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Best MacBook Prime Day Deals October 2026: Save on MacBook Air, Pro, Neo

Macworld Best Mac deals at Amazon U.S. MacBook Neo (256GB) : $690 ($9 off, MSRP $699) 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB) : $1,234 ($65 off, MSRP $1,299) 15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB) : $1,399 ($100 off, MSRP $1,499) 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB) : $1,839 ($163 off, MSRP $1,999) 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (2TB/25GB ): $2,814 ($185 off, MSRP $2,999) M5 Pro Mac mini (24GB, 512GB) : $1,669 ($30 off, MSRP $1,699 Best Mac deals at Amazon U.K. 13-inch MacBook Air, M5 (512GB/16GB) : 1,246.97 (52 off, RRP 1,299) 13-inch MacBook Air, M5 (1TB/16GB) : 1,465 (134 off, RRP 1,599) 15-inch MacBook Air, M5 (512GB/16GB) : 1,349.97 (149 off, RRP 1,499) 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/32GB) : 2,399 (100 off, RRP 2,499) 14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (2TB) : 3,799 (300 off, RRP 4,099) M6 Mac mini (16GB, 256GB) : 823.97 (75 off, RRP 899) M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): 1,620 (79 off, RRP 1,699) PRICES CHECKED 2 OCTOBER 2026 Amazons October Prime Day sale takes place on October 6 and 7, and it could be an especially good opportunity to save on a Mac this fall. Apple increased Mac prices significantly in June, with MacBook Air prices rising by $200/200, MacBook Pro prices increasing by as much as $500/500, and the MacBook Neo going up by $100/100. That makes Prime Day a chance to find deals that undo some of those increases. The good news is that retailers regularly discount Macs below Apples prices, and October Prime Day is one of the major sales events where we expect to see some of the biggest savings before Black Friday. The M5 MacBook Air is only around six months old and isnt expected to be replaced until 2027, making a good Prime Day discount easy to recommend. The MacBook Pro is also an excellent buy at the right price, although buyers interested in Apples rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro may prefer to wait. On the desktop side, Apple has just launched the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini and M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio . Discounts on these brand-new machines may initially be modest, but any meaningful Prime Day saving would be worth considering. The M4 iMac is older, having launched in October 2024, so wed expect considerably stronger discounts there. Be 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 . Best Amazon Prime MacBook deals MacBook Air Apple / Amazon The M5 MacBook Air is the Mac we recommend for most people, and October Prime Day is an excellent time to look for a deal. Apple introduced the M5 models in March 2026 and another update isnt expected until 2027, so theres little reason to worry about your purchase immediately becoming outdated. Apple now charges $1,299/1,299 for the entry-level 13-inch model and $1,499/1,499 for the 15-inch MacBook Air following its June price increases. We consider a discount of $100/100 or more worth considering, but Prime Day could push prices considerably lower. The previous lowest price we recorded for the entry-level 13-inch M5 model was around $900/989, while the 15-inch model fell to around $1,100/1,169 . U.S. Prime Day price: Theres $100 off the 15-inch MacBook Air with 512GB, wed like to see that price go lower this Prime Day though. Get 15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB) for $1,399 U.K. Prime Day price: You can save 134 on a 13-inch MacBook Air with M5. Get 13-inch MacBook Air, M5 (1TB/16GB) for 1,465 MacBook Pro Apple / Amazon The current MacBook Pro lineup includes 14-inch and 16-inch models with M5, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and Prime Day could bring worthwhile savings after Apples June price increases. There is one reason to consider waiting: Apple is rumored to be preparing a redesigned MacBook Pro before the end of 2026. If you already own an M4 Pro or M4 Max model, wed wait, but anyone upgrading from Intel or an M1, M2 or M3 MacBook Pro should consider a strong Prime Day deal. U.S. Prime Day price: Theres a $163 saving on the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB). Get 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB) for $1,839 U.K. Prime Day price: Theres 100 off the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro. Get MacBook Pro, 14-inch, M5, 1TB for 2,399 MacBook Neo Foundry The MacBook Neo remains Apples cheapest laptop, starting at $699/699 following a $100/100 price increase in June. It uses an A18 Pro chip and is aimed primarily at students, first-time Mac buyers and anyone who mainly needs a computer for web browsing, documents, streaming, video calls and other everyday tasks. For October Prime Day, wed regard $649 or less as a good U.S. deal, while anything approaching the previous $589.99 low would be excellent. In the U.K., 549 is the price to watch: