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  "textContent": "Macworld\n\nBest Mac deals at Amazon U.S.\n\n  * $149 off MacBook Air\n  * $9 off MacBook Neo \n  * $29 off Mac mini\n  * $250 off MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max)\n\n\n\nBest Mac deals at Amazon U.K.\n\n  * £110 off MacBook Air\n  * £50 off MacBook Neo\n  * £220 off MacBook Pro, M5 Pro\n\n\n\nIf you’re looking to get a great price on a new Mac, Amazon’s Prime Days event is a great time to grab a bargain. The sale runs from June 23 to 26, and we expect some huge savings on the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, and maybe some small discounts on the MacBook Neo.\n\nIf it’s a Mac mini you are after, we don’t expect that the deals will be as forthcoming, as there are supply issues affecting the availability of the Mac mini and Mac Studio. We could see a discount on the iMac, but with a chip update expected soon, we’d avoid it unless it’s a huge saving.\n\nBe sure to check out our roundup of the best Apple Prime Day deals for the best bargains on iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more. For help deciding which Mac to buy read our comparison of every Mac and MacBook.\n\n## Best Amazon Prime MacBook deals\n\n### MacBook Air\n\nApple / Amazon\n\nThe latest MacBook Air models were released in March 2026. The M5 MacBook Air introduced several significant hardware upgrades over previous generations, most notably doubling the base memory and storage capacities.\n\n****U.S. Prime Day price:** **Amazon already has 14% off the price of the 13-inch MacBook Air and 11% off the 15-inch MacBook Air. You can get the 512GB model for $950. However, we recommend waiting because back in May the price dropped to $900.\n\nMacBook Air, 13-inch, M5, 512GB: $950\n\n**U.K. Prime Day price:** Amazon has already cut the price of the both the 13-inch MacBook Air and 15-inch MacBook Air by 10%. The price of the cheapest MacBook Air is now £988.97, a saving of £110 of the usual price and the best price we’ve ever seen.\n\nMacBook Air, 13-inch, M5, 512GB: £988.97\n\n### MacBook Pro\n\nApple / Amazon\n\nThe latest MacBook Pro models are the M5 series, released in late 2025 and early 2026. The lineup includes 14-inch and 16-inch models with M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips. Key upgrades include improved performance and power efficiency, along with the introduction of Thunderbolt 5 connectivity on M5 Pro and M5 Max models.\n\n****U.S. Prime Day price:** **Amazon is currently selling the M5 MacBook Pro for $1,549, a savings of $150. This isn’t the lowest we’ve seen the price though: it was $1,499 in May. If you have a bit more to spend, the ultimate MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD) is $4,149, that’s $250 off.\n\nMacBook Pro, 14-inch, M5, 1TB: $1,549 \n\n**U.K. Prime Day price:** Amazon has discounted the M5 MacBook Pro by 9% in the U.K. dropping the price to £1,545. That’s a savings of £154, but we saw it drop to £1,529 in April. The other MacBook Pro models have better savings, with the 14-inch, M5 Pro model at it’s lowest ever price of £1,978.97, £220 off.\n\nMacBook Pro, 14-inch, M5, 1TB: £1,545 \n\n### MacBook Neo\n\nFoundry\n\nThe MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable laptop to date, launched in March 2026 with a starting price of $599/£599. It’s designed primarily for students, first-time Mac users, and budget-conscious consumers.\n\n****U.S. Prime Day price:** **Amazon is currently selling MacBook Neo for $590, a savings of $9. This is the same as their all-time low in May so we hope to see it drop even further. The Neo with Touch ID and a 512GB SSD is also $9 cheaper than its $699 MSRP.\n\nMacBook Neo, $590\n\n**U.K. Prime Day price:** Amazon is selling the MacBook Neo for £549, £50 off and its lowest ever price.\n\nMacBook Neo, £549\n\n### Mac mini\n\nApple/Amazon\n\nThe Mac mini is Apple’s ultra-compact desktop computer. The latest models, released in October 2024, feature a significant redesign that reduced the chassis to a 5-by-5-inch footprint, making it the smallest desktop Mac ever produced. It’s recent surge in popularity, coupled with component shortages, has constrained stock.