Black Friday MacBook deals 2023: all the best deals live right now

MacBook Air and MacBook Pro on a green and blue background
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Black Friday MacBook deals are winding down as the clock passes midnight Saturday on the east coast of the US, but major retailers are still listing plenty of MacBook deals even now.

So even though Black Friday deals are officially done for the year, at many retailers tend to leave a lot of great deals running into the weekend in the lead up to Cyber Monday deals to come, meaning you still have time to pick up a deal on the MacBook you want at a great price. 

We'll be keeping an eye on things around here regardless, with many great MacBooks on sale throughout the weekend and new early Cyber Monday MacBook deals popping up as well. And we'll be pulling them all together to help make your holiday MacBook deal shopping that much easier, whether you're looking for the best Black Friday MacBook Pro deals or Black Friday MacBook Air deals still running. 

Whichever MacBook model you're hoping to get on sale, we'll be here to help you find it, whatever your desired specs or budget.

Black Friday MacBook deals - quick links (US)

Black Friday 13-inch MacBook Air deals (US)

MacBook Air (M1):$999.99$749.99 at Best Buy
Record low price:

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.

MacBook Air (M2, 2022): $1,099$949 at Best Buy

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.

Black Friday MacBook Deals – MacBook Air 15-inch (US)

MacBook Air 15-inch, 8GB (M2): $1,299$1,049 at Amazon

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.

MacBook Air 15-inch, 8GB (M2): $1,499$1,249 at Best Buy

MacBook Air 15-inch, 8GB (M2): was $1,499 now $1,249 at Best Buy
Best Buy has cut the price of the 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip with 8GB of memory and 512GB SSD. This remains a brilliant thin and light laptop, and the $200 cut makes it certainly better value than when it launched only a few months ago. The boost to storage space in this model gives you more leeway when working with large files.

MacBook Air 15-inch, 16GB (M2): $1,699$1,449 at Best Buy

MacBook Air 15-inch, 16GB (M2): was $1,699 now $1,449 at Best Buy
If you don't think 8GB of RAM is quite enough for you then Best Buy currently has a great deal on the 16GB model. This is the lowest price we've seen for this configuration, cutting $250 off the usual price. 

Black Friday MacBook Deals – MacBook Pro 13-inch (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.

MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022): $1,499$1,299 at Best Buy

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.

Black Friday MacBook Deals – MacBook Pro 14-inch (US)

NEW MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3, 2023): $1,599$1,449 at B&H

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.

NEW MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023): $1,999$1,799 at B&H

NEW MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023): was $1,999 now $1,799 at B&H
Yep, only a few weeks after it was launched, B&H is knocking $200 off the brand new 14-inch MacBook Pro. It comes with the 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.

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro, 2021): $2,799$2,499 at Adorama

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.

Black Friday MacBook Deals – MacBook Pro 16-inch (US)

MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021): $2,899$1,999 at Adorama

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.

NEW MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023): $2,499$2,299 at B&H

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 12-core chip, 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.

MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max, 2021): $3,299$2,999 at Adorama

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.

Black Friday MacBook deals - quick links (UK)

Black Friday MacBook Deals – MacBook Air 13-inch (UK)

MacBook Air (M1, 2020): £999 £799 at Amazon

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.

MacBook Air 13-inch, 8GB (M2): £1,119£1,049 at John Lewis

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.

Black Friday MacBook Deals – MacBook Air 15-inch (UK)

Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 8GB, 256GB): £1,399£1,254.99 at Amazon

Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 8GB, 256GB): was £1,399 now £1,254.99 at Amazon
You may want to hold out until Black Friday to pick up a pricey MacBook Air but this is the lowest price yet for the M2 model. This superb machine isn't quite as good value as its M1 predecessor but it's a much more modern looking and slick machine. The bezels are thinner and the M2 chipset inside provides an impressive amount of power - enough that we'd happily recommend this one to all but the most demanding of professionals.

Black Friday MacBook Deals – MacBook Pro 13-inch (UK)

MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020): 1,298£899.97 at Laptops Direct

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.

Black Friday MacBook Deals – MacBook Pro 14-inch (UK)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro, 2021): £2,232.97 £1,649.97 at Laptops Direct

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.

NEW MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3, 2023): £1,699£1,569.97 at Amazon

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.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023): £2,098.97 £1,949.97 at Laptops Direct

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023): was £2,098.97 now £1,949.97 at Laptops Direct
It's only been a few weeks since Apple dropped its shiny new MacBook Pro models - equipped with the mighty M3 Pro and M3 Max processor - at a spooky October event. But Laptops Direct still has this model, which sports a 14-inch display, the M3 Pro chip, and 18GB of unified RAM, at a healthy £150 off for Black Friday. Snap this one up now, folks - we probably won't see a better deal on it until next year.

Black Friday MacBook Deals – MacBook Pro 16-inch (UK)

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021): £2,024.97 £1,699.97 at Laptops Direct

Apple 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.

