The best MacBook deals in April 2023

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We've gathered up all the best MacBook deals that are available right here across all the Air and Pro models. You can find today's lowest prices below from our search across all the major retailers so you can be sure you're paying the lowest price for one of Apple's premium laptops.

MacBooks are still generally expensive even after a price cut, but there's no point paying full whack when there are discounts to be found all the time. And even though it's a hefty initial investment, it can be worth it in the long run as MacBooks regularly sit atop our list of the best laptops available today. Apple's laptops are built with longevity in mind, so they can actually offer excellent value over other devices that you may need to replace every couple of years.

There are MacBook deals all the time, too, so there's usually at least one model with a solid discount no matter when you're looking for a saving. You can see this week's hand-picked best offers just below. Further down, we've gathered up today's lowest prices across the full range of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro devices, where discounts are regularly up to $400 / £300.

If your budget doesn't stretch to one of Apple's premium machines, our hubs dedicated to the latest laptop deals and Chromebook deals are worth a look for a wider variety of cheaper and mid-range options.

Or, if you decide you need something more flexible that's still within the Apple ecosystem, you can always take a look at the latest iPad deals.

MacBook deals of the week

was <del>$999.99</del> now <strong>$799.99 at Best Buy</strong></a><strong><br> </strong>The Apple MacBook Air from 2020 with its revolutionary M1 chip is still one of the best laptops ever made even though it's a few years old now. We awarded the device 4.5 stars out of five in our <a href=https://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/"https://www.techradar.com/reviews/apple-macbook-air-m12020">MacBook Air M1 review</a> and still rate it highly to this day. Apple's premium laptop is fast, responsive, beautifully designed and has a long-lasting battery life. That's why you should definitely consider this deal that brings the device down to its lowest-ever price at Best Buy. This is the same deal that we saw over Black Friday, so we're very pleased to see it again.&nbsp;</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
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MacBook Air M1 (2020): was $999.99 now $799.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
The Apple MacBook Air from 2020 with its revolutionary M1 chip is still one of the best laptops ever made even though it's a few years old now. We awarded the device 4.5 stars out of five in our MacBook Air M1 review and still rate it highly to this day. Apple's premium laptop is fast, responsive, beautifully designed and has a long-lasting battery life. That's why you should definitely consider this deal that brings the device down to its lowest-ever price at Best Buy. This is the same deal that we saw over Black Friday, so we're very pleased to see it again. 

was <del>$1,199</del> now <strong>$1,049 at Amazon</strong></a><br> If you'd prefer to get the latest Apple device, Amazon has the recent MacBook Air M2 for just $50 away from its lowest-ever price. We concluded that this is the best laptop you can buy in our <a href=https://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/"https://www.techradar.com/reviews/apple-macbook-air-m2-2022">MacBook Air M2 review</a>, thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long battery life. For those needing a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing and more intense workloads, this is worth the extra investment. The M1 is still up to those jobs too, though, so you'll still be fine with the cheaper option if your budget is smaller.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
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MacBook Air M2 (2022): was $1,199 now $1,049 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
If you'd prefer to get the latest Apple device, Amazon has the recent MacBook Air M2 for just $50 away from its lowest-ever price. We concluded that this is the best laptop you can buy in our MacBook Air M2 review, thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long battery life. For those needing a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing and more intense workloads, this is worth the extra investment. The M1 is still up to those jobs too, though, so you'll still be fine with the cheaper option if your budget is smaller.

was <del>$1,299</del> now <strong>$1,099 at Amazon</strong></a><strong><br> </strong>If you missed it back in December, here's a chance to get the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro with the powerful M2 chip for its lowest price ever. It was a tough sell at full whack, but this discount makes it much better value for money. In our <a href=https://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/"https://www.techradar.com/reviews/apple-macbook-pro-13-inch-m2-2022">MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 review</a>, we loved this premium Apple laptop for its high performance in creative tasks such as photo and video editing, as well as the impressive battery life of around 15 hours, even though it wasn't a revolutionary upgrade from the previous model.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
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MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022): was $1,299 now $1,099 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
If you missed it back in December, here's a chance to get the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro with the powerful M2 chip for its lowest price ever. It was a tough sell at full whack, but this discount makes it much better value for money. In our MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 review, we loved this premium Apple laptop for its high performance in creative tasks such as photo and video editing, as well as the impressive battery life of around 15 hours, even though it wasn't a revolutionary upgrade from the previous model.

More of this week's best MacBook deals

$1,999 $1,799 at Amazon</strong></a><strong><br> Save $200</strong> – If you'd prefer the latest 2021 MacBook Pro, a 14-inch version with 512GB SSD is now only $50 more than its cheapest ever price at Amazon. The top-end device is one of the best laptops you can buy today thanks to the power of the M1 Pro chip. It's definitely one you don't want to miss if you've had an eye on a new MacBook for some time.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
$2,499 $2,249 at Amazon</strong></a><strong><br> Save $250</strong> – The latest MacBook Pro 14-inch with a 1TB SSD is reduced this week and it's slashed to its lowest ever price after the $200 discount at the checkout. You get the impressive performance of the M1 Pro chip that creative professionals will truly appreciate powering the device. Altogether, it's one of the week's best MacBook deals.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
$2,499 $2,249 at Amazon</strong></a><strong><br> Save $250</strong> – This $250 saving on the latest 16-inch MacBook Pro is the largest yet on Apple's 2021 ultrabook. With an upgraded M1 Pro chip, you get one of the most high-performance laptops for your money that's a terrific choice for creative professionals. It simply hasn't been any cheaper since its launch in October.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
%c2%a3999 £949 at Amazon</strong></a><strong><br> Save £50 - </strong>The 2020 MacBook Air has shot back up in price this week after a recent reduction to £889. We'd suggest holding off on buying one this week because of that. The Apple WWDC event is happening soon, too, and that might unveil a <a href=https://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/"https://www.techradar.com/news/macbook-air-2022">new MacBook Air</a> and drive the price of this older model down even further. If you do want to buy today, this configuration offers 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD which is a solid high-performance spec for general everyday use.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
%c2%a31,249 £1,099.97 at Amazon</strong></a><strong><br> Save £149 </strong>–<strong> </strong>If you want a laptop with more storage then this is still the best discount we've spotted on the MacBook Air with a larger 512GB SSD since last October. It doesn't beat the cheapest price ever, but it's just £60 more. At this price, it's definitely an upgrade worth considering if you would prefer to have the extra capacity for files and applications.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
%c2%a31,299 £1,149.97 at Amazon</strong></a><strong><br> Save £141 </strong>– This 13-inch MacBook Pro model was at its cheapest ever price of £1,129 for almost half a year. Its price has been all over the place since August, but it seems to have settled at £1,149.97 since February. A good saving, then, if you're happy to get a slightly smaller and older MacBook Pro that still has the power of the M1 chip inside it.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
%c2%a31,899 £1,763 at Amazon</strong></a><strong><br> Save £136 </strong>– The latest MacBook Pro 14-inch is no longer at the cheapest price ever at Amazon. It's still a decent price, but it's gone up by around £30 since last week. This version comes with the powerful M1 Pro chip, 16GB of RAM and a decent 512GB SSD – all high-end components that will give creative professionals the performance they need in one of the best laptops you can buy today.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
%c2%a32,399 £2,105 at Amazon</strong></a><strong><br> Save £296 </strong>– Apple's latest 14-inch ultrabook with a larger 1TB SSD is now back at its cheapest ever price and over £50 less than the previous record low. This version comes with the powerful M1 Pro chip, 16GB of RAM and that huge 1TB SSD. Again, these are all high-end components in a device designed for creative professionals.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
%c2%a32,399 £2,129 at Amazon</strong></a><strong><br> Save £270</strong> – There was a good saving on the larger 16-inch MacBook Pro a while ago through a voucher code, but now that saving has just been applied automatically and stuck around for over a month to equal the cheapest price ever. Featuring the all-new M1 Pro chip this is a high-performance ultrabook that is a top pick for demanding users and creative professionals. A £270 saving might be relatively small, but it's reasonable considering this new MacBook Pro only launched in October.</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">

