest Apple MacBooks.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro and its larger 16-inch Pro sibling, both based on Apple's M1 Pro chip, are the company's biggest and most powerful MacBooks. While these models are occasionally discounted by up to $249, both the 14- and 16-inch models are selling at full price right now. You can, however, save $249 on the 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2020 at Amazon. The 13-inch Pro lacks the M1 Pro processor of its bigger Pro siblings, but its M1 chip is a big step up from the previous Intel-based MacBook Pro. And Apple's least expensive laptop, the MacBook Air, is even more affordable right now -- it's on sale at Best Buy for $900.
We keep our eyes on the prices for all of Apple's current MacBook models and keep this page updated with any notable drops and deals, so be sure to check back frequently.
Pricing for Apple's MacBooks
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,999, and the new 16-inch MacBook Pro starts at $2,499. For smaller budgets, the MacBook Air starts at $999 and the 13-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,299 when buying from Apple directly.
While Amazon has the best prices at the moment, one benefit to paying full price and buying from Apple is you can customize the machine and add more RAM or a higher-capacity SSD. The models sold by Amazon and other retailers are fixed configurations.
Want to go the refurbished route? You can now find refurbished M1 MacBooks on Apple's Certified Refurbished Mac page. Refurb inventory changes rapidly so you may not always see an M1 MacBook Air or Pro listed. It's worth keeping an eye out, however, because you can lock in substantial savings, up to $200. Rick Broida, CNET's Cheapskate emeritus, is a big fan of refurbs, particularly Apple's -- which are often as good as new.
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.
Keep reading to see the best MacBook laptop deals currently available for Apple's current and previous-generation MacBooks. We update this list periodically.
2022-05-23 20:53:40
