There's still time to save $160 in a Memorial Day MacBook Air deal that's kind of unheard of

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One of the best laptops we've reviewed this year now starts at just $849.99.

Memorial Day MacBook Air M4 deal
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The Memorial Day sale means great home and garden deals – and now awesome MacBook Air deals too. There's still time to grab up to $161 off the 2025 M3 MacBook Air at Amazon. At the time of updating this piece, the base model is still reduced by $150 to $849.99 and the 24GB version by $161 to $1,237 (make sure you tick the box to apply the coupon before adding them to your cart).

These models were only released in March, and these are easily the best prices to date. We reviewed the M3 MacBook Air last month, and after over a decade reviewing Apple laptops, it still made an impression on us. It was already great value, with a cheaper starting price than its predecessor. With an extra $150 to $161 off at Amazon in the Memorial Day sale, the newest MacBook Air now feels like a complete no brainer as a solid everyday laptop for creatives working on the go.

Apple MacBook Air 13in (M4, 2025)
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Apple MacBook Air 13in (M4, 2025): was $999 now $849.99 at Amazon

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Overview: The issue with MacBooks used to be that the base models came with just 8GB of memory, but Apple's amended that, introducing 16GB as standard. Surprisingly it didn't bump the price – it actually LOWERED the starting price for the M4 MacBook Air by $100 compared to its predecessor.

We found that the new M4 chip provided a notable boost in processing power for creative tasks plus the ability to connect two external displays without having to switch off the screen, and there are now Thunderbolt 4 ports for faster connectivity.

Key features: Display: 13-inch or 15-inch | Processor: Apple M4 | RAM: 16GB or 24GB | SSD: 256GB or 512GB | Weight: 2.7 lbs / 1.2kg or 3.3 lbs / 1.5kg | Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe charging port.

Release date: March 2024.

Price history: Amazon's had discounts of up to $100 running on and off since April, but the current deals are by far the best we've seen so far.

As well as $150 off the 13in model, there's $161.82 off the 24GB configuration for those who want more memory for things like video editing or heavy multi-tasking. And if you want a larger display, there are similar savings on the 15-inch model of the laptop. All models come with a choice of 256GB or 512GB storage.

Price comparison: Apple: from $999 | Best Buy: from $899

Review consensus: We think the MacBook Air M4 is as Apple's best laptop for a balance of specs and value. In our own MacBook Air M4 review, which we published last month, we gave the laptop 4.5 stars, praising its sleek design, improved performance and competitive price.

Our sister site Tom's Guide also rated it 4.5 stars, describing the new Air as the best value laptop around.

TechRadar ⭑⭑⭑⭑½ | Tom's Guide ⭑⭑⭑⭑½

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Joe Foley
Joe Foley
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Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.