Apple shares vibrant new Apple TV intro with music by FINNEAS
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9to5Mac Daily: November 3, 2025 – New Siri rumors, more
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Best MacBook for students: Tried and tested for school, college & uni
Macworld Thinking of buying a Mac or MacBook for school, college or university? Here, in our best Mac for students guide, Macworld’s experts take a look at Apple’s current line-up and evaluate which Mac is best for students. We compare the MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro for college and examine whether a desktop Mac might actually be a better choice. And we’ll recommend which Mac to choose based on your needs as a student and the course you are taking. Choosing the best Mac for college or university depends on what you are going to be studying as well as how much you have to spend. Luckily registered students can save money on a new Mac by shopping at Apple’s Education Store. Students can typically save $100 to $200 in the U.S., in the U.K. the savings are from £100 to £200, Australian students can save between $150 and $330 and Canadian students can typically save from $130 to $270. Plus, during the summer months students can also get a free pair of AirPods or an Apple Pencil with a purchase of a new Mac (or iPad) in Apple’s Higher Education offer. Despite Apple’s Student Discount and summer offer, our advice is to shop around for deals that may be even better. You may be able to get even more money off your Mac purchase if you go straight to a reseller and you can see the best offers right now below. How to find Apple’s Education Store Click on the links below to go straight to Apple’s Education Stores in the countries where most of our readers reside. Apple’s U.S. Education Store Apple’s U.K. Education Store (in the UK you will need to verify your student status via UNiDAYS before you can view the online store). Apple’s Canada Education Store Apple’s Australian Education Store Just note that some resellers may offer a better discount than the one Apple offers students, so check the best prices right now shown below before deciding where to buy your new Mac. Is MacBook Air or MacBook Pro better for students? This is likely the question you are hoping to get an answer to: should I buy a MacBook Air or a MacBook Pro for college? As you will see from the summaries below, the MacBook Air is the model we would recommend for most students, it’s light, has great battery life, and comes at a great price. But there are reasons to choose the MacBook Pro, with its superior screen, extra ports, and 24-hour battery life possibly being essentials for your needs. We also have a dedicated article where we compare the MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro in detail that you might find useful. Best MacBook for students Below we’ll evaluate the different MacBooks from the perspective of a typical student in the order that we recommend them for students. 1. MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 2025): Ideal student MacBook Price When Reviewed: $999 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $899 View Deal $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket If you’re looking for a MacBook that doesn’t break the bank and offers the ultimate in portability and great battery life, then the MacBook Air is the perfect fit. You might assume that the MacBook Air is low-powered in comparison to the MacBook Pro. Right now this is the case, but it isn’t normally. In October 2025 Apple introduced an M5 MacBook Pro which has a newer chip than the M4 MacBook Air. So if you are looking for the best specs the MacBook Pro beats the MacBook Air. However, in spring 2026 Apple is likely to introduce an M5 MacBook Air, at which point the gap will close between these two Mac laptops. But even when on paper they look the same, the differences are greater than you might think. There are differences to the specs if you look closer. The entry-level MacBook Air costs $999, but it has an 8-core GPU rather than a 10-core GPU (which would be better suited to more demanding applications, like high-end games and graphics). It also only offers 256GB storage. But, for an extra $200 you can get a MacBook Air with 10-core GPU and 512GB storage. It would certainly be worth the extra money if you can afford the mid-range $1,199 MacBook Air model. If your budget doesn’t stretch to that then we recommend that you factor in some iCloud storage so that you can avoid filling your Mac with photos and music). The MacBook Pro with a similar spec to that mid-range MacBook Air (albeit with an M5 chip) costs $1,599, which is a big jump in price. For some people the extra $400 will be worth paying (as we will discuss below), but for the majority of students we think the MacBook Air will be more than suitable for your needs. There are a few other things to consider. The 13-inch MacBook Air offers 18 hours of battery life, according to Apple. This is less than the 14-inch MacBook Pro’s 24 hours, but more than enough if you forget to bring your charging cable to the library. The other difference is that there are fewer ports on the MacBook Air compared to the MacBook Pro, but the two USB-C ports and separate MagSafe port for charging should be sufficient. How much can students save on the 13-inch MacBook Air, M4? MSRP: $999 / £999 / AU$1,699 / CA$1,399Student: $899 / £899 / AU$1,549 / CA$1,249 Students save: $100 / £100 / AU$150 / CA$150 You’ll see the best prices right now in the block above, which may be even better than Apple’s education pricing. 2. MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 2025): Best value big screen MacBook Price When Reviewed: $1,199 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1079.88 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket There is only one reason not to buy the 13-inch MacBook Air with M4: the 15-inch MacBook Air with M4. The 15-inch MacBook Air costs $200 more than the entry-level 13-inch model, but it offers a better M4 chip as standard with the 10-core GPU, rather than an 8-core GPU. And there’s also a bigger screen. Another benefit relates to the speakers, which are better than the smaller MacBook Air’s. Here you get a six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers rather than the four-speaker sound system of the 13-inch MacBook Air. Obviously, the 15-inch MacBook Air weighs a little more and will take up more space in your bag, but if you want a bigger screen then that’s a fair price to pay. Battery life is the same 18-hours as the 13-inch MacBook Air. How much can students save on the 15-inch MacBook Air, M4? MSRP: $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,099 / CA$1,699Student: $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,949 / CA$1,549 Students save: $100 / £110 / AU$150 / CA$150 You’ll see the best prices right now in the block above, which may be even better than Apple’s education pricing. Read our full Apple 15-inch MacBook Air (M4, 2025) review 3. Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5, 2025): Best MacBook battery life Price When Reviewed: $1,599 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1,537.65 View Deal $1549 View Deal $1570 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is quite a leap up from the MacBook Air in terms of price, so you may be wondering why anyone would want to pay more for the MacBook Pro. There are four main reasons to buy the MacBook Pro rather than the MacBook Air though. One is if the MacBook Air won’t be powerful enough for your needs. The thing about the MacBook Air is that it lacks a fan, which means that if you really push it then the Mac might slow down to avoid overheating. For this reason, if you want to use your Mac for heavy processing then you might be better off with a MacBook Pro. Although, in this case, if you have the budget, you might actually want to consider the M4 Pro MacBook Pro (discussed next). Another reason to choose the MacBook Pro M5 over the MacBook Air M4 is the display. The MacBook Pro offers a 120Hz Pro Motion mini-LED display with up to 1,600 nits brightness in HDR, while the MacBook Air display is a standard 60HZ LED display and 500 nits. Due to the higher-quality display, you can expect smoother visuals, better visibility in bright environments, and better contrast from the MacBook Pro. One other benefit of the MacBook Pro is the wider selection of ports than on the MacBook Air. The MacBook Air includes two Thunderbolt/USB C ports while the MacBook Pro models feature three Thunderbolt/USB C ports along with HDMI and an SDXC card reader, which will be convenient for those who want to connect external displays or transfer files directly from devices like cameras. Finally the MacBook Pro battery life is an impressive 24 hours. More than enough to get you through a day and an all-nighter at university. Are those extra features worth the extra money? The answer depends on what you need from the laptop. It offers better performance for CPU-intensive tasks, like video rendering, and the higher refresh rates will result in smoother visuals and be better suited to high-end games. How much can students save on the 14-inch MacBook Pro, M5? MSRP: $1,599 / £1,599 / AU$2,499 / CA$2,099Student: $1,499 / £1,499 / AU$2,349 / CA$1,969 Students save: $100 / £100 / AU$150 / CA$130 Read our full Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5, 2025) review 4. MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024): Ultimate MacBook Price When Reviewed: $1,999 | $2,399 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1569.99 View Deal $1,748.16 View Deal $1789 View Deal $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket It is unlikely that students need the power of the M4 Pro in the 14-inch MacBook Pro (or 16-inch MacBook Pro for that matter) and the price is likely to be prohibitive anyway. But we do see some good MacBook Pro deals, so if you can get a bargain then these more powerful MacBook Pro models are worth considering. If you need a more powerful Mac because your course calls for it, or perhaps because you are a gamer looking for a machine that can meet those demands, then you can save a bit of money by choosing the 14-inch MacBook Pro over the 16-inch model. Both models offer the same specs, so you aren’t forfeiting any high-power options. However, Apple may be going to update these MacBook Pro models with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the spring of 2025. How much can students save on the 14-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro? MSRP: $1,999 / £1,999 / AU$3,299 / CA$2,699Student: $1,849 / £1,849 / AU$3,069 / CA$2,509 Students save: $150 / £150 / AU$230 / CA$190 MacBook vs Mac desktop for students? Student life normally involves a fair amount of mobility – traveling to lectures, libraries, the occasional coffee shop, and then possibly home for weekends and term breaks–so it makes sense to consider a laptop rather than a desktop Mac. While the screen sizes in MacBooks are smaller than iMacs, you can always buy a cheap screen and use that with your laptop when you are home. Or, if you also have an iPad, you might be able to link your iPad to your MacBook and use the iPad screen too (here’s how to use your iPad as a second screen for your Mac). You could also use that iPad for taking notes when you are at lectures (read our guide to the best iPad for students). However, there are some benefits to buying a Mac desktop. Generally, it is the case that you pay more for a Mac laptop, compared to the same specs on a desktop. The Mac mini, for example, is Apple’s cheapest Mac despite having some pretty impressive specs. However, if you compare the 24-inch iMac with a similarly speced Mac laptop the iMac is considerably more expensive.  Best Mac desktops for students While we appreciate that there are plenty of benefits associated with choosing a laptop for university, you may be better off with a desktop. 1. Mac mini (M4, 2024): Cheapest Mac Price When Reviewed: $599 | $799 | $999 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $499.99 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $728.27 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The Mac mini was upgraded in October 2024 when it gained the M4 chip (and the M4 Pro chip option discussed below). It also got a brand new, much smaller, design. It now measures a diminutive 5-inches by 5-inches (12.7cm x 12.7cm). So you can find room for it on your desk, or in your bag when heading home for the holidays. In the U.K. Apple also reduced the price, so it’s now $599/£599 (the price hasn’t changed in the U.S.). The only real compromise is the lack of monitor and keyboard. If you are on a budget the Mac mini is the way to go. Get an entry-level Mac mini and ask around for an old keyboard, mouse and monitor. How much can students save on the Mac mini, M4? MSRP: $599 / £599 / AU$999 / CA$799Student: $499 / £499 / AU$829 / CA$669 Students save: $100 / £110 / AU$170 / CA$130 2. Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024): Best value Mac Price When Reviewed: $1,399 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1,269.99 View Deal $1309 View Deal $1311.67 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The M4 Pro Mac mini offers all the benefits of the Mac mini discussed above along with the more powerful M4 Pro chip which brings more GPUs and support for more RAM (unified memory). If you need an M4 Pro chip the Mac mini with M4 Pro is a lot cheaper, at $1,299 (student price) than a 14-inch MacBook Pro, which starts at $1,849 for students. Sure, you need to buy a monitor, mouse and keyboard, but you can probably find good deal on those accessories. How much can students save on the Mac mini, M4 Pro? MSRP: $1,999 / £1,999 / AU$3,299 / CA$2,699Student: $1,849 / £1,849 / AU$3,069 / CA$2,509 Students save: $150 / £150 / AU$230 / CA$190 Read our full Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024) review 3. Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025): Ultimate Mac Price When Reviewed: $1,999 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1999 View Deal B&H $1999 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The M4 Max Mac Studio offers more GPU cores and support for more RAM, at a much lower price than similarly specced Mac laptops. If you need a powerful Mac, either because your course demands it, or because you want to spend your free time gaming, the Mac Studio is worth consideration, and the student discount is pretty good. We’d wait for the new model to launch though. As with the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models though, we’d suggest that you probably don’t need this much power and could probably use the money for something more important, like accommodation or food. How much can students save on the Mac Studio? MSRP: $1,999 / £2,099 / AU$3,499 / CA$2,699Student: $1,799 / £1,899 / AU$3,199 / CA$2,399 Students save: $200 / £210 / AU$330 / CA$270 Read our full Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025) review Which Mac should you get for university? Our pick of the entire Mac range, if you’re a student, is the M4 MacBook Air. It’s light, fast, and with student pricing starting at $899/£899 it’s very good value. Our advice would be to spend a little more to get the $1,199 MacBook Air with 10-core GPU and 512GB storage, we think the extra $200 is well worth it. If you are looking for the cheapest Mac you can get, the M4 Mac mini is a very good option. It’s powerful and with Apple’s education discount, it’s just $499/£499. You just need a monitor, mouse and keyboard. How much can students save on a Mac? You can save hundreds on a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio and even a Mac Pro at Apple’s Education Store all year round. Students can typically save $100 to $200 in the U.S., in the U.K. the savings are from £100 to £200, Australian students can save between $150 and $330 and Canadian students can typically save from $130 to $270. Savings are even bigger on high-end products like the Mac Pro, although we aren’t sure that many students need one of those. Here’s how the Mac and MacBook MSRP compares to the student price: ProductU.S.U.K.AustraliaCanada13.6-inch MacBook Air, M4, MSRP$999£999$1,699$1,39913.6-inch MacBook Air, M4, Student discount$899£899$1,549$1,24915-inch MacBook Air, M4, MSRP$1,199£1,199$2,099$1,69915-inch MacBook Air, M4, Student discount$1,099£1,099$1,949$1,54914-inch MacBook Pro M5 MSRP$1,599£1,599$2,499$2,09914-inch MacBook Pro M5 Student discount$1,499£1,499$2,349$1,96914-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro MSRP$1,999£1,999$3,299$2,69914-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro Student discount$1,849£1,849$3,069$2,50916-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro MSRP$2,499£2,499$3,999$3,29916-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro Student discount$2,299£2,299$3,699$3,049iMac M4 MSRP$1,299£1,299$1,999$1,699iMac M4 Student discount$1,249£1,249$1,919$1,629Mac mini M4 MSRP$599£599$999$799Mac mini M4 Student discount$499£499$849$669Mac Studio M4 Max MSRP$1,999£2,099$3,499$2,699Mac Studio M4 Max Student discount$1,799£1,899$3,199$2,399Mac Pro M2 Ultra MSRP$6,999£7,199$11,999$8,999Mac Pro M2 Ultra Student discount$6,599£6,789$11,309$8,479Apple’s discounted price for students compared to the usual price. If you’re a student, you can also get Apple Music for half price with free Apple TV+ included. How to get a student discount on a Mac You can get a student discount at Apple’s education stores, but you have to qualify as a student in higher education, be a teacher, someone buying for an education institution, or a home educator. School-age children can only take advantage if the equipment is being purchased by their school or if their parent is home-educating them. If you are a registered student you’ll be able to get a discount on a new Mac if you shop in Apple’s various Education Stores (below). You can find out all about it in more detail in our Apple Education Store explainer. Apple’s U.S. Education Store Apple’s U.K. Education Store (in the UK you will need to verify your student status via UNiDAYS). Apple’s Canada Education Store Apple’s Australian Education Store Getting a student discount from Apple’s education store isn’t the only way to get a cheaper Mac as a student though. There are various ways to get a bargain: Look out for reseller discounts: Another way to get a bargain is to look out for deals at Apple resellers and Amazon, where we have see Macs with as much as $500 off the price. Take a look at our round ups of the best Mac deals to get the best prices right now: Best MacBook Air deals this month Best Mac Studio deals available now Best MacBook Pro deals this month Best iMac deals this month Best Mac mini deals this month Buy a refurbished Mac: Take advantage of Apple’s refurbished store where the company sells ex-display, returned, and previous-generation Macs at a discount. The benefit of buying refurbished from Apple is that the products are fully checked and come with a one-year warranty. You can also get a refurbished Mac elsewhere with many resellers offering the same service, but beware that not all refurbished Macs are equal. Usually refurbished means that the Mac is guaranteed to be in full working order, but do check with the reseller. Here’s a guide to how to buy a refurbished Mac. We also look at why you should buy a refurbished Mac. One thing to note: if you find what you think is a good deal on an older Intel Mac we do not recommend that you buy one. Intel Macs will likely only be supported with security updates for a couple more years, so you may find yourself needing to upgrade before the end of your course. Buy second-hand/used: One advantage of buying refurbished is that it should be guaranteed to work and you should have no problem returning it if there is a problem. These are reasons why we don’t recommend buying a secondhand Mac. If you do see a deal on a secondhand or used Mac just be especially cautious. The best Mac bargains are usually on older models, although we do see discounts on current Macs as well. If you see a good discount on an older Mac it’s important to be aware of what the newer models offers so that you know what you are missing out on and can judge whether the deal is as good as it appears to be. For one thing, older Macs are likely to feature Intel processors rather than Apple’s M1, M2, M3 or their variants, which could put you at a disadvantage in the future (and will certainly mean your Mac depreciates in value very quickly). Considering an Intel Mac? Our advice is: avoid, Apple will stop support for Intel Macs in September 2026. See: How long does Apple support Macs for. For buying advice on the best Windows laptops, see our sister site PCWorld. We also have a guide to help you get the best MacBook deals for students. We also offer advice about how much storage, RAM

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Apple’s iPhone is four-times more likely to be stolen than an Android phone
Even smartphone thieves don't want Android phones. An iPhone is four-times more likely to be stolen than an Android phone, but Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Save $50 on Apple Watch SE 3 during Amazon's early Black Friday sale
Amazon launches another early Black Friday Apple Watch deal — this time discounting the new Apple Watch SE 3 by $50 (the largest markdown to date).Get an Apple Watch SE 3 for just $199.99 with early Black Friday deals.If a budget-friendly wearable is on your holiday shopping list this year, there are two deals worth considering during Amazon's early Black Friday sale. The latest Apple Watch SE 3 is marked down to $199.99, reflecting a $50 discount off MSRP in the 40mm case size. You can also pick up the 44mm case size for $229.99, also $50 off.Buy Apple Watch SE 3 for $199.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Deals: Apple Watch SE 3 best price, Ultra 3 $99 off, iPad mini 7 $100 off, Satechi Find My gear from $18, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll. Best Buy has transitioned into its official early Black Friday sale now and we have more than a few Apple deals that should be on your radar. Alongside all-time low pricing on Apple Watch Ultra 3 models at $99 off the list prices, the new Apple Watch SE 3 with the always-on display has now hit its best price ever starting at $200 shipped. We also have several M4 Mac mini configs at up to $110 off joined by $100 off all iPad mini 7 models, and exclusive all-time lows on Satechi’s latest Find My accessories at 40% off for 9to5 readers.  more…

