If you’re hoping to get a MacBook Air discount, you’ve come to the right place. We track all Apple resellers throughout the year to find out the best prices resellers have sold Apple products for – and we know when they’ve got a really good deal and not just a bargain. Check out the best deals we’re seeing right now below.
The news right now is that Apple has introduced a new M2-powered 15-inch MacBook Air model, which arrived a year after the M2-powered 13-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip. Apple has dropped the price of the 13-inch MacBook Air to $1,099 / £1,149 (was $1,199 / £1,249) and continues to sell the MacBook Air M1 at $999 / £999 starting in 2020.
The new 15-inch model goes on sale June 13. You can pre-order one now from Apple.
Best MacBook Air deals right now
With the new 15-inch MacBook Air on sale soon and the 13-inch model at a discount, it should be possible to get some good prices.
Here are some of the best MacBook Air deals we’re seeing in the US right now (they seem to be out of stock since the 15-inch models launched!)
The UK:
You’ll find even more offers below.
MacBook Air: What you need to know
There are currently three standard MacBook Air models on sale from Apple. The MacBook Air M1 arrived in November 2020 and two configurations of the 2022 MacBook Air M2 went on sale in July 2022.
The price is as follows:
- 15-inch MacBook Air, M2 chip, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 256GB SSD costs $1,299/£1,399.
- 15-inch MacBook Air, M2 chip, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 512GB SSD costs $1,499/£1,599.
- 13-inch MacBook Air, M2 chip, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP: $1,099/£1,149. (Was $1,199 / £1,249)
- 13-inch MacBook Air, M2 chip, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 512GB, MSRP: $1,399/£1,449. (Was $1,499 / £1,549)
- 13-inch MacBook Air, M1 chip, 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP: $999/£999
There was a discontinued MacBook Air M1, but you can still find it for sale:
- MacBook Air, M1 chip, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB, WAS: $1,249/£1,249
If you’re not sure whether to buy the MacBook Air or the MacBook Pro, we recommend that you read the differences between the MacBook Air and the Pro.
Best Apple MacBook Air deals right now
In the tables below, you’ll see the best price currently for the various MacBook Air models made by Apple. Note the Apple recommended retail price and you can see how good the deals on the MacBook Air are.
15-inch MacBook Air M2, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $1,299/£1,399.
15-inch MacBook Air M2, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, MSRP $1,499/£1,599.
M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $1,099/£1,149 (was $1,199/£1,249)
M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, MSRP $1,399/£1,449 (was $1,499/£1,549)
1665,00 $
13.3-inch MacBook Air M1, 8-core CPU/7-core GPU, MSRP $999/£999
M1 13.3-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, MSRP $1,249/£1,249 (discontinued)
$1199.00
Also, be sure to check out our full roundup of the best Apple deals we’ve seen.
Where to buy the MacBook Air M2
You can buy a MacBook Air directly from Apple in the US or from Apple UK, but stocks can be low and Apple very rarely drops prices – see Where’s the MacBook Air in stock. You can, however, find a MacBook Air in stock and on sale at any of these retailers. There are plenty of Apple Premium stores and resellers around the world that offer discounts on new and old Macs, so it’s worth shopping around (read our Where to Buy a Mac article for more tips).
One of the benefits of buying from Apple is that you can trade in your old Mac and get cash. We have an article explaining how to get money with Apple’s trade-in program.
We recommend the following retailers in the US and UK:
US retailers
UK retailers
Apple Authorized Resellers in the UK
Best refurbished MacBook Air deals
The offers you’ll see above are usually from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself – Apple very rarely drops the prices on the Macs it sells. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t save money buying from Apple: if you want a discount on a Mac from Apple, you can buy a refurbished Mac. It’s not just Apple that sells refurbished Macs, but Apple offers great incentives to buy from Apple’s refurbished store, so we recommend you check it out for bargains. Macbook Air. In the UK look at this page and the US Refurb Store page is here.
Macs in Apple’s Refurbished Store may be old display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a defect, but are now fully refurbished and backed by a warranty of a year. It’s not like buying used. Learn more about buying a refurbished Mac.
We see MacBook Air M1 models in Apple’s refurbished store from time to time. If none are available when you watch, we recommend checking back in about a month, if you can wait that long.
In the USA:
The UK:
Amazon also has a Certified Refurbished Store for Apple products, but we don’t recommend buying products over five years old – most of the products we see on Amazon’s Refurbished Store are very old. . Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sell refurbished Macs and other Apple products.
Other ways to save money
Students should check out the Apple Education Store, where they may qualify for a discount (provided they qualify). Learn more: How to get a student discount from Apple. Apple is also hosting a ‘Back To Uni’ event which runs in the US from June to September (and UK from July to October) and means you’ll get free AirPods with your purchase!
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