16 best Black Friday MacBook deals of 2024: Prices as low as $649

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Black Friday MacBook deals are up for grabs now (Image credit: Laptop Mag, Apple)

Black Friday MacBook deals are now live ahead of the November 29th calendar date of Black Friday 2024 . Retailers are slashing up to $500 off Apple's MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops for early bargain bandits.

Right now, you can get the latest M4 MacBook Pro for $1,399 ($200 off) at Amazon. An all-time low price for this just released laptop, it's one of the best Black Friday MacBook deals you can snag early.

Apple claims the new MacBook Pro with M4 is 3.4x faster than the M1 MacBook Pro, whereas the M4 Pro-powered MacBook Pro is up to 3x faster than the M1 Pro. As for the top-tier M4 Max MacBook Pro, it’s up to a whopping 3.5x faster than the M1 Max.

Alternatively, you could skip the M4 MacBook and save huge on the M3-powered MacBook Air and MacBook Pro series. Consider Amazon's 15.3-inch M3 MacBook Air (2024) for $1,199 ($300 off) on Amazon or the M3 MacBook Pro 14 for $ 1,599 ($100 off) at Best Buy.

The cheapest early Black Friday MacBook deals are the M2 MacBook Air for just $799 ($200 off) at Amazon and the M1 MacBook Air for $649 ($50 off) from Walmart. Despite their age, they are among the best laptops on the market.

If you're reading this right now, chances are you don't want to pay full price for a new MacBook. The good news for all of you bargain shoppers out there is that early Black Friday MacBook deals are abundant with tempting offers you can't refuse.

Now 11 days away, Black Friday 2024 is on Nov. 29 and retailers are putting their best MacBook deals of the season forward now. See today's Black Friday-worthy MacBook deals below.

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M3 MacBook Air Black Friday deals

Apple M3 MacBook Air 13
BRAND NEW AND ALREADY ON SALE
Apple M3 MacBook Air 13: was $1,099 now $899 at Amazon

Amazon takes $200 off the 13-inch Apple M3 MacBook Air. This is the best laptop to buy if you're looking for a portable and reliable daily driver. In our MacBook Air M3 review, we gave it a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. It's the Editor's Choice best overall laptop for its outstanding 15-hour battery life and powerful performance.

Features: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) 500-nit Liquid Retina display, M3 8-core processor, 8-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic array with directional beamforming, Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, quad-speakers with Spatial Audio support, macOS

Apple M3 MacBook Air 13 (16GB/512GB)
BRAND NEW AND ALREADY ON SALE
Apple M3 MacBook Air 13 (16GB/512GB): was $1,299 now $1,099 at Amazon

Amazon also takes $200 off the Apple M3 MacBook Air 13 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. This is the best laptop to buy if you're looking for a portable and reliable daily driver. In our MacBook Air M3 review, we gave it a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. It's the Editor's Choice best overall laptop for its outstanding 15-hour battery life and powerful performance.

Features: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) 500-nit Liquid Retina display, M3 8-core processor, 8-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic array with directional beamforming, Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, quad-speakers with Spatial Audio support, macOS

Apple M3 MacBook Air 15
BRAND NEW AND ALREADY ON SALE
Apple M3 MacBook Air 15: was $1,299 now $999 at Amazon

Save $300 on the 15-inch Apple M3 MacBook Air. In our M3 MacBook Air 15 review, we gave it a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. It's the Editor's Choice best overall laptop for its outstanding 15+ hour battery life and powerful performance.

Features: 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) 500-nit Liquid Retina display, M3 8-core processor, 10-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic array with directional beamforming, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, six-speakers with force-cancelling woofers, macOS

Apple M3 MacBook Air 15 (16GB/512GB)
BRAND NEW AND ALREADY ON SALE
Apple M3 MacBook Air 15 (16GB/512GB): was $1,499 now $1,299 at Amazon

Save $200 on the 512GB model 15-inch Apple M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM. In our M3 MacBook Air 15 review, we gave it a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. It's the Editor's Choice best overall laptop for its outstanding 15+ hour battery life and powerful performance.

Features: 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) 500-nit Liquid Retina display, M3 8-core processor, 10-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 16GB RAM, 25GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic array with directional beamforming, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, six-speakers with force-cancelling woofers, macOS

M2 MacBook Air Black Friday deals

Apple M2 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB)
Apple M2 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): was $999 now $749 at Amazon

Take $250 off the M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage via Amazon's on page coupon. In our MacBook Air M2 review, we were floored by the MacBook Air M2's elegant redesign, fantastic performance, and bright, colorful screen. Its battery life lasted 14 hours in our Laptop Mag Battery test which is impressive.

Features: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) Liquid Retina display, M2 8-core processor, 8-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of SSD storage., Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar, and Touch ID.

Apple M2 MacBook Air (512GB)
Apple M2 MacBook Air (512GB): was $1,199 now $949 at Amazon

One of the best early Black Friday MacBook deals today takes $250 off the M2 MacBook Air with 512GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M2 review, we were floored by the MacBook Air M2's elegant redesign, fantastic performance, and bright, colorful screen. Its battery life lasted 14 hours in our Laptop Mag Battery test which is impressive.

Features: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) Liquid Retina display, M2 8-core processor, 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage., Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar, and Touch ID.

M1 MacBook Air Black Friday deals

Apple  M1 MacBook Air
Apple M1 MacBook Air: was $999 now $649 at Walmart

The 2020 M1 MacBook Air is $350 off and the cheapest MacBook you can buy. Succeeded by the previous-gen M2 MacBook Air, it's still one of the best laptops out there. It packs blazing performance and long battery life into a slim, unibody design.

