Black Friday MacBook deals 2024: all the best Apple sales still live

Black Friday MacBook deals are technically over now that we’re into the weekend, but don’t tell any of these retailers who are still selling the best MacBooks on the market at the lowest prices we’ve seen all year.

Even though official Black Friday deals are behind us, a lot of the MacBooks I’ve seen on sale this week haven’t risen in price, and in some cases, they’ve even dropped a bit further as we head into early Cyber Monday sales. I’ve been digging through all the latest and greatest MacBook offers all week, and I’ve been gathering them here in one place to make your Black Friday MacBook shopping easier than ever.

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So no matter what Black Friday MacBook deal you’re looking for, I’ve got you covered, backed by TechRadar’s 15 years of experience reviewing Mac hardware, so you can rest assured that we’re only picking the deals that offer the greatest value this weekend and beyond.

Today’s best MacBook deals in the US

Display – 13 inches
Processor – Apple M1
RAM – 8GB
Storage – 256GB
OS – macOS

Walmart is offering the MacBook Air M1 for a new record-low price of $649, which is a steal for the device that sat atop our best laptop guide for many months. It may be a little dated now but this is still a powerful Apple device that holds up well in 2024. It can handle most users’ computing needs: work, browsing, video calls, and even creative tasks such as video and photo editing.

Display – 13.6 inches
Processor – Apple M2
RAM – 8GB
Storage – 256GB
OS – macOS

Best Buy has got the excellent MacBook Air M2 model for a decent $100 off, even though it was even cheaper a few days ago. While a newer M3 version is available, we concluded that this is still one of the best laptops you can buy in our MacBook Air M2 review, thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long 18-hour battery life. For those needing a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing and more intense workloads.

Display – 13 inches
Processor – Apple M3
RAM – 16GB
Storage – 256GB
OS – macOS

The latest MacBook Air M3 at Amazon has a decent discount of $250 – so it’s now selling at the lowest ever price we’ve seen. In our five-star MacBook Air 13-inch M3 review we praised its excellent performance, lengthy 18 hours of battery life and slick fan-less design. We think it’s the best laptop you can buy right now for creatives and anyone after a high-end device so if you’ve got a decent budget you’ll love this portable and powerful machine. This is also the new base model of the MacBook Air, which gets a nice bump in memory from 8GB to 16GB.

Display – 13 inches
Processor – Apple M3
RAM – 16GB
Storage – 512GB
OS – macOS

If you fancy the new MacBook Air, but find the 256GB storage of the base model too limited, then the good news is that Amazon is also selling the M3 MacBook Air with 16GB memory and much roomier 512GB SSD for $250 off ahead of Black Friday. This is a great discount, and the 512GB SSD makes it more future-proof, especially for people who work with large files. However, compared to the 256GB model that’s also on sale, it means Apple/Amazon are effectively charging $200 for an extra 256GB of storage, which is a bit cheeky. You could buy a larger external hard drive for a lot less. If you don’t want that kind of hassle, however, it may be worth taking advantage of this deal.

Display – 15 inches
Processor – Apple M3
RAM – 16GB
Storage – 256GB
OS – macOS

It may essentially be just a larger version of the MacBook Air 13-inch, but if that’s what you want then that’s what you get – and it’s now reduced to its lowest-ever price at Amazon (it’s actually dropped further since just a few days ago). Our MacBook Air 15-inch review praised the display, performance, design and speaker array, although we did think the jump in size hurt one of the MacBook Air’s key selling points – its portability. Nevertheless, this is still an impressive laptop that was awarded a full five stars – and it’s now available for a record-low price – and the new base model gets 16GB of memory, double what it used to be.

Display – 14 inches
Processor – Apple M3
RAM – 8GB
Storage – 512GB
OS – macOS

Amazon has the previous generation of MacBook Pro 14-inch for $200 off. Boasting a powerful M3 chip, stunning liquid retina display and an impressive 22 hours of battery life, this is a complete creative workstation. We awarded this model 4.5 stars out of five in our MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3) review, praising the overall performance, elegant design and long-lasting battery.

