Revealed alongside the 13-inch MacBook Pro and Mac Mini in 2020, the MacBook Air was one of the very first devices to be powered by Apple’s own laptop processors.
It uses the original M1 chip, which is still one of the most powerful chips in any laptop over two years old. Almost everything we said about the device in our 9/10 review still holds true in 2022.
Apple has since released an M2 version of the MacBook Air, but that’s not worth the price hike for many people. This new model also means there are some useful discounts on its predecessor – via third-party retailers, rather than Apple itself.
With plenty of great deals to start 2023, here are the best deals available in the US and UK.
Best MacBook Air M1 deals in the US
Many retailers are still stocking the MacBook M1 laptop in the US, some at deep discounts:
Best MacBook Air M1 deals in the UK
If you’re based in the UK, there are even more options:
- Apple – only 256GB available, no discounts
- Amazon – £121 on 256GB, £57 on 512GB
- Very – £50 off 256GB, 512GB not available
- Box – £70 off 256GB, £70 off 512GB (listed as a discount on previous price)
- Scan – £70 off 256GB, 512GB not available
- KRCS – £50 off 256GB, £110 off 512GB (listed as a discount on previous price)
- AO – £100 off 256GB plus three free months of Apple TV+ (new subscribers only), 512GB not available
- Argos – £50 off 256GB plus four free months of Spotify Premium (new subscribers only), 512GB not available
- Currys – £50 off 256GB, 512GB not available
- John Lewis – £70 off 256GB (listed as £40 off previous price), three months free Apple TV+ and Arcade (new subscribers only), 512GB not available
Best 13-inch MacBook Air M1 prices right now
This article is regularly updated with the latest information, but prices often fluctuate. For the most up-to-date information, check out the comparison widget below. However, be aware that the prices listed here are generally for the entry-level model:
How much did the 13-inch MacBook Air M1 cost at launch?
Despite the switch to the M1 chip, the price of the new MacBook Air remains similar to the older version from Intel. Two base configurations are offered, with the following RRPs at launch:
- MacBook Pro M1 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB SSD) – £999 / $999 / AUD$1,499
- MacBook Pro M1 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB SSD) – £1,249 / $1,249 / AUD$1,849
Should I buy refurbished?
The only place you’ll see bigger discounts on the MacBook Air M1 is if you buy refurbished. Some might see this as another word for “used”, but in reality, many of these devices have barely seen any use.
Remember that if a product has been used for demonstration purposes or returned as an unwanted gift, retailers should classify it as “refurbished” despite looking and performing like new. It is true that there are situations where a fault has been corrected, so it is worth checking the description of any device you are considering buying.
There are two key places to go if you’re looking for a refurbished MacBook Air. The first is the Apple Refurbished Store, with refurbished devices to an excellent standard. However, The MusicMagpie and Hoxton Macs are both excellent alternatives and generally have a greater range of choices. Everything described as “renewed” on Amazon has also been refurbished.
See more in our guide to refurbished technology.
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