You can get a MacBook Air M4 for just $200 at Best Buy this Black Friday - here's how

I've just spotted what's easily the best deal yet on the latest MacBook Air M4 - a superb machine that we currently rank as the best laptop for most people.

Right now, you can combine a huge record-low $250 Black Friday price cut with the retailer's excellent trade-in program to get a very, very cheap MacBook Air. By my calculations, trade-in rebates run anywhere between $260 to $550 off on average if you're handing over an older MacBook Air.

For example, by trading in a MacBook Air M3 in good condition, you're going to be getting $550 off a shiny new model. With this upgrade route, you're paying just $200 for the M4 - not bad for a laptop with stunning looks, power, and excellent battery life.

Even if you're handing over the comparatively ancient MacBook M1, if that's in good condition, then you'll get $260 off. You might be able to get a better rebate at other retailers, but Best Buy's the only one right now with both an upfront discount and trade-in rebate available. In short, it's a superior option for an upgrade right now.

Best Buy's Black Friday MacBook Air deal

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4): was $999 now $749 at Best Buy

Processor: Apple M4
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 256GB

<p>The MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is the newest version of Apple's popular laptop, and it's now back down to a record-low price at Best Buy. 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.

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You can't go wrong with the latest MacBook Air

The MacBook Air M4 is so good that it's getting boring recommending it all the time, but if you're spending $749 on a new laptop over Black Friday, then you really can't go wrong here/ Unlike the super pricey MacBook Pro models, the Air M4 manages to give you excellent performance and a superb design at a relatively affordable price.

At $749, the MacBook Air M4 would be a great choice for both casual and professional use cases. Let's say you're doing work away from home. Well, the M4 is a good option thanks to its all-day battery life, 16GB of RAM, and vibrant display.

If I had to level criticism at the latest MacBook, it would be that the baseline 256GB storage capacity really doesn't go far these days. Apple really puts a premium on that upgrade, too, which is frustrating when so many Windows-based systems offer 512GB for well under half the price. Still, with today's deal at Best Buy, it's a good time to treat yourself to a higher-capacity configuration.

While you're here, check out our main Black Friday page for more recommendations from our team of experts. Also check out our Black Friday deals hub for a roundup of today's best sales from Amazon, Best Buy, and other key retailers.

More of today's best early Black Friday sales

• Amazon: 60% off TVs, AirPods & vacuums
• Adidas: shoes, clothing & gift ideas from $18
• Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $85
• Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99 at Amazon
• Christmas: wreaths, trees & decor from $5
• Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
• Home Depot: 40% off appliances, grills & tools
• Hulu: Hulu + Live TV – $64/m for the first 3 months
• Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
• Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances & holiday decor
• Samsung: up to $2,000 off TVs & phones
• Target: Christmas decor & clothing from $10
• T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17
• Walmart: TVs, vacs & holiday decor from $4
• Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor