The best Prime Day MacBook deals include one of our favorite laptops for college students

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Day two of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is packed with savings on a wide range of tech items. As part of the sale, we're seeing solid discounts on various MacBooks. The best Prime Day MacBook deals include up to 20% off MacBook Air and Pro models.

The 13-inch MacBook Air is $200 off, which matches its all-time low price. The Air is one of our top picks for the best college laptops, thanks to its compact design and excellent performance for the money. However, if you need something with beefier specs, consider checking out the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Though pricier, the Pro has a better screen and longer battery life. The M4 model is listed for $200 off, and you can get an additional $69 off at checkout. The M4 Pro model is also listed for $200 off, and you can get an extra $89 off at checkout. Though those are both common discounts, they're still good prices.

These Apple MacBook Prime Day deals are expected to last until midnight, so we recommend grabbing any you like before the sale ends. For more discounts on other items, head over to our Prime Day deals hub and check out our roundup of the latest Amazon coupons and codes.

The best Amazon Prime Day MacBook deals

FAQs

Is Prime Day a good time to buy a MacBook?

Amazon's October Prime Day is a good time of year to find a MacBook at a discount. Several Air and Pro models are currently on sale, and although the deals we're seeing so far are nothing out of the ordinary, they still represent a drop from each model's regular asking price.

However, we're not currently seeing worthwhile price drops on the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max or any 16-inch MacBook Pro configurations. It's possible that better discounts will pop up for those models on Black Friday.

For more discounts on other Apple devices, head over to our best Prime Day Apple deals roundup.

What are Apple's current MacBook models?

Apple offers four different MacBooks in its current lineup, including two MacBook Air and two MacBook Pro models. In addition, each model is available in different configurations with various memory, storage, and processor options. Here's a rundown of the four base models:

• 13-inch MacBook Air with M4
• 15-inch MacBook Air M4
• 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4, M4 Pro, or M4 Max
• 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4, M4 Pro, or M4 Max

What's the difference between a MacBook Air and a MacBook Pro?

Apple's MacBook Air laptops are less expensive than the brand's Pro models and come in smaller sizes with slightly more compact designs. However, MacBook Pro laptops are available with more powerful processors than the Air models, and they feature brighter, higher-resolution screens, longer battery life, and options for increased memory and storage.

Typical users will generally be satisfied with the performance of Apple's more affordable MacBook Air laptops. However, those who require more powerful hardware for demanding tasks, such as photo and video editing, 3D modeling, and high-end multimedia playback, should consider the more expensive Pro models.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.