It's November, and that means Black Friday deals are going to start rolling in thick and fast, so if you're looking for a great Black Friday MacBook deal, then now's the perfect time to start shopping.
We've already seen some tempting price cuts, such as Best Buy, which is selling the MacBook Air 13-inch with M2 chip for $749 - a discount of $150. While that's a pretty decent cut, it should be noted that for a while the price dropped even further to $649. That ultra-low price didn't last long, but it could be a hint of the kind of discounts that are coming throughout the month leading up to Black Friday itself, which is on November 29 this year.
With prices dropping and rising, you won't want to miss out on any great MacBook deals, and this is where we come in. I'll be updating this page throughout November and Black Friday, into Cyber Monday, with all the best MacBook deals in the US and UK. I've been reviewing MacBooks for over a decade, so I know what models are worth going for - and I've just reviewed the new MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024).
While that MacBook (and the other new M4-powered devices Apple has just launched) are unlikely to get any major discounts on Black Friday due to how recent they are, it does mean that older models could see some really good deals crop up as retailers look to clear their stock to make room for the newer models.
Who knows, we might even get a few quick price cuts for the brand-new MacBooks as well - and by keeping this page bookmarked, you'll be the first to know when major MacBook deals go live.
Today's best MacBook deals in the US
- Apple MacBook Air M2 (2022): was
$999now $749 at Amazon - Amazon: lowest prices for most MacBooks
- Best Buy: extra savings for My Best Buy members
- B&H Photo: big discounts on older models
- Newegg: save on last generation MacBooks
- Walmart: lots great offers on various MacBook models
Today's best MacBook deals in the UK
- Amazon: up to 12% off
- Argos: same-day delivery or in-store pickup
- Currys: some solid early MacBook Air deals
- Ebuyer: 0% interest available
- John Lewis: two-year guarantee included
- Laptops Direct: over £400 off certain older MacBooks
- Very: up to £351 off select MacBooks
Today's best MacBook deals in Australia
- Amazon: discounts on older MacBooks
- Apple: shop all Apple devices and accessories
- JB Hi-Fi: buy online and pick up in store
- Mobileciti: save on MacBooks and more
- Mwave: great deals on an Apple laptop
- The Good Guys: shop Apple products online
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
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. Now that M4 MacBook Pros have launched, I expect to see a glut of M3 and M2 MacBook Pros getting deep discounts, as retailers may 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.
