Want to buy a new MacBook or Mac? We’re here to help you get the best deal and the best service. We’ll point you in the direction of where is best to buy your new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini or Mac Studio, whether that’s Apple’s own store, a third-party seller, or even refurbished or second-hand if you want to save some money.
In this guide, we have sections for each of Apple’s Macs in which we will point you to the best retailers for those products. We will also share tips that should help you find the best deal on a new Mac.
If you’ve yet to decide which Mac you want to buy, don’t forget to take a look at our complete Mac buying guide first.
Where to get the best Mac deals
Before we run thought what you need to know and where you might like to shop for your new Mac, check out these Mac and MacBook deals below (US and then UK).
Best Apple deals in the US
Top 10 Apple Deals (US)
Apple iPad Air (2022, 256GB, Wi-Fi)
Apple 11in iPad Pro (M1, 2021, 1TB) – WiFi
Save money on the 11in 1TB WiFi iPad Pro with M1 chip at Walmart.
Walmart also has the $1,899 2TB 11in WiFi model for $1,799. That’s $100 off.
Apple 10.2in iPad (2021, 64GB, Wi-Fi)
Walmart has the $329 iPad for $309 right now.
Amazon have the same deal.
Apple 12.9in iPad Pro (2021, M1, 2TB, cellular)
Amazon has the 2TB cellular 12in iPad Pro for $2,049.99. That’s $349.01 off the RRP of $2,399.
Apple iPad mini (2021, 6th gen, 64GB, Cellular)
Amazon has the 64GB cellular iPad mini for $599 (RRP £619)
Amazon also has the 256GB model for $779 (RRP $799).
Apple iPad Air 2020 (64GB, Wi-Fi)
The 64GB, Wi-Fi only model of the 2020 iPad Air is available with $100 off at Amazon right now.
Amazon also has money off the 64GB Cellular model from 2020, get it for $669.93 (was $729).
Apple iPad Air (2020, 256GB, WiFi)
Apple AirPods Pro
Amazon has the lowest price on the AirPods Pro at the moment with stock expected to return soon. Currently, the fastest delivery date is for the first week of January. If it sells out, head to Target where it’s also $179.99.
Apple 12in iPad Pro (M1, 2021, 1TB) – WiFi
Amazon and Best Buy have the $1,799 1TB WiFi model for $1,649.99. You can get $149 off with this great deal!
Amazon and Best Buy also have the $1,099 128GB WiFi 12in for $999 (RRP $1,099). That’s $100 off.
Plus Amazon and Best Buy have $100 off the 256GB WiFi 12in. Get it for $1,099 (RRP $1,199). Both stores also have $100 off the 512GB model.
Apple iPad mini (2021, 6th gen, 64GB)
Apple Mac mini, M1, 8-Core CPU / 8-Core GPU, 256GB
Apple 12.9in iPad Pro (M1, 2021, 2TB) – Cellular
Walmart has a discount on the biggest capacity top of the range 12.9in iPad Pro with M1 and 5G cellular connectivity.
Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular, Aluminum) – 44mm
Best Buy has over $230 off the Apple Watch 5 with cellular connectivity!
Apple Pencil (1st generation)
Amazon has $14 off the 1st gen Apple Pencil.
Apple MacBook Air, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)
Save $100 on the MacBook Air with the M1 chip from B&H Photo Video.
Apple MacBook Air, M1, 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 256GB (2020)
B&H Photo Video has a $100 saving on the M1 MacBook Air with 8GB RAM/256GB storage and 7-core GPU.
Disney+ Up to 6 months
From: Amazon Music
Was: $47.94
Now: Free with Amazon Music Unlimited ($9.99 per month/$7.99 for Prime Members)
Amazon Music Unlimited now includes up to six months Disney+ for free!
Apple 16in MacBook Pro, 2.3GHz i9 8-core 16GB/1TB (2019)
Best Buy has a great saving on the 2019 16in MacBook Pro with 8-core i9 and 1TB SSD. It was $2,799, but you can get it for $2,379.99, which is $420 off the price Apple used to sell it for.