Today’s best MacBook deals in the UK

Amazon: up to 12% off
Argos: same-day delivery or in-store pickup
Currys: some solid early MacBook Air deals
Ebuyer: 0% interest available
John Lewis: two-year guarantee included
Laptops Direct: over £400 off certain older MacBooks
Very: up to £351 off select MacBooks

Display – 13.6 inches
Processor – Apple M2
RAM – 8GB
Storage – 256GB
OS – macOS

As suspected, with Apple bumping up the base memory of the MacBook Air M2 and M3 to 16GB, retailers are cutting the prices of their existing stock of models with 8GB. While not the most powerful MacBook out there, this model with the M2 chip remains an excellent all-rounder, especially when it comes to day-to-day tasks like browsing the internet and writing up documents. For this new, lower, price, you’ll struggle to find a better value laptop than this, even if the memory is a bit on the low side.

Display – 13.6 inches
Processor – Apple M3
RAM – 8GB
Storage – 256GB
OS – macOS

Apple’s latest version of the MacBook Air is our pick for the best laptop you can buy right now, and while this 10% price cut isn’t the biggest saving in the world, it makes Apple’s best value MacBook even better value. Windows 11 laptops at this price point just can’t compare, and this is an ideal Black Friday MacBook deal for people looking for a thin, light and dependable laptop to use for school and work. It looks like stock is running low for this deal, so you’ll want to be quick.

Display – 14.2 inches
Processor – Apple M3 Pro
RAM – 18GB
Storage – 512GB
OS – macOS

If you want an incredibly powerful MacBook for creative work, then this deal from Amazon is well worth checking out. You’ll save £200 on this workstation laptop with 18GB of memory, which along with the M3 Pro chip, which includes a 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU, makes this an incredible performer, even if it’s no longer the most recent model. This price is only for the silver model – if you want it in black, it’ll cost £50 more.

Today’s best MacBook deals in Australia

Apple: Get an Apple Gift Card up to AU$320 with MacBook Airs
The Good Guys: latest M4 MacBook Pros reduced
JB Hi-Fi: many MacBooks on sale
Amazon: discounts on older MacBooks
Mobileciti: save on M2 MacBook Airs
Mwave: one deal on an Apple M3 laptop

Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 2024) range: 10% off all 14- and 16-inch models, prices from AU$2,249 at The Good Guys

If you’ve had your eyes set on picking up a particular model from Apple’s newest MacBook range, The Good Guys may just have the best price for Black Friday this year, thanks to this flat 10%-off discount on all 19 models it has in stock. Those discounts range from $250 off for the entry-level model:
• Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD: was $2,499 now $2,249
And max out at AU$650 off at the top:
• Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4, 2024) | 48GB RAM | 1TB SSD: was $6,499 now $5,849
Considering that M4 models have been out less than a month, these are very nice prices.

Display – 13.6-inch
Processor – Apple M2
RAM – 16GB
Storage – 256GB
OS – macOS

If you’re looking to snag a cheap MacBook Air this Black Friday, this could very possibly be the best on offer. This is the only M2 model Apple officially still sells, and it pairs a healthy 16GB of RAM with a 256GB SSD. While we would have liked more storage, at this price – AU$272 off the RRP, and a new all-time low for this configuration – we can live with it. Available in Silver, Space Grey, Starlight and Midnight colours.

Apple MacBook Air 13.6-inch (M3, 2024): from AU$1,517 (save up to AU$282) at JB Hi-Fi
Display – 13.6 inches
Processor – Apple M3
OS – macOS

We think Apple’s latest 13.6-inch MacBook Air is the best laptop you can currently buy, and JB Hi-Fi’s slashing up to AU$282 off the higher-end 16GB and 24GB RAM models. That discount means the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD option is now cheaper than its 8GB RAM equivalent. The discounts are available on all colours. Here’s what you’ll currently pay for each config:
• 16GB RAM/256GB SSD: AU$1,799 AU$1,517
• 16GB RAM/512GB SSD: AU$2,097 AU$1,817
• 24GB RAM/512GB SSD: AU$2,399 AU$2,117

Apple MacBook Air 15.3-inch (M3, 2024): from AU$1,927 (save up to AU$272) at JB Hi-Fi
Display – 15.3 inches
Processor – Apple M3
OS – macOS

If you’re looking to pick up Apple’s newest 15.3-inch MacBook Air, JB Hi-Fi currently has modest discounts on the 16GB and 24GB RAM models, with a flat AU$272 off the RRP (or up to 13%):
• 16GB RAM/256GB SSD: AU$2,099 AU$1,927
• 16GB RAM/512GB SSD: AU$2,499 AU$2,227
• 24GB RAM/512GB SSD: AU$2,799 AU$2,527
This is the first time we’ve seen these 2024 units on special, and the discounts are available in all four colours (Space Grey, Silver, Starlight and Midnight).

