The best MacBook deals in March 2025

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Following the announcement of the new MacBook Air M4, we've been blessed with some extremely good MacBook deals. This includes new record-low prices on all previous models of Apple's popular and highly-rated laptops, making now an excellent time to buy. I've gathered all of the best prices below for you to check out.

The strongest offers are in the US, where you can find the MacBook Air M3 for as low as $849 and the older M2 version down to $749. Both of these were $50 cheaper a couple of weeks ago, but there's a chance these best-ever deals will return in the upcoming Amazon Spring Sale.

As for the MacBook Air M4, there are a handful of deals available in the launch window. The best offers rely on you trading in your existing device to get the biggest savings. I've dropped those options below, too.

It's clear after some hands-on time for our MacBook Air (M4) review that it continues the trend of the previous versions and remains one of the best laptops and best MacBooks you can buy – even if the upgrades are minimal compared to the M2 and M3 models.

Remember to also check if you're eligible for extra savings thanks to the Apple student discount and the exclusive additional discounts for My Best Buy members.

Today's best MacBook deals

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2024)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2024): was $999 now $749 at Best Buy

Display - 13 inches
Processor - Apple M2
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

This upgraded version of the older MacBook Air M2 with 16GB of RAM is down to a great low price following the release of the new M4 model. This version with the M2 chip remains an excellent all-rounder, especially for day-to-day tasks like browsing the internet and word processor, and it also has the power for some more demanding creativity and productivity tasks. Ultimately, you'll struggle to find a better-value laptop than this right now.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024): was $1,099 now $899 at Best Buy

Display - 13.6 inches
Processor - Apple M3
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

The latest M4 version may be a direct upgrade but Apple's MacBook Air with the M3 chip is still one of the best laptops you can buy. This upgraded version with 16GB of RAM is now $200 off at Best Buy, which is a decent deal on a thin, light and dependable laptop to use for school and work. The newest M4 model costs just $100 more than this, though, so if you have the budget it's worth paying the extra for the latest version.

Apple MacBook Air (M4): $999$449 with a trade-in at Best Buy

Apple MacBook Air (M4): was $999 now from $449 with a trade-in at Best Buy
The MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is the brand-new version of Apple's popular laptop. Its 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display looks great while 16GB of memory keeps all your programs running smoothly. A price of $999 is impressive enough considering that's $100 cheaper than the standard price of the previous model, but it's even better to bag it for $449 if you have a MacBook Air (M3) to trade in. Even more, Best Buy Plus and Total members save an additional $50, too.

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, M3 and M4 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.

How to find the best MacBook deals

MacBook deals are fairly regular, but Apple doesn't tend to discount these machines by a whole lot as they are premium devices that are built to last. That means Apple usually waits a long time to slash the price of its older MacBook models following the launch of a new generation. Even still, picking up an older but still capable MacBook is often the way to get the best deal.

As for when is the best time to buy, the good news is that MacBook sales are fairly common around certain times of the year. There are small price cuts every so often and after new releases, but the major discounts are held back until the biggest shopping events of the year such as Black Friday and the back-to-school sales. With that in mind, it's best to keep an eye out for superior MacBook deals in July and November.

Is a MacBook worth it?

Sure, it's a hefty initial investment, but buying a MacBook can be worth it in the long run. Apple's laptops are built with longevity in mind, so they offer excellent value over other devices that you may need to replace every couple of years.

It's also worth checking out the Best Buy discounts and Apple promo codes currently available for other ways to save on your purchase.

Interested in more Apple tech? We've also got a look at more discounted goodies including the best Apple Watch deals, all the cheapest AirPods deals and top Apple Pencil deals.

If your budget doesn't stretch to one of Apple's premium machines, our hubs dedicated to the latest laptop deals and Chromebook deals are worth a look for a wider variety of cheaper and mid-range options.

Or, if you decide you need something more flexible than a laptop that's still within the Apple ecosystem, you can always take a look at the latest iPad deals.

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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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