Listen up, students! The latest MacBook Air is down to a record-low price and it's the top laptop I recommend for the new school year

With the new academic year fast approaching, you'll want to make sure you or your child has one of the best student laptops. You'll want a device that will last several years, perform well, and be portable enough to work in a variety of different places.

That's why I highly recommend the MacBook Air (M4) at Amazon UK for £849 (£899). Or, if you're a student, you can get an extra £50 off and pick up the MacBook Air (M4) at Currys for £799. It's also available in the US for a record-low price of $899 (was $999).

This record-low price makes this incredible laptop even better value for money than it already was, and a top pick if you need a powerful and portable device for schoolwork, coding, creative tasks, and more.

This deal at Amazon is for the baseline model with 16GB of memory and 256GB of super-fast SSD storage, but higher-spec alternatives also have similar discounts if you'd prefer more storage, for example.

Today's best MacBook Air deal

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): was £899 now £849 at Amazon

Powerful and portable laptops don't come much better than this. And at a shade under £850, it's hard to believe what you're getting for the money. With a 13-inch display, it's perfect for popping in a bag and working in class, a coffee shop, or at home. At only £849, this is one of the best laptop bargains of the year so far. Have a student card? It's also available for £50 less at Currys.

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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): was $999 now $799 at Amazon

This MacBook Air with the M4 chip is the latest version of Apple's popular laptop and it's also available at a record-low price on Amazon in the US. You get a great-looking 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, while the boost to 16GB of RAM keeps all your programs running smoothly. It's just a shame Apple still insists on only 256GB of storage as standard, which feels a little miserly in 2025. Nevertheless, this is still one of the best laptops you can buy if you need a performance powerhouse for productivity and creative tasks – especially after this largest-ever $200 discount.

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The Apple MacBook Air (M4) was incredibly close to being rated five stars when we reviewed it only a few months ago. To put that rating into words, Lance Ulanoff called it "the best ultraportable". With the latest M4 chip, Apple has managed to deliver the highest level of performance in a small and lightweight case. It doesn't get much better than this.

We also love the gorgeous Liquid Retina display that oozes class and quality. So, whether you're watching your favorite show, working on a presentation, or doing some photo editing, it'll all look absolutely fantastic.

This is the deal for anyone looking to upgrade an old MacBook Air or for those wanting to own their first MacBook. There is no better or more affordable place to start than with this offer from Amazon.

We've collated all the latest MacBook deals and MacBook Pro deals if this offer isn't quite hitting the mark. If you're open to Windows then you'll want our best laptops guide instead.