Over recent years, Macs have become increasingly budget-friendly. Lower entry prices, greater memory and storage for your dollar, and the launch of the MacBook Neo meant Apple was, for the first time, ranking among the market’s top values.
Regrettably, Apple has sharply raised prices due to the persistent memory shortage. While Macs have lost some of their allure compared to a few months back, solid deals remain – and for anyone needing a new machine, today’s Macs still represent solid value versus the broader PC landscape.
MacBook Air
Before the MacBook Neo arrived, the MacBook Air served as Apple’s laptop entry point. Even though the Neo complicates its value story, the Air remains an excellent choice for those seeking a step-up experience without premium pricing.
Highlights include MagSafe charging, a P3 wide-color display, Center Stage webcam, and extended battery life. Unlike the Neo, which is limited to 13 inches, the Air also offers a 15-inch model.
Currently, these discounts are available across the MacBook Air range:
13-inch MacBook Air:
– M5 MacBook Air: 512GB storage, 16GB memory – $1199 on Amazon ($100 off!)
– M5 MacBook Air: 1TB storage, 16GB memory – $1449 on Amazon ($150 off!)
– M5 MacBook Air: 1TB storage, 24GB memory – $1649 on Amazon ($150 off!)
15-inch MacBook Air:
– M5 MacBook Air: 512GB storage, 16GB memory – $1399 on Amazon ($100 off!)
– M5 MacBook Air: 1TB storage, 16GB memory – $1729 on Amazon ($70 off)
– M5 MacBook Air: 1TB storage, 24GB memory – $1849 on Amazon ($150 off!)
– Refurbished M5 MacBook Air: 1TB storage, 16GB memory – $1529 at Apple Store
MacBook Neo
The MacBook Neo speaks for itself – Apple’s first budget-friendly MacBook starts at just $699.
It makes a few trade-offs versus the Air, yet remains remarkable value. Build quality, display clarity, and the macOS experience are virtually untouched. You do get a slower A18 Pro chip (still very capable), fewer ports, and 8GB RAM, but that’s fair at this price. It also ships in playful colors like Citrus, Blush, and Indigo.
No significant retail discounts exist for the Neo currently, but Apple’s refurbished models save $100–120 off retail. These come with the same one-year warranty, a like-new feel, and all major components replaced – no scratches or battery wear.
– MacBook Neo: 256GB storage, 8GB memory – $689 on Amazon ($10 off)
– MacBook Neo: 512GB storage, 8GB memory, Touch ID – $799 on Amazon
– Refurbished MacBook Neo: 256GB storage, 8GB memory – $599 at Apple Store
– Refurbished MacBook Neo: 512GB storage, 8GB memory, Touch ID – $679 at Apple Store
MacBook Pro
The MacBook Pro sits at the lineup’s summit, delivering the ultimate specs, with one important caveat. Reports indicate Apple will redesign the high-end Pro models later this year with OLED displays, touchscreens, and slimmer profiles.
That overhaul will launch exclusively with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, so buyers of the base M5 model can purchase confidently today. The same holds if you’re indifferent to the redesign, as M5 Pro and M5 Max remain exceptional processors.
14-inch MacBook Pro deals:
– MacBook Pro with M5: 1TB of storage, 16GB of memory – $1839 on Amazon ($160 off!)
– MacBook Pro with M5 Pro: 1TB of storage, 24GB of memory – $2351 on Amazon ($150 off!)
– Refurbished MacBook Pro with M4: 1TB of storage, 16GB of memory – $1609 at Apple Store
– Refurbished MacBook Pro with M5: 1TB of storage, 16GB of memory – $1699 at Apple Store
16-inch MacBook Pro deals:
– MacBook Pro with M5 Pro: 1TB of storage, 24GB of memory – $2814 on Amazon ($185 off!)
– MacBook Pro with M5 Pro: 1TB of storage, 48GB of memory – $3367 on Amazon ($232 off!)
– MacBook Pro with M5 Max: 2TB of storage, 36GB of memory – $3799 on Amazon ($600 off!)
– Refurbished MacBook Pro with M5 Pro: 1TB of storage, 24GB of memory – $2549 at Apple Store
Explore free trials for Apple services:
– Apple Music – $10.99/mo after free trial
– Apple Arcade – $6.99/mo after free trial
– Apple News+ – $12.99/mo after free trial
– Apple TV+ – $12.99/mo after free trial
– Apple One bundle – $19.95/mo after free trial
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