> At a Glance
> – Amazon and Best Buy slash $200 off the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air, dropping it to $799
> – Best Buy also cuts $200 off the 15-inch model, now $999
> – Trade-in programs at Apple and Best Buy can boost total savings to $550
> – Why it matters: Apple’s top-rated laptop is cheaper than ever for students, pros, and upgraders
Apple’s M4 MacBook Air-just crowned the best laptop of the year-now costs $200 less at major retailers. Whether you want the 13-inch or 15-inch version, multiple stores are stacking instant discounts, trade-in bonuses, and card perks to shave up to $550 off the final price.
Where the Price Is Lowest Right Now
Amazon knocks the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air down to $799 on select colors, matching Best Buy’s door-buster rate. Best Buy extends the same $200 cut to the 15-inch model, starting it at $999.
Need more storage or RAM? Apple.com still sells every configuration, and students can tap an education discount that starts the 13-inch model at $899. Paying with an Apple Card shaves an extra 3% off any model.
How Trade-In Offers Stack Up
Apple and several resellers will buy back your old Mac, iPhone, or iPad to lower the price:
- Best Buy: up to $550 for laptops from Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, and others
- Apple Trade-In: value depends on device age and condition
- Expercom: trade-in plus free data migration on new purchase
Best Buy sweetens the deal with three free months of Apple Music and Apple Arcade, plus two free months of Apple TV+ and iCloud+ for new or returning subscribers.
Card & Store-Specific Perks
B&H Photo knocks $110 off every 13-inch color and, for B&H Payboo cardholders, can refund your local sales tax at checkout. Adorama trims $50 off select SKUs and gives 5% back to Edge Credit Card holders.
| Retailer | 13-inch Price | 15-inch Price | Extra Perks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $799 (-$200) | list price | color-limited |
| Best Buy | $799 (-$200) | $999 (-$200) | up to $550 trade-in, free trials |
| B&H | $889 (-$110) | list price | tax refund with Payboo card |
| Adorama | -$50 select | list price | 5% back with Edge card |
Key Takeaways
- Lowest 13-inch price: $799 at Amazon and Best Buy
- Biggest potential total savings: $550 via Best Buy trade-in
- Students pay $899 and up through Apple’s education store
- Trade-in bonuses and store credit cards can outmatch instant discounts
Grab the configuration you need soon-retailer discounts can shift daily, and the highest trade-in quotes typically require a fully working device in good cosmetic shape.
