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The MacBook Air<\/strong> is Apple\u2019s entry-level laptop. It\u2019s best suited for typical productivity work, with a comfortable keyboard, an excellent trackpad, and all-day battery life. The redesigned M2 version of the MacBook Air has been with us for a bit \u2014 there\u2019s now even a 15-inch M2 Air \u2014 but the 2020 version with an M1 processor and fanless design remains in the lineup as the budget option. For many people, the M1 Air still ticks the right boxes when it comes to performance and price, even if it\u2019s long enough in the tooth to have been fully dethroned in our guide to the best laptops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
The base MacBook Air with the M1 chip comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It typically sells for $999, but Amazon and Best Buy are currently discounting it to $749.99 ($250 off), matching its lowest price. The M1 Air may be a few years old now but it\u2019s still hard to beat in terms of value \u2014 especially when it comes to everyday performance and battery life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The MacBook Air is Apple\u2019s entry-level laptop, which comes outfitted with the company\u2019s M1 chip in one of three different colors (silver, space gray, and gold).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
M2 MacBook Air<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n
As for the newer, fancier 13-inch MacBook Air with M2<\/strong>, the base model with 256GB of storage and an eight-core GPU recently got a price drop. Along with introducing a 15-inch M2 Air, Apple announced during this year\u2019s WWDC that the 13-inch model now starts at $1,099 instead of $1,199. As for deals, the 13-incher is currently selling for $899 ($200 off) at B&H Photo, Additionally, Best Buy and B&H Photo are offering an equal diacount on the upgraded configuration, which can be had with a 512GB SSD and 10-core GPU for $1,199 ($200 off).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
The M2 MacBook Air is a super slim and light laptop with a 1080p webcam that\u2019s actually usable as well as a handy magnetic charger that frees up one of its precious two USB-C ports. Its M2 processor didn\u2019t kick-start a revolution like the M1 generation, but it\u2019s a great performer for any user outside of more demanding creatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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It does have some slight downsides, like slower storage in the base 256GB configuration and a notch cutout in its otherwise excellent screen. But even so, there hasn\u2019t been a more travel-friendly laptop offered by Apple since the days of the polarizing 12-inch MacBook, and this one\u2019s good enough to be the No. 1 laptop we now recommend in our buying guide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The redesigned MacBook Air is a thin, lightweight device powered by Apple\u2019s latest chip. The M2 model also touts a 1080p webcam and a better display than its predecessor while retaining features like long battery life and MagSafe charging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The newer 15-inch MacBook Air with M2<\/strong> is a lot like a blown-up 13-inch Air, and judging from our glowing review, there\u2019s nothing wrong with that. Like its smaller counterpart, it has an M2 chip, two Thunderbolt 4 \/ USB-C ports, MagSafe charging, and its base model comes with a 256GB SSD and 8GB of RAM. But it differs by having a larger, 15.3-inch notched screen with 2880 x 1864 resolution, six speakers instead of four, a 10-core GPU that costs extra on the 13-inch, and a higher starting price of $1,299. Bumping up to a larger, faster 512GB of storage will run you $1,499.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Surprisingly, the 15-inch M2 Air started receiving some discounts even before it shipped, which let early adopters save between $50 and $100. As of right now, you can get it $300 off by ordering it at Amazon or Best Buy, where it\u2019s currently selling for $999. The expanded 512GB model is also $300 off at Best Buy, selling for $1,199.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Apple\u2019s largest MacBook Air sports a 15-inch display, six-speaker array, and an M2 chip. The base model starts with 8GB of RAM and 256B of storage, though you can configure it with up to 24GB of RAM and 2TB of storage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The best MacBook Pro deals<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n\n
The MacBook Pro line is once again in a transitional phase. Apple announced Macs using a new M3 processor at its \u201cScary Fast\u201d event the night before Halloween, including a new 14-inch MacBook Pro that replaces the 13-inch M2 model. That means Touch Bar Macs are finally dead, but some of those outgoing M2 models are still available for now. You\u2019ll find any deals on them further down, but first, let\u2019s focus on the new M3 generation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
M3 and M3 Pro MacBook Pro<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n
The new entry point into the MacBook Pro world is a MagSafe-equipped MacBook Pro that uses the existing 14-inch design and slightly pares it down. The 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro<\/strong> has the same 3024 x 1964 resolution display and 120Hz refresh rate as its pricier siblings, and in addition to a MagSafe charging port, it has an SD card slot and HDMI port. However, it starts with just 8GB of RAM and lacks the third USB-C \/ Thunderbolt port found on the M3 Pro and M3 Max models (as well as Thunderbolt 4 speeds).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
The M3 MacBook Pro may be a bit of an odd middle child in some ways, but it\u2019s still a very good laptop \u2014 especially if you can get it on a deal that puts more price distance between it and the M3 Pro version. We\u2019ve already seen the base model with 512GB of storage on sale for $150 off during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and right now, it\u2019s actually available for an even better $1,399 ($200 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo. The 1TB configuration is also selling for its all-time low of $1,599 ($200 off) at Best Buy and B&H Photo, while the configuration with base storage and 16GB of RAM is selling for $1,599 ($200 off) at B&H Photo. That said, if you plan on going with a higher-spec configuration than that, you\u2019ll likely want to spring for the M3 Pro model instead (see below).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Apple\u2019s new entry-level model for the MacBook Pro line is now a 14-inch laptop powered by the new base M3 processor. It uses a similar design to the pricier 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple\u2019s Pro- \/ Max-series chips but is offered at a lower price with the same ports and less RAM. Read our review.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros<\/strong> for late 2023 are another round of spec-bump models, much like their previous 2022 incarnations. Now starting with the M3 Pro chip (or the speedier M3 Max) and 18GB of base RAM instead of 16GB, the new models remain targeted at creatives doing content work like video editing, photo processing, and other graphical work. Like their predecessors and the M1 Pro generation before that, they offer MagSafe charging, three USB-C \/ Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI-out, and a full-size SD card slot, with prices starting at $1,999 for the 14-inch and $2,499 for the 16-inch. You can, of course, spec them up the wazoo if you\u2019re willing to pay more, as exhibited by the review unit Apple sent us of the 16-inch model, which cost an eye-watering $7,199.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
