Why You Can Trust CNET Best MacBook Deals: Save Up to $300 on Various Models of the MacBook Air and Pro Laptops
We've scoped out these top deals on different MacBook laptops, including several models of the Pro and Air.
If your old laptop is on its last legs, or you're just looking for a new model, there are many great deals right now. And for those of you already immersed in the Apple ecosystem, opting for a MacBook is a great choice, as they're some of the best laptops on the market. True, MacBooks famously carry a hefty price tag, but we've searched out all the deals currently available and highlighted the best ones below.
Some of these offers are better than others, but we'll be regularly updating this list to help you snag a great bargain when it 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 may fall out of stock as well, so keep that in mind when you're planning your purchase.
US pricing for Apple MacBooks
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. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2 MacBook Air 13 | $1,044 | $849 | $849 |
| M2 MacBook Air 15 | $1,299 | $999 | $999 |
| M2 MacBook Pro 13 | $1,299 | $999 | $999 |
| M2 MacBook Pro 14 | $1,999 | $1,900 | $1,749 |
| M2 MacBook Pro 16 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,249 |
| M3 MacBook Pro 14 | $1,599 | $1,449 | $1,449 |
| M3 MacBook Pro 16 | $2,499 | $2,299 | $2,250 |
*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 now pick up the base-model M2 MacBook Air for just $849, one of the lowest prices we've seen.
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. You can grab it from B&H Photo for $999
The baseline model of the 14-inch MacBook Pro normally costs $1,999 but you can get yours for just $1,900 today. The laptop 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. With the M3 now available, finding an M2 Pro version in stock is currently impossible.
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 this is published.
You can pick up the basic 512GB model of the M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro in space black or silver for $2,250 at Amazon when you clip the on-page coupon, which saves you $200.
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