In recent years, Macs have become more and more affordable. Cheaper entry points, more memory and storage per dollar, and the introduction of the MacBook Neo. For the first time, Apple began to become one of the best values on the market.
While Apple drastically increased its prices earlier this year as a result of the ongoing memory shortage, we are finally starting to see some price improvements, down from the initial sting.
MacBook Air
Until the launch of the MacBook Neo, the MacBook Air represented the entry point for Apple’s laptop lineup. Despite MacBook Neo making its value proposition slightly questionable, I’d still say the MacBook Air is a great laptop if you want a better experience without needing something premium.
MagSafe, a P3 color display, center stage on the webcam, and more battery life are just some of the highlights with MacBook Air. It also comes with a 15-inch size variant, unlike the MacBook Neo which only offers 13-inch.
Currently, you can find these discounts on the MacBook Air lineup:
13-inch MacBook Air:
15-inch MacBook Air:
MacBook Neo
This product doesn’t need a long explanation – MacBook Neo is Apple’s first affordable MacBook, which comes in at just $699.
It has some compromises compared to the aforementioned MacBook Air, but it’s still incredibly good for the price. Build quality, display sharpness, and the macOS experience are all essentially uncompromised. Sure, you have to deal with a slower A18 Pro chip (although trust me, it’s no sleep), fewer ports, and 8GB of memory, but it’s perfectly reasonable for the price. It also comes in fun colors like citrus, blush, and indigo.
There are no notable retail discounts on MacBook Neo at the moment, although Apple is offering them refurbished for $100-120 off retail price. Apple Refurbished offers the same 1-year warranty and a like-new experience, with every major component replaced. You won’t find any scuffs or battery degradation.
MacBook Pro
Apple just debuted its new MacBook Pro models with PROLED XDR displays and touchscreens. They come at higher prices, and the older MiniLED-based M5 Pro and M5 Max models still remain in the lineup. At the same time, the company also introduced a refreshed base model 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6 chip. For now, M5 models remain available at a discount.
14-inch MacBook Pro offers:
- MacBook Pro with M5: 1 TB storage, 16GB memory – $1849 at Amazon ($150 off)
- MacBook Pro with M5 Pro: 1 TB of storage, 24 GB of memory – $2289 at Amazon ($210 off!)
- PROLED XDR MacBook Pro (M5 Pro): 1TB storage, 24GB memory – $2899 on Amazon
- Refurbished MacBook Pro with M5: 1TB storage, 16GB memory – $1609 at the Apple Store
16-inch MacBook Pro offers:
- MacBook Pro with M5 Pro: 1 TB of storage, 24 GB of memory – $2749 at Amazon ($250 off!)
- MacBook Pro with M5 Pro: 1 TB of storage, 48 GB of memory – $3299 at Amazon ($300 off!)
- PROLED XDR MacBook Pro (M5 Pro): 1TB storage, 24GB memory – $3399 on Amazon
- MacBook Pro with M5 Max: 2TB Storage, 36GB Memory – $3799 at Amazon ($600 Off!)
- Refurbished MacBook Pro with M5 Pro: 1 TB storage, 24GB memory – $2549 at the Apple Store
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