Best MacBook Prime Day Deals October 2026: Save on MacBook Air, Pro, Neo & Mac mini

Дата публикации: 07-10-2026 09:31:28

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Best Mac deals at Amazon U.S.
MacBook Neo (512GB): $790 ($90 off, MSRP $799)
13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,099 ($200 off, MSRP $1,299)
15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,299 ($200 off, MSRP $1,499)
16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (2TB/24GB): $2,749 ($250 off, MSRP $2,999)
16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (2TB/36GB): $3,899 ($500 off, MSRP $4,399)
M6 Mac mini (16GB, 256GB): $779.99 ($119 off, MSRP $899)
M5 Max Mac Studio (36GB, 512GB): $2,299 ($200 off, MSRP $2,499)
Best Mac deals at Amazon U.K.
MacBook Neo (256GB): $690 ($9 off, MSRP $699)
13-inch MacBook Air, M5 (512GB/16GB): £1,199.97 (£99 off, RRP £1,299)
13-inch MacBook Air, M5 (1TB/16GB): £1,465 (£134 off, RRP £1,599)
15-inch MacBook Air, M5 (512GB/16GB): £1,348.97 (£150 off, RRP £1,499)
14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB): £2,249.97 (£249 off, RRP £2,499)
14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (2TB): £3,799 (£300 off, RRP £4,099)
M6 Mac mini (16GB, 256GB): £823.97 (£75 off, RRP £899)
M5 Max Mac Studio: £2,289.97 (£209 off, RRP £2,499)
PRICES CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
Amazon’s October Prime Day sale – the last big chance to save before Black Friday – ends today, October 7. It’s a particularly good opportunity to offset some of Apple’s June price hikes, which pushed the MacBook Air up by $200/£200, the MacBook Pro by as much as $500/£500, and the MacBook Neo by $100/£100.
The M5 MacBook Air launched in March and isn’t expected to be replaced until 2027, so current Prime Day discounts of $200/£100 are easy to recommend. The MacBook Pro is also a strong buy at current prices, with up to $200 off M5 Pro models and even bigger savings on M5 Max configurations. However, anyone interested in Apple’s rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro may prefer to wait.
On the desktop side, Apple only launched the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini and M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio in September, so discounts of up to $150 on the Mac mini and $199 on the Mac Studio are already worth considering. The M4 iMac, by contrast, dates back to October 2024, so we’d want to see a substantially bigger discount before recommending one.
Be sure to check out our roundup of the best Prime Day Apple deals 2026 for the best bargains on iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more. And if you’re not sure which Mac is right for you, see our comparison of every Mac and MacBook.
Best Amazon Prime Day MacBook & Mac deals
MacBook Air



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The M5 MacBook Air is the Mac we recommend for most people, and October Prime Day is an excellent time to look for a deal. Apple introduced the M5 models in March 2026 and another update isn’t expected until 2027, so there’s little reason to worry about your purchase immediately becoming outdated.
Apple now charges $1,299/£1,299 for the entry-level 13-inch model and $1,499/£1,499 for the 15-inch MacBook Air following its June price increases.
We consider a discount of $100/£100 or more worth considering, but Prime Day could push prices considerably lower. The previous lowest price we recorded for the entry-level 13-inch M5 model was around $900/£989, while the 15-inch model fell to around $1,100/£1,169.
U.S. Prime Day price: There’s a $200 discount off all MacBook Air sizes, including the entry-level 13-inch and 15-inch models. That’s the best we’ve seen since prices were increased and brings the price back to the levels they were at before June.
Get 15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB) for $1,299
U.K. Prime Day price: You can save £134 on a 13-inch MacBook Air with M5.
Get 13-inch MacBook Air, M5 (1TB/16GB) for £1,465