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You can get a 15-inch MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM for a whopping $575 off today
Macworld If you don’t want to spend more than $2,000 on a 16-inch MacBook Pro but still want a big-screen laptop, the 15-inch MacBook Air is a great option. And if you don’t need the latest and greatest chip, you can save big on this older model today at Amazon: This decked-out 15-inch MacBook Air M3 with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is on sale for just $1,125 today, a whopping $575 off the original MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen. There’s absolutely nothing not to love about this laptop — it’s light, it’s slim and fast, it’s affordable, and it has an absolutely gorgeous display. You’re missing out on some speed with the older chip, but otherwise it’s plenty capable of handling anything you throw at it. When we reviewed it, we said it was “simply the best, but better,” which is quite telling. We gave it a 4.5-star rating after finding that it’s an outstanding performer in its class with an excellent battery life. And you’ll get all the latest macOS 26 and Apple Intelligence updates for years to come. So snag the 15-inch MacBook Air M3 for the low price of $1,125 before it’s gone forever. Grab this fantastic deal before it's goneBuy now at Amazon

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CarPlay’s says are numbered as much of the auto industry goes to war against Apple
Apple's CarPlay gives you the ability to safely use what you love about your iPhone while you drive, but it's not long for this world… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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CarPlay’s days are numbered as much of the auto industry goes to war against Apple
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Security Bite: LinkedIn is now using your humble posts and achievements to train AI models, how to opt out
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. PSA! Starting today (Nov. 3), Microsoft-owned LinkedIn will expand its use of user profile details, posts, and feed activity — excluding private messages — in the UK, EU, Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong to train its artificial intelligence models, as well as support personalized ads across Microsoft products. The good news here: You can opt out of having your, presumably very humble posts and professional achievements, scraped into LLM-training pens. more…

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iOS 27 will have ‘major updates’ to Apple Intelligence, per report
iOS 26 launched to all users earlier this fall, but development is already well underway on the next major OS version. Now, a new report says iOS 27 has “major updates” coming for Apple Intelligence. more…

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Best MacBook Air deals and discounts right now
Macworld If you want to buy a MacBook Air for less you’ve come to the right place. We can help you find the best deals on a MacBook Air. We know what to look for when making the choice and our Best Prices Comparison looks at all the stores that sell Apple Macs so we can find the best prices right now. Whether it’s the latest MacBook Air M4, or an older MacBook Air model that you want to find on sale, we share the best prices you can get the MacBook Air for. Just watch out for the pitfalls that come with buying an older generation model, such as less RAM, as we explain below. We follow all the Apple resellers all year round, so we know the best prices resellers have sold Apple products for – and we know if they have a really good deal and not just an ok deal. Check out the best deals we are seeing right now below. If you would also consider a MacBook Pro then take a look at our round up of the Best Deals on the MacBook Pro. We also list all the best Apple deals right now on all Apple products, including iMac, Mac mini, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.  Later this month it’s Black Friday and we expect to see some super deals on MacBook Air at that time, so do bookmark our Best Black Friday MacBook deals page. Best MacBook Air deals right now Here are the best MacBook Air deals we recommend right now. These are the best MacBook Pro deals we have seen in the U.S. and U.K. For those looking for deals in Canada or Australia see the Price Comparison Boxes below. U.S.: Amazon has $200 off the price of the M4 MacBook Air, it’s a limited time deal though, so it may not last for long. Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $799 ($200 off, MSRP $999) Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $999 ($200 off, MSRP $1,199) U.K.: Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (256GB): £879 (£120 off, RRP £999) Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (1TB): £1,229.97 (£169 off, RRP £1,399) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (256GB): £1,079.97 (£119 off, RRP £1,199) Every MacBook Air deal right now In the tables below you will see the best price right now for the 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. M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $999/£999 Retailer Price $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $899 View Deal $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $899.99 View Deal $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1TB, 24GB RAM, MSRP $1,399/£1,399 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal $1,199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1079.88 