Black Friday MacBook deals 2023 — these are the best sales right now
The best Black Friday MacBook deals currently available
Black Friday MacBook deals look better than ever this year. Apple is known for making some of the best laptops on the market, but they're definitely on the pricey side. That's why Black Friday deals like these are worth waiting for.
Looking for the cheapest MacBook around? That would be the 13-inch MacBook Air (M1/256GB) for $749 at Amazon. It's a couple of years old now, but it still offers great value for money due to its fast performance and long battery life.
Meanwhile, the incredible 15-inch MacBook Air (M2/256GB) is $1,049 at Amazon and the brand-new 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3/512GB) is $1,449 at Amazon. Both these laptops are at their lowest price ever.
Keep an eye on this page, as we'll keep updating you on the best MacBook deals as they appear. For more Apple deals, check out our Apple Black Friday deals and Apple Store coupons pages.
Black Friday MacBook deals — Quick links
- MacBook Air 13" (M1/256GB): was $999 now $749 @ Amazon
- MacBook Air 13.6" (M2/256GB): was $1,099 now $929 @ B&H Photo [TOP PICK!]
- MacBook Air 15" (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,049 @ Amazon
- MacBook Pro 14" (M3/512GB): was $1,599 now $1,449 @ Amazon [NEWEST MODEL]
- MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,799 @ Amazon [NEWEST MODEL]
- MacBook Pro 14" (M2 Pro/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,599 @ B&H
- Apple Magic Trackpad: was $129 now $109 @ Amazon
Black Friday MacBook deals — Best sales now
MacBook Air 13.3" (M1/256GB): was $999 now $749 @ Amazon
The MacBook Air offers fantastic performance thanks to its Apple Silicon. The M1 CPU also helped it reach over 14 hours on our battery test. It features a 13.3-inch Retina display, Apple M1 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. It's no longer Apple's latest laptop, but it's still amazing value.
MacBook Air 13.6" (M2/256GB): was $1,099 now $929 @ B&H Photo
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, 8GB 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. Note: My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members get this MacBook for $899 at Best Buy.
MacBook Air 15.3" (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,049 @ Amazon
Apple's biggest MacBook Air features a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864), Apple's M2 chip w/ 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of SSD storage, a 1080p FaceTime camera, four-speaker system with Spatial Audio, and MagSafe charging. In our MacBook Air 15 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop a super-sized version of the 13-inch model, with excellent performance, epic battery life and a stunning display.
Price check: $1,099 @ Best Buy | $1,299 @ B&H Photo
MacBook Pro 14 (M3/512GB): was $1,599 now $1,449 @ Amazon
LOWEST PRICE! The new standard M3 MacBook Pro is up to 60% faster than the 13-inch MacBook Pro (M1) in key tasks like Final Cut Pro. If you upgrade to the M3 Pro or M3 Pro Max chipset, you get to snag this laptop in a stunning new Space Black finish with 18GB or 36GB of RAM, respectively. The base model features a 14.2-inch 3024 x 1964 Retina display, Apple M3 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Price check: $1,449 @ Best Buy
MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,799 @ Amazon
LOWEST PRICE! The new M3 Pro MacBook Pro features a the blisteringly fast M3 Pro chip, which has an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU to help it monster even the most demanding tasks. This model also features 18GB of RAM, as well as a beautiful 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display. At 10% off, this is the lowest price we've seen for this model.
Price check: $1,849 @ Best Buy
MacBook Pro 14.2" (M2 Pro/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,599 @ B&H Photo
This MacBook Pro 14-inch packs Apple's M2 Pro silicon, which outperforms most of today's flagship laptops. In our MacBook Pro 14-inch 2023 review, we called it the perfect laptop for creative pros. It offers an incredible battery life of over 14 hours. This model includes a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (3024 x 1964), M2 Pro 10-core CPU w/ 16-core GPU), 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It's not the latest M3 chip, but it's plenty fast.
MacBook Pro 16 (M3/512GB): was $2,499 now $2,299 @ Amazon
The new standard M3 MacBook Pro is up to 60% faster than the 13-inch MacBook Pro (M1) in key tasks like Final Cut Pro. If you upgrade to the M3 Pro or M3 Pro Max chipset, you get to snag this laptop in a stunning new Space Black finish with 18GB or 36GB of RAM, respectively. This model features a 16.2-inch 3456 x 2234 Retina display, Apple M3 Pro CPU, 18GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Price check: $2,499 @ Best Buy
Apple iMac (M3/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,234 @ Amazon
The new iMac (M3) sports Apple's latest M3 processor and is 2x faster than its predecessor. In our iMac M3 review we said the new chip makes this iMac more capable of multi-tasking, gaming and getting things done than any iMac before it. The base configuration sports a 24-inch 4.5K display, M3 CPU with 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD.
Price check: $1,299 @ B&H Photo | $1,234 @ Best Buy
Refurbished MacBooks: deals from $849 @ Apple
The Apple Store is offering refurbished MacBooks starting from $849. Apple is one of the best retailers to buy refurbished from, since they offer a one-year warranty.
MacBook accessories
Anker PowerCore Slim 10000: was $21 now $15 @ Amazon
The Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 is one of our favorite portable chargers on the market, and one of the best MacBook accessories. It weighs just 6.4 ounces and has a 10000 mAh capacity. Click the on-page coupon for the full discount.
SightPro Magnetic Privacy Screen: $29 @ Amazon
If you want to work away from home without passersby being able to view what's on your screen, the SightPro Magnetic Privacy Screen keeps your display private while still being visible to you. It's also easy to remove and reattach the screen thanks to its magnetic connectors. This deal is for the 13" MacBook Air M1 version.
Apple Magic Trackpad: was $129 now $109 @ Amazon
For those times when your Mac is docked, the Apple Magic Trackpad features a large edge-to-edge glass surface area, that makes scrolling and swiping more efficient and comfortable than ever. Note: It's been as cheap as $103 in the past.
MacBook Air vs Pro
When you're buying a MacBook there's one common question everyone has to answer for themselves at some point: MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro?
The simple answer is: Both are great laptops that feel speedy to use and last a long time on a full battery. MacBook Airs are ultralight laptops that now come with either 13-inch or 15-inch screens and are generally fine for basic work and browsing, while MacBook Pros are slightly heavier, come with 14-inch or 16-inch screens (now that the 13-inch MacBook Pro is discontinued) and are better-suited for demanding tasks like coding, photo/video editing or game development.
Apple M1 vs M2 vs M3 chip
Once you've decided whether you want a MacBook Air or Pro, the next thing to think about is which model you want. In general, the newer the laptop, the better it performs.
Ever since Apple rolled out the first MacBook Air with M1 in 2020 we've been amazed by how speedy and power-efficient Apple's laptops are now that the company is equipping them with its own Apple silicon. What that means for you is that while the newest MacBooks with M3 chips are the fastest and most powerful on the market, you won't be missing out if you decide to get an older MacBook with an M2 chip instead.
Even the old M1-powered MacBook Airs are still plenty serviceable as basic laptops you can use to browse the web, write emails or do homework. Just don't expect them to be supported as long as the newer MacBooks, which will support the latest version of macOS for years to come.
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