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The best deals on MacBooks right now

The MacBook Neo weighs as much as a MacBook Air, but comes in some very playful colors. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge

It’s 2026, and that means Apple sells MacBooks equipped with not just its capable M-series processors but A-series chips that were previously exclusive to the iPhone. With the MacBook Neo starting at $599, the company now offers a wider range of options with more sizes and price points than ever before, all of which run the company’s newest operating system, macOS 26.

Purchasing a new MacBook is easy if all you want is an affordable laptop. But if you have more specific needs and use cases that require a lot of power, or if you want to connect multiple 6K displays, it gets more complicated. That said, finding a deal on a relatively speedy model is surprisingly easy if you know where to look.

These days, it’s not uncommon to see various MacBooks discounted by up to $800, although the quality of deals fluctuates frequently. Alternatively, purchasing refurbished options directly from Apple is another way to save money without waiting for the changing deal winds to blow your way. It’s also the only option to find certain configurations of older models as Apple continues to launch newer versions. Apple’s refurbished store offers a one-year warranty and generally discounts new units by up to 20 percent.

But if you want to buy new and you’re looking to save whatever you can, here are the best MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini deals available.

The best MacBook Neo deals

Apple recently announced the MacBook Neo, a 13-inch laptop that aims to take on premium Chromebooks and midrange Windows laptops. Its design is somewhat similar to other MacBook models, but there are a handful of differences, ranging from the placement of the headphone jack and speakers to the thickness of the screen’s bezel (there’s also no keyboard backlighting). The most notable difference, however, is what powers it: the Neo runs on Apple’s A18 Pro chipset, which debuted in the iPhone 16 Pro. It also comes with either 256GB or 512GB of storage, although it’s capped at 8GB of RAM.

Believe it or not, there’s already a deal happening on Apple’s forthcoming budget laptop. It’s a small one, but if you buy the 256GB ($599) or 512GB version ($699) ahead of its release on March 11th, Best Buy will throw in a $25 e-gift card with your purchase.

The best MacBook Air deals

M5 MacBook Air

Earlier this month, Apple released an updated MacBook Air, which is available in 13- and 15-inch configurations with an M5 processor. In almost every way, there’s nothing new here, except for the starting price and base storage capacity. The most affordable option retails for $1,099 — $100 more than the cheapest M4 model — but it offers twice as much storage at 512GB. Not just that, Apple says its SSD is faster than the last-gen model (the company claims its read / write speeds are twice as fast). It also features support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 7, which are spec improvements that may or may not matter to you, or result in noticeable improvements compared to the previous model.

Ahead of the laptop’s release on March 11th, Best Buy is offering a $50 gift card when you buy the M5 MacBook Air, though the laptops are also available from other retailers. The 13-inch model with an M5 processor (10-core CPU, 8-core GPU), 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD is $1,099 at Best Buy, while the 15-inch version that’s similar except for offering a 10-core GPU, a larger battery, and a slightly higher-res screen due to the size increase (but with the same 224 pixels per inch clarity) starts at $1,299 from Best Buy.

Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M5, 2026)

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Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5, 2026)

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M4 MacBook Air

Last year’s 13- and 15-inch MacBook Airs have both previously received sizable discounts, and this might be your last chance to get them before Apple phases out the last-gen M4 model in favor of its newer version. Thankfully, you can currently pick up the 13-inch base model with a 10-core CPU, an eight-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage on sale at Amazon starting at $899 ($100 off), which is $100 more than its all-time low.

If you prefer the larger 15-inch model, the entry-level configuration with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage is on sale starting at $999 ($200 off) at Amazon and B&H Photo, which is among the best-ever prices we’ve seen for this model.

13-inch MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

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15-inch MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

The M4 MacBook Air sitting on a table in front of a plant.

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The best MacBook Pro deals

M5 MacBook Pro

Apple’s latest revision of the 14.2-inch MacBook Pro has the M5 processor. The generational leap will be felt most by those who have an older MacBook Pro, not those upgrading from the M4, unless you use specific AI apps that tap into the chip’s new Neural Accelerators. As for other design changes and upgrades to the inside and outside of this MacBook Pro, there really aren’t any major ones to note; in fact, it’s so similar to the M4 model that our reviewer Antonio Di Benedetto had to write “M5” on a sticky note just to be able to tell them apart. That being said, it’s still an amazing laptop, one that’s just now starting to get minor discounts.

