I’ve tested every modern MacBook – these are the Prime Day deals I’d recommend to anyone

Top deals for Apple fans

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

If you’re looking to get a new MacBook, then don’t think you have to wait until Black Friday, as there are some great offers on Apple’s laptops live right now thanks to the secondAmazon Prime Dayevent of 2024, which runs from today, October 8, to October 9.

While Apple makes some of thebest laptopsin the world, they can often be rather pricey – and they rarely get major price cuts. That’s why big sales events like Prime Day are ideal times to pick up a MacBook, as while Apple itself doesn’t take part, Amazon, and other retailers running similar deals events, often offer decent MacBook deals to tempt customers.

•Shop Amazon’s full Prime Day sale

We take sales like Prime Big Deal Days (the official name of this second Prime Day) very seriously here at TechRadar, so our team of experts has been scouring Amazon and other online stores to find the very best MacBook deals, and has rounded them up below. The good news is that so far, we’ve found price cuts on some of thebest MacBooksmoney can buy, including M3-powered MacBook Airs that launched only a few months ago!

For more great deals, check out our roundup of thebest laptop Prime Day dealsso far – and if you aren’t a Prime member, you can sign up fora 30-day Amazon Prime free trialto take part in the Prime Big Deal Days event.

Amazon Prime Day MacBook deals US – quick links

Every MacBook Prime Day deal I recommend in the US

Apple MacBook Air M1 (2020):was $999 now$649 at WalmartDisplay:13 inchesProcessor:Apple M1RAM:8GBStorage:256GBOS:MacOS

Walmart is offering the MacBook Air M1 for a new record-low price of $649, which is a steal for the device that sat atop our best laptop guide for many months. It may be a little dated now, but this is still a powerful Apple device that holds up well in 2024. It can handle most users' computing needs: work, browsing, video calls and even some creative tasks such as video and photo editing. Just be aware that Apple has ceased production on this model, so while it’s still being supported, it may be your last chance to snag one of the best laptop deals ever before it disappears from the digital shelves for good.

MacBook Air 13-inch (M2):was $1,199 now$749 at Best BuyDisplay:15.6 inchesProcessor:Apple M2RAM:8GBStorage:256GBOS:MacOS

Best Buy has the MacBook Air M2 for its lowest-ever price this week. We concluded that this is the best laptop you can buy in ourMacBook Air M2 reviewat the time of its release thanks to the stylish design, sharp display, impressive performance, and long battery life. This is the one to get if you need a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing, and more intense workloads. The M1 is still up to those jobs too, though, so you’ll be fine with the cheaper option if your budget is smaller - but it’s worth the upgrade if you can afford it.

MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024):was $1,099 now$849 at AmazonDisplay- 13 inchesProcessor- Apple M3RAM- 8GBStorage- 256GBOS- MacOS

This Prime Big Deal cuts the price of Apple’s best slim and light MacBook by a huge $250. Our five-starMacBook Air 13-inch M3 reviewpraised its excellent performance, lengthy 18 hours of battery life and slick fan-less design. We think it’s thebest laptopyou can buy right now for creatives and anyone after a high-end device so if you’ve got a decent budget you'’ll love this portable and powerful machine.

MacBook Air 15-inch (M2):was $1,299 now$1,049 at Best BuyDisplay- 15 inchesProcessor- Apple M2RAM- 8GBStorage- 256GBOS- MacOS

If you like the look of the MacBook Air but like to work on a bigger display, and you don’t mind using older hardware, then this deal, which knocks a decent $250 off, for the 15-inch MacBook Air with the M2 chip is well worth checking out. It features the same design (though scaled up) and performance as the 13-inch model, but with a nice big screen. And while the M2 chip is showing its age a bit, it’s still a formidable performer for day-to-day tasks. If you want something more modern, check out the 15-inch M3 model below, which has had a big price cut as well.

MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024):was $1,299 now$1,044 at AmazonDisplay- 15 inchesProcessor- Apple M3RAM- 8GBStorage- 256GBOS- MacOS

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 its lowest-ever price at Amazon. OurMacBook Air 15-inch reviewpraised 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, this is still an impressive laptop that was awarded a full five stars – and it’s now available for a record-low price.