MacBook Air deals

It's a fantastic time to shop for a MacBook Air right now. We're almost a year from the launch of the MacBook Air (M2, 2022) so the price of the latest model with the M2 chip continues to fall. Meanwhile, the previous MacBook Air (M1, 2020) is regularly available for its lowest price ever

Even though the up-to-date version does come with a new design and performance upgrades, the last-generation device is still a powerful laptop and is actually better value for money for most - even more so when it's reduced. Check out today's offers right here or head over to our dedicated MacBook Air deals page for even more info.

MacBook Air M2

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MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

An impressive but expensive new model

CPU: Apple M2 | Graphics: 8 or 10-core GPU | Screen: 13.6-inch, 2,560 x 1,664 Liquid Retina display (backlit LED, IPS, 500 nits brightness, wide color P3 gamut) | Memory: 8 to 24GB | Storage: 256GB to 2TB | Dimensions: 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches (30.41 x 21.5 x 1.13cm; W x D x H)

Excellent performance
Long battery life
Stylish new design
Poor value for money

As the new MacBook Air has only been available for a short time it comes as no surprise that the laptop has only received small discounts so far. You will probably need to wait until later in the year for events such as Black Friday for a significant price cut. And even then the chances are it will only be a maximum of around $10 / £100.

If you still want to buy one now then you can find today's best prices above. Based on our Apple Macbook Air (M2 2022) review, though, and the current price of the M1 version, you may find a better deal on that older model. You won't compromise too much on performance, too, as it's still capable of handling demanding work.

If you're choosing between the Air and Pro from 2022, though, this MacBook Air M2 could be a smarter buy as it offers better value for money for a similar level of performance.

The 2020 MackBook Air with M1 chip

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MacBook Air (M1, 2020)

An older but better value for money option for most

CPU: Apple M1 8-core CPU | Graphics: 7-core GPU | Screen: 13.3-inch 2,560 x 1,600 Retina True Tone display (backlit LED, IPS) | Storage: 256GB to 2TB | Dimensions: 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.63 inches (30.41 x 21.24 x 1.61cm; W x D x H)

Powerful processor
More affordable
Excellent all-round option
No design changes

If you're after a performance boost, but still need a lightweight form factor, the MacBook Air M1 will be your best bet. While there's a serious performance boost in this model, you're not paying as much for it as you may think. In fact, we've seen some great MacBook deals over recent months that suggest Apple certainly isn't afraid to discount this model every now and then.

As the new MacBook Air with the latest M2 chip is now available, too, we're on the hunt for any bigger discounts on this model in the months ahead. If you see it available for $799 / £799 or less then know that's a record low price for the laptop and definitely worth buying. In fact, it's a better value-for-money pick for most with almost any discount of $100/£100 or more.

MacBook Pro deals

Two brand new models have recently launched: the MacBook Pro 14-inch (2023) and MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023). Given we are so early into their life cycle following a January release, it's extremely unlikely that there will be any deals at this stage. Still, you can find the latest prices below if there is a surprise price cut.

Elsewhere, if you're more interested in the MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) and MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) then reductions on these devices are available. They do seem to vary all the time but the smaller laptop gets the most deals with savings of up to $200 / £150.  

The new MacBook Pro 13-inch (2022) still hasn't had a considerable effect on any other models since it launched last year, but deals have been more frequent on the 14-inch and 16-inch versions in recent months.

Nevertheless, we don't see the new 13-inch version as a worthwhile investment. It may have a significant performance boost and excellent battery life, but it's likely overkill for most and doesn't feature a new design. In fact, for most, the MacBook Air M2 (2022) is actually better value for money for a similar level of performance if you've got an eye out for any MacBook Pro deals.

