Black Friday and Cyber Monday have officially drawn to a close, with many retailers now closing down their sale periods. However, there are still some MacBook deals live today - so if you've been wondering about picking up an Apple laptop, this could be your last chance to get a good discount.
Our live coverage of this year's Black Friday MacBook deals (found at the bottom of this page) has now finished, but I've collated all the still-active discounts in the sections below, broken up by region. Unfortunately for US shoppers, it looks like MacBook deals from American retailers have mostly petered out at this point - there are a few small discounts left, including $100 off the latest MacBook Air at Amazon, but the very best deals have now passed by.
However, buyers in the UK and Australia can still pick up some solid discounts. That M3 MacBook Air is currently down to £849 (was £999) at Amazon UK, the same discount it enjoyed during Black Friday weekend itself - a worthy pick for any late shoppers. Over in Australia, JB Hifi's MacBook sale is still offering up to AU$250 off various models. So if you've been on the fence about picking up a MacBook this year, it's time for a last call: don't wait if you want one!
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I've been part of TechRadar's crack computing team for well over a decade, and during that time I've reviewed and used pretty much every MacBook Apple has made - including both Intel and Apple Silicon generations.
Display - 14 inches Processor - Apple M3 RAM - 8GB Storage - 512GB OS - macOS
Amazon has the previous generation of MacBook Pro 14-inch for $200 off. Boasting a powerful M3 chip, stunning liquid retina display and an impressive 22 hours of battery life, this is a complete creative workstation. We awarded this model 4.5 stars out of five in our MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3) review, praising the overall performance, elegant design and long-lasting battery.
Display - 13 inches Processor - Apple M3 RAM - 16GB Storage - 512GB OS - macOS
If you fancy the new MacBook Air, but find the 256GB storage of the base model too limited, then the good news is that Amazon is also selling the M3 MacBook Air with 16GB memory and much roomier 512GB SSD for $250 off ahead of Black Friday. This is a great discount, and the 512GB SSD makes it more future-proof, especially for people who work with large files. However, compared to the 256GB model that's also on sale, it means Apple/Amazon are effectively charging $200 for an extra 256GB of storage, which is a bit cheeky. You could buy a larger external hard drive for a lot less. If you don't want that kind of hassle, however, it may be worth taking advantage of this deal.
Display - 13.6 inches Processor - Apple M2 RAM - 8GB Storage - 256GB OS - macOS
As suspected, with Apple bumping up the base memory of the MacBook Air M2 and M3 to 16GB, retailers are cutting the prices of their existing stock of models with 8GB. While not the most powerful MacBook out there, this model with the M2 chip remains an excellent all-rounder, especially when it comes to day-to-day tasks like browsing the internet and writing up documents. For this new, lower, price, you'll struggle to find a better value laptop than this, even if the memory is a bit on the low side.
Display - 13.6 inches Processor - Apple M3 RAM - 8GB Storage - 256GB OS - macOS
Apple's latest version of the MacBook Air is our pick for the best laptop you can buy right now, and while this 10% price cut isn't the biggest saving in the world, it makes Apple's best value MacBook even better value. Windows 11 laptops at this price point just can't compare, and this is an ideal Black Friday MacBook deal for people looking for a thin, light and dependable laptop to use for school and work. It looks like stock is running low for this deal, so you'll want to be quick.
Display - 15 inches Processor - Apple M3 RAM - 16GB Storage - 512GB OS - macOS
If you fancy the larger model of Apple's latest MacBook Air, then Amazon has a decent £150 off. This is still quite pricey for a non-Pro MacBook, but the M3 is an excellent chip, and it comes with 16GB of unified memory and a roomy 512GB SSD, which means for most people, this MacBook will last you for years to come.
Display - 13.6-inch Processor - Apple M2 RAM - 16GB Storage - 256GB OS - macOS
If you're looking to snag a cheap MacBook Air this Black Friday, this could very possibly be the best on offer. This is the only M2 model Apple officially still sells, and it pairs a healthy 16GB of RAM with a 256GB SSD. While we would have liked more storage, at this price – AU$272 off the RRP, and a new all-time low for this configuration – we can live with it. Available in Silver, Space Grey, Starlight and Midnight colours.
We think Apple's latest 13.6-inch MacBook Air is the best laptop you can currently buy, and JB Hi-Fi's slashing up to AU$282 off the higher-end 16GB and 24GB RAM models. That discount means the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD option is now cheaper than its 8GB RAM equivalent. The discounts are available on all colours.
