I found the 9 best MacBook deals in May 2025: Save up to $400 on Apple laptops

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Browse the best MacBook deals right now to save on Apple's premium laptops. (Image credit: Laptop Mag, Apple)

Retailers are closing out the month of May, with Memorial Day sale deals on MacBooks. Whether you're buying a new laptop for yourself or a recent grad, now is one of the best times of the year to buy a MacBook.

Right now, you can get the latest M4 MacBook Air for $899 ($150 off) from Amazon. We reviewed the M4 MacBook Air and praised its excellent performance, bright Liquid Retina display, and unmatched webcam. As for battery life, the M4 MacBook Air lasted 15 hours and 30 minutes on our Laptop Mag Battery Test, which is impressive.

After thorough real-world and benchmark tests, we gave the M4 MacBook Air 5 out of 5 stars and our coveted Editor's Choice Award.

Now that the M4 MacBook Air has taken over the throne, the M3 MacBook Air is on clearance. So if you're looking for the cheapest Apple laptop you can get, consider the M3 MacBook Air for $829($250 off) at B&H. It also earned our Editor's Choice Award last year for outstanding battery life and strong performance in a laptop.

While I recommend the M4 MacBook Air as the best value Apple laptop, if you're short on cash, the M3 MacBook Air is the more budget-friendly option.

See more of my recommended MacBook deals below and visit our best laptop deals hub for more savings.

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MacBook Air

Apple M3 MacBook Air 13 (16GB/256GB)
Editor's Choice
Apple M3 MacBook Air 13 (16GB/256GB): was $1,099 now $829 at BHPhoto

This MacBook deal knocks $250 off the base model 13-inch M3 MacBook Air with 16GB or RAM and 256GB of storage. 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.

Key specs: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) 500-nit Liquid Retina display, M3 8-core processor, 8-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 16GB 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

Price check: Amazon $899

Apple M4 MacBook Air 13
Editor's Choice
Apple M4 MacBook Air 13: was $999 now $899 at Amazon

Save $100 on the M4 MacBook Air 13 at Amazon. In our M4 MacBook Air review, we liked its excellent performance, bright Liquid Retina display, and long battery life, which lasted 15 hours and 30 minutes in one test. We also praised its superior webcam and new lower price point, rating it a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. It's the Editor's Choice best overall laptop for most people

Key specs: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) 500-nit Liquid Retina display with True Tone, M4 10-core processor, 8-core GPU (up to 10-cores), 16GB RAM (up to 32GB), 16-core neural engine, 256GB SSD (up to 2TB), 12MP Center Stage camera, MagSafe 3 charging port, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports, supports up to two external displays, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad, 30W USB-C power adapter, macOS

Price check: B&H $899

Apple  M3 MacBook Air 15
Apple M3 MacBook Air 15: was $1,299 now $999 at BHPhoto

Save $300 on the 15-inch MacBook Air M3. 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 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, 16GB 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

Apple M4 MacBook Air 15
Apple M4 MacBook Air 15 : was $1,199 now $1,075 at Amazon

Save $124 on the latest M4 MacBook Air 15 at Amazon. The new 15-inch M4 MacBook Air may be configured with up to 32GB of unified memory, up to a 10-core GPU, and up to 2TB of storage.

Key specs: 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) 500-nit Liquid Retina display with True Tone, M4 10-core processor, 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 16-core neural engine, 256GB SSD, 12MP Center Stage camera, MagSafe 3 charging port, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports, supports up to two external displays, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad, 35W dual USB-C port compact power adapter, macOS

Price check: B&H $1,079

MacBook Pro

Apple M4 MacBook Pro 14
Apple M4 MacBook Pro 14: was $1,599 now $1,399 at BHPhoto

Amazon takes $226 off the M4 MacBook Pro 14 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. Featuring Apple Intelligence, the M4 MacBook Pro series is the most advanced Apple laptop series yet.

Features: 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M4 10-core processor, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 16GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage

Price check: Amazon $1,399 | Best Buy $1,449

Apple M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14 (24GB/512GB)
Apple M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14 (24GB/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,779 at BHPhoto

Amazon takes $276 off the M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14 with 24GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. Featuring Apple Intelligence, the M4 MacBook Pro series is the most advanced Apple laptop series yet.

Features: 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M4 12-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 24GB of unified memory, 512GB SSD, HDMI port, 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, 3 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) port, MacOS

Apple  M4 Max MacBook Pro 16
Apple M4 Max MacBook Pro 16 : was $3,999 now $3,599 at Amazon

Save $400 on the normally $4,000 M4 Max MacBook Pro 16 with 40-core GPU and 48GB of RAM at Amazon. Apple rates the top-tier M4 Max MacBook Pro as up to a whopping 3.5x faster than the M1 Max.

Features: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M4 Max 16-core processor, 40-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 48GB of unified memory, 1TB SSD

Apple  M4 Max MacBook Pro 16 (32GB/1TB)
Apple M4 Max MacBook Pro 16 (32GB/1TB): was $3,499 now $3,149 at Amazon

Amazon takes $350 off the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max. This Apple laptop is specifically engineered to deliver mind-boggling CPU performance, faster-unified memory, and enhanced machine learning accelerators. What’s more, Apple’s powerful Neural Engine helps streamline AI tasks like image upscaling and video captions.

