The Prime Day MacBook Deals I Recommend (2026)
MacBooks tend to be the cheapest on Amazon, making them a great product to shop for on Prime Day. These days, though, it's increasingly confusing
MacBooks tend to be the cheapest on Amazon, making them a great product to shop for on Prime Day. These days, though, it's increasingly confusing to know which one is right for you. The dependable MacBook Air, powerful MacBook Pro, and affordable MacBook Neo are all on sale for Prime Day, though none are significant discounts beyond the norm. With the recent announcement of Apple's price hikes on Thursday, however, these prices have a new context. All of a sudden, this might be your last chance to get some affordable MacBooks. Be sure to browse our roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals and our live blog, updated all day, every day of the event.
Updated 10 am ET Friday, June 26: I've added new context regarding Apple's pricing, and ensured deals are still live for the last day of Prime Day. MacBook Air The days of the cheap MacBook Air are already fading away. Apple increased the starting price to $1,299 and Amazon has already followed suit. However, there's one configuration on offer that's an actual deal. Amazon is selling the 1 TB model right now for $50 less than the 512 GB model at just $1,149. That's $450 less than Apple is selling it for on its website. The one caveat is that this configuration has the starting 8-core GPU, while Apple no longer sells the 8-core GPU when paired with 1 TB of storage.
Instead, it now forces you to jump up to the 10-core GPU. As the cheapest version of the MacBook Air you can buy right now, however, it's still a really great deal. And what you're getting is the laptop that most people should buy. If you work at your laptop full time, you want something without major compromises, and that's exactly what the MacBook Air delivers. It's a nearly perfect laptop for what it aims to be. You might be tempted by the lower price of the MacBook Neo or the flashier display of the MacBook Pro. I get it. The appeal is strong in either direction, but trust me: The MacBook Air is the more sensible choice.
It's extremely portable, the screen is still vibrant and bright, and the performance of the M5 will hold up for years to come. But more importantly, the MacBook Air is the one you'll buy that won't make you regret it later, either because you overpaid for a MacBook Pro or feel limited by the restrictions of the MacBook Neo.
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