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These are the best new MacBook deals right now: May 2026 Buyer’s Guide

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Why This Matters

This article highlights the evolving affordability of MacBooks with the introduction of the MacBook Neo and current deals on MacBook Air models, making Apple’s premium laptops more accessible to a broader audience. These developments are significant for consumers seeking high-performance yet budget-friendly Apple devices, and for the industry as it shifts towards more competitive pricing in the premium laptop market.

Key Takeaways

In the era of Apple Silicon, MacBooks are more affordable than ever. Nowadays, you can buy a MacBook Air with 512GB of storage and 16GB of memory for $1099 directly from Apple, when such a configuration would’ve cost $1599 just a few years ago. And on top of that, we have MacBook Neo bringing the entry-point down substantially.

Even with Apple’s prices coming down though, there’s still a number of deals to be found out there if you look just a little.

MacBook Air

Up until the launch of MacBook Neo, the MacBook Air represented the entry point to Apple’s laptop lineup. Despite MacBook Neo making its value proposition slightly questionable, I’d still say MacBook Air is a great laptop if you want a better experience without needing anything premium.

MagSafe, a P3 color display, Center Stage on the webcam, and more battery life are just a few of the highlights with MacBook Air. It also comes with a 15-inch size variant, unlike MacBook Neo which only offers 13-inch.

Right now, you can find these great deals across the MacBook Air lineup:

13-inch MacBook Air:

15-inch MacBook Air:

MacBook Neo

This product doesn’t need a long explanation – MacBook Neo is Apple’s first affordable MacBook, coming in at just $599.

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