The best MacBook Air deals in January 2025

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The MacBook Air is one of the best laptops you can buy today thanks to its combination of high power and performance for the cost. Apple's premium laptops are pricey devices, though, so that's why I'm always on the hunt for the best MacBook Air deals.

I've rounded up all the best offers right here: whether you want the 15-inch or 13-inch version – and whether that's with the latest M3 chip or the previous M2 chip.

There have been some unbeatable offers over the last few months during the end-of-year sales and with the rumors of an M4 model coming early next year. Unfortunately, a lot of those record-low MacBook Air deals have now expired, but there are still opportunities to score a bargain if you shop in the right place and at the right time. Check out all of today's top offers below.

The best MacBook Air deals in January 2025

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2022)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2022): was $999 now $799 at Amazon

Display - 13.6 inches
Processor - Apple M2
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

This upgraded version of the older MacBook Air M2 with 16GB of RAM is currently cheaper than the even older 8GB version so you might as well get this model. While not the most powerful MacBook out there, this version with the M2 chip remains an excellent all-rounder, especially when it comes to day-to-day tasks like browsing the internet and writing up documents. You'll struggle to find a better value laptop than this, though if you have the extra $100 in your budget it's worth upgrading to the M3.

Apple MacBook Air M1
Apple MacBook Air M1: was $699 now $649 at Walmart

Display - 13 inches
Processor - Apple M1
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 256GB

It blows my mind that Walmart still has stock of the MacBook Air M1 after dropping it to a new lowest-ever price of $599 over Black Friday. It's slightly more expensive right now – and newer M2 and M3 models are available – but this is still excellent value for money for a powerful all-around laptop. Our MacBook Air M1 review awarded the device 4.5 stars out of five, praising Apple's premium device for its speed, responsiveness, beautiful design and long-lasting battery life.

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 up there with the best MacBooks you can buy for their unbeatable power and performance.

If you want to take a look at the latest offers on other Apple laptops, these are covered and compared in our regular roundup of the best MacBook deals and MacBook Pro deals.

There's also our guide to the best laptop deals and the latest Chromebook deals for those with less to spend and who prefer a Windows or Chrome OS device.

What about any pre-2020 MacBook Air deals?

Honestly, there's very little available when it comes to any deals on MacBook Air models pre-2020. We used to see a few cheap MacBook Air laptops from 2019, but these have disappeared from sale over recent months as Apple ceased production and discontinued the device.

Now, your only option for an older MacBook Air is to buy one refurbished or second-hand. There are sometimes some good prices here, but for the most part, we'd recommend paying extra to get the latest device as it has the best technology including the powerful M1 chip.

Where to find the best MacBook Air deals

Keep your eyes peeled on the retailers below as they usually have some deals on the MacBook Air at various times throughout the year. Expect similar prices for the MacBook Air from these retailers, as when one leads with a major discount the others tend to follow.

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UK:

How to find the best MacBook Air deals

The best MacBook Air deals are usually seen around new product launches and holiday sales. Retailers are keen to clear out older stock when a new product comes around, so you can usually save some cash after a major MacBook announcement or release.

If you can't hold on until the next one rolls around, though, it's best to shop from Black Friday and all the way through to the end of December in order to find the best MacBook Air sales. That said, similar price cuts do often return every so often, so keep your eyes right here to stay up to day with the latest offers.

James Pickard
Senior Deals Editor

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.

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