MacBook Pro



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The current MacBook Pro lineup includes 14-inch and 16-inch models with M5, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and Prime Day could bring worthwhile savings after Apple’s June price increases.
There is one reason to consider waiting: Apple is rumored to be preparing a redesigned MacBook Pro before the end of 2026. If you already own an M4 Pro or M4 Max model, we’d wait, but anyone upgrading from Intel or an M1, M2 or M3 MacBook Pro should consider a strong Prime Day deal.
U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon has some very good deals on higher-end MacBook Pro models, with up to $600 off M5 Pro and Max models and more than $150 off entry-level models. Black Friday may bring deeper discounts, but if you need a new laptop, we recommend buying one at these prices.
Get 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB) for $1,839
U.K. Prime Day price: There’s £249 off the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro.
Get MacBook Pro, 14-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB for £2,249.97






MacBook Neo



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The MacBook Neo remains Apple’s cheapest laptop, starting at $699/£699 following a $100/£100 price increase in June. It uses an A18 Pro chip and is aimed primarily at students, first-time Mac buyers and anyone who mainly needs a computer for web browsing, documents, streaming, video calls and other everyday tasks.
For October Prime Day, we’d regard $649 or less as a good U.S. deal, while anything approaching the previous $589.99 low would be excellent. In the U.K., £549 is the price to watch: that matches the lowest price we recorded during the previous Prime Day sale.
Bear in mind that the Neo has only 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD in its base configuration. If a discounted M5 MacBook Air is only moderately more expensive, the Air will be the better long-term purchase for most buyers.
U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon has a tiny saving of $10 off the MacBook Neo. We’d hold out for better savings.
Get MacBook Neo (256GB) for $689
U.K. Prime Day price: The U.K. Amazon currently has no MacBook Neo in stock, but we’ll keep checking throughout Prime Day in case availability changes.
Watch Amazon's MacBook Neo page






Mac mini



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Apple refreshed the Mac mini in September, making October Prime Day the first major sales event for the new M6 and M5 Pro models.
The M6 Mac mini starts at $899/£899 and is the best choice for most buyers, while the M5 Pro model starts at $1,699/£1,699 and adds more CPU/GPU power, Thunderbolt 5 and support for up to 64GB of memory.
Because both models are so new, large discounts may be unlikely, but even a modest saving would be worth noting. Also watch for clearance deals on the older M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini.
U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon had slashed up to $149 off the M6 Mac mini and $149 off the M5 Pro Mac mini. However, the price of the entry level model is now $119 off. Those are excellent prices for a machine that hasn’t even been on shelves for a month, so we recommend grabbing one.
Get M5 Pro Mac mini (24GB, 512GB) for $1,549
U.K. Prime Day price: There’s £75 off the M6 Mac mini (16GB, 256GB), a good saving considering how new and in demand these machines are.
Get M6 Mac mini (16GB, 256GB) for £823.97






iMac




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The 24-inch M4 iMac is Apple’s all-in-one Mac, with a built-in 4.5K display, but it is now one of the older models in the lineup. Following Apple’s June price rises, it starts at $1,499/£1,499, making it harder to recommend at full price.
A strong Prime Day discount could make it more attractive, but we’d recommend waiting for Apple to update the iMac which is still using the M4 chip.
U.S. Prime Day price: There’s $140 off the M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB), bringing the price down to $1,360, the best we’ve seen since the June price hike.
Get M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB) for $1,359.99
U.K. Prime Day price: The M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM) has £79 off – we’d like to see at least £100 off though.
Get M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM) for £1,620






Mac Studio



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Apple’s new M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio models went on sale in September, so big Prime Day discounts may be limited.
The M5 Max model starts at $2,499/£2,499 and is the best choice for most professional users, while the M5 Ultra starts at $5,499/£5,499 for much heavier workloads.
Any meaningful discount on the new models would be notable this soon after launch. Also watch for clearance deals on older M4 Max and M3 Ultra configurations.
U.S. Prime Day price: There’s $200 off the M5 Max (512GB, 36GB) Mac Studio. It’s still a very expensive machine, but $200 off is better than any other discount we’ve seen.
Get M5 Max Mac Studio (36GB, 512GB) for $2,299.99
U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon U.K. has the M5 Max Mac Studio for £2,289.97, that’s £209 off.
Get M5 Max Mac Studio for £2,299.99






Prime Day MacBook and Mac price watch
Based on recent reviews and pricing trends for Apple’s MacBooks and desktop Macs these are our buying recommendations:
ModelWhat we’d look for during Prime DayBuying adviceMacBook NeoAround $589 / £549 would match the previous Prime Day lowBest for a strict budget; compare closely with discounted Air pricing13-inch M5 MacBook Air$100 / £100 off is good; around the previous ~$900/£989 low is excellentStrong Prime Day buy; no replacement expected until 202715-inch M5 MacBook AirPrevious lows around $1,100 / £1,169Strong buy if you want the larger display14-inch M5 MacBook ProAround or below its previous $1,499 / £1,529 territoryGood upgrade from Intel/M1–M3; redesign caveatM5 Pro/Max MacBook ProThe bigger the saving, the better given June’s $300–$500 price risesBest for demanding workloads; M4 Pro/Max owners should generally waitM6 Mac miniAny meaningful discount is interesting because it only started shipping in SeptemberNew default desktop recommendationM5 Pro Mac miniLook for savings from $1,699 / £1,699Better for heavier CPU/GPU/AI workloadsM5 Max Mac StudioEven a modest discount is notable this soon after launchBest Studio for most professional buyersM4 iMacLook for at least $100/£100 off; closer to its pre-June pricing would be much more compellingBuy for the all-in-one design rather than value
Best Mac & MacBook Deals Right Now
Check below to find the best price we are seeing right now for each configuration compared to the best price we have ever seen and the full price.
We’ll start with U.S. prices. U.K. readers can find the best prices in the section below. We indicate in bold where the current price matches the lowest.
U.S. deals
MacBook ProDealNew MSRPOld MSRPLowest14-inch, M5, 1TB, 16GB$1,839 Get the deal at Amazon $160 off$1,999$1,699$1,499 14-inch, M5, 1TB, 24GBOut of stock $2,199$1,899$1,69914-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB$2,339 Get the deal at Amazon $160 off$2,499$2,199$1,983.9414-inch, M5 Max, 2TB$3,499 Get the deal at Amazon $600 off$4,099$3,599$3,299.9916-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB$2,749 Get the deal at Amazon $250 off$2,999$2,699$2,44916-inch, M5 Max, 2TB$3,899 Get the deal at Amazon $500 off$4,399$3,899$3,649
MacBook AirDealNew MSRPOld MSRPLowest13-inch, M5, 512GB, 8-core$1,099 Get the deal at Amazon $200 off$1,299$1,099$90013-inch, M5, 1TB, 10-core$1,399 Get the deal from Amazon $200 off$1,599$1,399$1,10015-inch, M5, 512GB$1,299 Get the deal from Amazon $200 off$1,499$1,299$1,10015-inch, M5, 1TB$1,599 Get the deal from Amazon $200 off$1,799$1,349$1,349
MacBook Neo DealNew MSRPOld MSRPLowestA18-Pro, 256GB$689 Get the deal at Amazon $9 off$699$599$690A18-Pro, 512GB$790 Get the deal at Amazon $9 off$799$699$790
Mac miniDealMSRPLowestM6, 256GB, 16GB$780 Get the deal at Amazon $120 off$899$780M6, 512GB, 16GB$949.99 Get the deal at Amazon $149 off$1,099$949.99M6, 512GB, 24GB$1,149 Get the deal at Amazon $150 off$1,299$1,149M5 Pro, 512GB, 24GB$1,549 Get the deal at Amazon $150 off$1,699$1,549
Mac miniDealMSRPLowestM6, 256GB, 16GB$779.99 Get the deal at Amazon $119 off$899$779.99M6, 512GB, 16GB$949.99 Get the deal at Amazon $149 off$1,099$949.99M6, 512GB, 24GB$1,149 Get the deal at Amazon $150 off$1,299$1,149M5 Pro, 512GB, 24GB$1,549.99 Get the deal at Amazon $149 off$1,699$1$1,549.99
Mac StudioDealMSRPLowestM5 Max, 512GB, 36GB$2,299.99 Get the deal at Amazon $199 off$2,499$2,299M5 Ultra, 1TB, 96GBOut of stock$5,499
$5,499
iMacDealNew MSRPOld MSRPLowestM4, 256GB, 8-core$1,359.99 Get the deal at Amazon $139 off$1,499$1,299$1,149
U.K. deals
MacBook ProDealNew RRPOld RRPLowest14-inch, M5, 1TB£1,999 at Amazon£1,999£1,699£1,528.9714-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB, 24GB£2,249.97 Get the deal at Amazon £249 off£2,499£2,199£1,978.9714-inch, M5 Max, 2TB£3,799 Get the deal at Amazon £300 off£4,099£3,599£3,238.9716-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB£2,699.97 Get the deal at Amazon £299 off£2,999£2,699£2,428.9716-inch, M5 Max, 2TB£4,399 at Amazon£4,399£3,899£3,508.97
MacBook Air DealNew RRPOld RRPLowest13-inch, M5, 512GB, 8-core GPU, 16GB£1,199 Get the deal at Amazon £100 off£1,299£1,099£988.9713-inch, M5, 512GB, 10-core GPU, 16GBOut of stock£1,399£1,199£1,154.9713-inch, M5, 1TB, 10-core, 16GB£1,465 Get the deal at Amazon £134 off£1,599£1,399£1,169.9715-inch, M5, 512GB, 16GB£1,348.97 Get the deal at Amazon £150 off£1,499£1,299£1,168.9715-inch, M5, 1TB, 16GB£1,669.32 Get the deal at Amazon £130 off£1,799£1,699£1,534.97
MacBook NeoDealNew RRPOld RRPLowestA18-Pro, 256GBOut of stock£699£599£549A18-Pro, 512GBOut of stock £799£699£617.97
Mac miniDealRRPLowestM6, 256GB, 16GB£823.97 Get the deal at Amazon £75 off£899£823.97M6, 512GB, 16GB£1,099 at Amazon £1,099£1,039.99M6, 512GB, 24GB£1,299 at Amazon £1,299£1,299M5 Pro, 512GB, 24GB£1,647 Get the deal at Amazon £51 off£1,699£1,647
Mac StudioDealMSRPLowestM5 Max, 512GB, 36GB£2,289.97 Get the deal at Amazon £209 off£2,499£2,289.97M5 Ultra, 1TB, 96GBOut of stock£5,499£5,499
iMacDealNew RRPOld RRPLowestM4, 256GB, 8-coreOut of stock £1,499£1,299£1,099.00M4, 256GB, 10-core£1,620 Get the deal at Amazon £79 off£1,699£1,499£1,249.00
Which MacBook should you buy?



