Amazon Prime Day is starting to wrap up now, but there are still some epic deals to be snagged on Apple's line of premium laptops – MacBooks. We've been covering sales and deals just like these since Amazon Prime Day first started, and we know exactly what prices you should be dropping the hammer on a new MacBook.
At the moment, you'll find some of the biggest savings on the M1 MacBook Air, which is now down to $749 for its lowest price ever. The MacBook Pro 14 and 16-inch are also at all time low prices, making this the perfect time to grab one if you're looking to upgrade to a new Mac. The Mac mini and the iMac are yet to move too much in price, unfortunately – but the last couple of hours of Prime Day often bring with them some cool savings on products you weren't expecting.
Worried that the price will go down again once you've already bought a new MacBook? Worry no longer – nab one now, and if the price changes before July 19, then Amazon will refund you the difference. If that doesn't put your mind at ease, I don't know what will. With only a few hours left to go, these are the best Prime Day Mac deals.
The MacBook Air M2 is nearing its first birthday, so it’s around now that we start seeing some of the really good deals. Its 512GB model is in stock right now on Amazon, but the 256GB model be snagged elsewhere for $999.
$1199 at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>This is the newest MacBook in the flock, so it's very rare to see even $100 off at just a couple of weeks old. </p>
<p><strong>Price check:</strong> <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435031/7613?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fbuy-mac%2Fmacbook-air%2F15-inch-m2%22>Apple $1299</a> | <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770936-REG/apple_mqkr3ll_a_15_macbook_air_silver.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking%22>B&H Photo $1199</a> | <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2F6534606.p%3F&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url%22>Best Buy $1299</a></p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Out of stock</del><strong> at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>While it had a fantastic $100 off of the 512GB model of Apple's brand new 15-inch MacBook Air, now it's out of stock as Prime Day reaches the halfway mark.</p>
<p><strong>Price check:</strong> <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435031/7613?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fbuy-mac%2Fmacbook-air%2F15-inch-m2%22>Apple $1299</a> | <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770936-REG/apple_mqkr3ll_a_15_macbook_air_silver.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking%22>B&H Photo $1199</a> | <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2F6534606.p%3F&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url%22>Best Buy $1299</a></p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
While it had a fantastic $100 off of the 512GB model of Apple's brand new 15-inch MacBook Air, now it's out of stock as Prime Day reaches the halfway mark.
$1499 $1299 at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>The larger 512GB model is also on sale for just $1,299, that's $200 off!</p>
<p><strong>Price check:</strong> <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=23432X820453&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fmacbook-pro%2F&sref%22>Apple $1299</a> | <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1710415-REG/apple_mneh3ll_a_13_macbook_pro_with.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking%22>B&H Photo $1149</a> | <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2F6509652.p%3F&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url%22>Best Buy $1099</a></p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
$1999 <strong>$1799 at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>We were hoping for even more off for Prime Day, but $200 is still a decent chunk out of Apple's newest MacBook Pro. </p>
<p><strong>Price check:</strong> <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=23432X820453&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fmacbook-pro%2F&sref%22>Apple $1999</a> | <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1746351-REG/apple_mphe3ll_a_14_macbook_pro_with.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking%22>B&H Photo $1999</a> | <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2F6455369.p%3F&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url%22>Best Buy $1799</a></p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
$2499 $2299 at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>Prime Day is here and we've got a new low price on the mammoth 16-inch MacBook Pro, $200 and just $2299. </p>
<p><strong>Price check:</strong> <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435031/7613?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fbuy-mac%2Fmacbook-pro%2F16-inch%22>Apple $2499</a> | <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1746361-REG/apple_mnwc3ll_a_16_2_macbook_pro_with.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking%22>B&H Photo $2299</a> | <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2F6450866.p%3F&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url%22>Best Buy $2499</a></p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Out of stock</strong></a></p>
<p>The M2 Mac mini is so popular it's impossible to buy on Amazon, but there are some good alternatives. </p>
<p><strong>Price check: </strong><a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435031/7613?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fbuy-mac%2Fmac-mini%22>Apple $599</a> | <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1746353-REG/apple_mmfj3ll_a_mac_mini_with_m2.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking%22>B&H Photo $599</a> | <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2F6427500.p%3F&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url%22>Best Buy $599</a></p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
The oldest Mac that is still sold, the iMac, and its many colors have seen some incredible deals over the years. Sadly, Prime Day has delivered absolutely no savings.
%c2%a3999 <strong>£739 at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>Day two has brought this to an insane £739, that's £40 cheaper than yesterday and it's lowest price ever, by far. </p>
<p><strong>Price check: </strong><a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=23432X820453&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fmacbook-air-m1%2F&sref%22 target="_blank">Apple £999</a></p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
%c2%a31399 £1289at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>While there was a UK saving of £100 on both the 256GB and 512GB models of the brand-new 15-inch MacBook Air, it's currently out of stock.</p>
<p><strong>Price check:</strong> <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435031/7613?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fbuy-mac%2Fmacbook-air%2F15-inch-m2%22>Apple £1399</a> |</p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
%c2%a32149 <strong>£2000 at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>We were hoping for even more off, but Prime Day is here and $200 is still a decent chunk out of Apple's newest MacBook Pro. </p>
<p><strong>Price check:</strong> <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=23432X820453&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fmacbook-pro%2F&sref%22>Apple £2149</a></p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
%c2%a32699 £2374 at Amazon</strong></a></p>
<p>This is the best UK deal we've seen on a 16-inch MacBook Pro, with more than £300 off!</p>
<p><strong>Price check:</strong> <a href=https://www.imore.com/mac/"https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435031/7613?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fbuy-mac%2Fmacbook-pro%2F16-inch%22>Apple £2699</a> </p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Amazon isn't the only place to pick up a discounted Mac over Prime Day, with many rival retailers hosting their own generous sales to keep pace. A favorite outlet of ours is B&H Photo, who often offer extremely generous discounts on higher-spec models.
