By Wirecutter Staff
Apple deals are rare, and unearthing those that meet our rigorous deal standards is even more rare.
But this Prime Day we’ve been lucky enough to find an exceptional price on one of our favorite MacBooks.
Multiple Wirecutter staff members use it as their personal computer due to its long battery life and excellent performance.
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $750; street price: $950
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) — Budget Pick
Best Buy deal price: $750; street price: $950
What we like: Our former top MacBook pick is still a great option—it’s now our budget pick. Enough memory and storage for most day-to-day work. Approximate 14-hour battery life. Lightweight with solid construction, a comfy keyboard, and industry-leading customer support.
Other things to know: Apple’s proprietary M1 processor is still good enough for most people but not as fast as the M2. Specs include 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 13.3-inch Retina display, one 3.5 mm jack, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.
Read our review of the best MacBooks.
Other MacBook Air discounts that meet our deals standards
Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022, 13-inch, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) — Top Pick
B&H deal price: $980; street price: $1150
Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022, 13-inch, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) — Top Pick
Costco deal price: $950; street price: $1100
What we like: Our top pick for the best MacBook. Updated design with a brighter screen and better webcam. Brings back the MagSafe port. Great for everyday work tasks, browsing the web, watching movies, and even playing App Store games.
Other things to know: Comes with our recommended specs. Available in select colors. Costco membership required.
Read our review of the best MacBooks.
