Apple offers a wide selection of options when it comes to the MacBook line. As of 2023, this includes the 13-inch M1 MacBook Air, 13-inch and 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, and 14-inch and 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro. As a general rule of thumb, this guide is mainly focused on the older MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, although we have included a few early deals on the newest versions.
MacBook Pro is the company's mainline laptop computer, now available in a 14-inch or 16-inch display. This choice will most directly factor into how much you pay for the notebook, with 16-inch options typically starting and exceeding the $2,500 price point, and 14-inch options coming in below that.
Apple announced new MacBook Pro models in October 2023, still coming in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. These models also include faster M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, support for up to 128GB of unified memory, Liquid Retina XDR displays, a six-speaker sound system, and up to 22 hours of battery life.
On the lower end, the MacBook Air is Apple's alternative to the MacBook Pro, providing ultra portability and cheaper costs at some cuts to performance. Apple updated this laptop in June 2023 with a new 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display that is powered by the latest M2 processor under the hood. The new MacBook Air features MagSafe, two Thunderbolt ports, and a headphone jack.
In this guide, you'll find the best currently available prices for the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air at major Apple resellers including Adorama, Amazon, B&H Photo, Best Buy, and MacMall (which is now integrated with TigerDirect). We'll be tracking the best prices for all MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, particularly focusing on the newest 2019 and 2020 base configurations for each model.
14-Inch MacBook Pro (M3, 2023)
Apple just announced the latest lineup of MacBook Pro models, and if you want the cheapest version of the computer you should look at the 14-inch MacBook Pro. These new notebooks feature M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips and various internal upgrades.
Best Buy is currently hosting a big sale on MacBook Pro models for the holidays, and you'll find as much as $250 off 14-inch notebooks right now. Some of these require you to be a My Best Buy Plus/Total member in order to see the record low prices, but even if you aren't you can get them for solid second-best prices.
16-Inch MacBook Pro (M3, 2023)
Alongside the 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro, Apple also announced the new 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro. Similar to previous generations, with a bigger display you'll be paying a higher price for these models.
Similar to the 14-inch MacBook Pro, Best Buy also has the 16-inch notebook at a few all-time low prices for My Best Buy Plus/Total members, with as much as $300 off select notebooks.
13-Inch MacBook Pro (2022)
At WWDC in June 2022, Apple revealed a refreshed version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro and it includes the company's next-generation M2 chip.
The design and hardware of the 13-inch MacBook Pro have not changed compared to the previous generation, with the focus this time on the internal M2 upgrade. If you want the newer, slimmer bezel design you'll need to look at the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros.
13.3-Inch MacBook Air (2020)
At the entry-level spot you'll find MacBook Air models. This version of an Apple notebook is perfect for anyone looking for a reliable laptop computer and who doesn't plan on performing too many GPU-intensive tasks. Although it's not the highest-performing Mac in Apple's lineup, it's still a capable machine that will be adequate for many users.
There are some opportunities for discounts on the 2020 MacBook Air models at Amazon, which has the 256GB model for $749.99, down from $999.00. This is an all-time low price.
13.6-Inch MacBook Air (2022)
The 13.6-inch MacBook Air was introduced at WWDC in June 2022, and it includes the new M2 chip as well as a major redesign to the hardware of the MacBook Air.
B&H Photo has the M2 MacBook Air at $949.00 for the 256GB model, which is an all-time low price.
15.3-Inch MacBook Air (2023)
The newest model in the MacBook Air family came out of WWDC 2023 and it features a larger 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display and the latest M2 processor. Apple calls it "the world's thinnest 15-inch laptop," measuring at 11.5mm thick and 3.3 pounds.
Best Buy has the 15-inch MacBook Air for $300 off during its holiday sale, starting at $999.00 for the 256GB model, which is an all-time low price.
We follow deals on MacBook Pro and much more over in our full Deals Roundup, so head there for even more information on the latest bargains related to Apple products and accessories.
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