The MacBook Air — so light, so thin, so portable … so expensive. We typically have to wait until next year’s model hits the scene before we can see any sort of discount on a new Mac, so saving $100 on the 2024 MacBook Air is pretty darn exciting. Released in March, this laptop is packed with power but remains immensely lightweight, making it ideal for students, frequent travelers or anyone else who needs a speedy, reliable computer.

Why is this a good deal? 💰

Sure, it might only be a small discount — but if you’ve been eyeing a new MacBook, it’s one of the best deals we’ve seen. It’s only been $10 less before, so this is near an all-time low. There likely won’t be another deal like this until Prime Day or Black Friday.

Why do I need this MacBook Air? 🤔

Without going into a lot of technical jargon, the new M3 chip is like steroids for this machine. It’s 60% faster than the M1, and up to 13 times faster than an Intel-based MacBook Air. It’s fast enough that it puts the 8GB of RAM on par with laptops that have larger amounts of RAM — and that’s just the start. It also supports up to 512GB of storage, boasts an incredible 18 hours of battery life, and has both an 8-core CPU and a 10-core GPU. That means this MacBook can actually handle some gaming.

Okay, so you’re not a gamer. Why does this matter? Every program you use will benefit from the speed. You’ll be able to open multiple tabs online without sacrificing performance. Photoshop will work a lot faster. Final Cut Pro will render videos in less time. It’s an all-around improvement for this lineup of laptops.

The iconic Retina display is still there, able to display 1 billion colors across a crisp 13.6-inch screen. The laptop is also less than half an inch thick, and it weighs under 3 pounds. Talk about portability! The front camera supports 1080p resolution for crystal-clear video calls, while the three microphones and four speakers deliver your voice without interference.

What reviewers say 💬

There aren’t many reviews for this laptop yet — but most of them give it five stars.

Pros 👍

Fans say the new MacBook Air is blisteringly fast and powerful. “This is better in every sense, and because I’d waited so long to upgrade, getting a 2024 MacBook Air easily outclassed my old Pro in every category. I’ll for sure never miss my Pro,” shared one user.

One gamer wrote, “Coming from Windows PCs, this thing eats gaming laptops for breakfast. The MacBook Air doesn’t even have active cooling, is thinner than my Samsung tablet and gets a steady 60 frames per second in World of Warcraft without breaking a sweat or heating up.”

A third user raved about the display. “The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display delivers stunning visuals with vibrant colors and sharp details.”

Cons 👎

Some users ran into deal-breaking bugs. “Just a week old, the screen was freezing and vibrating. Rebooting did not help.” (Note: in a situation like this, cash in on the warranty. While rare, manufacturing defects happen.)

Another shopper said they still could have used a little more processing oomph. “The machine is awesome, super light and comfortable to use. My only regret is not spending the little bit extra to get the 16GB RAM. Sometimes when I have too much going on and multiple open sessions on the machine, it slows down.

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This laptop weighs in under 3 pounds, so the world truly is your oyster — and your office.

$999 at Amazon

Looking for a bigger screen? The 15-inch MacBook Air is available for its lowest price ever.

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The specs are the same, but the spacious screen is easier to read. 

$1,150 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)

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