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The M3 MacBook Air is the latest model but that means that prices on the M2 MacBook Air generation can often be had with big discounts. You can grab the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air for $999 as standard, and there are plenty of deals that bring that price even lower. Things are a little more tricky if you're in the market for something bigger like the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air with stocks hard to come by. There are still deals available here and there, but you'll need to grab them quickly because they rarely last long.
We've found all the best M2 MacBook Air deals on the market right now and have listed them below. We'll also continue to update this roundup as prices and availability change. Looking for the best prices on the latest models? Be sure to check out our collection of the best M3 MacBook Air deals before you buy anywhere else.
No matter which M2 MacBook Air you choose, you'll get one with a fast M2 processor. With an increase in performance of up to 40% over the M1 and a massive 18 hours of battery life, this is a great laptop. It's not just the increased battery life that makes the MacBook Air M2 worth considering. It also comes with an improved, slightly larger screen compared to its predecessor.
If you're not sure this is the one for you, check out our list of all the best laptops available now.
Following the release of the 15-inch MacBook Air, the original 13-inch model saw a $200 price cut. That's a rare move for Apple, and the device is even more attractive at its new $999 starting price. It's possible to spend even less on one with the below deals.
Battery Life/Runtime 1,039 minutesWeight 2.7 poundsDisplay size/type 13.6-inch 2560 x 1664 Liquid RetinaProcessor tested Apple M2 8‑coreGraphics tested Apple M2 8‑core
You can currently get the 13-inch MacBook Air M2 for $944, a $55 savings on the current price listed at Apple. This price is for the 8GB model.
Battery Life/Runtime 1,039 minutesWeight 2.7 poundsDisplay size/type 13.6-inch 2560 x 1664 Liquid RetinaProcessor tested Apple M2 8‑coreGraphics tested Apple M2 8‑core
Amazon has a fairly decent discount on the Starlight variation of the MacBook Air M2, bringing it down by 17% to $899.
Battery Life/Runtime 1,039 minutesWeight 2.7 poundsDisplay size/type 13.6-inch 2560 x 1664 Liquid RetinaProcessor tested Apple M2 8‑coreGraphics tested Apple M2 8‑core
There might not be any direct discounts but you can get up to $825 in credit when you trade in a similar device.
Apple has lowered the price to $999 so there aren't any additional discounts on the MacBook Air M2, but they do have a trade-in program that could save you some money. The amount of trade-in credit will vary wildly depending on what make and model computer you're trading in.
Best 15-inch MacBook Air M2 deals
The 15-inch MacBook Air M3 has been on the market for only a few months. The launch of this latest model came with the announcement that Apple would discontinue the 15-inch MacBook Air M2. We've found a few places still carrying it at a discount.
Amazon is often a great place to go for Apple savings, and right now the 15-inch MacBook Air is discounted by $141. Amazon's prices can change without warning and starlight seems to be the only color available at the moment.
Best Buy might have the best savings out there right now, with an impressive $299 off the usual asking price of open-box models of the 15-inch MacBook Air M2, across multiple colors and configurations.
Walmart currently has the 15-inch MacBook Air M2 in starlight color on offer for just $1,134. That price is for the one with 256 SSD and 8GB of RAM.