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Apple’s current MacBook range falls into three clear categories:
MacBook Air M5: Best MacBook for most people
The M5 MacBook Air is our default recommendation for most buyers. It combines strong performance, long battery life and portability without the higher price of a MacBook Pro. With no replacement expected until 2027, a good Prime Day discount would be easy to recommend.
MacBook Neo: Best budget MacBook
The MacBook Neo is the cheapest MacBook and is best suited to students and anyone who mainly needs a laptop for web browsing, documents, streaming and video calls. If a discounted MacBook Air is only moderately more expensive, however, the Air is the better long-term buy.
MacBook Pro M5: Best for demanding work
The MacBook Pro is the better choice for video editing, software development, 3D work and other demanding tasks that benefit from sustained performance. Prime Day discounts could be worthwhile, although a touchscreen MacBook Pro is rumored for later in October.
MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max: Best for professional workloads
Choose an M5 Pro or M5 Max model if you need significantly more CPU and GPU performance, additional memory or greater connectivity. If you already own an M4 Pro or M4 Max model, there is little reason to upgrade.
For most Prime Day shoppers, we recommend starting with the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air. The MacBook Neo becomes especially compelling when heavily discounted, while MacBook Pro buyers should consider whether they need the additional performance and professional features enough to justify the considerably higher price.
For more advice read:
Should I buy a MacBook Neo?
Should I buy a MacBook Air?
Should I buy a MacBook Pro?






Which Mac desktop should you buy?



