Best MacBook deals in December 2024
The best MacBook deals and sales right now
MacBook deals are on fire right now. Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are offering some of the best MacBook deals of the year. Simply put, there's never been a better time to update your MacBook.
For a limited time, Amazon has MacBooks on sale from $799. It's one of the best MacBook sales we've seen. This week's deals include the MacBook Air M3. Available in 13-inch (from $1,099) and 15-inch (from $1,299) sizes, the laptops are undergoing massive discounts.
So if you spot a deal you like — our advice is to jump on it immediately because stock tends to run out fast. If you don't see the listed sale price, try checking different color models for hidden deals. (For more deals, make sure to follow our best Apple deals guide). Also, make sure to check out our guide on the best Apple coupons and best MacBooks for college students.
Best MacBook deals right now
MacBook deals — Quick links
- MacBook Air 13" (M1/256GB): was $999 now $649 @ Walmart
- MacBook Air 13" (M2/256GB): was $1,099 now $799 @ Amazon
- MacBook Air 13" (M3/256GB): was $1,099 now $799 @ Best Buy
- MacBook Air 15" (M3/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,099 @ Amazon
- MacBook Pro 14" (M4/512GB): was $1,599 now $1,449 @ Amazon
- MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,799 @ Amazon
MacBook Pro deals
The M4-based MacBook Pro M4 is pretty close to being the perfect laptop. You get fantastic performance from the M4 chip, useful Apple Intelligence features, a better webcam and obscenely long battery life (18:31). In our MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 review, we said it's the best laptop for power users, now with more AI features. The base model features a 14.2-inch 3024 x 1964 Retina display, Apple M4 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Price check: $1,499 @ Best Buy | $1,499 @ B&H
If you're looking for raw horsepower, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip is for you. It offers blistering performance and will likely speed through most of your daily tasks without so much as a hiccup. The base model features a 14.2-inch 3024 x 1964 Retina display, Apple M4 Pro CPU, 24GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Price check: $1,899 @ Best Buy | $1,799 @ B&H
The new 16-inch MacBook Pro can be configured with the M4 Pro or M4 Max chipset to deliver record-breaking speeds. In our MacBook Pro 16-inch review we said it's a powerful laptop with a vivid display, sensible design, fast performance, comfortable keyboard, and epic 20:46 battery life. The base model features a 16.2-inch 3456 x 2234 Retina display, Apple M4 Pro CPU, 24GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Price check: $2,249 @ B&H | $2,399 @ Best Buy
It'll cost you a small fortune, but this is the ultimate MacBook Pro you can buy right now. The base model features a 16.2-inch 3456 x 2234 Retina display, Apple M4 Max CPU, 36GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
Price check: $3,199 @ B&H | $3,349 @ Best Buy
MacBook Air deals (M1 & M2)
The MacBook Air M1 offers fantastic performance and value. The M1 CPU never stuttered in our tests and also helped it reach over 14 hours of battery life. It features a 13.3-inch Retina display, Apple M1 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M1 review, we said it offers amazing endurance and shockingly good speed.
Price check: sold out @ Best Buy | sold out @ Amazon
It's no longer Apple's flagship, but the MacBook Air M2 is one of our most recommended laptops because it's remarkably light and thin yet sports a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, a speedy Apple M2 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and a great 1080p FaceTime camera. In our MacBook Air M2 review we lauded this Editor's Choice laptop for its versatility and battery life, so don't miss your chance to get one at a great discount. Make sure to click the on-page digital coupon to get this price.
Price check: $829 @ B&H | $899 @ Best Buy
MacBook Air deals (M3)
The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M3 silicon. The laptop can support up to two external displays (when the laptop lid is closed) and Apple also claims its 60% faster than the M1-based MacBook Air. It boasts up to 18 hours of battery life. In our MacBook Air 13-inch M3 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop a small wonder. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M3 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD.
Price check: $899 @ Amazon | $899 @ B&H
The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M3 silicon. The laptop can support up to two external displays (when the laptop lid is closed) and Apple also claims its 60% faster than the M1-based MacBook Air. It boasts up to 18 hours of battery life. In our MacBook Air 15-inch M3 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop delivers fantastic performance from its M3 chip along with class-leading battery life (15:03). It packs a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864), Apple's M3 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD.
Price check: $1,099 @ Best Buy | $1,099 @ B&H
Refurb MacBook deals
Refurb MacBooks: from $999 @ Apple
Apple's latest M3-based MacBook Pros can now be found in the Apple Store's refurb section. Multiple configurations are available with prices from $1,359 ($240 off). Meanwhile, M2 MacBooks are on sale from $999. Apple refurbs are among the best in the industry. They all include a 1-year warranty, which is the same warranty you get with new devices.
How to find the best MacBook deals
Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo offer the best MacBook deals and often price match each other. Here are the prices to look for when shopping for your MacBook:
Current gen
13-inch MacBook Air M3: Released in March, this is one of Apple's newest Macs. It sells from $1,099 and hit an all-time low of $844 at Amazon during Black Friday.
15-inch MacBook Air M3: Released in March, the larger 15-inch MacBook Air sells from $1,299. It has sold for $1,044 at Amazon.
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14-inch MacBook Pro M4: Amazon and Best Buy tend to offer the best deals on Apple's new MacBooks. The base 14-inch model hit $1,399. Meanwhile, the model with the M4 Pro hit $1,749. On a few instances, the deals required My Best Buy membership. However, Amazon usually countered the price and offered it for all consumers.
16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro: One of the priciest MacBooks in Apple's lineup has hit an all-time price low of $2,199 at Amazon. While it's rare to find this price, it's not completely uncommon, so if you can wait it out — we'd recommend waiting for a major retail holiday before buying this machine.
Previous gen
13-inch MacBook Air M1: It's the oldest MacBook still available, but it's an amazing value. Powered by an M1 CPU, it offers just enough muscle for everyday work. It's selling for $649 at Walmart regularly.
13-inch MacBook Air M2: The Editor's Choice MacBook Air M2 has hit an all-time price low of $649 a few times this past holiday. The upgraded model with 16GB of RAM has also hit $749 and regularly sells for $799 at Amazon, which is an epic deal.
15-inch MacBook Air M3: The 15-inch MacBook Air M2 has hit an all-time low of $844. It usually sells for $899, which is a great price.
It's also worth noting that sometimes pricing varies based on what color MacBook you choose. So when shopping, we recommend clicking on different colors to see if there are hidden discounts. Also, check out our list of the best Mac VPN and how to check MacBook battery health.
Model | Apple Store (MSRP) | Lowest price |
13" MacBook Air (M1) | N/A | $599 |
MacBook Air 13 (M2) | $999 | $749 |
MacBook Air 13 (M3) | $1,099 | $844 |
MacBook Air 15 (M3) | $1,299 | $1,044 |
MacBook Pro 14" (M4) | $1,599 | $1,399 |
MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) | $1,999 | $1,749 |
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro) | $2,499 | $2,199 |
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