Amazon’s Big Spring Sale started at the beginning of last week, making it a perfect time for youth development MacBook. You can buy one of these slim, high-quality laptops for a low price, and we all know how rare discounts are on Apple products. You can save up to $220 on its latest M4 and M5 models, with a few earlier models on sale too.
We’ve listed some of the best MacBook deals you can buy right now below, and we’ve got plenty of other Apple devices, including iPads, Apple Watches again iPhones. Just be aware that prices can change in the blink of an eye during these big shopping events, so make sure you act fast if you see something you like. And check back often, as we’ll continue to update this page as deals come and go.
The best deals for the M5 MacBook
Apple recently developed the 14-inch MacBook Pro with a new one High-end M5 chip. The base M5 model was released in October, with the M5 Pro and M5 Max models just added this month, so big discounts are hard to come by. We will continue to update this page with new offers as they appear.
M5 MacBook Pro (14-inch) at B&H: $1,599
B&H has knocked $200 off the 1TB M5 MacBook Pro, but only in the silver color variant. Plus, you can save even more if you have an old Apple device to trade in. If you pay with a Payboo credit card,* you can save a little on tax too.
M5 MacBook Pro (14-inch) at Adorama: $1,499
Apple introduced the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with a 512GB SSD option, although that has now been removed from the list, and 1TB is now the base for $100 more. However, you can still get the 512GB version if you know where to look, and you can save one if you shop at Adorama, where it’s $100 off the introductory price.
M5 MacBook Pro (14-inch) at Best Buy: $1,499
Best Buy is currently offering a straight $100 rebate. You can save even more if you trade in your old laptop. Models from Apple, Microsoft, Acer, HP and many other major brands are accepted, but your trade-in will not exceed the cost of a new laptop. You also get three months of Apple Music and Apple Arcade with your purchase, as well as two months of iCloud storage and two months of Apple TV.
M5 MacBook Pro (14-inch) at Apple: $1,699
Apple Place is the obvious choice if you want to get the new M5 MacBook Pro. The base 14-inch model comes equipped with a 10-core CPU, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and starts at $1,699. If you’re looking to upgrade, get some savings by trading in your old Mac. You’ll also earn 3% cash back when you shop with your Apple Card.*
The best deals for the M4 MacBook
M4 MacBook Air (13-inch) at Amazon: $1,000
This MacBook Air is discounted for a cool $199 right now, making it $1,000 on Amazon. It comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and an M4 chip.
M4 Pro MacBook Pro (14-inch) at Amazon: $1,799
This model has a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, 24GB of memory and 512GB of storage. Also, it has Apple’s impressive M4 Pro chip. If you don’t need the latest model, this is a great opportunity to grab a powerful MacBook Pro for less.
M4 MacBook Pro (14-inch) at Best Buy: $1,549
This previous MacBook Pro has an M4 chip and is designed to support Apple Intelligence. Its 14-inch display delivers a beautiful 3K resolution and handles demanding applications and games. It’s getting harder to find this older model in stock, but Best Buy currently has 1TB of the black configuration on sale.
M4 Pro MacBook Pro (16-inch) at B&H: $2,349
If a large screen is your priority in a laptop, you can get $150 off the 16-inch model of this previous generation MacBook Pro, which is an upgraded configuration with an M4 Pro processor and 24GB of RAM for super-fast performance.
The best deals for the M3 MacBook
M3 Pro MacBook Pro (14-inch) at Adorama: $1,799
If you need something with more kick, you can save serious money by upgrading to the M3 model with the Pro chip. It features an 11-core processor, 512GB of storage and a whopping 18GB of RAM. Remember that this discount only applies to the space black version of this laptop.
M3 Pro MacBook Pro (14-inch) at Best Buy: $1,189
You can save an impressive $210 on the M3 MacBook at Best Buy. This is the 500GB model. If you want the 1TB model, you can save $150, bringing the price down to $1,800.
The best deals for the M2 MacBook
M2 MacBook Air (13-inch) at Adorama: $1,249
This configuration is one of the few M2 MacBook Airs you can still find at auction in new condition. It comes equipped with an 8-core M2 chip, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and a 13.6-inch retina display.
*All Apple Card and Payboo credit card information was independently collected by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
MacBook prices
| Model (with chip and screen size) | List price | Best price (current) | Best price (always) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3 MacBook Pro (14-inch) | $1,999 | $1,799 | $1,199 |
| M4 MacBook Air (13-inch) | $999 | $949 | $749 |
| M4 MacBook Air (15-inch) | $1,199 | $999 | $949 |
| M4 MacBook Pro (14-inch) | $1,999 | $1,549 | $1,299 |
| M4 MacBook Pro (16-inch) | $2,450 | $2,349 | $2,154 |
| MacBook Neo (13-inch) | $599 | $599 | $590 |
| M5 MacBook Air (13-inch) | $1,099 | $1,049 | $1,049 |
| M5 MacBook Air (15-inch) | $1,299 | $1,249 | $1,249 |
| M5 MacBook Pro (14-inch) | $1,599 | $1,499 | $1,349 |
| M5 MacBook Pro (16-inch) | $2,699 | $2,649 | $2,649 |
*Note that “all time” means the best price we’ve seen on a new model at an authorized Apple retailer in the product’s lifetime. Prices change regularly and may vary between colors.
When is the Amazon Big Spring Sale?
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is one of the first big shopping events of the year, and usually takes place in late March. This year, sales will begin March 25 to 31.
How we pick the MacBook deals at CNET
Our dedicated CNET writers have years of experience checking out the best deals on high-tech, including deals on Apple devices. Our combined expertise helps us identify which outstanding deals are really good deals, analyzing model, year, specifications, discounts and our reviewer’s thoughts on each model. We also make sure that every deal included in this list is from a trusted seller, so you don’t have to wonder if the deal is too good to be true.
