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9 early Black Friday MacBook deals I’d shop right now

Black Friday MacBook deals
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Black Friday hasn’t officially started, but various retailers are already offering discounted MacBook deals. I’ve tested or reviewed some of the best MacBooks, and can tell you that some of these deals are too good to pass up!

For instance, Amazon has M4 MacBooks on sale starting from $749, which includes discounts for the 13- and 15-inch MacBook Airs. If you don’t need the latest and greatest, Walmart is offering the still excellent MacBook Air M1 for $599 for those on a budget. I’ve even found the brand-new 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 for $60 off at B&H Photo, which is a pretty nice deal.

Though we could see bigger discounts during Black Friday proper, my advice is to take advantage of the deals currently available since you never know when stock will run out. I’ll update this post regularly from now until the big sales event, so make sure to bookmark it for the latest updates. Also, don’t forget to check out our guide on the best Apple coupons and best MacBooks for college students.

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MacBook Air deals (M4)

Apple 13" MacBook Air (M4)
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Apple 13" MacBook Air (M4): was $999 now $749 at Amazon
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The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M4 chipset. The new Mac upgrades the camera from 1080p to 12MP with Center Stage support. The M4 chipset also supports dual external monitors, even when you have the laptop's lid open. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M4 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M4 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop is irresistible thanks to its speedy performance, sharper camera, and lower starting price.

Apple 15" MacBook Air (M4)
Apple 15" MacBook Air (M4): was $1,199 now $949 at Amazon
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Prefer a bigger screen? The 15-inch model is also on sale. It packs a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864), Apple's M4 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD.

MacBook Air deals (M1 & M2)

Apple 13" MacBook Air (M1)
Apple 13" MacBook Air (M1): was $999 now $599 at Walmart
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The MacBook Air M1 offers fantastic performance and value. The M1 CPU never stuttered in our tests and also helped it reach over 14 hours of battery life. It features a 13.3-inch Retina display, Apple M1 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M1 review, we said it offers amazing endurance and shockingly good speed.
Price check: sold out @ Best Buy | sold out @ Amazon

Apple 13" MacBook Air (M2)
Apple 13" MacBook Air (M2): was $799 now $699 at Best Buy
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The MacBook Air M2 is one of our most recommended laptops because it's remarkably light and thin yet sports a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, a speedy Apple M2 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and a great 1080p FaceTime camera. In our MacBook Air M2 review we lauded this Editor's Choice laptop for its versatility and battery life, so don't miss your chance to get one at a great discount.
Price check: sold out @ B&H | sold out @ Amazon

MacBook Pro M5

Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5): was $1,599 now $1,539 at BHPhoto
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The new MacBook Pro features Apple's latest M5 chipset, with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. It's designed to deliver a huge boost in AI and graphics performance for everyone from students to creatives. The base model features a 14.2-inch 3024 x 1964 Retina display, Apple M5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

MacBook Pro deals

Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M4/512GB)
Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M4/512GB): was $1,599 now $1,339 at Amazon
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The M4-based MacBook Pro M4 is pretty close to being the perfect laptop. You get fantastic performance from the M4 chip, useful Apple Intelligence features, a better webcam and obscenely long battery life (18:31). In our MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 review, we said it's the best laptop for power users, now with more AI features. The base model features a 14.2-inch 3024 x 1964 Retina display, Apple M4 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Price check: $1,599 @ Best Buy | $1,399 @ B&H

Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro/512GB)
Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,779 at Amazon
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If you're looking for raw horsepower, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip is for you. It offers blistering performance and will likely speed through most of your daily tasks without so much as a hiccup. The base model features a 14.2-inch 3024 x 1964 Retina display, Apple M4 Pro CPU, 24GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Price check: $1,799 @ Best Buy | $1,799 @ B&H

Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/512GB)
Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/512GB): was $2,499 now $2,234 at Amazon
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The new 16-inch MacBook Pro can be configured with the M4 Pro or M4 Max chipset to deliver record-breaking speeds. In our MacBook Pro 16-inch review we said it's a powerful laptop with a vivid display, sensible design, fast performance, comfortable keyboard, and epic 20:46 battery life. The base model features a 16.2-inch 3456 x 2234 Retina display, Apple M4 Pro CPU, 24GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Price check: $2,299 @ B&H | $2,499 @ Best Buy

Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max): was $3,499 now $3,097 at Amazon
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It'll cost you a small fortune, but this is the ultimate MacBook Pro you can buy right now. The base model features a 16.2-inch 3456 x 2234 Retina display, Apple M4 Max CPU, 36GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
Price check: $3,499 @ B&H | $3,199 @ Best Buy


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Tony Polanco
Senior Computing Writer

Tony is a computing writer at Tom’s Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading speculative fiction novels, and spending too much time on X/Twitter. His non-nerdy pursuits involve attending Hard Rock/Heavy Metal concerts and going to NYC bars with friends and colleagues. His work has appeared in publications such as Laptop Mag, PC Mag, and various independent gaming sites.

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