Cheapest Place to Buy a MacBook

For new MacBooks, the lowest price is usually at a third-party authorized retailer such as Amazon, Micro Center, or B&H rather than the Apple Store, which rarely discounts. The live table above shows the current lowest in-stock price across all tracked retailers. For the deepest savings, a previous-generation model from Apple Certified Refurbished is typically 15 to 25 percent below new.

Amazon is usually cheaper for new MacBooks. Apple holds list price on current models, while Amazon and other authorized resellers frequently discount the same machine by $100 to $250. The exception is education pricing or Apple Certified Refurbished, where Apple can win.

Yes, especially from Apple Certified Refurbished. Apple replaces the battery and outer shell, includes the full one-year warranty, and supports AppleCare, all for 15 to 25 percent less than new. Amazon Renewed and Best Buy open-box are cheaper still but carry shorter, third-party guarantees.

The most reliable discount windows are back-to-school season (July through September) and the late-November sales week. New-model launches also push the prior generation down. Because deals move daily, the table above tracks the live low rather than a fixed sale calendar.

TheresMac aggregates live prices for every current MacBook across more than eight major retailers and shows the lowest in-stock offer. Prices on this page reflect the most recent update from our cross-retailer feed.