Features: 13.3-inch (2560 x 1600) IPS Retina display, Apple M1 8-core processor, 8GB RAM, Apple M1 7-core GPU, 256GB SSD, macOS

M4 MacBook Pro Black Friday deals

Apple M4 MacBook Pro 14
Apple M4 MacBook Pro 14: was $1,599 now $1,399 at Amazon

Amazon takes $200 off the new M4 MacBook Pro 14. Featuring Apple Intelligence, the M4 MacBook Pro series is the most advanced Apple laptop series yet.

Features: 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M4 10-core processor, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 16GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage

Price check: Best Buy $1,599 ($1,519 w/ Plus)

Apple M4 MacBook Pro 14 (1TB)
Lowest price
Apple M4 MacBook Pro 14 (1TB): was $1,799 now $1,599 at Amazon

Amazon takes $200 off the new M4 MacBook Pro 14 with 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD. Featuring Apple Intelligence, the M4 MacBook Pro series is the most advanced Apple laptop series yet.

Features: 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M4 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 16GB of unified memory, 1TB SSD, HDMI port, 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, 3 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) port, MacOS

Price check: Best Buy $1,799 | Apple $1,799

Apple M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14 (24GB/512GB)
Lowest price
Apple M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14 (24GB/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,799 at Amazon

Amazon's on page coupon knocks $200 off the new M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14 with 24GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. Featuring Apple Intelligence, the M4 MacBook Pro series is the most advanced Apple laptop series yet.

Features: 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M4 12-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 24GB of unified memory, 512GB SSD, HDMI port, 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, 3 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) port, MacOS

Price check: Best Buy $1,949 w/ Plus

Apple  M4 Max MacBook Pro 16
Apple M4 Max MacBook Pro 16 : was $3,499 now $3,349 at Best Buy

My Best Buy Plus members save $150 on the 1TB model M4 Max MacBook Pro 16 with 36GB of RAM at checkout. Apple rates the top-tier M4 Max MacBook Pro as up to a whopping 3.5x faster than the M1 Max.

Features: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M4 Max 14-core processor, 32-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 36GB of unified memory, 1TB SSD

Apple  M4 Max MacBook Pro 16
Apple M4 Max MacBook Pro 16 : was $3,999 now $3,750 at Amazon

Take $250 off the normally $4,000 M4 Max MacBook Pro 16 with 40-core GPU and 48GB of RAM via Amazon's on page coupon. Apple rates the top-tier M4 Max MacBook Pro as up to a whopping 3.5x faster than the M1 Max.

Features: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M4 Max 16-core processor, 40-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 48GB of unified memory, 1TB SSD

Price check: Apple $3,999

M3 MacBook Pro Black Friday deals

Apple  M3 MacBook Pro 14
Apple M3 MacBook Pro 14: was $1,699 now $1,499 at Best Buy

Save $200 on the M3 MacBook Pro 14. This laptop is perfect for creators who work with advanced Adobe Photoshop functions like panoramic images.

Features: 14.2-inch (3024 x 1964) 1,000-nit 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M3 10-core chip, 16-core Neural Engine, Apple M3 14-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Price check: Amazon $1,699

Apple M3 Pro MacBook Pro
Apple M3 Pro MacBook Pro : was $2,399 now $1,999 at Best Buy

Best Buy is offering $400 off the M3 Pro MacBook Pro 16. The MacBook Pro series improves upon its predecessor with the addition of Apple’s M3 Pro chip. Compared to the M2 Pro, expect better overall gaming performance and even longer battery life.

Features: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display, Apple M3 Pro 12‑core CPU, 18‑core GPU, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD.

Price check: B&H $2,199

Apple M3 Max MacBook Pro 14
Apple M3 Max MacBook Pro 14: was $3,099 now $2,799 at Best Buy

One of the best MacBook deals today knocks $300 off the MacBook Pro 14 with M3 Max. In our review of the 16-model MacBook Pro with M3 Max, we praise its excellent overall performance, stunning display, and comfy keyboard. It's the Editor's Choice laptop for power users and creators.

Features: 14.2-inch (3456 x 2234) 1,000-nit 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M3 Max 14-core chip, 16-core Neural Engine, Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Price check: Amazon $3,102

Apple M3 Max MacBook Pro 16 (1TB)
Apple M3 Max MacBook Pro 16 (1TB): was $3,899 now $3,399 at Amazon

Save $500 on the 1TB M3 Max MacBook Pro 16 with 48GB of RAM. In our MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max review, we loved its excellent overall performance for productivity and gaming so much that we gave it our Editor's Choice Award.

Features: 16.2-inch (3456 x 2234) 1,000-nit 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M3 Max 14-core chip, 16-core Neural Engine, Apple M3 Max 40-core GPU, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Price check: Best Buy $3,399

Black Friday MacBook deals shopping tips

  • While the deepest discounts are on the oldest models, I don't recommend that you buy an M1 MacBook in 2024.
  • The later M2 chip is powerful enough for many users, but if you are going to hang on to your laptop for 5-10 years then you should consider opting for an M3 or forthcoming M4 MacBook.
  • MacBooks are not upgradeable, so make sure to buy sufficient RAM and storage. In general, we recommend at least 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
  • If you aren't sure which MacBook is right for you we have a variety of guides to help you: MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro, Best MacBook for College Students, and Best Apple laptop.
  • There are no bad choices with the current MacBook lineup, so it's just a matter of finding which is the right one for you, and with all-time low prices on many models this is the perfect time to buy a new MacBook.
Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.