I review laptops for a living — 7 early October Prime Day MacBook deals I recommend

Navigating October Prime Day MacBook Deals

Finding the best MacBook deals during the upcoming October Prime Day event will be trickier than before. Thanks to recent Apple price hikes, the company’s laptops all now have higher starting prices. So while you’ll see price cuts on MacBooks, they are reductions from the new prices.

Even if the days of the $799 MacBook Air are now over, saving some amount of money is still something, and that’s why I’m here to show you the best Prime Day MacBook sales already underway. I test and use MacBooks every single day, so I know which ones to recommend to specific folks — whether it’s a $689 MacBook Neo for students, a $1,236 MacBook Air M5 for everyday use, or a MacBook Pro M5 Pro for power users.

We may see stronger deals during Prime Day proper. But if you don’t want to risk Amazon running out of stock, you should take advantage of these current discounts. Whatever your needs, there’s a MacBook for you. Here are the best October Prime Day MacBook deals happening right now.

Top Early MacBook Deals

Apple MacBook Neo: Was $699, now $689 at Amazon. Even if it now costs $100 more, the MacBook Neo is still a great-value laptop featuring a premium aluminum design, a bright display, solid A18 Pro performance, and stellar battery life.

Apple 13" MacBook Air (M5): Was $1,299, now $1,236 at Amazon. The MacBook Air M5 delivers thanks to its strong M5-driven performance, better connectivity options, and the same slim design, bright, colorful display, and long-lasting battery life.

Apple 15" MacBook Air (M5): Was $1,499, now $1,399 at Amazon. This model features a 15.3-inch display, the base M5 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, offering a larger form factor for multitasking enthusiasts.

Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5/1TB): Was $1,999, now $1,839 at Amazon. This Editor's Choice machine is a fantastic option for users who want a powerful, portable notebook with epic 18-hour battery life.

Apple 14" MacBook Pro (M5 Pro): Was $2,499, now $2,351 at Amazon. Ideal for power users needing a 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display, an M5 Pro chip, 24GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Pro/1TB): Was $2,999, now $2,814 at Amazon. A beastly laptop delivering incredible M5 Pro performance, all-day battery life, and a stunning 16.2-inch display.

Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max): Was $4,399, now $4,117 at Amazon. The ultimate powerhouse for professionals who demand maximum performance and storage.