As Mashable’s resident laptop[1] expert, I’m in charge of sniffing out the best deals on Apple MacBooks[2] during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days[3] this week. The 48-hour sale is officially live through Wednesday, Oct. 8, and so far, I like what I’m seeing: Lots of M4-era models are cheaper now than they were during Amazon’s main Prime Day sale[4] in July.
The best October Prime Day MacBook deals at a glance:
Most notably, Amazon is offering record-low prices on the 13-[5] and 15-inch M4 MacBook Airs[6], bringing their base models down to just $799 and $999, respectively. That’s a whole $50 better than their summer Prime Day deals[7], which were already impressive. (The M4 MacBook Airs are honestly a great value[8] even at full price.)
None of the M4 MacBook Pros have returned to their previous all-time lows, but some have matched or surpassed their previous Prime Day deals by up to $18.50. The three that haven’t are M4 Pro models, which are still $200 to $300 off each.
The MacBook Pro I’d be most tempted to buy right now is the base configuration of the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro[9], which is going for $1,330 in space black thanks to a sneaky on-page coupon. That’s $99 better than its July Prime Day price and $31 away from its best-ever price of $1,299. At the same time, I’d consider waiting to see if Amazon revives that record low for the second half of Prime Big Deal Days: It was last available there as recently as late September.
Below, I’ve outlined the details of all the October Prime Day MacBook deals[11] I’m tracking, including my top picks. (Record lows are marked with a 🔥.) For what it’s worth, I’m also keeping a close eye on Best Buy’s concurrent Techtober Sale[12] in case it decides to one-up any of Amazon’s deals later in the week. It’s only price-matching a few at present.
Be the first to know about the best October Prime Day deals[13]. Follow Mashable’s Prime Big Deal Days live blog[14] and keep checking back for the latest discounts, stock alerts, and deal drops.
Best MacBook Air deal
Why I like it
Apple’s latest MacBook Air offers quiet, Pro-level performance in an ultrathin form factor. It was 24% faster than its M3 predecessor[15] in our CPU benchmark, and it features a new 12MP Center Stage camera in addition to open-lid support for two monitors. The 13-inch model is my top pick for students[16], and right now, it’s a great option for budget shoppers, too: The 256GB base model has returned to its record-low price of only $799 during Prime Big Deal Days — a $200 savings. Best Buy[17] is matching that deal, FYI.
Read Mashable’s full review of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4).[18]
Mashable Deals
More MacBook Air deals
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Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)[19] — $999
$1,199(save $200) 🔥 -
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)[20] — $999
$1,199(save $210) 🔥 -
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD)[21] — $1,199
$1,399(save $200) -
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)[22] — $1,199
$1,399(save $200) 🔥 -
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD)[23] — $1,384
$1,599(save $215) 🔥
Best MacBook Pro deal
Why I like it
If you have some wiggle room in your budget, the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro gets you cooler multitasking performance, better speakers, a better mix of ports (including an HDMI port), and a nicer 120Hz display compared to the MacBook Air. It’s a little bit thicker and heavier, but only slightly. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days discount shaves 17% off the space black base model’s list price; again, don’t forget to apply its on-page coupon before heading to checkout.
Read Mashable’s full review of the 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro (M4).[24]
More MacBook Pro deals
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Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)[25] — $1,599
$1,799(save $200) -
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD)[26] — $1,799
$1,999(save $200) -
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD)[27] — $2,249
$2,499(save $250) -
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 48GB RAM, 512B SSD)[28] — $2,599
$2,899(save $300) -
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD)[29] — $2,869
$3,199(save $330) -
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD)[30] — $3,099
$3,499(save $400)
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- ^ October Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals (mashable.com)
- ^ Prime Day MacBook deals (mashable.com)
- ^ Best Buy’s concurrent Techtober Sale (mashable.com)
- ^ best October Prime Day deals (mashable.com)
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