Black Friday MacBook deals 2024: unmissable early offers on Apple laptops

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On the hunt for the best Black Friday MacBook deals in 2024? Then we're here to help. We're now only a few short weeks away from when this year's Black Friday deals officially start on November 29, so now is the perfect time to start taking a look at what deals are already out there for MacBooks, and thinking about what kind of deals we could expect to see.

Apple has recently announced new versions of MacBook Pros running M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max chips. With a launch this close to Black Friday, we shouldn't expect to see any price cuts this year for any new MacBooks, but it does mean that prices of older models could tumble as retailers clear stock.

I'll be scouring all the major retailers in the run-up to, and during, Black Friday 2024, including Best Buy, Amazon and Walmart, who in previous years have all offered some brilliant Black Friday MacBook deals. I'll be doing the same for UK retailers as well including John Lewis and Currys.

One retailer that I'll keep an eye on, but won't get my hopes up too high for, is Apple itself. The company doesn't usually embrace Black Friday with much enthusiasm, usually leaving other retailers to duke it out in a war of price cuts. Usually, Apple will bundle in a gift card, which is better than nothing, I suppose. But during Black Friday, I think we can find some much better MacBook deals out there – so keep this page bookmarked and you'll be the first to know when major MacBook deals go live.

Today's best MacBook deals in the US

Today's best MacBook deals in the UK

Today's best MacBook deals in Australia

Deals picked by
Managing editor Matt Hanson
Deals picked by
Matt Hanson

I've been covering Black Friday sales events for over a decade, and I'm also a MacBook expert, having reviewed every recent model for TechRadar - and owning two myself! So, I know a good MacBook deal when I see one, and over the years I've discovered the best places to look to get some amazing price cuts on Apple's laptops - and I'm here to share this knowledge with you. If you're on the hunt for a MacBook this Black Friday, then there's only one page you need: this one, right here.

Black Friday MacBook deals: FAQs

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When will the Black Friday MacBook deals start in 2024?

Black Friday 2024 itself is on November 29, with Cyber Monday following on December 2, and you can expect a lot of MacBook deals to go live on those days (and during the weekend between the two dates).

However, as with previous years, retailers are likely to start cutting prices early, so you may find some awesome MacBook deals around early November onwards. Now that the second Amazon Prime Day is over, you should start seeing Black Friday MacBook deals popping up regularly.

Is Black Friday the best time to buy a MacBook?

Black Friday is an excellent time to buy a MacBook. Apple devices are usually premium products with premium prices to match, so any chance to snag one with a big price cut is always welcome. And, because MacBooks have great reputations as some of the best laptops you can buy, retailers like Amazon and Walmart often offer eye-catching price cuts over Black Friday to win over customers.

One retailer, however, that doesn't usually join in with the Black Friday deals frenzy is Apple itself. The company's online (and bricks and mortar) stores don't offer price cuts, but usually bundle in gift cards which can make the asking price a bit more palatable. Apple also offers trade in deals, so if you have an older MacBook (or other Apple product) that's in decent condition, you may be able to trade it in to take off a decent amount from the sale price.

What Black Friday MacBook deals should I expect?

It's hard to know for certain what Black Friday MacBook deals there will be in 2024, but we can take a good guess based on current trends and previous Black Fridays. For a start, the rumors that M4 MacBook Pros are about to launch has turned out to be real, which means I expect to see a large number of M3 and M2 MacBook Pros getting deep discounts, as retailers will be keen to clear their stocks of older models - and that's great news for consumers as these remain excellent laptops, even if they are a few years old by this point.

Hopefully the more affordable MacBook Air will get price cuts for both the 13-inch and 15-inch models. The latest models come with M3 chips and launched back in March of this year. While we've not heard any rumors of an M4-powered MacBook Air, the M3 models are due a price cut right around now anyway and the M2 models could fall even further in price. Meanwhile, 2020's M1 MacBook Air has in past Black Fridays seen some huge price cuts, making it an ideal laptop for students. While some great deals on this MacBook could appear during Black Friday 2024, I fear we are coming to the end of retailers' stock (Apple stopped making it a few years ago), so there might be fewer offers this year. Also, at this point, unless you find it for a ridiculously low price, you'd be better off paying a bit more for the M2 or M3 models.

Why trust TechRadar this Black Friday

For over a decade, the TechRadar team have been sharing their deal-hunting knowledge and tech expertise to bring our readers only the best Black Friday deals across a range of products.

We don't just pick super-cheap offers or go for eye-catching price cuts just because prices are low - each deal we find is carefully checked to make sure it offers the best possible value to our readers. That includes checking price histories to make sure the products haven't been previously sold for lower prices, as well as using our decade's worth of tech reporting knowledge to check all of the specifications for the products. We review hundreds of products every year on TechRadar, so there's a good chance we've already used and tested the products we find deals for, and we'll never recommend a product we don't think is worth buying - no matter how tempting the price cut may be.

When it comes to MacBooks, we've tested every model since our launch over 15 years ago, and are regular visitors to Apple's HQ in Cupertino - so you can be sure that we know what we're talking about when it comes to recommending the right MacBook for the right people.