Best iMac and Mac mini deals in the UK
Top 10 iMac Deals
Apple 24in iMac, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2021)
Amazon has a excellent saving on Apple’s top-of-the-range 24in iMac with 512GB storage. This is the model that normally costs £1,649 in the UK. You can get it in silver at this price.
Amazon also has the £1,249 green iMac for £1,119.97 and the silver M1 iMac for £1,129.97 and the pink £1,449 model in stock for £1,149.
Apple Mac Studio, M1 Max, 10-core CPU, 24-core GPU
KRCS has the Mac Studio with M1 Max (10-core CPU, 32-core GPU) for £1,899.05 (RRP £1,999). That’s £99.95 off!
Apple Mac Studio, M1 Ultra, 20-core CPU, 48-core GPU
Apple 24in iMac, M1, 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 256GB (2021)
Laptops Direct has a discount on the £1,249 M1 iMac with 256GB storage in pink.
Apple Mac mini, M1, 8-Core CPU / 8-Core GPU, 256GB
Amazon has a decent discount on the M1 Mac mini. Laptops Direct has the same deal.
Apple 27in iMac, 3.8GHz eight-core, 10th-gen Intel, 512GB SSD (2020)
Apple Mac mini, M1, 8-Core CPU / 8-Core GPU, 512GB
Amazon has more than £60 off the M1 Mac mini with 512GB storage – that’s the £899 model. At Laptops Direct it’s a 97p more.
Apple Refurbished Mac Store (Discounted iMacs, MacBooks and more)
You can get a Mac from Apple at much lower prices if you buy from the Refurbished Store. Apple will have thoroughly tested the model and will offer you a full warranty so it can be a great way to get a good deal. Find out more about Refurbished Macs here.
MacBook Pro and MacBook Air deals in the UK
Top 10 Macbook Deals
Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)
Apple’s offering the M1 MacBook Pro on its Refurbished Store – a great way to get a new M1 Mac for less than Apple sells it for.
The refurbished M1 MacBook Pro with 512GB SSD is £1,269 – a saving of £230. This price also puts it below the usual starting price of the 256GB model so you can get twice as much storage for less!
Buy the Space Grey 512GB MacBook Pro from Apple’s refurbished store for £1,269 (£230 off) here. The Silver 512GB version is £1,269 (£230 off) here.
Apple MacBook Air, M1, 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 256GB (2020)
Apple 14in MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU, 1TB, 2021
Laptops Direct has a really great discount on the 1TB 14in MacBook Pro with 16 GPU cores.
Amazon sometimes matches Laptops Direct deals, so it’s worth checking – although when we checked the price was a lot more.
Apple 16in MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU, 2021
Amazon has a great saving on the 16in MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip and it’s in stock right now!
Laptops Direct has a similar deal here (97p more).
Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)
This is a great deal from Amazon for the top-of-the-range M1 MacBook Pro (512GB).
Laptops Direct has the same deal.
Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB (2020)
This is a decent saving on the entry-level 13in MacBook Pro with M1.
John Lewis has the same deal.
Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB (2020)
Save £200 on a refurbished M1 MacBook Pro with 256GB storage. As an Apple Certified Refurbished MacBook you can be certain that it will indistinguishable from new! See our full guide on where to buy a refurbished MacBook or Mac.
Apple MacBook Air, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)
An excellent deal, this. Save money on the MacBook Air with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU from Very. The discount applies to the silver version only.
This deal is only slightly better than Currys who has the silver model for £1,099.97. John Lewis had the same deal, but it is currently out of stock there.
Apple Refurbished Mac Store (Discounted iMacs, MacBooks and more)
You can get a Mac from Apple at much lower prices if you buy from the Refurbished Store. Apple will have thoroughly tested the model and will offer you a full warranty so it can be a great way to get a good deal. Find out more about Refurbished Macs here.
Where to buy a MacBook Pro
The MacBook Pro range includes the most powerful laptops made by Apple. The MacBook Pro line up includes the following:
- 13in MacBook Pro with the 8-core CPU/8-core GPU M1 chip, from £1,299/$1,299.
- 14in MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro (or M1 Max) chip, from £1,899/$1,999.
