Best MacBook deals in September 2023

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MacBook deals have never been better. Currently, every Mac laptop is on sale. MacBook deals can be found at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo this week. And we expect prices to remain low as retailers slash prices for upcoming October holiday preview sales. 

That said, if you spot a deal you like — our advice is to jump on it immediately because stock tends to run out fast. If you don't see the listed sale price, try checking different color models for hidden deals. (For more deals, make sure to follow our best Apple deals guide). Also, make sure to check out our guide on the best Apple coupons and best MacBooks for college students.

Best MacBook deals right now

Prime Big Deal Days and MacBook sales

Prime Big Deal Days will start on Tuesday, October 10. The 48-hour event will be similar to Prime Day offering exclusive sitewide deals to Amazon Prime members. During the event, we expect to see MacBook deals on all models with price lows we haven't seen before. Make sure to follow our Prime Day deals coverage for the best sales now through the holiday season. 

MacBook Air deals

MacBook Air 13 (M1/256GB): was $999 now $749 @ Amazon

MacBook Air 13 (M1/256GB): was $999 now $749 @ Amazon
It's no longer Apple's flagship, but 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: $849 @ B&H Photo | $749 @ Best Buy

MacBook Air (M2/256GB): was $1,099 now $899 @ Best Buy

MacBook Air (M2/256GB): was $1,099 now $899 @ Best Buy
Lowest price! The MacBook Air M2 boasts a load of great features. It includes a larger 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M2 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime camera, four-speaker system with Spatial Audio, and MagSafe charging. In our MacBook Air M2 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop an unbeatable combo of performance, design, and battery life. This is the lowest price ever for this machine and an epic value.
Price check: $999 @ B&H Photo | sold out @ Amazon

MacBook Air 15 (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,099 @ Amazon

MacBook Air 15 (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,099 @ Amazon
There's a new MacBook Air in town. Apple's biggest MacBook Air features a large 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864), Apple's M2 chip w/ 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, 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 (15 hours in our testing), and a gorgeous display.
Price check: $1,099 @ B&H Photo | $1,099 @ Best Buy

MacBook Pro deals

MacBook Pro 13" (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,049 @ Amazon

MacBook Pro 13" (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,049 @ Amazon
Lowest price! The 2022 MacBook Pro sports a 13.3-inch Retina display (2560 x 1600), Apple's new M2 CPU w/ 10 core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 review, we said it delivers mind-blowing performance and an epic 18:20 battery life. It's been as cheap as $1,049 in the past, although deals on this model have been rare as of late.
Price check: $1,049 @ Best Buy | $1,099 @ B&H Photo

MacBook Pro 14" (M2 Pro/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,799 @ B&H Photo

MacBook Pro 14" (M2 Pro/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,799 @ B&H Photo
The 2023 MacBook Pro 14-inch packs Apple's new M2 Pro silicon, which outperforms most of today's flagship laptops. (It can also be configured with the M2 Pro Max). In our MacBook Pro 14-inch 2023 review, we called it the world's best laptop. It offers an incredible battery life of over 14 hours. The base 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.
Price check: $1,799 @ Best Buy | $1,799 @ Amazon

MacBook Pro 16" (M2 Pro/512GB): was $2,499 now $2,249 @ Amazon

MacBook Pro 16" (M2 Pro/512GB): was $2,499 now $2,249 @ Amazon
Apple's new premier laptop is the most powerful Mac laptop we've tested. In our MacBook Pro 16-inch 2023 review, we said its 16-inch mini-LED display is one of the best laptop displays we've tested. If you own an older Intel-powered MacBook Pro and need a new mobile powerhouse, this is the Mac you want. It features a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (3456 x 2234), M2 Pro 12-core CPU (w/ 19-core GPU), 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Price check: $2,499 @ B&H Photo | $2,499 @ Best Buy

Refurb MacBook deals

Refurb MacBook Pro 13" (M1/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,059 @ Apple

Refurb MacBook Pro 13" (M1/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,059 @ Apple
Although it's been discontinued, the MacBook Pro with Apple's M1 chip still delivers solid performance. Even better, the system lasted over 16 hours in our battery test. This refurb includes a 1-year warranty. (Apple refurbs are among the best in the industry).

How to find the best MacBook deals

Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo offer the best MacBook deals and often price match each other. Here are the prices to look for when shopping for your MacBook: 

13-inch MacBook Air M1: It's the oldest MacBook still available, but it's an amazing value. Powered by an M1 CPU, it offers just enough muscle for everyday work. It's sold for an all-time price low of $749 at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo. Finding this price is somewhat easy and we recommend waiting for it if possible. 

13-inch MacBook Air M2: The Editor's Choice MacBook Air M2 has hit an all-time price low of $899 a few times this past summer. Amazon is always sold out of this model, so we recommend checking Best Buy or B&H Photo for this price point, which appears to show up at least once a month. It's the best MacBook value hands down. 

15-inch MacBook Air M2: The new 15-inch MacBook Air M2 has hit an all-time low of $1,099 a few times. It's still an expensive machine, but if you want that bigger screen — look for the $1,099 price at Amazon. 

13-inch MacBook Pro M2: Deals on this machine are getting harder to find. Although it's hit an all-time low of $1,049, you can usually find it in stock for $1,199 at Best Buy or B&H. 

14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro: On a few rare occasions, this machine has hit an all-time price low of $1,699, which is $300 off. If you find this price — act on it as it's not to often you'll see it. 

16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro: The priciest MacBook in Apple's lineup has hit an all-time price low of $2,249 at Amazon. While it's rare to find this price, it's not completely uncommon, so if you can wait it out — we'd recommend waiting for a major retail holiday before buying this machine. 

It's also worth noting that sometimes pricing varies based on what color MacBook you choose. So when shopping, we recommend clicking on different colors to see if there are hidden discounts. Also, check out our list of the best Mac VPN and how to check MacBook battery health.

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MacBook deals history
ModelApple Store (MSRP)Lowest price
MacBook Air M1 (256GB)$999$749
MacBook Air 13 M2 (2022)$1,199$899
MacBook Air 15" M2$1,299$1,099
MacBook Pro 13" M2 (2022)$1,299$1,049
MacBook Pro 14" M2 Pro (512GB)$1,999$1,699
MacBook Pro 16" (M2 Pro/512GB)$2,499$2,249
Louis Ramirez

As deals editor at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.