Valentina Palladino
If you’re looking to buy a new Apple laptop, various discounts are available. There are more discounts on slightly older models, like Apple’s M1-powered MacBook Pro, but you can find substantial discounts on Apple’s M2-powered notebooks. These include the new MacBook Air and Apple’s smaller 13.3-inch MacBook Pro. Those looking for a larger format Apple notebook like the 14-inch or 16-inch Pro should settle for the M1 model if they want to save a little money.
Up to $400 off the M1-equipped MacBook Pro, making the 16-inch model a great all-around laptop for those who don’t need the extreme performance that the latest silicon offers. Still not sure which model is best for your workflow? Check out the Apple MacBook Buying Guide. Slightly older notebooks are still great options for less demanding users, casual home computing, and college students on a tight budget. Here are some of the best deals we found on Apple laptops.
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Apple MacBook Pro with M2 processor
Samuel Axon
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch Touch Bar with M2 on Amazon for $1,100 (previously $1,300): Apple’s new 14-inch and 16-inch displays are all the rage, but if you want a more compact MacBook Pro, the 13-inch model is the way to go. This laptop comes with 256 GB of onboard storage, an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, a 16-core neural engine, and up to 20 hours of battery life. And, although this is a polarizing feature, it is his one of the last MacBook models to ship with Apple’s Touch Bar.
Apple MacBook Air with M2 processor
Samuel Axon
The Apple MacBook Air with M2 in space gray was $1,099 (previously $1,199) on Amazon. B&H Photo: This model consists of 256GB of internal solid-state storage, an 8-core processor consisting of 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, an 8-core GPU, and a 16-core neural engine. Unfortunately, we do not sell upgrade configurations with 512GB of storage.
A refurbished Apple MacBook Air with a Midnight M2 was $1,020 (previously $1,150) on Amazon. If the new used laptop is fine, Amazon’s updated program will cause extra charges on the M2 Air. Like the new inbox model above, this laptop comes with 256 GB of solid state storage, but it’s only available in Apple’s Dark Midnight colorway. Stock is limited.
A refurbished Apple MacBook Air with M2 in Gold was $1,030 (previously $1,150) on Amazon: This pre-owned model shares the same configuration as the other M2 processor-powered MacBook Airs on the list, but is available in Gold. Like all of Amazon’s updated laptops, this model benefits from the retailer’s 90-day updated warranty. This promises that the laptop will be sold in excellent condition with no visible signs of damage from a distance of 12 inches and with a battery greater than 80% capacity. .
MacBook Pro with M1 processor
Samuel Axon
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch with M1 Pro, Space Gray, $2,099 (was $2,499) at Best Buy Amazon: On rare occasions, Apple’s slightly older MacBook Pro with a 16-inch display and M1 Pro processor is off $400, making for a great deal. This model features Apple’s 10-core processor and 16-core graphics, along with 512 GB of solid-state storage. Battery life is up to 21 hours.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch with M1 Pro for $2,199 (previously $2,499) Best Buy | $2,000 on Amazon: Powered by a 10-core M1 Pro processor and a 16-core GPU, this 14-inch model comes with 1TB of solid state storage. With a $300 off promotion, the 14-inch Pro balances productivity and portability in a lightweight design with up to 17 hours of battery life.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch with M1 Pro for $1,699 (previously $1,999) at Best Buy: This more budget-friendly build of Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro laptop has a powerful M1 processor but comes with 512 GB of storage. If you don’t need a ton of solid-state space, the $300 discount on this MacBook Pro is nothing to scoff at.
