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It’s crazy to think about, but Amazon’s October Prime Day has arrived to kick off the early holiday shopping season. It’s a major sales event during which the retail platform trots out some of the best discounts for 2025. At this moment, it may be the best time to buy an M4 MacBook Air<!–> because every single configuration is on sale for $200 off at Amazon.
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Below is a table detailing each configuration and its new price tag. Be aware that every single color option (Starlight, Midnight, Silver, and Sky Blue) has received the discount, and none of them takes into account Apple Care+. Opting for Apple’s insurance plan increases the price tag by an extra $200.
Configuration | Price |
M4 MacBook Air with 16GB Unified Memory and 256GB SSD | $799 |
M4 MacBook Air with 16GB Unified Memory and 512GB SSD | $999 |
M4 MacBook Air with 24GB Unified Memory and 512GB SSD | $1,199 |
What makes the M4 MacBook Air so highly recommended is that it performs at a similar level to the M4 MacBook Pro. ZDNET Editor Kyle Kucharski reviewed the laptop earlier this year, where he conducted several benchmark tests.
Review: M4 MacBook Air
In his coverage, you’ll notice that the M4 MacBook Air has similar processing and rendering capabilities to the Pro model. This shows the lightweight computer can tackle all kinds of workloads, from basic internet browsing to video editing, with relative ease. It even outperforms the M3 MacBook Pro in certain tests.
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Apple’s M4 MacBook Air<!–> excels in other areas, too. The webcam received a nice upgrade, as it now sports a 12MP camera supported by Center Stage. This AI-powered feature ensures you stay perfectly framed during video calls. Other notable features include a vibrant 4K Liquid Retina display, over 14 hours of battery life (although with the right tweaks, you may be able to enjoy the purported 18-hour battery life), and a sleek design.
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How I rated this deal
As per ZDNET’s rating system, I give this deal a 3/5. Apple devices rarely go on sale, so hop on this deal while it lasts because it’ll only be around for a limited time. Just a reminder: October Prime Day ends on the 8th. It’s possible that after the event, the laptop will go back to being full price.
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