Best Prime Day MacBook deals: We're seeing new record low prices on M3 models

Prime Day is *the* day to shop for a new MacBook.
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UPDATE: Jul. 16, 2024, 10:40 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest MacBook deals on day one of Amazon Prime Day.

The best MacBook deals to shop on Prime Day:


BEST M3 MACBOOK DEAL
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) ✨🔥
$849 at Amazon (save $250 with on-page coupon)
Apple MacBook Air M3

Amazon Prime Day has arrived and although the early deals were hit or miss when it comes to laptops, the savings are flowing on day one of the official sale. Tons of epic deals are ready to shop as we speak, especially when it comes to Apple's beloved MacBooks (including the new M3 models).

Below, we've put together a list of all the Prime Day MacBook deals that you can scoop up on day one of the annual savings event — and fair warning, they are very good. Every model is seeing a record-low price, confirming that Prime Day is the time to upgrade your MacBook. We'll be updating this list with any new deals that pop up (or old ones that disappear) throughout the sale.

Note: All newly added deals are marked with a ✨, while deals with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.

Best Prime Day M2 MacBook deal

Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the 13-inch M2 Apple MacBook Air.

It may not be the most advanced MacBook spec-wise, but we consider the M2 MacBook Air the best MacBook for most people. The M2 chip is by no means weak, still powering you through having too many tabs open while remaining incredibly portable. At $799, this is the absolute lowest price we've ever seen this laptop by about $30, and the lowest price we've ever seen on any M2 machine. To put it into perspective: just one week ago, the lowest price you could find the M1 MacBook Air for was $699, putting only a $100 difference between the 2020 laptop and this 2022 model.

Best Prime Day M3 MacBook deal

Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) ✨🔥
$849.00 at Amazon with on-page coupon
$1,099.00 Save $250.00

Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M3).

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While the M2 MacBook Air is a great laptop, the M3 MacBook Air takes things to new heights. It has a 20% faster chip, upgraded WiFi 6E support, and the ability to support up to two 5K, 60Hz external displays at the same time (with the lid closed). From an outside perspective, it "may seem like a simple refresh," Mashable Tech Editor Kim Gedeon writes in her review, "but as someone who owns the M2 MacBook Air, I’d definitely trade it in for the new-generation model."

The base model (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) has dropped to a record-low $849 for Prime Day with the help of an on-page coupon. That makes it a 23% price drop. The day before Prime Day, it hit its previous record-low of $898.99, for comparison purposes. If you want a larger screen, the 15-inch version is also on sale for a record-low $1,049.

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Dylan Haas
Lead Shopping Reporter

Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, pets, fitness, sleep, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.

When he's not writing or testing products, you can find Dylan playing lots of video games, working out, spending time with loved ones (especially his dog, Stevie), or watching reality TV. Follow him on X at @iamdylanhaas, or send him an email at [email protected].

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Christina Buff

Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.

Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.

When she’s not writing, she’s probably enjoying live music, studying human design, or embroidering and upcycling clothes. You can follow her on Instagram at @touchinfinity.


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