Why You Can Trust CNET Best MacBook Air M2 Deals: Up to $200 in Savings
Grab the most powerful MacBook Air, with $200 worth of discounts and up to $950 in trade-in credit when trading in another laptop.
While the highest-end Apple devices tend not to have great deals, the recent release of the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air has thrown things up in the air. Not only are we seeing some great deals on the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air, which has had its base price cut down to $999, but we're also seeing some great deals on the 15-inch version as well. In fact, the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air is included in Apple's back-to-school sale, although it's ending on Oct. 2, so be sure to catch it while you can.
Both sizes of the MacBook Air come with the new M2 processor, the latest from Apple and one of the most significant upgrades in performance and battery life we've seen in a while. With up to a 40% increase in performance from the M1 and a massive 18 hours of battery life, it's hard to beat the M2 MacBook Air.
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It's not just the increased battery life that had us put the MacBook Air M2 at the top of our list of best laptops. You also get an expanded screen on both sizes, bumping the 13.3-inch up to 13.6 inches and the completely new 15.3-inch display. There's also a better webcam and a refreshed design, which looks gorgeous.
All these upgrades do come at a price, though, and if you're looking to grab the larger MacBook Air M2, you'll see a starting price of $1,119. Luckily, there are some great deals you can take advantage of, either in direct discounts or as part of promotions, trade-ins, or retailer-specific credit cards.
Best 13-inch MacBook Air M2 deals
Following the release of the 15-inch MacBook Air, the original 13-inch model saw a $200 price cut. That's a rare move for Apple, and the device is even more attractive at its new $999 starting price. However, it is possible to spend even less on one with the below deals.
B&H is the place to go to get your hands on the 256GB base model right now, with a full $200 taken off the original price. The retailer offers a neat way to save on sales tax, too, with its own-brand B&H Payboo credit card, which gives you the tax back as cash back. On a purchase as large as a MacBook Air, that could be a decent chunk of change.
Best Buy is currently offering a clean $200 off the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air, but that isn't all. The retailer also has its own trade-in program, where you can save up to $750 in exchange for your old laptop from Apple, Microsoft, HP and other brands.
Apple is renowned for not offering direct discounts, but its education store offers a $100 cheaper price, plus discounted AppleCare coverage. And during Apple's ongoing back to school campaign, you'll get a free $150 Apple gift card with your MacBook purchase; just keep in mind that the sale ends on Oct. 2. If you're not a student, or you missed out on the sale, you can still save by trading in your old MacBook (or any Apple device) for credit against your new one or by using your Apple Card to spread the cost of your purchase while getting 3% cash back.
Best 15-inch MacBook Air M2 deals
The 15-inch MacBook Air has only been on the market for a few months, but you can already score some great savings on one. Here are the best deals currently available.
Amazon is a good place to go for deals on Apple products and there's a significant $200 discount on the 15-inch MacBook Air M2 right now, bringing it down to $1,099.
Select 15-inch MacBook Air configurations are seeing a $200 discount right now at B&H. If you have a B&H Payboo credit card, you can get the tax back as cash back too.
Slightly surprisingly, Apple is including the new 15-inch MacBook Air in its back-to-school promo, meaning students can take $100 off its usual price and nab a $150 Apple gift card to spend on accessories, apps, subscriptions and more. That said, be sure to grab the deal quickly, because it ends on Oct. 2.
Best Buy is offering member-exclusive discounts on the 15-inch MacBook Air M2. Members can save as much as $75 on the larger Air, though anyone can trade in a laptop for as much as $950 off.
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