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,399/£1,399 Retailer Price $1139.99 View Deal $1,199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512B, 24GB RAM, MSRP $1,599/£1,599 Retailer Price $1,399 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1432.58 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Discontinued MacBook Air models While stock is still available you may be able to pick up a deal on these discontinued Macs. Before you shop though you need to keep the following in mind: The M4 MacBook Air starting price is $100/£100 less than that of the M3 MacBook Air. In October 2024 Apple doubled the RAM in the M3 MacBook Air and you may still find an older model with 8GB RAM on sale. Do not buy the 8GB version unless there is a gigantic discount. M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,099/£1,099 Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,299/£1,299 (was $1,499/£1,499) Retailer Price $1269 View Deal $1,299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAM, was $1,499/£1,499 Retailer Price $999 View Deal $999 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,299/£1,299 Retailer Price $879 View Deal $1,099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,499/£1,499 (was $1,699/£1,699) Retailer Price $1,099 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAM, was $1,699/£1,699 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal $1,124.99 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB, MSRP was $1,099/£1,099 Retailer Price $738.89 View Deal $999 View Deal $1,075.69 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB, MSRP was $1,299/£1,299 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1299 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 8GB RAM, MSRP was $1,299/£1,299 Retailer Price $758.89 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1299 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 8GB RAM, MSRP was $1,499/£1,499 – discontinued Retailer Price $1299 View Deal $1349 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 M2 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, was $999/£999 Retailer Price $929.99 View Deal $967.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, was $999/£999 Retailer Price $799 View Deal $899 View Deal $929.95 View Deal $999 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, was $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $178.98 View Deal $899.99 View Deal $949 View Deal $999 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, WAS $1,299/£1,399. (Discontinued) Retailer Price $718.89 View Deal $1,099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, WAS $1,499/£1,599. Retailer Price $1344.95 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy the MacBook Air You can buy a MacBook Air directly from Apple in the US or at Apple UK. You may, however, find a MacBook Air in stock and discounted at one of these resellers. 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 article for more advice). One benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining How to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program. We recommend the following resellers: U.S. retailers Want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple? View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. You may be able to save money on a refurbished MacBook Air. View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Get an education discount: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store. View the MacBook Air at Amazon. View the MacBook Air at B&H Photo. View the MacBook Air at Best Buy View the MacBook Air at Walmart. You can find the MacBook Air at Adorama. Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country. U.K. retailers If you want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. You may be able to get money off an older model from Apple’s refurb store: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Save money if you are a teacher or student: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store. Get a Mac from Amazon where we often see discounts: View the MacBook Air at Amazon. AO.com also offers discounts from time to time: View the MacBook Air at AO.com You may find the MacBook Air at Argos, although we only tend to see deals in conjunction with events like Black Friday. We often see great deals on MacBook Air at BT Shop. View the MacBook Air at Currys. View the MacBook Air at Ebuyer View the MacBook Air at John Lewis. We often see discounts on the MacBook Air at Laptops Direct. . You may also find discounts on the MacBook Air at Very. U.K. Apple Authorised Resellers KRCS Insight iStore Select Western Computer Jigsaw Best refurbished MacBook Air deals The deals you will see above are 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 Store, so we do recommend taking a look there for 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. Read about buying a refurbished Mac. In the U.S. you’ll find 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 MacBook Air available in the refurbished store: There’s $180 off an M4 MacBook Air Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K. you’ll find 2022, 2024 and 2025 MacBook Air available in the refurbished store: There’s £210 off an M4 MacBook Air Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished resellers listed below: In the U.S.: Apple Amazon Back Market Best Buy Gainsaver OWC Mac Of All Trades Refurb.me In the U.K.: Affordable Mac Apple Amazon Back Market Hoxton Macs Laptops Direct MacFinder Mac 4 Sale Music Magpie 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. 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