Best Prime Day MacBook deals 2021: What to expect

Prime Day 2021 is just around the corner, with the Prime Day 2021 date set for Monday, June 21 and Tuesday, June 22. That means a plethora of Prime Day deals will be rolled out in just a few days. We’re expecting to see some great Prime Day MacBook deals to entice you into buying a new laptop. If you’re getting ready to shop, we’ve got some insight into what to expect from this year’s Prime Day MacBook sales, and we’ve also looked at what last year brought us. We’ll also tell you whether it’s a smart move to buy a new MacBook as part of the Prime Day MacBook sales.

Today’s best Prime Day MacBook deals

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch with Touch Bar (Core i5, 8GB Memory, 512B SSD, 2019)

$1,279 $1,499

This laptop is perfect for working on the go, with its superb build quality, great software, and impressive specs. It's thin and light yet strong and sturdy too. More Less

Buy at Amazon

BACKORDERED

New Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch display, Core i9 CPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage)

$2,499 $2,799

If your work has an emphasis on graphics (like game developing or film-making) then you can't go wrong with this 16-inch MacBook Pro. It features AMD Radeon Pro 5500M graphics for quicker rendering. More Less

Buy at Amazon

Apple MacBook Pro (Latest M1 Model, 2020)

$1,199 $1,299

Released just last year, this is Apple's latest MacBook Pro. It comes with the new M1 chip, giving this laptop superb performance and unrivalled battery life. More Less

Buy at B&H

Discount at checkout

Apple MacBook Air (M1 Model, 2020)

$900 $999

Just released late last year, the new Apple M1 MacBook Air has better battery life and performance and is more secure than the older MacBook Air models with Intel processors. More Less

Buy at Amazon

MacBook Air (Core i3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

$850 $950

With top-notch ease of use, this MacBook Air is ideal as a starter Mac. Its thin and light design is great for traveling, too. More Less

Buy at BestBuy

FOR STUDENTS & TEACHERS

MacBook Air and MacBook Pro - Education Pricing

Exclusive discounts

Students and teachers with a valid .edu email address can enjoy exclusive pricing on the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro directly from the Apple Store. More Less

Buy at Apple

DISCOUNT AT CHECKOUT

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Storage)

$1,750 $1,999

Need a ton of storage in a portable package? Look at this 13-inch MacBook Pro: You'll get all the space you need with a 1TB SSD and a solid workhorse of a quad-core, eighth-gen, Core i5 processor. More Less

Buy at Amazon

Apple MacBook Pro (2017, Intel Core i5 Dual Core, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Renewed)

$568 $675

If you want a beefy MacBook Pro but you're on a budget, this like new Amazon Renewed model from 2017 still packs recent hardware that won't feel too sluggish. More Less

Buy at Amazon

DISCOUNT AT CHECKOUT

Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage)

$1,350 $1,499

The gorgeous new MacBook Pro boasts Apple's new M1 CPU, a brilliant retina display, Touch ID for added security, and the productivity-boosting Touch Bar. More Less

Buy at Amazon

13.3-inch Apple MacBook Air (Amazon Renewed)

$346 $470

If you don't mind using a pre-owned Apple product, then you can snag this Apple MacBook Air for a steal, and it should work and look like new. More Less

Buy at Amazon

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch w/Touch Bar (Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

$1,200 $1,250

It may not have the latest M1 chip, but for the price, this 13-inch MacBook Pro is an incredibly capable machine that will handle your work and daily needs for years to come. More Less

Buy at Best Buy

BACKORDERED

New Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage)

$2,199 $2,399

Treat yourself to a MacBook Pro with a brilliant 16-inch Retina display and a powerhouse of a processor which happens to be a six-core, ninth-generation Intel Core i7. More Less

Buy at Amazon

MacBook Air 13-inch (Intel i3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

$905 $999

Looking for an entry-level MacBook? This MacBook Air is the ideal starting point, with its fantastic build quality and top-notch ease of use. Its thin and light design is great for traveling, too. More Less

Buy at Amazon

DISCOUNT AT CHECKOUT

New Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 10th gen Core i5 CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)

$1,600 $1,799

Score one of the latest and greatest 13-inch MacBook Pro laptops with a Touch Bar and great modern hardware for a nice discount. With specs like these, this MacBook will last you for years to come. More Less

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APPLE REFURBISHED

Apple MacBook Pro (M1 CPU 13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Apple Refurbished)

$1,099 $1,299

This deal on a like new, Apple-refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro is too good to pass up. With a beautiful screen and incredible new M1 CPU, this is the best high-end Mac in years. More Less

Buy at Apple

Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)

$1,150 $1,250

It doesn't have the biggest screen, but it more than makes up for it with a spacious 512GB of SSD storage and 8GB of RAM. With 11 hours of battery life, you'll have plenty of time to work or play. More Less

Buy at Best Buy

What Prime Day MacBook deals to expect

When shopping the Prime Day MacBook sales, it helps to be up to speed with the models available. The current lineup includes the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and 16-inch MacBook Pro, with the standard 12-inch MacBook and 15-inch MacBook Pro being officially discontinued as of now.

It seems very likely that we’ll see discounts on all three of today’s models, with the deepest discounts likely to come for the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Price-wise, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is the most expensive model, so markdowns will probably reflect that, but bear in mind that the MacBook Air is the most affordable of the bunch.

What Prime Day MacBook deals we saw last year

Last year’s event was pretty good when it came to Prime Day MacBook deals. We saw $150 off the base MacBook Air, bringing it down to just $849, while more expensive models also had $100 to $200 slashed off the price. There were similar cuts for the 13-inch MacBook Pro, too, and the 16-inch MacBook Pro even saw markdowns of up to $300 on select models.

Amazon also cut the price on some of its professionally renewed MacBook Airs for those users who were on a tighter budget or simply looking for a MacOS machine for even less.

Should you buy a MacBook on Prime Day?

Prime Day is a great time to buy a MacBook. The Prime Day MacBook sales are almost always pretty good, with some great savings that offer shoppers a perfect opportunity to get a better-specced laptop for less.

Before diving in, it’s worth checking out our guide to the best MacBooks so you know which of the three systems will suit your needs the best. It’s also a smart move to set a budget ahead of time. The MacBook Air starts at $999, but it’s possible to spend thousands of dollars if you go for something like the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Don’t get lured into spending more than you can afford, even if the countdown timer is ticking on the Prime Day MacBook deals.

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