1. Editor's top picks
2. MacBook Air deals
3. MacBook Pro deals
4. Mac deals
5. Best deals elsewhere
6. What is Apple silicon?
Amazon Prime Day is now over, and most of the deals are over. Thankfully, however, some of the best deals on Macs are still around so that you can save money on a new MacBook or Mac. We've been watching and covering sales like this since Prime Day started, and we know how long the best deals stick around for.
Currently, the best deal that is still around is a $250 saving on the MacBook Air M1, which still marks the lowest-ever price for the laptop. The MacBook Pro 14 and 16-inch machines are also still reduced, with deep discounts on both. The Mac mini and the iMac haven't seen much in the way of discounts, unfortunately, but there are other spots to find discounted models like B&H Photo.
Worried about price drops following Prime Day having already bought one? Have no fear – Amazon will refund the difference, as long as it had a Prime badge when you bought it and the date is before July 19.
Editor's top picks
- MacBook Air M1
$999$749 at Amazon - MacBook Air M2 $
1399$1369 at Amazon (OUT OF STOCK) - MacBook Air M2 15-inch
$1299$1249 at Amazon - MacBook Pro 13-inch
$1299$1099 at Amazon - MacBook Pro 14-inch
$1999$1799 at Amazon - MacBook Pro 16-inch
$2499$2299 at Amazon - Mac mini Out of stock at Amazon
- iMac 24-inch $1499 at Amazon (Still MSRP)
Amazon Prime MacBook Air deals
Amazon Prime MacBook Pro deals
Amazon Prime Mac deals
Mac deals elsewhere
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.
What is Apple silicon?
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.