NEW MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023): £2,599£2,449 at Amazon

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!

Black Friday MacBook deals – Quick links AU

There are unfortunately not a lot of good MacBook deals currently available in Australia.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2023): AU$3,199AU$2,879 at JB Hi-Fi

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2023): was AU$3,199 now AU$2,879 at JB Hi-Fi
Apple released a new range of MacBook Pros in November, but the model we’ve highlighted here came out in January. The main difference between this model and the newer version is the processor – this config has a M2 Pro processor, while the latest MacBook Pros have an upgraded M3 CPU. While this is now the ‘older’ laptop, it’s important to note that the M2 Pro MacBook models remain excellent products with top-notch battery life.

MacBook Air 13.6-inch (2022, M2, 256GB):  AU$1,799AU$1,619 at JB Hi-Fi
256GB model

MacBook Air 13.6-inch (2022, M2, 256GB): was AU$1,799 now AU$1,619 at JB Hi-Fi
For the ultimate in MacBook portability, the 13-inch MacBook Air from 2022 is the one to get. And right now you can save 10% at JB Hi-Fi on the 256GB model in all four colours. If you need more storage, the 512GB option is also reduced by 10% at JB, which takes it down to AU$2,069 (or AU$230 off).

MacBook Air 13-inch (2020, M1): AU$1,499AU$1,179 on Amazon

MacBook Air 13-inch (2020, M1): was AU$1,499 now AU$1,179 on Amazon
A few years old but still perfectly capable for handling school work, document editing and even some basic photo and video editing, the M1-powered MacBook Air is a fine option for anyone looking for a MacBook without having to break the bank. This one is available in Space Grey (linked), Gold and Space Grey colours. 

MacBook Air 15.3-inch (2023, M2):AU$2,499AU$2,128 on Amazon
Space GreyMidnight

MacBook Air 15.3-inch (2023, M2): was AU$2,499 now AU$2,128 on Amazon
While the 256GB version of Apple's latest MacBook Air is no longer discounted on Amazon, the 512GB version is, with a saving of AU$371 (15%). This model was released earlier this year with a bigger screen than the usual 13 inches we're used to on a MacBook Air. With the M2 chip under the hood, there's a lot of power here. Note that only the Space Grey and Midnight colours are still in stock.

Black Friday MacBook deals: FAQs

MacBook Air (2022, M2)

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When will the best Black Friday MacBook deals start in 2023?

Black Friday is November 24 this year, which is today! So, while we've seen some brilliant MacBook price cuts already, we may see even further price cuts as the day progresses. And, while some deals may expire at the stroke of midnight, many deals will likely continue over the weekend and into Cyber Monday.

We can't guarantee that, however, so if you see an amazing MacBook deal on Black Friday, you should go for it!

Where can I find the best Black Friday MacBook deals?

Of course, you'll find all the best Black Friday MacBook deals here as soon as they drop. However, some retailers are better than others for laptop discounts, and it can be helpful to know which online stores are good to follow.

We've listed the retailers we recommend shopping at for MacBook deals over Black Friday.

US:
Amazon:
Great deals on all MacBooks
Best Buy: $500 off on select MacBook models
B&H Photo: Great discounts on Pro models
Newegg: Good for older Intel MacBooks
Walmart: Save $150 on an M1 MacBook Air

UK:
Amazon:
New MacBooks start at £70 off
Argos: In-store pickup on MacBook models
Box: Save £250 on MacBook Pro models
Currys: £80 off latest M2 MacBook Air
Ebuyer: MacBooks start as low as £960
Laptops Direct: Up to £329 off latest MacBooks

Should you buy a MacBook Air or a MacBook Pro?

Apple doesn't have a whole lot of MacBook models lines, so it really comes down to which size MacBook Pro or MacBook Air model you want and which specs to choose. The other major question, of course, is whether to buy a Pro or an Air, since these two are very different machines meant for different kinds of users, and it's important that you don't overpay for more computer than you need, or underpay for one that doesn't suit your needs.

The main things to know is that the MacBook Pro is meant, primarily, for professional users who need specific hardware for their work. This includes video editors, 3D modelers, and graphic designers, among others. That said, just because you are using a Mac for work means you necessarily need a MacBook Pro.

Writers, business users, or other professionals who work primarily with productivity apps such as spreadsheets, text documents, or presentations will find that a MacBook Air has enough processing power to suit their needs, especially if they choose a model configuration with more memory. An M2 MacBook Air with 16GB memory is going to provide better day-to-day performance for these kinds of users than a M3 MacBook Pro with 8GB memory. 

For regular users who are mainly interested in general computing work like online shopping, writing, web browsing, video streaming, and light gaming, the MacBook Pro is very expensive overkill for not a lot of improvement for day-to-day tasks that most users will be using it for, so it's better to save your money and focus on other needs instead.

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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