Best October Prime Day MacBook deals: Don’t miss these deals on Macs and MacBooks

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If you’re looking to get a great price on a new MacBook, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is a great time to grab a bargain, and we are here to help you identify the best deals on a new MacBook, iMac or Mac mini.

The sale runs October 7-8, and there are huge savings on M4 MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros. You can save $200 on the MacBook Air and get as much as $409 off a MacBook Pro in the U.S., while in the U.K. there are savings of £150 off a MacBook Air, and £354 off a MacBook Pro.

We’ve also got you covered if you want an iMac or Mac mini, as Amazon is also slashing prices on desktop Macs. In the U.K. there is £111 off the M4 Mac mini, and in the U.S. you can get $150 off the iMac.

Be sure to check out our roundup of the best Apple Prime Day deals for the best bargains on iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more. For help deciding which Mac to buy read our comparison of every Mac and MacBook.

Best Prime Big Deal Days MacBook deals

The M4 MacBooks are all on sale, whether you’re looking for an entry-level Air or top-of-the-line Pro. Even with the new M5 MacBook Pro models likely just around the corner, we still recommend grabbing one of these discounted models, as the refresh isn’t expected to be more than a chip bump.

U.S. MacBook Air & MacBook Pro Prime Day deals

13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $799 ($200 off, MSRP $999)

13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/24GB): $1,199 ($200 off, MSRP $1,399)

15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB): $999 ($200 off, MSRP $1,199)

15-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,199 ($200 off, MSRP $1,399)

14-inch M4 MacBook Pro (512GB): $1,399 ($200 off, MSRP $1,599)

14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB RAM, 512GB): $1,794 ($205 off, MSRP $1,999)

16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB RAM, 512GB): $2,249 ($250 off, MSRP $2,499)

16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro (48GB RAM, 1TB): $3,590 ($409 off, MSRP $3,999)

U.K. MacBook Air & MacBook Pro Prime Day deals

13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): £849 (£150 off, RRP £999)

13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1TB/16GB RAM): £1,229.97 (£169 off, RRP £1,399)

15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): £1,049 (£150 off, RRP £1,199)

14-inch M4 MacBook Pro (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,419.97 (£180 off, RRP £1,599)

14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,749.97 (£249.03 off, RRP £1,999)

14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £2,119.97 (£279 off, RRP £2,399)

14-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro (512GB/36GB RAM): £2,845 (£354 off, RRP £3,199)

16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £2,149.97 (£350 off, RRP £2,499)

If you’re not sure which MacBook is right for you, read our MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro comparison.




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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Best Mac deals

Don’t want a MacBook? Amazon’s big sale also includes big savings on the M4 Mac mini and iMac, neither of which is expected to get an update anytime soon.

U.S. Mac Prime Day deals

M4 Mac mini (256GB): $499 ($100 off, MSRP $599)

M4 Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $942 ($57 off, MSRP $999)

M4 Pro Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $1,301 ($98 off, MSRP $1,399)

M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB): $1,149 ($150 off, MSRP $1,299)

M4 iMac, 10-core GPU, 256GB): $1,348 ($151 off, MSRP $1,499)

U.K. Mac Prime Day deals

M4 Mac mini, 256GB/16GB RAM, £502 (£97 off, RRP £599) PRIME BIG DEAL

M4 Mac mini, 512GB/16GB RAM, £687.90 (£111 off, RRP £799) PRIME BIG DEAL

M4 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £1,259.99 (£139 off, RRP £1,399)

M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 512GB RAM) £1,549 (£150 off, RRP £1,699)

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Best MacBook accessory deals

Prime Day is also a great opportunity to save some cash on some accessories for your MacBook. Perhaps you need a spare charger for your MacBook. Or perhaps you want a dock, a keyboard, or a mouse. If we spot a good deal, we’ll list it here.

U.S. Mac accessory Prime Day deals

AirTag (4-pack): $65 ($34 off, MSRP $99)

AirTag (single): $20 ($9 off, MSRP $29)

Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m): $22 ($7 off, 429)

Apple 35W Dual USB-C compact Port Power Adapter: $39 ($20 off, MSRP $59)

Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter: $26 ($33 off, MSRP $59)

Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $29 ($20 off, MSRP $49)

Apple 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter: $26 ($33 off, MSRP $59)

Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $29 ($20 off, MSRP $49)

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Pad: $161 ($18 off, RRP $179)

U.K. Mac accessory Prime Day deals

Magic Keyboard: £85 (£14 off, RRP £99)

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID: £117 (£32 off, RRP £149) PRIME BIG DEAL

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Pad: £152 (£27 off, RRP £179) PRIME BIG DEAL

Magic Mouse (white): £75.98 (£3 off, RRP £79)

AirTag (4-pack): £84 (£35 off, RRP £119)

AirTag (single): £28 (£7 off, RRP £35)

Prime Day: Why you can trust Macworld’s recommendations

The MacBooks picked here are all chosen by our editors, who have decades of experience with Apple devices. We’ve reviewed everything we recommend, and we only highlight deals that are genuinely good value. The products selected above are the best current price, usually all at or near all-time low prices, and we’ve selected what we think is the best configuration for each product type. We know Apple is expensive, so we’ve chosen products at prices we would be willing to pay, so you can trust that our recommendations will steer you in the right direction.

Prime Day: How can I get the best MacBook deals?

Throughout Prime Big Deals Days, most deals will be exclusive for Prime members, so you’ll need to sign in with an active membership to purchase one of the deals. Prime memberships cost $139 / £95 annually, or $14.99 / £8.99 / AU$6.99 every month. New users can sign up for a 30-day free trial that can be canceled at any time during the trial window. As well as access to sales prices, Prime members also get free two-day shipping and access to Prime Video and all the content available on that service.

Note that if these models go out of stock, Amazon may offer a refurbished model in place, or may redirect to a different model, so do check for this.

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