Amazon October Prime Day MacBook deals 2024: Best sales so far

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Early October Prime Day MacBook deals are up for grabs ahead of Prime Big Deal Days official start on Oct. 8 at 3 a.m. ET. With the anticipated announcement of M4 MacBooks later this month, you can score clearance deals on existing MacBooks this week. Amazon and competing go-to Apple retailers, Best Buy, B&H, and Walmart offer hefty discounts on MacBooks this season.

One of the best early October Prime Day MacBook deals on Amazon drops the M3 MacBook Pro 14 to $1,299 ($300 off) — its lowest price yet!

As retailers aim to purge their inventory to make room for Apple's next-gen notebooks, expect to see the lowest prices of the season on other MacBook configurations within the coming weeks. Apple's October Event is expected to reveal the rumored M4 MacBook series. As with any new MacBook release, previous-gen and older model MacBooks will be priced to move.

That said, get ready for Black Friday MacBook deals in October for all Apple loyalists and bargain hunters. If your dated MacBook Air or MacBook Pro is due for a refresh, Prime Big Deal Days and alternative sales will net you huge savings.

Like Amazon's annual July Prime Day sale, October Prime Day laptop deals will feature Black Friday-like deals on existing MacBook Air and MacBook Pro notebooks. So, if you were waiting for a price break on any of Apple's stylish laptops, your patience will pay off. Amazon's October Prime Day event is your golden ticket to big savings if you can't afford to wait until Black Friday, Nov. 29.

Amazon's 48-hour Prime Big Deals Days fall sale takes place Oct. 8-9. Technically, October Prime Day MacBook deals start at 3:01 a.m. ET/12:01 a.m. PT, yet early discounts are available now.

If you want to buy a laptop sooner rather than later, here are the best early October MacBook deals you can snag ahead of Amazon's fall sale.

Best October Prime Day October MacBook deals — Quick links

Apple M2 MacBook Air 13: was $999 now $749 at Amazon
Apple M3 MacBook Air 13: was $1,099 now $899 at Amazon
Apple M3 MacBook Air 15: was $1,299 now $1,099 at Amazon
Apple M3 MacBook Air 15 : was $1,699 now $1,499 at Amazon
Apple M3 MacBook Pro 14: was $1,599 now $1,299 at Amazon

Best October Prime Day October MacBook deals

Amazon takes $200 off the 13-inch Apple M3 MacBook Air for a limited time. This is the best laptop to buy if you're looking for a portable and reliable daily driver. In our MacBook Air M3 review, we gave it a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. It's the Editor's Choice best overall laptop for its outstanding 15-hour battery life and powerful performance.

Features: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) 500-nit Liquid Retina display, M3 8-core processor, 8-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic array with directional beamforming, Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, quad-speakers with Spatial Audio support, macOS

Amazon October Price Day MacBook deals start now with $200 off on the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air. Apple's latest M3-charged laptop raises the bar in terms of performance and battery life. In our 15-inch MacBook Air M3 review, we were impressed by its strong performance, thin, light form factor, and over 15-hour long battery life.

Base Features: 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) 500-nit Liquid Retina display, M3 8-core processor, 10-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic array with directional beamforming, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, six-speakers with force-cancelling woofers, macOS

Save $200 on the 512GB model 15-inch MacBook Air M2 with 16GB of RAM. We gave the MacBook Air 15 a solid rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Overall reviews agree that the MacBook Air 15 features a gorgeous display and delivers solid performance.

Features: 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) 500-nit Liquid Retina display, M3 8-core processor, 10-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic array with directional beamforming, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, six-speakers with force-cancelling woofers, macOS.

Lowest price! For a limited time, save $300 on the MacBook Pro M3 — the best laptop for power users. Apple's M3 processor is 35% faster than its first-generation M1 chip (rated). Graphics performance is up 65 percent faster so you'll notice all the subtle nuances during gameplay, from realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections.

Features: 14-inch (3024 x 1964) 1,000-nit 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M3 8-core chip, 16-core Neural Engine, Apple M3 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Mac OS

Price check: Best Buy $1,299

Amazon takes $200 off the M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14 this week. The MacBook Pro with M3 Pro delivers stronger performance and supports more unified memory. This laptop is perfect for creators who work with advanced Adobe Photoshop functions like panoramic images.

Features: 14-inch (3024 x 1964) 1,000-nit 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M3 Pro 12-core chip, 16-core Neural Engine, Apple M3 Pro 14-core GPU, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Price check: Best Buy $1,999

Save $203 on the Apple M3 MacBook Pro 16 with 36GB of RAM. It's the best laptop for power users who require a reliable workhorse for heavy productivity. This high-performance premium laptop is more than adequate for day-to-day tasks, and graphics-intensive applications. It's ideal for video editors, photographers, and creators.

Features: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display, Apple M3 Pro 12‑core CPU, 18‑core GPU, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD, macOS

Price check: Best Buy $2,899

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Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.