Now that Black Friday 2023 deals are live everywhere, it's a great time to pick up a new Apple MacBook laptop. These machines have always been good, but ever since Apple started making its M-series chips, they've become significantly faster. And somehow they also run cooler and can go longer between charges. Below, we've gathered the best deals on all the current MacBooks available, at retailers ranging from Amazon to Best Buy and Walmart. Let's see what deals are available this holiday shopping season.
MacBook Air Black Friday Deals
The entry-level Apple laptop is the MacBook Air. But don't let that "entry level" label make you think it can't handle your computing needs. Even the M1 MacBook Air from 2020 (the most affordable model on the market, on sale now for $750) is fully capable of doing everything the average person will ask of it. It even appears on our Best MacBooks to Buy in 2023 article.
But if you want to extend the lifespan of your MBA, you can always go with a newer model that sports a more powerful M2 chip. The M2 MacBook Air comes in two size options: a 13.6-inch one and a bigger 15.3-inch one that offers more screen real estate for people who don't care for the smaller screen. Whichever model you choose, you'll get a great deal on a fantastic machine.
MacBook Pro Black Friday Deals
For people who need more power in their computing life, whether it be to code apps, work in graphic design, or edit video, the MacBook Pro is the Apple laptop to choose. These are available in a 14-inch model with a powerful M3 chip, or in a 14- or 16-in model with the even more powerful M3 Pro chip.
The MacBook Pro with M3 chip offers impressive performance tailored to demanding tasks, with the M3 Pro featuring a 12-core CPU and 18-core GPU, and the M3 Max boasting up to a 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU. The power-efficient design enables up to 22 hours of battery life, maintaining exceptional performance whether on battery or plugged in.
If you're after the most powerful version with the biggest display, the 16.2-inch option sports a Liquid Retina XDR display, with Extreme Dynamic Range and pro reference modes to enhance the visual experience. The machine also features advanced camera and audio capabilities, connectivity options including MagSafe, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 6E, and a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. In other words, it has all the best laptop stuff Apple has made, all packed into a single machine.
For more, check out our rundown of all the best Apple Black Friday deals. And let's not even start thinking about Cyber Monday 2023 yet.
Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Threads and Twitter.