\n\n****U.S. Prime Day price:** **Amazon is currently selling a Mac mini for $770, a savings of $29, but due to stock shortages, the delivery date isn’t until after June 27. During Black Friday, the price dropped to $669, but such price cuts are unlikely currently.\n\nMac mini, $769\n\n### Watch List: The Prime Day MacBook (and Mac) deals we are looking out for\n\nBased on recent reviews and pricing trends for Apple’s MacBooks and desktop Macs these are our buying recommendations:\n\nModel| Lowest Ever $ Price| Lowest Ever £ Price| Buying Advice\n---|---|---|---\nMacBook Neo| $589.99| £549| If you are on a strict budget, the MacBook Neo offers premium build quality a low price. At **$550/£549** it would be a true bargain.\n13-inch MacBook Air| $900| £988.97| The best overall choice for most users and highly recommended if discounted to $**899/£899**.\n15-inch MacBook Air| $1,100| £1,168.97| We’ve previously seen the price drop to **$1,100** , which is an excellent deal.\n14-inch MacBook Pro, M5| $1,499| £1,528.97| An easy recommendation at $**1,499/£1,499** , if it drops to that level.\n14-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro| $1,983.94| £1,978.97| If the price dips below **$2,000/£2,000** we recommend buying.\n16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro| $2,428.97| £2,428.97| If you want the ultimate Mac laptop and find the 16-inch for around **$2,400/£2,400** we recommend it.\niMac, M4| $1,021.51 | £1,099| Unless you really need one, we recommend waiting for Apple to update the iMac.\nMac mini, M4| $669| £689.99| If you can find a Mac mini for sale at a discount and you need one now, get it. If you can wait until the M5 update we would recommend you do that.\n\n## Best Mac & MacBook Deals Right Now\n\nCheck below to find the best price we are seeing right now for each configuration compared to the best price we have ever seen and the full price.\n\nWe’ll start with U.S. prices. U.K. readers can find the best prices in the section below. We indicate in bold where the current price matches the lowest.\n\n### U.S. deals\n\nMacBook Pro| Deal| Lowest| MSRP\n---|---|---|---\n14-inch, M5, 1TB| $1,549 Get the deal| $1,499 | $1,699\n14-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB| $2,034.05 Get the deal| $1,983.94| $2,199\n14-inch, M5 Max, 2TB| $3,316.31 Get the deal | **$3,316.31**|  $3,599\n16-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB| $2,492 Get the deal| $2,449| $2,699\n16-inch, M5 Max, 2TB| $3,649 Get the deal| **$3,649**|  $3,899\nMacBook Air| Deal| Lowest| MSRP\n---|---|---|---\n13-inch, M5, 512GB| $949.99 Get the deal| $899.99| $1,099\n13-inch, M5, 1TB| $1,149.99 Get the deal| $1,099.99| $1,199\n15-inch, M5, 1TB| $1,149.99 Get the deal| $1,099.99| $1,299\nMacBook Neo | Deal| Lowest| MSRP\n---|---|---|---\nA18-Pro, 256GB| $589.99 Get the deal| **$589.99**|  $599\nA18-Pro, 512GB| $689.99 Get the deal| **$689.99**|  $699\nMac mini| Deal| Lowest| MSRP\n---|---|---|---\nM4, 512GB| $769.99 Get the deal| $669| $799\nM4 Pro, 512GB| Out of stock | $1,173.49| $1,399\niMac| Deal| Lowest| MSRP\n---|---|---|---\nM4, 256GB, 8-core| $1,194.48 Get the deal| $1,149| $1,299\nM4, 256GB, 10-core| $1,364.79 Get the deal| $1,347.50| $1,499\n\n### U.K. deals\n\nMacBook Pro| Deal| Lowest| RRP\n---|---|---|---\n14-inch, M5, 1TB| £1,544.97 Get the deal| £1,528.97| £1,699\n14-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB| £1,978.97 Get the deal| **£1,978.97**|  £2,199\n14-inch, M5 Max, 2TB| £3,238.97 Get the deal| **£3,238.97**|  £3,599\n16-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB| £2,439 Get the deal| **£2,428.97**|  £2,699\n16-inch, M5 Max, 2TB| £3,508.97 Get the deal | **£3,508.97**|  £3,899\nMacBook Air | Deal| Lowest| RRP\n---|---|---|---\n13-inch, M5, 512GB| £988.97 Get the deal| **£988.97**|  £1,099\n13-inch, M5, 1TB| £1,555 Get the deal| **£1,154.97**|  £1,199\n15-inch, M5, 1TB| £1,168.97 Get the deal| **£1,168.97**|  £1,299\nMacBook Neo| Deal| Lowest| RRP\n---|---|---|---\nA18-Pro, 256GB| £549 Get the deal| **£549**|  £599\nA18-Pro, 512GB| £629.97 Get the deal | **£617.97**|  £699\nMac mini| Deal| Lowest| MSRP\n---|---|---|---\nM4, 512GB| Out of stock| £689.99| $799\nM4 Pro, 512GB| Out of stock | £1,249.99| $1,399\niMac| Deal| Lowest| RRP\n---|---|---|---\nM4, 256GB, 8-core| £1,149 Get the deal | £1,099.00| £1,299\nM4, 256GB, 10-core| £1,249 Get the deal| **£1,249.00**|  £1,499\n\n## Which MacBook should you buy?