that matches the lowest price we recorded during the previous Prime Day sale. Bear in mind that the Neo has only 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD in its base configuration. If a discounted M5 MacBook Air is only moderately more expensive, the Air will be the better long-term purchase for most buyers. U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon has a tiny saving of $9 off the MacBook Neo. Wed hold out for better savings. Get MacBook Neo (256GB) for $690 U.K. Prime Day price: The U.K. Amazon currently has no MacBook Neo in stock, this may change when the Prime sale starts. Watch Amazon's MacBook Neo page Mac mini Apple/Amazon Apple refreshed the Mac mini in September, making October Prime Day the first major sales event for the new M6 and M5 Pro models. The M6 Mac mini starts at $899/899 and is the best choice for most buyers, while the M5 Pro model starts at $1,699/1,699 and adds more CPU/GPU power, Thunderbolt 5 and support for up to 64GB of memory. Because both models are so new, large discounts may be unlikely, but even a modest saving would be worth noting. Also watch for clearance deals on the older M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini. U.S. Prime Day price: Theres $30 of the M5 Pro Mac mini, wed like to see that price go lower. Get M5 Pro Mac mini (24GB, 512GB) for $1,669 U.K. Prime Day price: Theres 75 off the M6 Mac mini (16GB, 256GB), a good saving considering how new and in demand these machines are. Get M6 Mac mini (16GB, 256GB) for 823.97 iMac Apple The 24-inch M4 iMac is Apples all-in-one Mac, with a built-in 4.5K display, but it is now one of the older models in the lineup. Following Apples June price rises, it starts at $1,499/1,499, making it harder to recommend at full price. A strong Prime Day discount could make it more attractive, but wed recommend waiting for Apple to update the iMac which is still using the M4 chip. U.S. Prime Day price: Theres $43 of the M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB) wed hold out for better savings though. Get M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB) for $1,456 U.K. Prime Day price: The M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM) has 79 off wed like to see at least 100 off though. Get M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM) for 1,620 Mac Studio Apple Apples new M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio models went on sale in September, so big Prime Day discounts may be limited. The M5 Max model starts at $2,499/2,499 and is the best choice for most professional users, while the M5 Ultra starts at $5,499/5,499 for much heavier workloads. Any meaningful discount on the new models would be notable this soon after launch. Also watch for clearance deals on older M4 Max and M3 Ultra configurations. U.S. Prime Day price: Theres $50 off the M5 Max, 512GB, 36GB. Get M5 Max Mac Studio (36GB, 512GB) for $2,449 U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon U.K. has the M5 Max, 512GB, 36GB in stock, but at the full price. Watch Amazon's mac studio page Prime Day MacBook and Mac price watch Based on recent reviews and pricing trends for Apples MacBooks and desktop Macs these are our buying recommendations: Model What wed look for during Prime Day Buying advice MacBook Neo Around $589 / 549 would match the previous Prime Day low Best for a strict budget; compare closely with discounted Air pricing 13-inch M5 MacBook Air $100 / 100 off is good; around the previous ~$900/989 low is excellent Strong Prime Day buy; no replacement expected until 2027 15-inch M5 MacBook Air Previous lows around $1,100 / 1,169 Strong buy if you want the larger display 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro Around or below its previous $1,499 / 1,529 territory Good upgrade from Intel/M1M3; redesign caveat M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro The bigger the saving, the better given Junes $300$500 price rises Best for demanding workloads; M4 Pro/Max owners should generally wait M6 Mac mini Any meaningful discount is interesting because it only launched Sept. 22 New default desktop recommendation M5 Pro Mac mini Look for savings from $1,699 / 1,699 Better for heavier CPU/GPU/AI workloads M5 Max Mac Studio Even a modest discount is notable this soon after launch Best Studio for most professional buyers M4 iMac Look for at least $100/100 off; closer to its pre-June pricing would be much more compelling Buy for the all-in-one design rather than value Best Mac & MacBook Deals Right Now Check 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. Well 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. U.S. deals MacBook Pro Deal New MSRP Old MSRP Lowest 14-inch, M5, 1TB, 16GB $1,839 Get the deal at Amazon $160 off $1,999 $1,699 $1,499 14-inch, M5, 1TB, 24GB $2,072 Get the deal at Amazon $127 off $2,199 $1,899 $1,699 14-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB *$2,351.99 Get the deal at Amazon $147 off $2,499 $2,199 $1,983.94 14-inch, M5 Max, 2TB *$3,842 Get