If your old laptop is hanging on by a thread, this might be the perfect upgrade moment. You can currently get a Grade A refurbished MacBook Air with an M1 chip for $384.99. If you’ve been wanting a fast, reliable, travel-friendly laptop without playing financial Jenga, this might be your easiest tech win of the year.

With the M4 model that has a better design and faster specs costing just $150 more, most shoppers should go that route.

Want a laptop that won’t weigh you down? If you’re looking for a lightweight device that doesn’t skimp on power, look no further than the MacBook Air. Right now, you can get one for a fraction of the usual $999 price tag — just $229.99 — but you have to act fast. This deal only runs through Nov. 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Nevertheless, I will also keep my MacBook around for activities that remain macOS exclusives, such as HomePod mini OS recovery. My world has flipped: My iPad Pro is now a functional laptop replacement… and I only need to keep my Mac around for specific, uncommon use cases.

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip, 16GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage just dropped to $1,444 on Amazon, down from its $1,599 retail price. The 1TB models are also on sale but his configuration hits the sweet spot between capability and cost: enough power for serious work without the premium attached to maxed-out specs.

Currently, Apple offers the M1 MacBook Air through Walmart for $599, and that’s seemingly been performing well. If this new MacBook doesn’t compromise too heavily while coming in at a nice price, it could be a worthwhile buy.

We compare specs, display, battery life, and price of the MacBook Air and Pro to find out which Apple laptop is right for you. Our in-depth buying guide includes the best prices right now so you can get the best MacBook at the best price.

MacBooks, on average, are capable of lasting longer than their Windows counterparts, but that fully depends on consistent care and avoiding bad habits.