Sorry to bring disappointing news but there are almost no good MacBook deals available right now. I've checked through all the major retailers and found very few offers – if any – on most models at the start of February. Most devices are stuck at full price, while the discounts I have seen are far below previous best-ever deals.
That all may change later in the month, though, when the Presidents' Day sales get underway. I'd wait until then if you're hunting for an offer on one of the best MacBooks as what's available now is much less enticing than what I saw over the last few months.
If some previous offers return in the Presidents' Day laptop sales, we could see record-low prices on several models we consider the best laptops, including the brand-new and improved MacBook Air, and the premium MacBook Pro. That's even more likely if the rumored MacBook M4 refresh is still coming in early 2025.
Remember to also check if you're eligible for extra savings thanks to the Apple student discount and the exclusive additional discounts for My Best Buy members.
Today's best MacBook deals
How to find the best MacBook deals
MacBook deals are fairly regular, but Apple doesn't tend to discount these machines by a whole lot as they are premium devices that are built to last. That means Apple usually waits a long time to slash the price of its older MacBook models following the launch of a new generation. Even still, picking up an older but still capable MacBook is often the way to get the best deal.
As for when is the best time to buy, the good news is that MacBook sales are fairly common around certain times of the year. There are small price cuts every so often and after new releases, but the major discounts are held back until the biggest shopping events of the year such as Black Friday and the back-to-school sales. With that in mind, it's best to keep an eye out for superior MacBook deals in July and November.
Is a MacBook worth it?
Sure, it's a hefty initial investment, but buying a MacBook can be worth it in the long run. Apple's laptops are built with longevity in mind, so they offer excellent value over other devices that you may need to replace every couple of years.
It's also worth checking out the Best Buy discounts and Apple promo codes currently available for other ways to save on your purchase.
Interested in more Apple tech? We've also got a look at more discounted goodies including the best Apple Watch deals, all the cheapest AirPods deals and top Apple Pencil deals.
If your budget doesn't stretch to one of Apple's premium machines, our hubs dedicated to the latest laptop deals and Chromebook deals are worth a look for a wider variety of cheaper and mid-range options.
Or, if you decide you need something more flexible than a laptop that's still within the Apple ecosystem, you can always take a look at the latest iPad deals.