MacBook Pro 14 inch 2023

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MacBook Pro 14-inch (2023)

A professional-grade powerhouse

CPU: Apple M2 Pro / Max | Graphics: Integrated 16 – 38-core GPU | RAM: 16GB – 96GB | Screen: 14.2-inch 3024 x 1964 display | Storage: 512GB – 8TB SSD | Dimensions (H x W x D): 31.26 x 22.12 x 1.55 cm

New M2 Pro and M2 Max chips
Impressive battery life
Gorgeous display
No deals this early

The MacBook Pro 14-inch (2023) is one of two new laptops that were surprisingly announced by Apple in January. The standout feature is the inclusion of the latest M2 Pro and M2 Max chips that power the device, offering some extremely high levels of performance.

Of course, given this MacBook is so new, it's highly unlikely that we'll see any deals at this early stage. There is the outside chance of a very small discount at retailers such as Amazon or Walmart as we've seen this before for previous models. However, the odds are very low, so expect to pay full price for the next few months if you're interested in one of Apple's newest premium laptops.

Now we've had some proper hands-on time and published our MacBook Pro 14-inch (2023) review, we can safely say that this is a solid upgrade over the last generation model. The specification boost is worth the price bump, so creative professionals after a compact and portable workstation will definitely want this on your shopping list.

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MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023)

A pricey productivity beast

CPU: Apple M2 Pro / Max | Graphics: Integrated 19 – 38-core GPU | RAM: 16GB – 96GB | Screen: 16-inch 3456 x 2234 display | Storage: 512GB – 8TB SSD | Dimensions (H x W x D): 35.6 x 24.8 x 1.7 cm

Apple's most powerful laptop
Fanatastic screen
Huge 20-hour battery life
No deals this early

The MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023) is the second of two new laptops that were announced by Apple in January. As with the smaller version, the headline inclusion is the latest M2 Pro and M2 Max chips that power the laptop to give it incredible performance for even the most intensive creative and productivity tasks.

Naturally, given this MacBook has only just been released, there are no deals available so far. We might see some discounts at select retailers in the weeks ahead, but if so, they will likely be very small - perhaps $100 / £100 max. Keep an eye on places such as Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy as these are the place most likely to offer a discount based on previous sales.

It could still be worth the investment at full price, though, if you need a powerful workstation with one of the best displays on a laptop. Those are the features we praised most in our MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023) review. It's also a significant improvement over an Intel-based MacBook, so those looking to upgrade from one of those older devices should find it to be a worthwhile investment.

13 inch MacBook Pro M2

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MacBook Pro 13-inch (2022)

A premium price for the power of the M2 chip

CPU: Apple M2 with 8-core CPU | Graphics: Integrated 10-core GPU | RAM: 8GB – 24GB | Screen: 13.3-inch 2560 x 1600 display | Storage: 256GB – 2TB SSD | Dimensions (H x W x D): 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.56 cm

Brand new M2 chip
Impressive 20-hour battery life
M1 Air is better value for money

Apple's latest MacBook Pro 13-inch (2022) featuring the powerful new M2 chip is now available to buy. Prices start at $1,299 / £1,349 for the standard model with a 256GB SSD, so it's clear this is positioned as the manufacturer's most premium ultrabook and discounts are currently nonexistent.

With that in mind, we'd consider the recent MacBook Air with the M2 chip as a better value-for-money option. Sure, the performance increase with the latest device is nice, but it's generally more power than necessary for most. 

Meanwhile, the new MacBook Air doesn't fall too far behind in terms of performance and will more than comfortably handle your everyday use as well as more involving tasks. Best of all? It has a fresh design, better battery life and starts at $100 / £100 less.

MacBook Pro 14-inch

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MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021)

The number one pick for creative professionals

CPU: Apple M1 Pro 8 or 10-core CPU | Graphics: 14 or 16-core GPU | Screen: 14.2-inch, 3,024 x 1,964 Liquid Retina XDR display (mini-LED, 1,000 nits sustained brightness, wide color P3 gamut, ProMotion technology) | Storage: 512GB or 1TB | Dimensions: 12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 inches (31.26 x 22.12 x 1.55cm; W x D x H)

Excellent performance
Stunning screen
Impressive battery life
Overkill for general users

Creative professionals will find a lot to like with the MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021). It's a compact and powerful laptop that comes with a considerable number of ports so you can finally leave all those dongles and hubs in the drawer. With the latest M1 Pro chip at its core, it offers some incredibly fine-tuned performance that takes it leaps and bounds above the competition. The battery life impresses, too, while the screen is one of Apple's best yet - a crisp Liquid Retina XDR display featuring mini-LED technology.