The 14.2-inch base model with the M5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage is down to $1,449 ($150 off) at Amazon, which is $100 shy of its best price to date. It’s worth picking over the M4 MacBook Pro, especially since that model is tough to find in stock and, more importantly, currently costs more than the newer, better version.

M5 Pro / Max MacBook Pro

Apple’s recent announce-a-thon included the debut of M5 Pro and M5 Max versions of its MacBook Pro lineup, giving content creators new machines to lust over. Like the other laptops introduced for 2026 (except the Neo), not much has changed on the outside compared to the last-gen version. However, prices for each configuration have gone up; the M5 Pro model starts at $200 higher than the M4 Pro, while the M5 Max is $400 more than the starting M4 Max model. Similarly, they’re available in 14- and 16-inch configurations, and each starts with 1TB of storage and 24GB of RAM, with plenty of upgrade paths for those with deep pockets.

There currently aren’t any discounts available on the new M5 Pro / Max models, but you can get a $100 gift card when you preorder either the 14-inch or 16-inch M5 Pro or M5 Max models at Best Buy.

M4 Pro MacBook Pro

The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips launched with a big increase in RAM over the previous generation, bringing them up to 24GB. They start with 512GB of storage, too, and retail for $1,999 and $2,499, respectively. While the total port selection hasn’t changed compared to their respective M3 Pro and M3 Max counterparts, you’ll get faster Thunderbolt 5 ports on these more substantial models. That’s in addition to the SD slot, dedicated full-sized HDMI port, and 3.5mm jack. They also have the upgraded 12-megapixel Center Stage webcam with Desk View, as well as the optional nano-texture display option.

As of right now, the M4 Pro-equipped MacBook Pro is the only model receiving significant discounts. For example, the 14-inch M4 Pro with a 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage is available at Amazon and B&H Photo starting at $1,799 ($200 off). It’s a solid discount, especially considering that Apple’s most affordable M5 Pro model currently costs $400 more.

The base 16-inch MacBook Pro, meanwhile, is available with an M4 Pro chip, 24GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage starting at $2,239 ($260 off) at Amazon, which isn’t great compared to previous deals.

Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2024, M4 Pro)

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The best Mac Mini deals

The newest Mac Minis in town are the M4-based models, which arrived in 2024. Apple reduced the desktop’s horizontal footprint and paired it with its M4 chipset and 16GB of RAM, which is double that of the previous generation and brings it in line with other base-model Macs from 2024. That makes Apple’s newest desktop computer a tremendous value.

M4 Mac Mini

Deals on the newest Mac Mini are a bit easier to come by now than they were at launch. The M4 Mac Mini starts with an M4 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage for $599. That’s an incredible value for a tiny desktop computer that can rival the Mac Studio and Mac Pro when it comes to certain tasks, including light gaming, 4K video editing, and 3D modeling. The M4 Mac Mini is a fair bit thicker than the last-gen M2 model at 2 inches tall, yet it measures a mere 5 inches wide and 5 inches deep.

In addition to the odd decision to place the power button on its underside, Apple moved the 3.5mm headphone jack and two of its five USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 ports to the front. The rear features an additional three Thunderbolt ports, HDMI-out, and a gigabit ethernet port.

In the past, we’ve seen the base Mac Mini drop to as low as $469, but right now, the sales aren’t particularly noteworthy. It’s on sale at B&H Photo with an M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD for $549 ($50 off). If you need more storage, you can step up to the version with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for $748 ($51 off) at Amazon. No deals are currently available for the Mac Mini with an M4 Pro chipset, which comes with faster Thunderbolt 5 ports and faster storage, and starts at $1,399.

Update, March 6th: Updated to reflect current prices / availability and add several new laptops, including the MacBook Neo, the M5 iteration of the MacBook Air, and the M5 Pro / Max MacBook Pro models.

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