Best Black Friday Deals on MacBook (Pro and Air)

I love my MacBook, and there isn’t just one reason. MacBooks are one of the best devices ever made. But they are a little costly.

Apple offers Black Friday deals on Macbooks (both Pro and Air models) every year.

MacBook deals during Black Friday are undoubtedly some of the most sought-after offers every year. This year all the Macbooks, especially the M1 models, will have the most discount. M2 and M1 Pro/Max chip models, too will be discounted a little but not much.

Let’s see all the offers that Apple has planned to offer during Black Friday.

Although Black Friday is edging closer every day, you don’t need to wait until the November 29 (or the December 2, speaking of Cyber Monday) to find excellent deals on the best MacBooks presently available in the market.

I’m expecting to see both the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro (M1) receive some spectacular deals. MacBook Air M2 and Macbook Pro M2 will have some discounts as well.

Which MacBook to Buy?

There are several models available. Here’s a table that can help you decide whether or not to buy a MacBook model.

MacBook Air

The MacBook Air transitioned to Apple’s own silicon, with the M1 chip introduced in November 2020. This model featured a fanless design and support for Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 3/USB4, and Wide color (P3). A refreshed model with the M2 chip came out in July 2022, followed by a 15-inch variant in June 2023.​

Currently there are two MacBook Airs on the market — 2020 model (M1 Chip) and 2022 model (M2 Chip). The 2022 model comes in two sizes 13 inch and 15 inch.

MacBook Pro

There are three sizes in MacBook Pro – 13 inch, 14 inch and 16 inch.

Device	Launch Date	Next Model	Should I Buy?	Why/Why Not
MacBook Air (M1)	Nov 2020	–	Yes	Still a great deal and plenty capable for most people
MacBook Air (M2)	Jul 2022	–	Yes	Great laptop with excellent performance.
MacBook Pro 13″	Jan 2023	–	No	Get a MacBook Air
MacBook Pro 14″	Jan 2023	Jan 2024	Maybe	M2 Pro/ Max
MacBook Pro 16″	Jan 2023	Jan 2024	Yes	M2 Pro/ Max chips

MacBook Air Black Friday

MacBook Air with an M1 chip was the innovation that took the world by storm. This all-loved model in the MacBook series still serves the purpose as the process is blazing fast. It was launched in 2020 during an Apple event.

MacBook Air M1 comes with a 13.3-inch retina display, 8GB RAM and 256/512GB SSD storages. It has a backlit keyboard among other things like battery, processors etc.

Here’s the discount that Apple MacBook Air M1 has at the moment.

Then there is this beauty.

MacBook Pro Black Friday

The Pro model comes with extra GPU, power and better M2 processors called M2/M2 Pro and M2 Max.

This is a model loved by professionals and critics. MacBook Pro comes with 13/14/16 retina displays starting from 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage.

MacBook Air M2 Black Friday

This isn’t going to have much discount this Black Friday but I still expect a few percent of the reduction in price (around 5%).

MacBook Pro M2 Black Friday

MacBook Pro M2 won’t be having much discounts either. If you are lucky, you can use Amazon to save 5-10% during the Black Friday.

An Analysis of Black Friday Deals on MacBooks

In recent times, early deals on these laptops have started coming up ahead of Black Friday. These even include prices quite similar to some of the best Black Friday MacBook deals I saw last year. I’ve seen up to $200/£170 savings on certain MacBook Pro configurations.

We usually see the best Black Friday MacBook deals on the big day. Since these are some of the most sought-after products, not much of discounts are possible. Older iPhone models may have some good discounts during iPhone Black Friday events but MacBooks either stay true to their prices or just get out of stock.

When will Black Friday MacBook deals begin in 2024?

Generally, Apple starts reducing the prices by 15th November. But the real deal will be revealed this year on November 29.

Since these are some of the most coveted products in an overwhelmingly competitive category, retailers prefer to make the best of the opportunity by offering additional incentives and larger discounts on Black Friday itself.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t get a good deal before the November 29.

There are still some offers going on Macbooks.

Best MacBook Black Friday deals

Checkout the table below:

Tips for purchasing an Apple MacBook during Black Friday 2024

Now that you know what kinds of Apple MacBook deals you’re likely to see during Black Friday 2024, let’s look at a few tips for making better purchases on this much-awaited occasion.

Decide what you need: MacBook Pro or the MacBook Air?

Since the specs on a given Apple MacBook can be rather opaque, you might find it difficult to tell whether a particular deal is a good bargain or not. Therefore, you must first know that there are two different types of MacBooks and they’re intended for different kinds of users. Although the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air are very similar when it comes to specs, the Air is much more portable by virtue of its thin build. Also, since it does not come with an internal fan for cooling, it runs very quietly.

Although the MacBook Pro’s internal fans make it noisier, they also make it more powerful by allowing it to push its hardware harder due to its active cooling. Thus, it is a good choice if you want to run intensive apps such as Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop. On the other hand, the MacBook Air is a great choice for users who regularly find themselves on the move.

Don’t have unrealistically high expectations regarding discounts

We may get to see upwards of 15% off on certain MacBook models, but higher-end model configurations start out at very high prices already. Thus, a 15% discount on a MacBook priced at $3,000/£2,400 isn’t going to do much good to your wallet. Thus, it is better to wisely take advantage of these discounts on laptops that fit well within your budget.

Try your best to sign up for AppleCare

Although AppleCare protection for a MacBook is obviously going to be expensive, you won’t regret investing in it if your expensive new MacBook gets damaged. It could literally make the difference between affording a configuration with high specs and it being beyond the range of your budget.

Ensure that you make your purchase from reputable online retailers

Be especially wary of Amazon vendors with unfamiliar names selling MacBooks. Some third-party retailers refurbish and sell old devices on Amazon as new devices.

Although these modified devices are technically new (since no one has used them), opening up a prebuilt computer almost always voids any warranty that comes with it. Since an Apple MacBook is already so expensive, you must do your best to maintain that warranty.

Conclusion

If you’re a regular Apple customer, you must know how notoriously tight the company is regarding major discounts. Therefore, the upcoming Black Friday sale is an excellent opportunity to grab that MacBook you always wanted so much. It is an especially good chance for finding reduced prices on older editions of laptops with processors that are now a generation or two behind.

I hope you make the best of this occasion and snag a great MacBook that will serve you well for many years!

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