\n\nFoundry\n\n  * **MacBook Neo** : Best for students, basic tasks, budget buyers.\n  * **MacBook Air** : Ideal for most users, commuters, university students.\n  * **MacBook Pro, M5** : Great for entry-level pro work, creative students.\n  * ****MacBook Pro, M5** Pro & M5 Max**: For 4K video, 3D rendering.\n\n\n\nChoosing the right MacBook depends on your needs and budget.\n\nApple’s laptop lineup ranges from the affordable MacBook Neo to the powerful MacBook Pro models powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. For most people, the MacBook Air is the best choice, offering an excellent balance of performance, battery life, portability, and value.\n\n### MacBook Air: Best for Most People\n\nReleased in March 2026, the 13-inch MacBook Air with M5 chip is our top recommendation for the majority of users due to its balance of portability and power.\n\n###  We recommend: Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M5, 2026)\n\nPrice When Reviewed:  From $1,099\n\nBest Prices Today:  $949.99 at  Amazon  |  $1042.52 at  Walmart  |  $1099 at  Apple\n\n### MacBook Pro: Best for Creative Professionals\n\nFor those with demanding workloads like 4K video editing or software development, the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro is essential. These models feature active cooling to prevent thermal throttling during sustained tasks.\n\n###  We recommend: Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, 2026)\n\nPrice When Reviewed:  $2,199\n\nBest Prices Today:  $2,045 at  Amazon  |  $2065.54 at  Walmart  |  $2149 at  B&H\n\n### MacBook Neo: Best for Budget Buyers\n\nIntroduced in March 2026, the MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable laptop ever. It is aimed at K-12 students and casual users who previously might have chosen a Chromebook or a budget Windows laptop.\n\n###  We recommend: Apple MacBook Neo\n\nPrice When Reviewed:  $599\n\nBest Prices Today:  $539 at  Walmart  |  $589.99 at  Amazon  |  $599 at  Apple\n\n### Which Mac desktop should you buy?\n\n  * **Mac mini** : Best for students, home offices, AI developers.\n  * **Mac Studio** : Best for creative pros, engineers, power users.\n  * **iMac** : General consumers, all-in-one fans.\n\n\n\nChoosing the right Mac desktop depends on whether you prioritize value, professional workstation performance, or an all-in-one design. Currently the lineup is affected by global memory shortages that have constrained availability and led to the discontinuation of several entry-level and high-RAM configurations.\n\n### Mac mini: Best for Value\n\nThe Mac mini remains the most versatile and cost-effective entry point into the macOS ecosystem. It is particularly popular for home offices, students, and AI developers. As of June 2026, stock is very limited with long delivery times and we are also expecting an update to the M5, so unless you really need one now we don’t recommend buying. See Should I buy a Mac mini.\n\n###  We recommend: Apple Mac mini (M4, 512GB/16GB RAM)\n\nPrice When Reviewed:  $799\n\nBest Prices Today:  $769.99 at  Amazon  |  $799 at  Apple United States  |  $799 at  B&H\n\n### Mac Studio: Best for Professionals\n\nWe don’t tend to see the Mac Studio for sale at Amazon. Like the Mac mini stock is limited and we expect an update to the M5-series soon.\n\n### iMac: Best All-in-One\n\nThe iMac is a strong choice for users who want a tidy, single-cable setup for home or office use. Like te other desktops, it is due an update to the M5 so we don’t recommend buying unless the price drops significantly.