While these models are still quite new, versions that actual humans buy have begun receiving discounts. The 14-inch MacBook Pro in its base configuration with the M3 Pro<\/strong> (11-core CPU \/ 14-core GPU), 18GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD is currently on sale for $1,749 ($250 off) at B&H Photo. A similar version with 1TB of storage and a 12-core \/ 18-core M3 Pro is down to $2,149 (also $250 off) at B&H Photo. As for the base 16-inch MacBook Pro<\/strong> with the M3 Pro<\/strong> (12-core CPU \/ 18-core GPU), 18GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, it\u2019s selling for $2,249 ($250 off) at Amazon and B&H Photo. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The new 14-inch MacBook Pro comes in a space black color and is configurable with either an M3 Pro or M3 Max chip. It looks a lot like the previous M2 generation, but spec-wise, the M3 Pro models start with a 12-core CPU, 18GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro remains Apple\u2019s largest laptop for creators and power users. The latest model includes a spec bump to the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, with a claimed battery life of up to 22 hours, and is configurable with up to 128GB of RAM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
M2 Pro MacBook Pro<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n
As for the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros<\/strong> from early 2023 with M2 Pro \/ Max processors, they\u2019re still more than capable \u2014 they may even be a better buy than the new models if you can find them at a steep discount.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
For example, the base 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M2 Pro chip, a 512GB SSD, and 16GB of RAM is selling for $1,629 ($370 off) at Amazon, which is a new low price that may not last very long. However, the 14-inch model with 1TB of storage, a 12-core M2 Pro CPU, and 19 GPU cores is down to $1,999 (a steep $500 off) at B&H Photo. Now we\u2019re talking!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The early 2023 version of the 14-inch MacBook Pro starts with an M2 Pro 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD storage. It can also be configured with more cores or a higher-end M2 Max processor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sadly, the situation isn\u2019t quite as good for the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro. The best (and only) deal available right now on the creator-friendly laptop is at Amazon, where you can grab the base M2 Pro model for $2,299.99 ($200 off) with 512GB storage. That\u2019s not great, but hopefully we see better deals before the laptop is no longer available new.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro from early 2023 starts with the an M2 Pro 12-core CPU and 19-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD storage. It can also be configured with more cores and a higher-end M2 Max processor. Read our review.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n
For now, the older 2021 MacBook Pros can occasionally be had for some steep discounts that actually make a two-generation-old laptop still worth considering. You\u2019re unlikely to find any base models still kicking around, but if you want a souped-up configuration on the cheap, you may be in luck.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro from 2021 <\/strong>with 16GB of RAM and an expanded 1TB of storage is available at B&H Photo for $1,799 ($900 off). However, you can also get a tricked-out M1 Max (10-core CPU \/ 32-core GPU) model with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage for $2,499 ($1,800 off) at B&H Photo. I know that\u2019s not exactly affordable, but that laptop once sold for $4,299 and still performs well in 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro from 2021 is a creative powerhouse equipped with Apple\u2019s first-gen silicon. Configurable with either the M1 Pro or M1 Max, the 16-inch screen can be lent out to up to three external displays and a 4K TV simultaneously thanks to its vast array of ports. Read our review.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The best Mac Mini deals<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n\n
The latest\u00a0Mac Mini\u00a0comes in a base configuration with Apple\u2019s M2 processor or in a more powerful configuration with the M2 Pro. It\u2019s an excellent upgrade to one of the most affordable yet performant desktop computers you can get (as long as gaming isn\u2019t your priority). The M2 Mac Mini starts with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD for $599, while the M2 Pro model features a superior processor plus gigabit ethernet, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage for $1,299. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The latter model also features an expanded port selection, from two USB-C ports to four. It\u2019s almost like getting an M2 Pro-powered MacBook Pro 14 but in desktop form. However, keep in mind that buying any Mac Mini means you have to provide your own mouse, keyboard, and monitor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Right now, the base M2 Mac Mini<\/strong> is selling for a new all-time low of $479 ($120 off) at Amazon and B&H Photo, while the M2 Pro version is selling for a respectable $1,149 ($150 off) at B&H Photo. The M2 Mac Mini remains a great value for a desktop computer, with the M2 Pro version functioning like a baby Mac Studio for much less.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The revised Mac Mini for 2023 starts at $599 for an M2-powered model with an eight-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. The Mini can also be had with the M2 Pro chip, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and a more robust port selection for $1,299.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[ad_2]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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