Display – 14-inch
Processor – Apple M3 Max
RAM – 36GB
Storage – 1TB
OS – macOS

Apple Australia has no longer sells the M3 MacBook Pro, and is instead taking orders for the new M4 model. This means the older M3 models are seeing a discount, such as this Mwave deal that takes AU$1,000 off this still-fantastic M3 Max powered machine packed with a massive 36GB of RAM and a substantial 1TB SSD. (Ignore the RRP on Mwave – it’s the original one from when this model first went on sale, but it’s now more commonly sold for AU$4,999.)

Deals picked by

Matt Hanson

I’ve been covering Black Friday sales events for over a decade, and I’m also a MacBook expert, having reviewed every recent model for TechRadar – and owning two myself! So, I know a good MacBook deal when I see one, and over the years I’ve discovered the best places to look to get some amazing price cuts on Apple’s laptops – and I’m here to share this knowledge with you. If you’re on the hunt for a MacBook this Black Friday, then there’s only one page you need: this one, right here.

Black Friday MacBook deals: FAQs

MacBook Air M3 — (Image credit: Future / Apple)

When will the Black Friday MacBook deals start in 2024?

Black Friday 2024 itself is on November 29, with Cyber Monday following on December 2, and you can expect a lot of MacBook deals to go live on those days (and during the weekend between the two dates).

However, as with previous years, retailers are likely to start cutting prices early, so you may find some awesome MacBook deals around early November onwards. Now that the second Amazon Prime Day is over, you should start seeing Black Friday MacBook deals popping up regularly.

Is Black Friday the best time to buy a MacBook?

Black Friday is an excellent time to buy a MacBook. Apple devices are usually premium products with premium prices to match, so any chance to snag one with a big price cut is always welcome. And, because MacBooks have great reputations as some of the best laptops you can buy, retailers like Amazon and Walmart often offer eye-catching price cuts over Black Friday to win over customers.

One retailer, however, that doesn’t usually join in with the Black Friday deals frenzy is Apple itself. The company’s online (and bricks and mortar) stores don’t offer price cuts, but usually bundle in gift cards which can make the asking price a bit more palatable. Apple also offers trade in deals, so if you have an older MacBook (or other Apple product) that’s in decent condition, you may be able to trade it in to take off a decent amount from the sale price.

What Black Friday MacBook deals should I expect?

It’s hard to know for certain what Black Friday MacBook deals there will be in 2024, but we can take a good guess based on current trends and previous Black Fridays. Now that M4 MacBook Pros have launched, I expect to see a glut of M3 and M2 MacBook Pros getting deep discounts, as retailers may be keen to clear their stocks of older models – and that’s great news for consumers as these remain excellent laptops, even if they are a few years old by this point.

The more affordable MacBook Air has already received price cuts for both the 13-inch and 15-inch models. They come with M3 chips and launched back in March of this year. While we’ve not heard any rumors of an M4-powered MacBook Air, the M3 models are due a price cut right around now anyway and the M2 models could fall even further in price. Meanwhile, 2020’s M1 MacBook Air has in past Black Fridays seen some huge price cuts, making it an ideal laptop for students. While some great deals on this MacBook could appear during Black Friday 2024, I fear we are coming to the end of retailers’ stock (Apple stopped making it a few years ago), so there might be fewer offers this year. Also, at this point, unless you find it for a ridiculously low price, you’d be better off paying a bit more for the M2 or M3 models.

Why trust TechRadar this Black Friday

For over a decade, the TechRadar team have been sharing their deal-hunting knowledge and tech expertise to bring our readers only the best Black Friday deals across a range of products.

We don’t just pick super-cheap offers or go for eye-catching price cuts just because prices are low – each deal we find is carefully checked to make sure it offers the best possible value to our readers. That includes checking price histories to make sure the products haven’t been previously sold for lower prices, as well as using our decade’s worth of tech reporting knowledge to check all of the specifications for the products. We review hundreds of products every year on TechRadar, so there’s a good chance we’ve already used and tested the products we find deals for, and we’ll never recommend a product we don’t think is worth buying – no matter how tempting the price cut may be.

When it comes to MacBooks, we’ve tested every model since our launch over 15 years ago, and are regular visitors to Apple’s HQ in Cupertino – so you can be sure that we know what we’re talking about when it comes to recommending the right MacBook for the right people.

So, on this page you’ll not only find amazing deals on the best MacBooks on the market in 2024, but also expert analysis and opinions on each product we recommend.

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