the deal at Amazon $257 off $4,099 $3,599 $3,299.99 16-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB *$2,814 Get the deal at Amazon $185 off $2,999 $2,699 $2,449 16-inch, M5 Max, 2TB *$4,117 Get the deal at Amazon $282 off $4,399 $3,899 $3,649 MacBook Air Deal New MSRP Old MSRP Lowest 13-inch, M5, 512GB, 8-core $1,234 Get the deal at Amazon $65 off $1,299 $1,099 $899.99 13-inch, M5, 1TB, 10-core $1,527 Get the deal from Amazon $72 off $1,599 $1,399 $1,099.99 15-inch, M5, 512GB $1,399 Get the deal from Amazon $100 off $1,499 $1,299 $1,099.99 15-inch, M5, 1TB $1,727 Get the deal from Amazon $72 off $1,799 $1,349 $1,349 MacBook Neo Deal New MSRP Old MSRP Lowest A18-Pro, 256GB $699 at Amazon $699 $599 $589.99 A18-Pro, 512GB $789 Get the deal at Amazon $10 off $799 $699 $689.99 Mac mini Deal MSRP Lowest M6, 256GB, 16GB $879.99 Get the deal at Amazon $19 off $899 $879.99 M6, 512GB, 16GB $1,069 Get the deal at Amazon $19 off $1,099 $1,069 M6, 512GB, 24GB $1,299 at Amazon $1,299 $1,269 M5 Pro, 512GB, 24GB $1,699 at Amazon $1,699 $1,669 Mac Studio Deal MSRP Lowest M5 Max, 512GB, 36GB $2,449 Get the deal at Amazon $50 off $2,499 $2,449 M5 Ultra, 1TB, 96GB Out of stock $5,499 $5,499 iMac Deal New MSRP Old MSRP Lowest M4, 256GB, 8-core $1,455 Get the deal at Amazon $44 off $1,499 $1,299 $1,149 U.K. deals MacBook Pro Deal New RRP Old RRP Lowest 14-inch, M5, 1TB Out of stock 1,999 1,699 1,528.97 14-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB, 32GB 2,399 Get the deal at Amazon 100 off 2,499 2,199 1,978.97 14-inch, M5 Max, 2TB 3,799 Get the deal at Amazon 300 off 4,099 3,599 3,238.97 16-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB 2,999 at Amazon 2,999 2,699 2,428.97 16-inch, M5 Max, 2TB 4,399 at Amazon 4,399 3,899 3,508.97 MacBook Air Deal New RRP Old RRP Lowest 13-inch, M5, 512GB, 8-core GPU, 16GB 1,246.97 Get the deal at Amazon 52 off 1,299 1,099 988.97 13-inch, M5, 512GB, 10-core GPU, 16GB Out of stock 1,399 1,199 1,154.97 13-inch, M5, 1TB, 10-core, 16GB 1,465 Get the deal at Amazon 134 off 1,599 1,399 1,169.97 15-inch, M5, 512GB, 16GB 1,349.97 Get the deal at Amazon 149 off 1,499 1,299 1,168.97 15-inch, M5, 1TB, 16GB 1,669.32 Get the deal at Amazon 130 off 1,799 1,699 1,534.97 MacBook Neo Deal New RRP Old RRP Lowest A18-Pro, 256GB Out of stock 699 599 549 A18-Pro, 512GB Out of stock 799 699 617.97 Mac mini Deal RRP Lowest M6, 256GB, 16GB 823.97 Get the deal at Amazon 75 off 899 823.97 M6, 512GB, 16GB 1,039.99 Get the deal at Amazon 60 off 1,099 1,039.99 M6, 512GB, 24GB 1,299 at Amazon 1,299 1,299 M5 Pro, 512GB, 24GB 1,699 at Amazon 1,699 1,699 Mac Studio Deal MSRP Lowest M5 Max, 512GB, 36GB 2,499 at Amazon 2,499 2,499 M5 Ultra, 1TB, 96GB Out of stock 5,499 5,499 iMac Deal New RRP Old RRP Lowest M4, 256GB, 8-core Out of stock 1,499 1,299 1,099.00 M4, 256GB, 10-core 1,620 Get the deal at Amazon 79 off 1,699 1,499 1,249.00 Which MacBook should you buy? Foundry Apples current MacBook range falls into three clear categories: MacBook Air M5: Best MacBook for most people The M5 MacBook Air is our default recommendation for most buyers. It combines strong performance, long battery life and portability without the higher price of a MacBook Pro. With no replacement expected until 2027, a good Prime Day discount would be easy to recommend. MacBook Neo: Best budget MacBook The MacBook Neo is the cheapest MacBook and is best suited to students and anyone who mainly needs a laptop for web browsing, documents, streaming and video calls. If a discounted MacBook Air is only moderately more expensive, however, the Air is the better long-term buy. MacBook Pro M5: Best for demanding work The MacBook Pro is the better choice for video editing, software development, 3D work and other demanding tasks that benefit from sustained performance. Prime Day discounts could be worthwhile, although a redesigned MacBook Pro is rumored before the end of 2026. MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max: Best for professional workloads Choose an M5 Pro or M5 Max model if you need significantly more CPU and GPU performance, additional memory or greater connectivity. If you already own an M4 Pro or M4 Max model, there is little reason to upgrade. For most Prime Day shoppers, we recommend starting with the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air. The MacBook Neo becomes especially compelling when heavily discounted, while MacBook Pro buyers should consider whether they need the additional performance and professional features enough to justify the considerably higher price. Which Mac desktop should you buy? Foundry Mac mini M6: Best desktop for most people The new M6 Mac mini is our default desktop recommendation. It starts at $899/899 and is ideal for home offices, general productivity, coding, photo editing and less demanding creative work. Because it launched only in September, a significant Prime Day discount would be particularly attractive. Mac mini M5 Pro: Best compact professional desktop Choose the M5 Pro model if you need more CPU and