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Mac mini M6: Best desktop for most people
The new M6 Mac mini is our default desktop recommendation. It starts at $899/£899 and is ideal for home offices, general productivity, coding, photo editing and less demanding creative work. Because it launched only in September, a significant Prime Day discount would be particularly attractive.
Mac mini M5 Pro: Best compact professional desktop
Choose the M5 Pro model if you need more CPU and GPU performance, Thunderbolt 5, greater memory bandwidth or more than 32GB of unified memory.
Mac Studio M5 Max: Best professional workstation
The M5 Max Mac Studio offers considerably greater GPU performance, more memory and more connectivity than the Mac mini and is our preferred Studio configuration for most professional users.
iMac: Best all-in-one
The M4 iMac remains the obvious choice if you want an integrated 4.5K display and minimal desk clutter, but its older M4 chip and $1,499/£1,499 starting price mean we’d only recommend it with a substantial discount.
For more advice read:
Should I buy a Mac mini?
Should I buy a Mac Studio?






Prime Day Mac & MacBook deals to avoid
The cheapest Mac isn’t always the best value. Rather than using Prime Day simply to spend less, use it as an opportunity to get better specifications for the same budget.
When buying a Mac in 2026, try to get as much RAM and storage as you can afford. Most current Macs now start with 16GB of unified memory, although some still have only 256GB of storage. The main exception for memory is the entry-level MacBook Neo, which has 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD.
Because Apple silicon Macs can’t have their unified memory or internal storage upgraded later, it’s worth buying enough for your future needs. Memory is particularly important for demanding creative work, development and AI workloads.
For most buyers, prioritizing memory will provide greater long-term benefits than paying extra for a faster processor. Professional users may want 36GB or more, while 64GB or more can be worthwhile for demanding video production, software development and AI workloads.
Don’t buy a MacBook Neo simply because it’s the cheapest Mac: If an M5 Air is only around $200/£200 more, the Air gives you 16GB RAM, better display support and considerably more headroom.
Don’t pay close to full price for an M4 Mac mini: It has now been replaced. Clearance is only attractive if the discount properly reflects that.
Don’t confuse M6 Mac mini with M5 Pro Mac mini: M6 is the mainstream chip; M5 Pro remains much faster for many professional workloads despite the apparently older number. Macworld
Don’t buy a MacBook Pro purely because the discount looks enormous: Apple increased MSRP dramatically in June, so a “$400 off” deal may simply bring it closer to what the machine cost before the increase. Compare the actual selling price with the historic lows in your table.






Should you buy a MacBook or Mac during Prime Day?
October Prime Day is a good opportunity to buy a Mac, but whether you should take a deal depends on the model.
The M5 MacBook Air is particularly easy to recommend because it is not expected to be replaced until 2027. The new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini are also safe purchases from a product-cycle perspective, although their recent launch means discounts may initially be smaller.
MacBook Pro buyers have a more difficult decision. The current M5 models are powerful machines and a large discount may outweigh the benefit of waiting, but a touchscreen MacBook Pro is rumored for later in October.
MacBook Neo buyers should watch the price closely. The previous Prime Day low was $589.99/£549, so a deal near or below those figures would be especially attractive.
We’d avoid the iMac unless you find a substantial discount because of its age and relatively high starting price.
Finally, remember that Amazon isn’t the only retailer likely to cut prices during Prime Day. Best Buy, Walmart and B&H in the U.S., and retailers including Currys, John Lewis and others in the U.K., may run competing promotions, so compare prices before buying.
Before you buy, keep the following in mind:
Prime membership is required: Many of the best deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. If you’re not already subscribed, you might be able to take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day free trial or you could sign up for a month and cancel afterward. As well as getting free two-day shipping, Prime customers also get access to Prime Video and Music. Prime memberships cost $139 / £95 annually, or $14.99 / £8.99 / AU$6.99 every month.
Other sales: If you miss Prime Day, you’ll have another chance to save during the Black Friday sales in November.
Student Discounts: Students can get discounts at Apple’s Education Store. See: Apple’s U.S. Education Store or Apple’s U.K. Education Store.
Prime Day is available in multiple countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S.






Why you can trust Macworld’s recommendations
The MacBooks and Mac desktops featured here are selected by our editors, who have decades of experience with Apple devices. We compare current prices with previous lows and Apple’s retail prices, and we’ll tell you when a discount isn’t good enough rather than recommending a deal simply because it’s cheaper than MSRP. During Prime Day we continually update this page as better deals appear.






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