Apple makes some of the best laptops you can buy but these devices can make a serious dent in your bank balance. Fortunately, MacBook deals are regularly available so you can save a lot of money off the price of these premium devices – and we've gathered all the best ones available today right here.
There have been a lot of strong offers this year and we've seen some record-low prices over the last few weeks on the MacBook Air M3 and Pro M3 as they are the main options and demand for Apple's laptops seems low. If you're interested in the latest devices, check out our MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) review and MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) review for our thoughts. Safe to say, we think these new laptops are the best MacBooks you can buy today.
In terms of deals, several record-low prices have been available over the last month or so as part of the back-to-school sales. Just be aware that some best-ever deals on last-generation devices could expire soon and be gone for good by Black Friday as the MacBook Air M1 has been discontinued and stock of the M2 is slowly disappearing.
Remember to also check if you're eligible for extra savings thanks to the Apple student discount and the exclusive additional discounts for My Best Buy members.
Best MacBook deals - quick links
- MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024): was
$1,099now $899.99 at Amazon - MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2022): was
$999now $799 at Amazon - MacBook Air (M1, 2020): was
$999now $649 at Walmart - MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3, 2023): was
$1,599now $1,299 at Amazon - MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024): was
$1,299now $1,049 at Amazon
The best MacBook deals in September 2024
How to find the best MacBook deals
MacBook deals are fairly regular, but Apple doesn't tend to discount these machines by a whole lot as they are premium devices that are built to last. That means Apple usually waits a long time to slash the price of its older MacBook models following the launch of a new generation. Even still, picking up an older but still capable MacBook is often the way to get the best deal.
As for when is the best time to buy, the good news is that MacBook sales are fairly common around certain times of the year. There are small price cuts every so often and after new releases, but the major discounts are held back until the biggest shopping events of the year such as Black Friday and the back-to-school sales. With that in mind, it's best to keep an eye out for superior MacBook deals in July and November.
Is a MacBook worth it?
Sure, it's a hefty initial investment, but buying a MacBook can be worth it in the long run. Apple's laptops are built with longevity in mind, so they offer excellent value over other devices that you may need to replace every couple of years.
It's also worth checking out the Best Buy discounts and Apple promo codes currently available for other ways to save on your purchase.
Is it worth buying a pre-2020 MacBook?
We'll say it again, MacBooks last. Many devices from 2020 (or even earlier) still run incredibly well to this day. That means it's not worth dismissing these older machines immediately.
However, these older devices don't tend to lose their value, either. That means you can easily spend $1,000 on a MacBook from before 2020 and miss out on the latest processors (including the fantastic M2 and M3 chips), as well as more RAM, faster SSD storage and other useful hardware features.
All things considered, we genuinely think it's best to go for a newer MacBook if you have the option as there has been a considerable jump in power and performance in the models released from 2020 onwards. It'll be worth it for the extra cash and you'll future-proof yourself for much longer by taking this approach.
Interested in more Apple tech? We've also got a look at more discounted goodies including the best Apple Watch deals, all the cheapest AirPods deals and top Apple Pencil deals.
If your budget doesn't stretch to one of Apple's premium machines, our hubs dedicated to the latest laptop deals and Chromebook deals are worth a look for a wider variety of cheaper and mid-range options.
Or, if you decide you need something more flexible than a laptop that's still within the Apple ecosystem, you can always take a look at the latest iPad deals.
James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his personal use, he decided to make it his job to share all the best bargains and coupon codes with you. James also has almost a decade of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting or stacking coupon codes to get the biggest savings, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
