Apple makes some of the best laptops you can buy but these premium devices come at a significant cost. Fortunately, I've seen that MacBook deals are more regularly available over the last few months so you can save a lot off the price of these top-end laptops – and I've gathered all the best ones available today right here.
Now that we're past the major end-of-year sales, the offers are much less enticing than what I saw over the last couple of months. There were record-low prices on several models, including the brand-new and improved MacBook Air and the discontinued MacBook Air M1. These deals may return earlier next year, though, if the rumored MacBook M4 does launch when expected.
If you're interested in the latest devices right now, 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 the best MacBooks you can buy today.
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.
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.
Is it worth buying a 2020 MacBook Air?
We'll say it again, MacBooks last. Many devices from 2020 (or even earlier) still run incredibly well to this day. That means it's not worth dismissing these older machines immediately.
However, these older devices don't tend to lose their value, either. That means you can easily spend up to $1,000 / £1,000 on a MacBook from 2020 or earlier and miss out on the latest processors (including the fantastic M2 and M4 chips), as well as more RAM, faster SSD storage and other useful hardware features.
All things considered, we genuinely think it's best to go for a newer MacBook if you have the option as there has been a considerable jump in power and performance in the models released from 2020 onwards. It'll be worth it for the extra cash and you'll future-proof yourself for much longer by taking this approach.
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.