- 16in MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro (or M1 Max) chip, from £2,399/$2,499.
Those starting prices are what Apple sells the MacBook Pro for, but they aren’t necessarily the prices you will have to pay – many resellers discount even the newest MacBook Pro models, or you might find one that has a deal on an older MacBook Pro.
With that in mind, be sure to check which model you’re getting when buying from anywhere other than Apple (which generally stocks only its newest devices, unless you’re shopping from the Apple Refurbished Store – read about why you should buy a refurbished Mac). Many of the biggest discounts are on older models that lack the M1 chip instead featuring an Intel processor. If you spot a processor marked Core i3, i5 or i7 you are looking at an Intel-powered Mac.
Our advice would be to choose one of Apple’s newer Macs that are powered by its own silicon – the M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, or M1 Ultra. We recommend this because the Intel processors and graphics options being used in older Macs just can’t compete with these new options. Also it is likely that Apple won’t continue to support these older Macs for many more years.
Even if you are happy to buy an Intel Mac you should make sure you look closely at the specs to ensure that the price is reflective of the age of the Mac. We’ve seen resellers claiming a huge discount on a discontinued Mac as if it’s the price Apple sells it for now, but in reality you might be able to get a new Mac that is even more powerful for a similar price. To be sure about what you are buying take a look at the latest deals we round up in our best MacBook Pro deals round up.
Where to buy MacBook Pro in the UK
If you want to buy your Mac directly from Apple view the MacBook Pro in the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you want a discount from Apple and don’t mind if it’s an older model view the MacBook Pro in the Apple Refurbished Store.
If you are a student or a teacher you can save money – view the MacBook Pro in the Apple Education Store.
Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers and Apple Authorized Resellers who stock Macs:
UK Apple Authorised Resellers
Where to buy MacBook Pro in the US
Like in the UK, US customers can obviously buy the MacBook Pro directly from the Apple Store, or save money on a refurbished model at the Apple Refurbished Store (US). Meanwhile students and educators can save money shopping at the Apple Education Store
Other than shopping at Apple, US customer should also check out:
Where to buy a MacBook Air
Like the M1 MacBook Pro it also has a 13in screen, but it weighs less thanks to the ultra-thin, tapered design. Like the 13in MacBook Pro the Air also features an M1 chip. If you aren’t sure which MacBook to buy, read: MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.
The MacBook Air range includes the cheapest laptop Apple sells. The MacBook Air line up includes:
- 13in MacBook Air with 8-core CPU/7-core GPU M1, 256GB SSD: £999/$999.
- 13in MacBook Air with 8-core CPU/8-core GPU M1, 512GB SSD: £1,249/$1,249.
You may still find deals on older, Intel powered MacBook Air models, but you should bear in mind that you will probably be at a disadvantage in a few years time if Apple stops support for these older models. Luckily deals can be found on the M1 MacBook Air models. Check our best MacBook Air deals round-up.
Where to buy MacBook Air in the UK
You can be sure that you are buying a Mac at the correct price at Apple. View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. Or, get money off an older model from Apple’s refurb store. View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. And of course, teachers and students should pick up the MacBook Air via the Apple Education Store.
Like the Pro, Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers and Apple Authorized Resellers who stock Macs. Check out the following retailers:
UK Apple Authorised Resellers
Where to buy MacBook Air in the US
Want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple? View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. Save money on a refurbished MacBook Air. View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Or get your education discount: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store.
We also have an article that looks at Where to buy the M1 MacBooks and Mac mini.
Where to buy an iMac
On to desktop Macs now, starting with Apple’s most famous Mac – the iMac. First introduced in 1998, causing shock waves in personal computing, the iMac is now incredibly thin yet manages to house everything it needs behind its gorgeous display.
You can get the iMac with a 24in display with varying specs that’ll change the price and power. When the iMac first went on sale there were a lot of stock shortages for the new model, which comes in a variety of colours and features the M1 chip. Stock now seems to be at more reasonable levels and we are seeing some deals on the M1 iMac. See: Where to buy 24in iMac with M1.
The iMac range includes:
- 24in iMac with 8-core CPU/7-core GPU M1, 256GB SSD: £1,249/$1,299.