If you're looking to pick up Apple's newest 15.3-inch MacBook Air, JB Hi-Fi currently has modest discounts on the 16GB and 24GB RAM models, with a flat AU$250 off the RRP (or up to 13%).
Display - 14-inch Processor - Apple M3 Max RAM - 36GB Storage - 1TB OS - macOS
Apple Australia has no longer sells the M3 MacBook Pro, and is instead taking orders for the new M4 model. This means the older M3 models are seeing a discount, such as this Mwave deal that takes AU$1,000 off this still-fantastic M3 Max powered machine packed with a massive 36GB of RAM and a substantial 1TB SSD. (Ignore the RRP on Mwave – it's the original one from when this model first went on sale, but it's now more commonly sold for AU$4,999.)
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Welcome to our guide to the best MacBook Black Friday deals! Above you'll find our picks of the hottest deals we've found so far from retailers across the internet, and in this section I'll be giving you live buying advice and highlighting any deals that I find during my search for the Best MacBook Black Friday Deal of All TimeTM.
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If you're in the UK and want the cheapest MacBook Black Friday deal, then this is the one to get:
It's for the older M2 model with 8GB of RAM, but for this price, it's a great choice if you simply want an affordable MacBook that you can use for day-to-day tasks. I've personally told lots of people in real life to grab this deal.
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If you're in the US and want an absolute rock-bottom price for any MacBook, then how about this one:
The MacBook Air M1 is a few years old by this point, but it is still a a great laptop, especially for one as light and portable as it is (and quiet too, thanks to its fanless cooling).
This model, sold by Walmart, features the 8-core version of the Apple M1 chip, 8GB unified memory, a 256GB PCIe SSD, and a 13.3-inch Retina display. The Rose Gold colorway is sold out, but you can still get it in Silver and Space Gray, all for the lowest price I've ever seen for an M1 MacBook Air.
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Should you buy a MacBook Air?
So, let's talk MacBook Air. The latest model comes with an M3 chip, 16GB of unified memory and 256GB SSD to start. This is available in two sizes: 13-inch and 15-inch. The M3 chip is an excellent performer that can easily handle most tasks, including video editing and document creation.
Apple also continues to sell the MacBook Air with M2 chip, again in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes. This older model is cheaper than the M3 version, and while the hardware isn't quite as cutting edge, the M2 remains an excellent performer for day-to-day tasks.
Apple has made a tweak to the base models of both the M2 and M3 versions, and they now come with 16GB of unified memory rather than 8GB - so you get a hefty upgrade for the same price, though some retailers are also selling the 8GB model with an extra discount.
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If you want a thin and light laptop but with a large screen to work on comfortably, then you should check out the MacBook Air 15-inch with M3 chip, which is down to nearly $1,000, a decent $150 drop from its original price.
It's not as compact as the 13-inch model, but it's far what you'd call big and bulky, with a gorgeous screen and excellent speaker system as well.
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Want some Apple MacBook Pro Black Friday deals? , we've got you covered with this Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch with 8-core CPU/10-core GPU M3 chip, 8GB memory, and 512GB SSD in Space Black for $200 at Best Buy.
For those in the UK, you can get an incredible deal on a 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro chip, 18GB memory, and 512GB SSD in Silver for £250 off during Currys Black Friday sales event, happening right now.
This M2 MacBook Air charmed us plenty when it was released, and it is Apple Intelligence-ready as well, so you'll get all of Apple's AI goodies when they properly launch. In this Amazon Black Friday deal, the 13.6-inch MacBook Air has a newly-introduced 16GB of memory and an M2 Apple silicon processor, as well as 256GB of SSD storage.
It also has a backlit keyboard and a 1080p FaceTime HD camera. It'll work especially well with iPhones and iPads so you can transfer files and information, as well as make calls and exchange messages (among many other features), thanks to Apple's software ecosystem.
The highlight of the MacBook Air is its signature light weight and slim design. It weighs just 1.24 kg and has a battery life of up to 18 hours. In this deal, you get all these features and £150 off, now £849, which is one of the best prices we've seen for this laptop and we'll probably see for the rest of the year.
While we wait for the pretty-much-inevitable M4 MacBook Air launch early next year, the M3 13-inch MacBook Air is currently on sale at its lowest price.
