The best Black Friday MacBook deals - save 25% on my all-time favorite model

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Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:04:21 +0000

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All the best MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals, chosen by a diehard Mac fan.

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Wait, Black Friday deals are actually good this year? These are some of the best Apple discounts I've ever seen in my time covering Black Friday, with major price cuts on a lot of our top picks for MacBooks.

Shop Apple's full Black Friday sale

My favorite model, the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air, is down to $749 (was $999) at Amazon in the US. That's a sizable 25% discount on a laptop that already offered fantastic value between its extremely efficient M4 processor, beautiful 13-inch Liquid Retina display, and great portability thanks to its featherweight form factor. If you're across the pond from the US, you can get the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air for 849 (was 999) at Amazon UK .

For those after something with a little more punch to its performance,
several MacBook Pro models are also on sale, like the latest 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5, 2025), which is down to $1,399 (was $1,599) at Amazon .
Unfortunately for my UK friends, the M5 MacBook Pro deal isn't live overseas, but you can snag the powerful 14-inch M4 Pro model for 1,750 (was 1,999) instead at Amazon UK.

Interested in a Mac but haven't decided on a model? I've used nearly every MacBook to date, and I break down the differences between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro as well as the various M-series chips in this roundup so you can be confident you're getting the best MacBook deal for you and your needs.

Check out our full list of Black Friday deals for our favorite discounts on everything from AirPods to air fryers. Apple MacBook Black Friday deals US quick links MacBook Air (13-inch, M1): was $649 now $549 at Walmart MacBook Air (13-inch, M4): was $999 now $749 at Amazon MacBook Air (15-inch, M4) was $1,199 now $949 at Amazon MacBook Pro (16-inch, M4 Pro): was $2,499 now
$2,189 at Best Buy MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5): was $1,599 now $1,399 at Amazon Today's best MacBook Black Friday deals in the US

Display - 13-inch
Processor - Apple M2
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 256GB

Newer M3 and M4 models are now available, but this is an unbelievable price for a 13-inch MacBook Air with an M2 chip. While it's an older model, it remains an incredibly powerful laptop for those who need a premium powerhouse for school, productivity, coding, or creative work. You also get double the RAM at 16GB (compared with, for example, a base Air M3), although the 256GB
of storage feels a little paltry in 2025. Still, we rated it highly in our MacBook Air M2 review , thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long 18-hour battery life. View Deal

Display - 13-inch
Processor - Apple M4
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 256GB

With a powerful M4 chip, this MacBook Air can handle just about any task you throw at it, while its excellent display, comfortable keyboard, and
impressive battery life round it out. Right now it's on sale for $749, saving you 25% ($250). This is my favorite model because it gives you a little bit
of everything: great performance, awesome portability, a fantastic display, and an affordable price tag.

Read our full 13-inch MacBook Air (M4) review . View Deal

Display - 15-inch
Processor - Apple M4
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 256GB

Save $250 on Apple's latest 15-inch MacBook Air (M4), bringing it down to
$949 total. This configuration comes with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, which
I think is the sweet spot for university students and remote workers (especially when paired with a cloud storage service). If you want some more storage space, you can double it to 512GB for an extra $200.

Read our full 15-inch MacBook Air (M4) review . View Deal

Display - 13-inch
Processor - Apple M1
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 256GB

The cheapest MacBook you can buy is the Apple MacBook Air M1, available exclusively at Walmart for just $549. Not only is this an outstanding price for a laptop that still holds up well in 2025, but it could also be the last chance to pick one up, as it's officially discontinued. Don't miss this incredible deal if you're looking for a great bang-for-your-buck MacBook.

Read our full MacBook Air M1 review . View Deal

Display - 14-inch
Processor - Apple M5
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 512GB

Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro is down to the lowest price I've ever seen it at, thanks to Black Friday. If you already have an excellent M4 MacBook, you don't have a major reason to upgrade to the M5. But, if you're still rocking an M2, or even an Intel-based MacBook, this is an excellent opportunity to get a much-needed performance boost at a very reasonable
price. This configuration comes with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, but you can double the storage to 1TB for an extra $200 .

Read our full 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5) review . View Deal

Display - 16-inch
Processor - Apple M4 Pro
RAM - 24G
B Storage - 512GB

If you want to hit the sweet spot between ultra-high performance and a reasonable price tag for a premium laptop, the M4 Pro is the way to go. It's considerably more affordable than the M4 Max, but still offers incredible computing power for all of your creative tasks. And you also get that beautiful 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, offering an eye-catching viewing experience for shows and story games in your downtime. Now for $310 off
during Black Friday.

Read our full 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) review . View Deal Apple MacBook Black Friday deals UK quick links MacBook Air (13-inch, M2): was 999 now 699 at Argos MacBook Air (13-inch, M4): was 949 now 849 at Currys MacBook Air (15-inch, M4): was 1,199 now 1025 at Amazon UK MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4 Pro): was 1,999 now 1,750 at Amazon UK Today's best MacBook Black Friday deals in the UK

Display - 13-inch
Processor - Apple M2
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 256GB

There are Black Friday deals on the newer M3 and M4 models, too, but this is an incredible price for a 13-inch MacBook Air with the efficient M2 chip.
It's an older model now, but it remains a very formidable laptop for those
who need a daily driver for school, productivity, coding, or creative work. You also get a solid 16GB of unified memory and a decent 256GB of storage, which should be enough if you store some files in the cloud. This Mac got top marks in our MacBook Air M2 review , thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long 18-hour battery life. View Deal

Display - 13-inch
Processor - Apple M4
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 256GB

Head to Currys for a solid 100 discount on the latest 13-inch MacBook Air, Apple's thinnest and lightest laptop. This is my favorite MacBook model of
all time because it's unbelievably efficient for how small and affordable it is. This configuration comes with 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD alongside its M4 processor - perfect for work or school.