For the general user, this device is probably a touch overkill, both in terms of power and price. Those still looking to jump onto the Apple ecosystem but don't need quite as much performance and features would be better to consider the MacBook Air or even an iPa .

MacBook Pro 16-inch

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MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021)

Unbeatable levels of performance but at a high price

CPU: Apple M1 Pro or M1 Max 10-core CPU | Graphics: 16 or 32-core GPU | Screen: 16.2-inch, 3,456 x 2,234 Liquid Retina XDR display (mini-LED, 1,000 nits sustained brightness, wide color P3 gamut, ProMotion technology) | Storage: 512GB or 1TB | Dimensions: 14.01 x 9.77 x 0.66 inches (35.57 x 24.81 x 1.68cm); W x D x H)

Exceptional performance
Gorgeous mini-LED display
Long battery life
Large, expensive and heavy

When it comes to top tier laptops the MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) simply can't be beat right now. Apple's massive redesign of the 2019 MacBook Pro comes with a substantial boost in power with the M1 Pro or M1 Max chip, a stunning mini-LED display and a host of other most-wanted new features.

Those who want a more static workstation will appreciate the jump up to a 16-inch screen, though the 14-inch is a lot better for portability. It's also substantially cheaper, too, so those who don't need all the excessive power and are on a smaller budget will do just as well going for the smaller version.

How to find the best MacBook deals

MacBook deals are fairly regular, but Apple doesn't tend to discount these machines by a whole lot as they are premium devices that are built to last. That means Apple usually waits a long time to slash the price of its older MacBook models following the launch of a new generation. Even still, picking up an older but still capable MacBook is often the way to get the best deal.

As for when is the best time to buy, the good news is that MacBook sales are fairly common around certain times of the year. There are small price cuts every so often and after new releases, but the major discounts are held back until the biggest shopping events of the year such as Black Friday and the back-to-school sales. With that in mind, it's best to keep an eye out for superior MacBook deals in July and November.

Is it worth buying a pre-2020 MacBook?

We'll say it again, MacBooks last. Many 2019 MacBook Pro devices still run incredibly well to this day, though you might struggle to cram the latest MacOS releases onto them. That means it's not worth dismissing these older machines immediately.

However, these older devices don't tend to lose their value, either. That means you can easily spend $1,000 on a MacBook from before 2020 and miss out on the latest processors (including the fantastic M1 and M2 chips), as well as more RAM, faster SSD storage and other useful hardware features.

All things considered, we genuinely think it's best to go for a newer MacBook if you have the option as there has been a considerable jump in power and performance compared to the pre-2020 models. It'll be worth it for the extra cash and you'll future-proof yourself for much longer by taking this approach.

What to look for in MacBook sales

MacBook sales tend to feature slightly reduced prices on the entry-level Air and Pro models while reserving some biggest discounts for the more expensive configurations. While these deals tend to be near-identical from sale to sale, there are times when the discounted price cut meets or exceeds the previous record lows.

For example, we've seen the MacBook Air M1 fall to $799.99 a handful of times over the past 12 months. However, in between that, it's also been down to $829 and $849 in a couple of sales, too. It's up to you whether you want to take the plunge when devices are at a slightly higher price, but just know that the cheapest-ever MacBook deals do return fairly regularly.

Interested in more Apple tech? We've also got a look at more discounted goodies including the best Apple Watch deals, all the cheapest AirPods deals and top Apple Pencil deals.

James Pickard
Deals Editor

James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his own personal use, he decided to make it his job to share those bargains with you. James also has over five years of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.