If you’re looking for a discount on the MacBook Air, you’ve come to the right place. We follow all the Apple resellers all year round so we know the best prices various resellers have sold Apple products for – and we know when they have a really good deal and not just an ok deal. Here are some of the best deals that we see right now.
There’s a MacBook Air M2 new on sale and we’ve got our eyes on where to buy one and where to get the best deal. Despite the arrival of the new M2 MacBook Air Apple will still continue to sell the $999/£999 M1 MacBook Air, so we expect to continue to see some great deals on that model. This could be your last chance for the M1 MacBook Air model at $1,299, however. There will be good deals until stock runs out, but it is possible to get the model at a bargain price.
A second Prime Day will be held on October 11th, so expect some Amazon offers great MacBook deals soon.
Best MacBook Air deals right now
The M2 MacBook Air has just gone on sale, but there are some discounts on both the M2 MacBook Air (and the M1 MacBook Air).
These are the top deals on the MacBook Air that we see right now in America:
- At AmazonYou can purchase the Midnight M2 Space Gray model or Starlight M2 Space Gray model 256GB (normally $1,199) for just $1,099 ($150).
- AmazonAlso available is the 512GB M2 model, normally $1,499. Now, it’s $1,449 (50%)).
United Kingdom:
- Currys has the £1,249 M2 MacBook Air for £1,169 (£80 off)
- Laptops Direct has the £1,549 M2 MacBook Air model for £1,397 (£152 off).
- At KRCS you can get the MacBook Air with M2 for £1,186.55 (£62.45 off).
- Very John Lewis have the £999 M1 MacBook Air for £919.
You’ll find even more deals below.
MacBook Air: What are you supposed to know
Apple currently has three standard MacBook Air models for sale. The M1 MacBook AirThis was delivered in November 2020. There were also two models of the 2022 MacBook Air M2 which were released in July 2022.
The following pricing is applicable:
- MacBook Air, M1 Chip, 8-core CPU, 7-Core GPU, 256GB, MSRP: $999/£999
- MacBook Air, M2 Chip, 8-core CPU, 8-Core GPU, 256GB, MSRP: $1,199/£1,249
- MacBook Air, M2 Chip, 8-core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 512GB, MSRP: $1,499/£1,549
The M1 MacBook Air was discontinued. However, you might still be able to find it for sale.
- MacBook Air, M1 Chip, 8-core CPU, 8-Core GPU, 512GB, WAS: $1,249/£1,249
If you aren’t sure whether to buy the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro we recommend that you read about the differences between the MacBook Air and Pro.
Best Apple MacBook Air deals right now
Below are the prices for various MacBook Air models. Note Apple’s recommended retail price and you will be able to see just how good the deals on the MacBook Air are.
M2 MacBook Air 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $1,199/£1,249
$1049.00
$1,099.00
M2 MacBook Air 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, MSRP $1,499/£1,549
$1349.00
$1,449.99
M1 MacBook Air, 8 core CPU/7-core GPU MSRP $999/£999
M1 MacBook Air, 8 core CPU/8-core GPU MSRP $1,249/£1,249 (Discontinued)
$1199.00
$1,199.99
Also, make sure to check out our comprehensive roundup of the best Apple deals we’ve seen.
Where can I buy the M2 MacBook Air?
Directly purchase a MacBook Air Apple Store in the USAOr at Apple UK, but the stocks may be low and Apple very rarely drops prices – see Stock of the MacBook Air. These resellers may have a MacBook Air that is in stock or at a discounted price. There are plenty of stores and Apple Premium 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 ArticleFor more information, click here
Apple’s Macs can be traded in for money and you get a discount. This article explains. How to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program.
The following are our recommendations for resellers in the US & UK:
US retailers
UK retailers
UK Apple Authorised Resellers
Best refurbished MacBook Air deals
The deals you will see above are generally from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself – Apple very rarely drops the prices of the Macs it sells. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t save money buying from Apple: if you want to get a discount on a Mac from Apple you can buy a refurbished Mac. It’s not only Apple that sells refurbished Macs, but Apple does offer some great incentives to buy from Apple’s Refurbished StoreWe recommend that you visit this site to find great MacBook Air deals.
The Macs in Apple’s refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full year’s warranty. It’s not like buying secondhand. Find out more Buy a Refurbished Mac.
We see M1 MacBook Air models in Apple’s Refurbished Store from time-to-time. If you don’t see the model you are looking for, we suggest you wait at least a month before you order another one. These are the links to check out Refurbished MacBook Air for sale in the US Refurbished MacBook Air in the UKIt is possible to find deals on older Intel-powered MacBook Air models.
In the past we’ve seen refurbished MacBook Air (8-core CPU, 8-Core GPU, 512GB SSD, RRP $1,249/£1,249) discounted to £1,059/$1,059. That’s a saving of £190/$190 on Apple’s usual price. Make sure to keep an eye out in the store for any bargains that may be available.
A refurbished MacBook Air, 8-core CPU, 7-Core GPU, 512GB SSD, RRP £999/$999 is often discounted to $849/£849. That’s a saving of $150/£150 on Apple’s usual price.
Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products, but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years – most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are very old. Another place to check is BackMarket US BackMarket UKRefurbished Macs and other Apple products are sold by.
You can also save money by using other methods
The following should be read by students: Apple Education StoreThere they can get a discount, provided they meet the requirements. Continue reading: How to get an Apple student discount. You can also Apple has a “Back To Uni” eventThis promotion is available in the US from June through September, and in the US between July and October. You will receive free vouchers along with your purchase.
