Amazon has just discounted the latest Apple MacBook Pro M4 down to $1,299 (was $1,599), which is easily the best deal yet on a machine we called "a near-perfect blend of price, performance, and utility" in our MacBook Pro M4 review.

Amazon just dropped the price of the MacBook Air M4, making it an absolute must-buy, just in time for back to school. You can currently get the 13-inch

Compared to the previous MacBook Air models, you’re actually saving $500. Apple cut the price of the M4 Air by $100, plus upped the RAM from 8GB to 16GB, which previously cost $200. To put into perspective how cheap this is,

You can indeed score a M4 MacBook Pro base model down at $1,299 right now – also $300 off and a new Amazon low – but for folks looking for the upgraded experience, there has never been a better time to buy the 24GB/1TB setup (if saving money is your goal anyway).

Whether it's the latest models powered by the M4 chip or older versions that offer fantastic value for money, you can find all of the best MacBook deals from Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart right here. And I'd recommend grabbing one sooner rather than later – especially at these prices.

Battery life is another advantage of the 2025 MacBook Air: Apple estimates up to 18 hours of use on a single charge thanks to the efficiency of the M4 chip and thoughtful macOS optimisation. That means you can work or study all day without constantly searching for a power outlet.