\n\n## Prime Day Mac & MacBook deals to avoid\n\nThe cheapest Mac isn’t always the best value. Rather than using Prime Day to spend less, use it as an opportunity to get better specifications for the same budget.\n\nWhen buying a Mac in 2026, try to get as much RAM and storage as you can afford. Most current Macs now start with 16GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD, which is a much better baseline for modern workloads. The main exception is the entry-level MacBook Neo, which still ships with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.\n\nBecause Apple Silicon uses unified memory and storage that can’t be upgraded later, it’s worth buying as much RAM and SSD capacity as you can comfortably afford. Memory is especially important for Apple Intelligence features and other AI workloads. While the MacBook Neo supports Apple Intelligence, some advanced features require an M3 chip or later.\n\nFor most buyers, prioritizing memory upgrades will deliver greater long-term benefits than paying extra for a faster processor. Professional users should consider at least 36GB of memory, while 64GB or more is recommended for demanding tasks such as video production, software development, and AI work.\n\n## Should you buy a MacBook or Mac during Prime Day?\n\nPrime Day is widely considered one of the best times of the year to buy Apple products, alongside Black Friday. However, there are a few things to consider before making a purchase:\n\n  * **Prime membership is required** : Many of the best deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. If you’re not already subscribed, you might be able to take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day free trial or you could sign up for a month and cancel afterward. As well as getting free two-day shipping, Prime customers also get access to Prime Video and Music. Prime memberships cost $139 / £95 annually, or $14.99 / £8.99 / AU$6.99 every month.\n  * **Other sales** : If you miss Prime Day, you’ll have another chance to save during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days in October, followed by Black Friday sales in November.\n  * **Student Discounts** : Students can take advantage of Apple’s “Back to School” promotion, which runs from June to September in the U.S. and July to October in the U.K, to get free AirPods with the purchase of a qualifying Mac or iPad. Students and educator can save significantly through the Apple Education Store. For example, the MacBook Neo drops to $499 and the MacBook Air to $999.\n  * **Compare Prices** : Amazon isn’t always the cheapest option. Retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy frequently run competing promotions around the time of Prime Day, so it’s worth comparing prices before buying.\n\n\n\nPrime Day is available in multiple countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S.\n\n\n\n## Why you can trust Macworld’s recommendations\n\nThe MacBooks picked here are all chosen by our editors, who have decades of experience with Apple devices. We’ve reviewed everything we recommend, and we only highlight deals that are genuinely good value.\n\nThe products selected in this article are at the best current price, usually at or near all-time low prices, and we’ve selected what we think is the best configuration for each product type. We know Apple is expensive, so we’ve chosen products at prices we would be willing to pay, so you can trust that our recommendations will steer you in the right direction.\n\n## Prime Big Deal Days: More Apple bargains\n\nFor more Amazon Prime Day coverage, check out our other Apple deal roundups and see all our Prime Day Apple Deals coverage.\n\n  * Best Apple Prime Day Deals\n  * Best Amazon Prime Day AirPods deals\n  * Best Amazon Prime Day iPad deals\n  * Best Amazon Prime Day Apple Watch deals\n  * Best Amazon Prime Day MacBook & Mac deals\n\n",
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