So, on this page you'll not only find amazing deals on the best MacBooks on the market in 2024, but also expert analysis and opinions on each product we recommend.

Last year's best Black Friday MacBook deals in the US

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MacBook Air (M1): was $999.99 now $749.99 at Best Buy
Record low price: The 2020 Apple MacBook Air with an M1 chip is a little old now but it's still one of the best laptops ever made - and Best Buy now has it for its best-ever price right now. Our MacBook Air M1 review awarded the device 4.5 stars out of five, where we particularly praised Apple's premium device for its speed, responsiveness, beautiful design and long-lasting battery life. Overall, this is a deal we've seen before on rare occasion but this laptop is a great buy at $749.

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MacBook Air (M2, 2022): was $1,099 now $949 at Best Buy
If you'd prefer to get the latest Apple device, Best Buy has the recent MacBook Air M2 for a saving of $150 (though it was at $899 last week). We concluded that this is the best laptop you can buy in our MacBook Air M2 review, thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long battery life. For those needing a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing, and more intense workloads, this is worth the extra investment. The M1 is still up to those jobs too, so you'll still be fine with the cheaper option if your budget is smaller.

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MacBook Air 15-inch, 8GB (M2): was $1,299 now $1,049 at Amazon
It may essentially be just a larger version of the MacBook Air 13-inch, but if that's what you want then that's what you get – and it's now reduced to a new lowest-ever price at Amazon. Our MacBook Air 15-inch review praised the display, performance, design and speaker array, although we did think the jump in size hurt one of the MacBook Air's key selling points - its portability. Nevertheless, the is still an impressive laptop at a good price following this new $250 discount.

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NEW MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3, 2023): was $1,599 now $1,449 at B&H
The new base model of the 14-inch MacBook Pro has got a $150 price cut already. This is for the model with M3 chip with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, plus 8GB memory and 512GB SSD. This is a nice discount for a new MacBook, but it's not the most powerful model out there.

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MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max, 2021): was $3,299 now $2,999 at Adorama
This $300 price cut brings the 2021 model of the 16-inch MacBook Pro with some still-excellent specs. You get what was once the most powerful chip Apple made when it launched (the M1 Max with a 10-core CPU and 24-core GPU), 32GB of memory and huge 1TB storage space. It's still expensive, but it's certainly cheaper than the M2 Max and new M3 Max models.

MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Max, 2023): $3,899$3,699 at Adorama

MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Max, 2023): was $3,899 now $3,699 at Adorama
We're starting to see price cuts for the M2 generation of MacBook Pros now that the M3 generation is here. This incredibly powerful model was only released earlier this year, but it's got a $200 price cut ahead of Black Friday. It features the M2 Max chip with 12-core CPU, 38-core GPU, 64GB memory and 1TB SSD.

Last year's best Black Friday MacBook deals in the UK

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MacBook Air (M1, 2020): was £999 now £799 at Amazon
This is a great price for the previous generation MacBook Air M1 - although it is £50 away from the previous record-low. Even though there's a newer M2 model available now, this is still a very powerful creative workstation that'll suit most users. If you've had an eye on the device we called a 'game-changer' in our MacBook Air M1 review, then now's still a good time to buy.

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MacBook Air 13-inch, 8GB (M2): was £1,119 now £1,049 at John Lewis
Apple's latest 13.6-inch MacBook Air comes with a stylish redesign and boosted M2 processor. This model, with 8GB memory and 256GB SSD, gets a price cut, making it better value, and now just £60 more than what the older M1 model usually sells for.

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MacBook Air 15-inch, 8GB (M2): was £1,399 now £1,279 at John Lewis
Apple's recent 15-inch MacBook Air comes with the same stylish design and boosted M2 processor of the 13-inch model, but with a larger 15.3-inch display. For Black Friday, John Lewis has cut £120 off the price for the version with 8GB memory and 256GB SSD.

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MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020): was £1,298 now £899.97 at Laptops Direct
The first generation MacBook Pro 13-inch with Apple's own silicon has plummeted in price ahead of Black Friday, and has a massive £399 price cut, putting it at a similar level as the M1 MacBook Air, but with a bit more flexibility thanks to its better thermal performance, so it can work harder for longer. With 8GB of memory and 256GB SSD storage, this is a brilliant deal for a laptop that remains an excellent performer.

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NEW MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3, 2023): was £1,699 now £1,569.97 at Amazon
Amazon has cut £130 from the very latest MacBook Pro 14-inch model, mere weeks after it launched. You've got to love Black Friday! This is the least powerful model, with the base M3 chip, so if you want more power (especially in the memory department), then look at some of the slightly older models below.

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Matt Hanson
Managing Editor, Core Tech

Matt is TechRadar's Managing Editor for Core Tech, looking after computing and mobile technology. Having written for a number of publications such as PC Plus, PC Format, T3 and Linux Format, there's no aspect of technology that Matt isn't passionate about, especially computing and PC gaming. He’s personally reviewed and used most of the laptops in our best laptops guide - and since joining TechRadar in 2014, he's reviewed over 250 laptops and computing accessories personally.