Black Friday MacBook Pro deals 2024: when they start, what to expect, and more

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Black Friday MacBook Pro deals are ramping up now that we're into November, and with the announcement of new MacBook Pro models with the new M4 chip, M3-powered MacBook Pros are sure to be getting some hefty discounts in the weeks ahead.

Black Friday deals 'officially' start on November 29, but in recent years, aggressive price cutting in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving in the US has turned out some of the best Black Friday MacBook deals of the whole holiday shopping season.

I've pulled together an updated list of all the retailers running early Black Friday MacBook Pro deals, as well as some helpful FAQs to give you some insight into the kind of MacBook Pro models you might need for your given situation and budget. Finally, you'll find a collection of some of the best Black Friday MacBook Pro deals I found last year to help give you a preview of the kinds of discounts you can expect for the next month.

Today's best MacBook Pro deals in the US

Today's best MacBook Pro deals in the US

Deals picked by
John Loeffler
Deals picked by
John Loeffler

I've been covering Black Friday deals for TechRadar for nearly five years now, so I know where to look for the best MacBook Pro deals right now, not just on the big day itself. Until Black Friday, I'll be scouring the web to find the latest and best savings on the latest MacBook Pro models, as well as hidden gems from earlier generations, and bringing them right here to this page to make finding your next MacBook Pro easier than ever. And, as a MacBook Pro user myself, I'll be providing insight and advice to help you narrow down your search so you get the most value for your money.

Black Friday MacBook Pro deals: FAQ

When will the Black Friday MacBook Pro deals start?

Early Black Friday MacBook Pro deals are already starting to ramp up, so while Black Friday isn't until November 29th this year, you can still find savings that could be as good as you'd find on the big day itself.

This is often a great way to score a deal since it lets you get a new MacBook Pro at a great price well ahead of the holiday rush, so you can do some holiday shopping early.

Is Black Friday the best time to buy a MacBook Pro?

Black Friday is generally the best time to buy a new MacBook Pro. A recent report from Adobe Analytics shows that computer prices are about 24% cheaper during last year's peak Black Friday sales.

That doesn't mean that you can't get a good deal before then, but this is generally the kind of target discount you might want to look for if you do any pre-Black Friday shopping. If you see a discount in this ballpark, you shouldn't worry that you'll be missing out on bigger discounts later on.

Which MacBook Pro should I buy this Black Friday?

The specific model of MacBook Pro you buy this Black Friday will depend entirely on what kind of MacBook you need.

For those who want some extra performance than they'd get with a MacBook Air, the 13-inch MacBook Pro (M2, 2022) and the 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3) are both great MacBook Pro models that will give you an entry-level Pro experience at a much more accessible price point.

For those who need more performance than the entry-level models can provide, the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M2 Pro and M3 Pro ships are a good middle ground between high-end performance and mainstream pricing.

For those who want the very best performance, the M2 Max and M3 Max chips are what you'll be looking for, in either the 14-inch or 16-inch form factors. These MacBook Pro models can get some very big discounts on Black Friday (or earlier), but they are also very expensive to start with, so you'll still end up paying quite a bit for these MacBook Pro models, even with great discounts.

Of course, all of these points equally apply to the new M4 MacBook Pro models, though whether we'll see that many great discounts on these latest models remains to be seen, though definitely keep an eye out for them if what you're really looking for is tools and utilities that leverage AI, like Apple Intelligence or similar.

What Black Friday MacBook Pro deals should I expect?

Black Friday MacBook Pro deals are some of the best deals you'll find if you know where to look. Major retailers like Best Buy in the US, and Curry's in the UK will offer decent deals, as will Amazon, but some of the best deals can be found at smaller retailers like B&H Photo.

Why to trust TechRadar this Black Friday

We've been covering Black Friday for more than a decade here at TechRadar, and our team regularly ruffles through the metaphorical online bins for outstanding deals on great MacBooks. We know what kind of discounts you can expect to see come Black Friday, and we love sharing our latest finds with you.

The TechRadar computing team especially has decades of collective experience that we're leveraging to not only help you find the right sales but also to help tailor your search based on your needs and budget so you don't overspend on a MacBook Pro that is more powerful than you need. We've extensively tested and reviewed all of the latest MacBook Pro models, and we're leveraging all that experience to help you get the right model for you.

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

MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022): $1,299$1,099 at Best Buy

MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022): was $1,299 now $1,099 at Best Buy
The latest 13-inch MacBook Pro with the powerful M2 chip is available for close to its lowest price ever. It's a tough sell at full ask as it's not a revolutionary upgrade over the previous model and the newest MacBook Air M2 is actually better value for money in our opinion at just $50 more. Still, we loved this premium Apple laptop in our MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 review for its high performance in creative tasks such as photo and video editing, as well as the impressive battery life of around 15 hours.

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MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022): was $1,499 now $1,299 at Best Buy
This model of the MacBook Pro 13-inch with M2 chip features a larger 512GB SSD than the base model, and it's got a $200 price cut for Black Friday. The added storage space is certainly welcome for people who want to use the smallest MacBook Pro for work, but the 256GB version is a further $200 cheaper than this model at the moment. If you can cope with a smaller SSD, that's much better value.

MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022): $1,299$1,199 at Amazon

MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022): was $1,299 now $1,199 at Amazon
The latest 13-inch MacBook Pro with the powerful M2 chip is a tough sell at full price, as it's not a revolutionary upgrade over the previous model and the newest MacBook Air M2 is actually better value for money in our opinion. Still, we loved this premium Apple laptop in our MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 review for its high performance in creative tasks such as photo and video editing, as well as the impressive battery life of around 15 hours, and it's currently $100 cheaper than usual. Note that Best Buy had it on sale for $1,049 last week, so it could drop to a lower price again soon.

MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022): $1,299$1,199 at Amazon

MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022): was $1,299 now $1,199 at Amazon
The latest 13-inch MacBook Pro with the powerful M2 chip is a tough sell at full price, as it's not a revolutionary upgrade over the previous model and the newest MacBook Air M2 is actually better value for money in our opinion. Still, we loved this premium Apple laptop in our MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 review for its high performance in creative tasks such as photo and video editing, as well as the impressive battery life of around 15 hours, and it's currently $100 cheaper than usual. Note that Best Buy had it on sale for $1,049 last week, so it could drop to a lower price again soon.

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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 the M3 chip with an 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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NEW MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023): was $1,999 now $1,749 at B&H
Yep, only a few weeks after it was launched, B&H is knocking $250 off the brand-new 14-inch MacBook Pro. It comes with an 11-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 18GB memory, and 512GB SSD, giving you a great opportunity to get the cutting-edge MacBook Pro for less. However, if you want more SSD space or memory, it's worth looking at older models below.

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MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro, 2021): was $2,799 now $2,499 at Adorama
Adorama has cut a big $300 off the first generation of the MacBook Pro 14-inch, which comes with the powerful M1 Pro chip, with a 10-core CPU and 14-core GPU, along with 32GB of memory and large 1TB SSD. It's only two years old, which means that while it's not the most recent model, it's still very good - especially at this lower price.

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MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021): was $2,899 now $1,999 at Adorama
This brilliant MacBook Pro deal proves that good things come to those who wait. This is the first generation MacBook Pro 16-inch, which has the older M1 Pro chip - but it's still incredibly powerful, and it's only two years old. Best of all, you get a huge $900 saving ahead of Black Friday! It comes with a 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 32GB memory, and 512GB SSD.

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NEW MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023): was $2,499 now $2,299 at B&H
The new larger model of the MacBook Pro has got a surprise $200 from B&H. You get an M3 Pro chip with a 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB memory, and 512GB SSD in a MacBook that is only a few weeks old! Again, if you want more memory or SSD space, it's worth considering some of the older MacBook Pros below.

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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.

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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 a 12-core CPU, 38-core GPU, 64GB memory, and 1TB SSD.

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

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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 £1,549 at Amazon
Amazon has cut £150 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, 8GB, and 512GB SSD, 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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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro, 2021): was £2,232.97 now £1,649.97 at Laptops Direct
It's an older MacBook, sir, but it checks out. Yes, this M1 Pro version of the MacBook Pro is a whopping £583 off at Laptops Direct for Black Friday, and it's not the base configuration either - you get a large 1TB SSD and 16GB of RAM in addition to Apple's high-res display with 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Unlike the MacBook Air, this laptop also features an HDMI output for easily connecting a second display.

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NEW MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023): was £2,099 now £1,949.97 at Amazon
OK, £150 off might not seem like a massive saving, but considering that this is only a few weeks old, this is still impressive. You get the M3 Pro chip with an 11-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 18GB memory, and 512GB SSD, which is decent specs for the lower price.

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MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro, 2023): was £2,699 now £2,349 at Amazon
This tempting offer knocks £350 off the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro chip, which launched earlier this year. With 16GB memory and 1TB SSD, this is a powerful workstation laptop that's ideal for power users who don't need the all-out power of the more expensive M2 Max (or new M3 Max) chip.

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MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021): was £2,024.97 now £1,699.97 at Laptops Direct
If you're looking for the larger version of the MacBook Pro, you can nab the 16-inch model for only £50 more than the 14-inch iteration at Laptops Direct. This model comes equipped with the M1 Pro chip, 16GB of unified memory, and a 512GB SSD - and of course, Apple's incredible 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display.

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NEW MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023): was £2,599 now £2,449 at Amazon
The new larger model of the MacBook Pro has got a price cut in the UK. You get an M3 Pro chip with 12-core chip, 18-core GPU, 18GB memory and 512GB SSD. While this isn't a huge saving, £150 off such a new MacBook is practically unheard of, so if you were thinking of splashing out on the cutting-edge MacBook Pros, this is a very welcome deal!

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MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023): was £2,699 now £2,292 at Amazon
This decent Black Friday MacBook Pro deal knocks £400 off the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro chip, which launched earlier this year. With 16GB memory and 512GB SSD, this is a great choice for people who want a powerful MacBook with a large screen, but don't want to splash out on the most expensive (and powerful) model.

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MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023): was £2,899 now £2,789 at John Lewis
This Black Friday MacBook Pro deal knocks £110 off the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro chip, with 16GB memory and 1TB SSD. If you want a MacBook Pro with a large hard drive, then this is a good choice, though there are some better offers out there if you don't mind a smaller SSD.

John Loeffler
Components Editor

John (He/Him) is the Components Editor here at TechRadar and he is also a programmer, gamer, activist, and Brooklyn College alum currently living in Brooklyn, NY. 

Named by the CTA as a CES 2020 Media Trailblazer for his science and technology reporting, John specializes in all areas of computer science, including industry news, hardware reviews, PC gaming, as well as general science writing and the social impact of the tech industry.

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