While it can be tempting to wait for the newer MacBook Air, this might be the biggest discount you'll see for a while on the M3 MacBook Air.
If you're looking for a the M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, this is a pretty good deal and probably one of the lowest prices (if not the lowest price we'll see) of the year. It has, of course, an M2 Apple silicon processor and 256GB of SSD storage.
It also has Apple's signature Liquid Retina display and a battery life of up to 18 hours. This version is the Starlight colour version, and it has a backlit Magic Keyboard and a 1080p FaceTime HD camera.
This Best Buy Black Friday sale brings a solid last-gen build to under $2,000. The recent arrival of the M4 series may be all the craze (and for good reason), but the M3 Pro is still a very performant chip, especially when you pair it with 18GB of unified memory and a speedy SSD like this model does.
It also features the MacBook Liquid Retina display you know and love and comes in either Space Black or Silver colorways. If you want to bump the memory up to 36GB, you're looking at another $400 on the price tag, so I think 18GB is the sweet spot here.
You won't see this under $2,000 for long, so get on over to Best Buy now!
This is a slightly different version of the Apple M2 MacBook Air, equipped with an M2 Apple silicon processor, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. This means you'll be able to use Apple Intelligence as more features involving it are introduced.
It has a ton of Apple signature design features, first and foremost its light weight and thin chassis, a Liquid Retina display, and a battery life of up to 18 hours. It also has a Backlit Magic Keyboard for that satisfying Apple typing experience.
You can get this Apple M2 MacBook Air deal in three colours, including Space Grey, Starlight, and Silver (which is the model we link here).
15-inch MacBook Air (M2). Under $1,000. Need I say more? I shall for your perusing pleasure: Best Buy is throwing Mac deals at us like they get charged per laptop left over at the end of the day.
You get 15 inches of screen real estate with this model, and while the latest MacBook Air laptops feature the M3 chip, the M2 inside of the Air in particular is nothing to scoff at. With 8GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD, this isn't the most powerful of Apple's repertoire.
But you wouldn't want a MacBook Air for that anyways - this is a laptop that knows its made for easy travel, snappy performance on work tasks, and media enjoyment with its eye-catching screen.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4 chip is less than a month old, but already we're seeing sale pricing on these latest models, like this Best Buy Black Friday deal on a 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip, 24GB memory, and a 1TB SSD in Space Black.
Need some serious Apple horsepower for development or creativity work? Look no further than the big, sleek, and powerful 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro.
Without beating around the bush, the price tag isn't easy to swallow. At an original price of $2,499, Apple knows you get what you pay for. This Black Friday deal eases the sting with a $300 discount, though, which drops this MacBook Pro down $2,199 for the time being.
The trade-off for that asking price is some fantastic hardware in the M4 Pro chip, 24GB of unified memory, a 512GB SSD for storage, and a gorgeous 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display. A terrific investment that will last you years of Apple enjoyment, the 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro won't be at this price for very long.
Hey Black Friday shoppers - Marcus here, TechRadar's Computing Reviews and Buying Guides Editor.
When you hear "MacBook," I almost guarantee the next word you think of isn't "gaming." Historically, Macs just haven't been able to stand up to the graphical prowess of custom Windows machines.
That's changing right before our eyes.
I'm not saying I'd reach for a MacBook before an RTX 4090, but I am saying that if you, like me, have been sucked into the sea of Roguelikes and Lites out there (looking at you, Balatro, Dome Keeper, and a special shout out to Dave the Diver) you can absolutely rely on a modern Mac to help fill your downtime.
And it doesn't even have to be the biggest, most expensive MacBook you can find, either. You can absolutely get away with indie gaming on an M3 MacBook Air - I'd reach for the 512GB storage version so you have enough room for all of your games and personal files, but there's no need for an M4 Max if you want to play a little Hades.
Good thing you can score a MacBook Air M3 for $250 off this Black Friday.
If you have the capital for it, the 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Max is the Mac-num opus (sorry) of Apple laptops. It features the most processing power the Cupertino-based giant can produce without compromising on the unique features and feel that define the MacBook lineup.
Photo and video editing, working with large AI projects, disappearing into thousands of lines of code...this MacBook will help you do it all without as much as a hiccup.
And how could you say no to that 16-inch Liquid Retina display? I simply can't take my eyes off it.