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3, 2023):was $1,599 now$1,299 at AmazonDisplay:14 inchesProcessor:Apple M3RAM:8GBStorage:512GBOS:MacOS

Amazon has discounted the latest MacBook Pro 14-inch back down to its lowest price ever. 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 ourMacBook Pro 14-inch (M3) review, praising the overall performance, elegant design and long-lasting battery.

Amazon Prime Day MacBook deals UK – quick links

Every MacBook Prime Day deal I recommend in the UK

MacBook Air 13-inch (M2):was £999 now£899 at AmazonDisplay:15.6 inchesProcessor:Apple M2RAM:8GBStorage:256GBOS:MacOS

The older M2 model of the MacBook Air remains a brilliant device for day-to-day workloads, and with £100 off for Prime Day, it’s now an even more compelling purchase. It’s one of thebest laptops for studentsthanks to its affordable price, excellent performance and thin and light design. It also offers excellent battery life, so you can comfortably work on it throughout the day without worrying about running out of power. While it’s not the most modern MacBook Air, it’s the cheapest MacBook you can buy, and its modern design was replicated with the M3 model, so you’re not missing out.

MacBook Air 13-inch (M3):was £1,099 now£999 at AmazonDisplay:13.6-inchesProcessor:Apple M3RAM:8GBStorage:256GBOS:macOSThe MacBook Air 13-inch is now better than ever with the latest version that debuted this year, thanks to its M3 CPU proving an excellent upgrade. It remains a supremely portable notebook with great battery life, and with this £100 discount, it’s now better value than ever.

MacBook Air 15-inch (M3):was £1,299 now£1,159.97 at AmazonDisplay:15.6-inchesProcessor:Apple M3RAM:8GBStorage:256GBOS:macOSApple’s larger model of the MacBook Air M3 has seen a slightly heftier discount applied, bringing the laptop down to its lowest price ever. We love this MacBook Air 15-inch every bit as much as the 13-inch version, and it’s ideal for those who want a bigger screen to work on (or watch media on, or play games, for that matter).

MacBook Pro 14-inch with M3:was £1,699 now£1,499 at AmazonDisplay- 14.2 inchesProcessor- Apple M3RAM- 8GB Unified MemoryStorage- 512GBOS- macOSIf you’re looking for the cheapest current-gen MacBook Pro in the UK, this is it right now. In this deal you get the base M3 chip, 8GB of unified memory, and a 512GB SSD – and, of course, bragging rights because you’ve got the sleekest-looking laptop in the office.

MacBook Pro 14-inch with M3 Pro:was £2,099 now£1,899 at AmazonDisplay- 14.2 inchesProcessor- Apple M3 ProRAM- 18GB Unified MemoryStorage- 512GBOS- macOSSave £200 on this mid-spec configuration of Apple’s latest MacBook Pro, featuring the M3 Pro chip with an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU – the latter meaning this MacBook can even handle some gaming. This model also comes with a solid 18GB of unified RAM and 512GB of built-in storage for all your creative projects.

MacBook Pro 16-inch with M3 Pro:was £2,599 now£2,339.97 at AmazonDisplay- 16.2 inchesProcessor- Apple M3 ProRAM- 18GB Unified MemoryStorage- 512GBOS- macOSSave 10% off the MacBook Pro 16-inch with this Prime Day deal! This model comes equipped with the powerful Apple M3 Pro chip and 18GB of RAM, which combined with that big, beautiful display makes it the perfect workhorse for professional content creators.

More Amazon Prime Day deals in the US

More Amazon Prime Day deals in the UK

Get the best Black Friday deals direct to your inbox, plus news, reviews, and more.

Sign up to be the first to know about unmissable Black Friday deals on top tech, plus get all your favorite TechRadar content.

Matt is TechRadar’s Managing Editor for Core Tech, looking after computing and mobile technology. Having written for a number of publications such as PC Plus, PC Format, T3 and Linux Format, there’s no aspect of technology that Matt isn’t passionate about, especially computing and PC gaming. He’s personally reviewed and used most of the laptops in our best laptops guide - and since joining TechRadar in 2014, he’s reviewed over 250 laptops and computing accessories personally.

Huge Black Friday Samsung sale: save up to $1,900 on QLED, OLED TVs, and more

Need to unplug from the world for a bit? Here’s everything you’ll need to start game streaming for under $500 this Black Friday

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, November 10 (game #252)