- 24in iMac with 8-core CPU/8-core GPU M1, 256GB SSD: £1,449/$1,499.
- 24in iMac with 8-core CPU/8-core GPU M1, 512GB SSD: £1,649/$1,699.
Apple was also selling a 27in iMac until March 2022 when that model was discontinued (at least for now – read: 27in iMac discontinued, but not necessarily dead). Despite the 27in iMac not being sold by Apple anymore you will probably find discounts and deals for that model as resellers sell off stock. Just keep in mind that it will be Intel-powered and that it’s days will almost certainly be numbered in terms of support (Apple generally supports Macs for five years from the point that it stops selling them).
To be sure that you are getting a good deal on a new iMac check out our round up of the best iMac deals.
Where to buy 24in iMac in the UK
You can be sure that you are buying a Mac at the correct price at Apple – view the iMac in the Apple Store. Or, get money off an older model from Apple’s refurb store – View the iMac in the Apple Refurbished Store. Save money if you are a teacher or student – View the iMac in the Apple Education Store.
Or check out the following resellers:
UK Apple Authorised Resellers
Where to buy 24in iMac in the US
Want to buy a iMac from Apple? View the iMac in the Apple Store. Save money on a refurbished iMac. View the iMac in the Apple Refurbished Store. Or get your education discount: View the iMac in the Apple Education Store
Or see these retailers:
Where to buy a Mac mini
The Mac mini is Apple’s compact desktop computer, that offers great value for money and great specs.
The Mac mini range includes:
- Mac mini with 8-core CPU/8-core GPU M1, 256GB SSD: £699/$699.
- Mac mini with 8-core CPU/8-core GPU M1, 512GB SSD: £899/$899.
- Mac mini with Intel 8th generation i5, 512GB SSD: £1,099/$1,099.
As you can see from the above, the Mac mini still has an Intel option on offer. We don’t expect that this will be the case for long. If you really need an Intel Mac then this is a good option simply because Apple is still selling it, so at least it should be supported a little longer than the Intel Macs that are off sale now.
Where to buy Mac mini in the UK
If you want to buy your Mac mini directly from Apple view the Mac mini in the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you want a discount and don’t mind if it’s an older model view the Mac mini in the Apple Refurbished Store.
If you are a student or a teacher you can save money! View the Mac mini in the Apple Education Store.
Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers and Apple Authorized Resellers who stock Macs, so be sure to check it out.
Other top retailers to check out include:
UK Apple Authorised Resellers
Where to buy Mac mini in the US
Want to buy a Mac mini from Apple? View the Mac mini in the Apple Store. Save money on a refurbished Mac mini from the Apple Refurbished Store. Or get your education discount: View the Mac mini in the Apple Education Store
- Amazon where we often see discounts.
- B&H Photo
- Best Buy
- Adorama
- Newegg
- Sam’s Club
- DataVision
- Simply Mac
Where to buy a Mac Studio
Apple introduced its most powerful Mac yet – the Mac Studio – on March 2022. The Mac Studio can be configured with a M1 Max chip or the M1 Ultra, which is essentially two M1 Max chips.
The Mac Studio starts at £1,999/$1,999 for the M1 Max model. The Mac Studio with M1 Ultra starts at £3,999/$3,999.
Where to buy Mac Studio in the UK
UK Apple Authorised Resellers
Where to buy Mac Studio in the US
Where to buy a Mac Pro
The Mac Pro is Apple’s professional Mac with a price tag to match, starting at £5,499/$5,999. Apple started selling it in December 2019 and hasn’t updated that model since, but the company says that the Mac Pro will get an update soon – featuring Apple silicon.
View the Mac Pro in the Apple Store.
UK resellers:
US resellers:
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Author: Karen Haslam, Editor
Macworld editor since 2008, Karen has worked on both sides of the Apple divide, clocking up a number of years at Apple's PR agency prior to joining Macworld almost two decades ago.
Karen's career highlights include interviewing Apple's Steve Wozniak and discussing Steve Jobs’ legacy on the BBC. Her focus is Mac, but she lives and breathes Apple.