Read our full 13-inch MacBook Air (M4) review . View Deal

Display - 15-inch
Processor - Apple M4
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 256GB

Save 174 at Amazon UK on Apple's latest 15-inch MacBook Air, bringing the price down to 1025. This build comes with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, which
I think is the sweet spot for university students and remote workers (especially if you have some cloud storage). If you want more on-board
storage space, you can double it to 512GB for just under 200 more .

Read our full 15-inch MacBook Air (M4) review . View Deal

Display - 14-inch
Processor - Apple M4 Pro
RAM - 24G
B Storage - 512GB

If you're into hobbies like video editing, 3D rendering, or game development, this is the MacBook for you. The M4 Pro chip in this model is actually more performant than the latest M5 MacBooks, and the 24GB of unified memory certainly helps it along. This one is a bit more expensive, and it doesn't appeal to everyone, but it's a perfect fit for the creatives out there.

Read our full 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) review . View Deal

I'm a Windows PC guy for life, but when it comes to laptops, I love a good MacBook.

It's been my go-to daily driver for years now, and I've personally owned or reviewed everything from an Intel-based MacBook Pro to the M1 MacBook Air I used every day in high school to my favorite model, the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air.

There's just no beating Apple Silicon, especially at these Black Friday prices. $749 for the latest MacBook Air is a no-brainer if you need a new laptop for work or school.

MacBooks have great longevity, too. If I wanted to, I could boot up my old 2016 MB Pro and keep using it to this day.

Several of these Black Friday deals are also on our picks for the best Macs and MacBooks , which you should definitely check out if you want even more info on each of these Apple laptops. We break every model down by price, design, performance, and battery life to give you all the information you
need to be confident in your purchase.

Speaking of which, if you're still deciding between a MacBook Air and a MacBook Pro, let me give you a quick rundown on what sets them apart. Should
I buy a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro?

When I'm looking for a new laptop, these are the four key features I keep in mind: price, performance, design, and battery life. I'll explain why I think the MacBook Air or Pro wins each category.

Price winner - MacBook Air: This one is easy. If you're looking for the most affordable MacBook you can get, it's the MacBook Air. With the Black Friday deals going on, you can get the latest 13-inch model for well under $1,000 ($749 at Amazon to be exact) and the 15-inch model for $949. The cheapest MacBook Pro you can get (aside from second-hand or refurbished options), even with Black Friday discounts, is $1,399 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro M5.

Performance winner - MacBook Pro: The MacBook Pro is more expensive, but for good reason. You can't get an M4 Pro, M4 Max, or M5 processor in a MacBook Air, all of which are more performant than the base M4 chip. The Pro lineup also features up to 128GB of unified memory, whereas the Air maxes out at 32GB. Similarly, the MacBook Pro can house four times the storage in a
massive 8TB SSD compared to the MacBook Air's 2TB. The M4 chip is still amazing for everyday tasks and even some resource-intensive ones like light gaming, but it simply doesn't stack up to the M4 Pro in tasks like video editing and working with LLMs.

Design winner - MacBook Air: This one is close because both designs are immaculate, but the MacBook Air wins it for me because of its super lightweight frame (hence the name). The slender 13-inch MacBook Air weighs in at just 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg) compared to the 14-inch MacBook Pro's base
weight of 3.4 pounds (1.55 kg). It may not sound like much, but having taken both of these laptops with me to class, you can definitely notice the difference. Both laptops feature a gorgeous Liquid Retina display, though the MacBook Pro's offers slightly higher fidelity. As for ports, the MacBook Pro has one more USB-C slot, plus an SDXC card slot and an HDMI port.

Battery Life winner - MacBook Pro: The MacBook Pro comes out on top here
with a 72.4Whr battery compared to the Air's 53.8Whr capacity. In practice, that's about six more hours of video streaming on the 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 compared to the 13-inch MacBook Air M4. And the Pro lineup has the charger to match, with its 70W charger doubling the Air's 35W adapter. Granted, you may burn through the MacBook Pro's battery life faster if you're constantly working on demanding tasks, but the incredibly fast charging makes up for it.

So, what matters more to you?

If you want something lightweight and affordable that's still quite
efficient, the MacBook Air is your clear winner. If you're a creative professional (or hobbyist) or into video games, the MacBook Pro's superior performance, storage, and battery life are the better bet for you. More Black Friday deals in the US Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119 Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops
& headphones Dell: laptop deals from $249.99 Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools Samsung : up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17 Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69 Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor More Black Friday deals in the UK Amazon : up to 66% off tech & essentials AO : up to 500 off Dyson, Bosch & Hisense Argos : up to 50% off appliances, tech & toys Boots : save on 1,000s of beauty products Currys : deals on Ninja, Shark & Lenovo Dell : laptops from 279 Dyson : up to 550 off vacuums EE : Switch 2 bundles from 20/month John Lewis : up to 50% off tech & fashion Lego : sets & accessories from 2.99 Samsung : deals on appliances & phones Very : up to 40% off tech, toys & fashion



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