The only thing holding the M4 Max back is its asking price. This is a $3,000+ laptop (typically $3,499 for this model) that isn't for everyone, but is absolutely perfect for those aiming for peak performance. Thankfully, Best Buy is running some fantastic Black Friday deals, and you can shave $400 off of your total here while the sale lasts!
Argos has also got some good prices on MacBooks. I don't think they are cheaper than anywhere else, but they are certainly competing with the likes of Amazon and Currys, so if you prefer to shop at Argos (you get Nectar points and can even pick up some products same-day from your nearby store) then these are the deals I recommend:
Argos has taken £50 off the price for the M2 model, making it just £749. That's an incredibly tempting price for such a great laptop.
It's not the most modern version with the M3 chip, and it comes with 8GB of memory, whereas we're seeing a lot more MacBook Air models start with 16GB, but for this price it really is an excellent performer and a great choice for students looking for something affordable and reliable that will get them through their courses.
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Debuting this year, this 13.6-inch M3 MacBook Air has a ton of Apple's newest innovations. It features an Apple silicon M3 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. This is one of the beefier, post powerful MacBook Air laptops that'll easily handle media editing and even light gaming.
You can expect a clear, crisp, and vibrant Liquid Retina display and a battery life of up to 18 hours. This configuration still fits into a body 1.18mm thin, so you can count on slipping it in your bag and going about your day with ease.
I just spotted an absolute monster of a MacBook Air deal: $500 off the 15-inch MacBook Air M2 (2024) with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD at Best Buy. That drops it from $1,899 to $1,399, which is an incredible discount for a MacBook - Apple almost never throws deals this good.
With these specs under the hood, this is about as efficient as a lightweight portable work computer can be, especially for this asking price.
Pick it up in Midnight, Starlight, or Space Gray before this 26% discount vanishes!
Want to get in on the M4 fun without having to sell your personal belongings to attain one of Apple's costly computers? I found this doorbuster sale at Best Buy that puts the 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 at just $1,399 (was $1,599).
With Black Friday coming to a close, this deal won't last long. If you don't snag it now, you're missing out on 16GB of unified memory, 512GB of SSD storage space, a wonderful 14-inch Liquid Retina display, and of course, that all-important M4 processor.
If you're after huge processing power but don't want to shell out over $3,000 for the M4 Max, let me introduce you to this Black Friday doorbuster sale on the 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max.
Savings of $500 on a Mac is pretty rare (there's only other other deal like it on this entire list), and Black Friday is almost over, so if you want a Mac that will handle anything you can dream to throw at it (thanks to the ridiculous processing power, 36GB of memory, and 1TB SSD) take advantage of this discount while it lasts.
That wraps up our Black Friday MacBook deals coverage for the night, folks!
We'll be checking back in tomorrow to find any Black Friday stragglers and early Cyber Monday discounts.
We hope you had an amazing Black Friday and caught a deal or two for the holidays. Be sure to come back and see the deals we have for you tomorrow!
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First up, we have this 13.6-inch MacBook Air deal. It has a modern M3 Apple silicon processor, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. You'll be set both in terms of storage and being able to use Apple's newly introduced Apple Intelligence.
It has a fantastic Liquid Retina display and a battery life of up to 18 hours. I recommend this model for creative work on the go (or just about any work that isn't particularly taxing, really) which is no problem for the M3 chip, combined with its display. Its aluminum body is 1.13mm thin and it's pretty light, so it's made to power you on the go.
Another one for our UK folks next: one of the newest Apple MacBook Air 15-inch models, equipped with the Apple Silicon M3 chips, as well as 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage. You can get £150 off at John Lewis and make sure you're able to try the newest Apple Intelligence releases.
It has Apple's signature lightweight and portable MacBook Air design, at just 11 mm thin. Fully charged, it'll last you for 18 hours, and it's got a bright, sharp 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display.
It looks like Amazon has started shifting from Black Friday to Cyber Monday deals, and the MacBook sales haven't stopped. This time I found the 15-inch 2024 MacBook Air M3 with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM for just $1,234.
That's a solid $265 discount on a fantastic MacBook model. 16GB of RAM is definitely appreciated nowadays where 8GB sometimes feels a little light, and 512GB of storage is more than enough for personal files. Like I mentioned earlier, the M3 chip is even good for some light gaming, especially most indie titles or less resource-hungry AAA games. The 60Hz 15-inch Liquid Retina display is a sight to behold as always.