GPU performance, Thunderbolt 5, greater memory bandwidth or more than 32GB of unified memory. Mac Studio M5 Max: Best professional workstation The M5 Max Mac Studio offers considerably greater GPU performance, more memory and more connectivity than the Mac mini and is our preferred Studio configuration for most professional users. iMac: Best all-in-one The M4 iMac remains the obvious choice if you want an integrated 4.5K display and minimal desk clutter, but its older M4 chip and $1,499/1,499 starting price mean wed only recommend it with a substantial discount. Prime Day Mac & MacBook deals to avoid The cheapest Mac isnt always the best value. Rather than using Prime Day simply to spend less, use it as an opportunity to get better specifications for the same budget. When 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, although some still have only 256GB of storage. The main exception for memory is the entry-level MacBook Neo, which has 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. Because Apple silicon Macs cant have their unified memory or internal storage upgraded later, its worth buying enough for your future needs. Memory is particularly important for demanding creative work, development and AI workloads. For most buyers, prioritizing memory will provide greater long-term benefits than paying extra for a faster processor. Professional users may want 36GB or more, while 64GB or more can be worthwhile for demanding video production, software development and AI workloads. Dont buy a MacBook Neo simply because its the cheapest Mac : If an M5 Air is only around $200/200 more, the Air gives you 16GB RAM, better display support and considerably more headroom. Dont pay close to full price for an M4 Mac mini : It has now been replaced. Clearance is only attractive if the discount properly reflects that. Dont confuse M6 Mac mini with M5 Pro Mac mini : M6 is the mainstream chip; M5 Pro remains much faster for many professional workloads despite the apparently older number. Macworld Dont buy a MacBook Pro purely because the discount looks enormous : Apple increased MSRP dramatically in June, so a $400 off deal may simply bring it closer to what the machine cost before the increase. Compare the actual selling price with the historic lows in your table. Should you buy a MacBook or Mac during Prime Day? October Prime Day is a good opportunity to buy a Mac, but whether you should take a deal depends on the model. The M5 MacBook Air is particularly easy to recommend because it is not expected to be replaced until 2027. The new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini are also safe purchases from a product-cycle perspective, although their recent launch means discounts may initially be smaller. MacBook Pro buyers have a more difficult decision. The current M5 models are powerful machines and a large discount may outweigh the benefit of waiting, but a redesigned MacBook Pro is rumored before the end of 2026. MacBook Neo buyers should watch the price closely. The previous Prime Day low was $589.99/549, so a deal near or below those figures would be especially attractive. We would avoid the iMac because of its typically high price and age. Finally, remember that Amazon isnt the only retailer likely to cut prices during Prime Day. Best Buy, Walmart and B&H in the U.S., and retailers including Currys, John Lewis and others in the U.K., may run competing promotions, so compare prices before buying. Before you buy, keep the following in mind: Prime membership is required : Many of the best deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. If youre not already subscribed, you might be able to take advantage of Amazons 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. Other sales : If you miss Prime Day, youll have another chance to save during the Black Friday sales in November. Student Discounts : Students can get discounts at Apples Education Store . See: Apples U.S. Education Store or Apples U.K. Education Store . Prime 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. Why you can trust Macworlds recommendations The MacBooks and Mac desktops picked here are all chosen by our editors, who have decades of experience with Apple devices. Weve reviewed everything we recommend, and we only highlight deals that are genuinely good value. The products selected in this article are at the best current price, usually at or near all-time low prices, and weve selected what we think is the best configuration for each product type. We know Apple is expensive, so weve chosen products at prices we would be willing to pay, so you can trust that our recommendations will steer you in the right direction. Prime Days: More Apple bargains For more Amazon Prime Day coverage, check out our other Apple deal roundups and see our Best Prime Day Apple deals 2026. Best Apple Watch Prime Day Deals 2026 Best AirPods Prime Day Deals 2026 Best Prime Day iPad deals 2026 Best MacBook & Mac Prime Day Deals 2026

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