Features: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M4 Max 14-core processor, 32-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 36GB of unified memory, 1TB SSD, macOS

Price check: B&H $3,149

Apple  M4 Max MacBook Pro 14 (36GB/1TB)
Apple M4 Max MacBook Pro 14 (36GB/1TB): was $3,199 now $2,879 at BHPhoto

One of the best MacBook deals at B&H knocks $320 off the M4 Max MacBook Pro. This laptop features a 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple's new M4 Max 14-core processor, 32-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 36GB of unified memory, and a 1TB SSD storage to start. Featuring Apple Intelligence, the M4 MacBook Pro series is the most advanced fleet of Apple laptops yet.

MacBook deals for students

Apple M4 MacBook Air 13
student deal
Apple M4 MacBook Air 13: was $999 now $899 at apple.com

Students, parents, educators, and faculty save $100 on the MacBook Air M4 — prices start at $899. It can be configured with up to 32GB of unified memory, up to a 10-core GPU, and up to 2TB of storage.

Features: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) 500-nit Liquid Retina display with True Tone, M4 10-core processor, 8-core GPU (up to 10-cores), 16GB RAM (up to 32GB), 16-core neural engine, 256GB SSD (up to 2TB), 12MP Center Stage camera, MagSafe 3 charging port, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports, supports up to two external displays, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad, 30W USB-C power adapter, macOS

Apple M4 MacBook Air 15
student deal
Apple M4 MacBook Air 15 : was $1,199 now $1,099 at apple.com

Students, parents, educators, and faculty save $100 on the M4 MacBook Air 15. The new 15-inch M4 MacBook Air may be configured with up to 32GB of unified memory, up to a 10-core GPU, and up to 2TB of storage.

Features: 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) 500-nit Liquid Retina display with True Tone, M4 10-core processor, 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM (up to 32GB), 16-core neural engine, 256GB SSD (up to 2TB), 12MP Center Stage camera, MagSafe 3 charging port, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports, supports up to two external displays, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad, 35W dual USB-C port compact power adapter, macOS

Apple M4 MacBook Pro 14
student deal
Apple M4 MacBook Pro 14: was $1,599 now $1,499 at apple.com

Students, parents, educators, and faculty save $100 on the MacBook Pro M4 series at the Apple Education Store so prices start at $1,499. Featuring Apple Intelligence, the M4 MacBook Pro series is the most advanced Apple laptop series yet.

Features: 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M4 10-core processor, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 16GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage

MacBook Accessories

Apple AirPods 4 (ANC)
Apple AirPods 4 (ANC): was $179 now $159 at Amazon

Save $20 on the AirPods 4 with ANC. For a better fit and enhanced sound, the AirPods 4 features an all-new design and Apple H2 chip. This upgraded model adds active-noise cancellation, similar to the AirPods Pro 2.

Features: Active noise-cancellation (ANC), Apple H2 chip, Voice cancellation, Personalized Spatial Audio, hands-free Siri, 1P54 dust, sweat, water-resistant

Price check: Best Buy $179 | Apple $179

Apple AirPods Pro 2
Apple AirPods Pro 2 : was $249 now $189 at BJ's Wholesale Club

Save $60 on the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C MagSafe Charging Case. They feature adaptive audio, active noise-cancellation, 3D sound, conversation awareness, and personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. For worry-free everyday use, the AirPods Pro 2 are dust, sweat, and water resistant.

Price check: Best Buy $249 | Apple $249

Apple EarPods USB-C
Apple EarPods USB-C: $19 at Amazon

If you prefer wired earbuds, pick up the new Apple EarPods with USB-C for just $19. Cheaply priced and sufficient for listening to Apple Music playlists on commutes, these wired buds pump out clean, pleasant sound that emphasizes treble and vocals. Inline controls let you easily adjust volume, control playback, and answer or end calls.

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C): was $549 now $479 at Amazon

Save $70 on the Apple AirPods Max with USB-C, These stylish ear cans feature Apple's powerful H1 chip, nine microphones, and 40mm drivers. With spatial sound, the AirPods Max provides an audio experience like no other.

Price check: Walmart $479 | Best Buy $479 | Apple $549

Apple  Magic Mouse
Apple Magic Mouse: was $79 now $67 at Amazon

Apple's wireless Magic Mouse pairs instantly via Bluetooth with your Mac and is designed to glide smoothly across surfaces. Its built-in rechargeable battery lasts a month or longer in between charges. It's compatible with Mac with OS X 10.11 or later, iPad with iPadOS 13.4, and later.

Price check: Apple $79

Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID: $149 at Amazon

The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID enables fast, easy, and secure logins and purchases. Meanwhile, its nifty numeric keypad is great if you find yourself working with spreadsheets or applications relative to finance. Easy to set up, it pairs "magically" with your Mac and ships with a woven USB-C to Lightning cable.

Price check: Apple $149 | Best Buy $149

Apple Magic Trackpad
Apple Magic Trackpad: $129 at Amazon

Apple Magic Trackpad is wireless and rechargeable, and it includes the full range of Multi-Touch gestures and Force Touch technology. The trackpad's sensors make scrolling and swiping through your favorite content more productive and comfortable than ever. Magic Trackpad automatically pairs with your Mac and ships with a woven USB-C to Lightning Cable that lets you pair and charge via a USB-C port on your Mac.

Price check: Apple $129

Hilda Scott

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.

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