<del>$1099</del> <strong>$949 at B&H Photo</strong></a></p>
<p>This is the best price we've ever seen on the awesome M2 MacBook Air, down to just $949 in every single color. </p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
The most powerful laptop Apple has ever made, this insane spec boasts 64GB of RAM and a 4TB SSD, as well as the 32-core M1 Max GPU. It would normally set you back $5,000 but is $1,600 off in this amazing deal. Available in both Silver and Space Gray.
The M1 Max features ten cores, too, and this laptop is ideal for developers, photographers, or video editors.
The M1 Pro MacBook from last year is a highly-capable model, and is discounted here to just $1,849, a saving of $850!
(Was $4378) Now</strong> <strong>$2978 At B&H Photo</strong></a></p>
<p>This 2TB MacBook Pro with 64GB of RAM and a 32-Core GPU M1 Max chip is another spec worth nearly $4,400 that's currently on sale for just $2749. B&H is also offering a deal on the same device without a protection plan for $2,499 instead of $4,099. </p>" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
This 2TB MacBook Pro with 64GB of RAM and a 32-Core GPU M1 Max chip is another spec worth nearly $4,400 that's currently on sale for just $2749. B&H is also offering a deal on the same device without a protection plan for $2,499 instead of $4,099.
This Apple silicon chip is one of the most powerful to come to the MacBook Pro, and if you're a heavy video editor, you'll have a great time using those apps with this Mac. At $900 off, this only sweetens the deal further.
Previous Prime Day Mac deals
There are always some great deals on MacBooks over Prime Day, and we can use prices from the previous year to see what we might get this time. These deals are all from the Prime Early Access Sale, the last Prime event from Amazon.
MacBook Air M1 |$999$799
Amazon has smashed this with a new low price of $749 for Prime Day.
What is Apple silicon?
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Apple silicon is just a fancy name for Apple's computer processors. It was announced back in 2020, and since then Apple has replaced every Intel processor in its computers with Apple silicon. The first was the M1, and now there's M2. Each processor has a base model, as well as fancy M1/2 Pro, Max, and Ultra versions of its chips.
These chips are super powerful compared to the old Intel chips. That makes things like opening windows, web browsing, running multiple apps, photo editing, video editing, and more really speedy.
These chips are always way more efficient than Intel, so if you're using a laptop they'll offer much better battery life. If you have an Intel powered Mac of any kind, the Apple silicon equivalent you can now upgrade to is going to be a massive leap in performance, so look out for the "M" moniker on each chip. Every Mac recommended in this guide is an Apple silicon Mac.
About Amazon Prime Day
What is Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is one of the best opportunities all year to nab some of the best deals on some of the most desirable tech. There are often the lowest prices on the likes of Macs, iPads, and AirPods, as well as on other products like accessories and displays.
Is Apple part of Prime Day?
Yes, Apple has an official retail store on the Amazon website and sells nearly all of its products through Amazon. Many of these including MacBooks will receive a discount over Prime Day.
What can I expect from Prime Day
Over Prime Day, Amazon reduces the prices on loads of its products, from Apple devices to cooking machinery. We're obviously more excited for the former, and we'll keeping track of everything we can – look out especially for Apple accessories, which often see some super solid deals.
Do I need an Amazon Prime account?
Yes, if you want to make the most of the deals over Prime Day you’ll need a Prime account. It’s super easy to get one, and you can even get 30 days for free with the trial so that you won’t pay any of the subscription fees. There are also a couple of deals for those not signed up – although the best ones are reserved for Prime members.
When is Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is happening right now, July 11 and 12.
Is Prime Day a good time to buy a Mac?
Yes, we always see great deals on a range of MacBooks and desktops over Amazon Prime Day, often on par or better than Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
What's the best Prime Day MacBook deal?
The best Prime Day MacBook deal is the M1 MacBook Air, which is discounted to just $749, this is the cheapest MacBook you can buy new from Apple and features the M1 Apple silicon chip.
What is Apple silicon?
Apple silicon is a new range of chips that power Apple's MacBooks and desktops. Previously, this was a job previously done by Intel, but Apple's M1 and M2 chips are much faster and more efficient by comparison. This means that laptops using Apple silicon will have a much better battery life, while still being faster for doing tasks and running multiple windows.
What if something gets cheaper after Prime Day?
If a product you buy during Prime Day (July 11-12) in the sale, and sold by Amazon, falls again in price before midnight on July 19, Amazon will refund you the difference.
When does Prime Day end?
Prime Day ends at midnight local time on July 12. That means you've got the whole of today left to grab a fantastic deal.
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