MacBook Black Friday deals: Up to $250 off top Apple laptops

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It's MacBook Black Friday deals season starting today, November 24. That means you're likely to find the best deal of the year on a new Apple MacBook laptop today and over the next few days into Cyber Monday.

Apple has two lines of MacBook laptops, including the MacBook Air line that's suited for almost everyone, and the MacBook Pros that are priced and suited for those with more demanding workloads, especially those who work with with visual and graphical assets.

All MacBooks now run on Apple's in-house M-series processors, which means even the least expensive model has a ton of power. 

Best MacBook Air Black Friday deals

Best MacBook Pro Black Friday deals

MacBook Black Friday FAQs

Which MacBook should you buy?

Apple's MacBook laptops are priced to match their intended users. The more affordable MacBook Air models are excellent options for the vast majority of people who need a quick, responsive, and reliable laptop for pretty much any task, except intensive photo and video editing. Even then, MacBook Airs can still be quite capable with lighter visual workloads. 

And now that Apple released a 15-inch model of the MacBook Air, those who prefer larger screens no longer need to buy a MacBook Pro to satisfy their preference. 

The more expensive MacBook Pros have more powerful hardware suited for heavier workloads, especially visually based work like intensive photo and video editing. While the MacBook Pros also come with slightly better displays, better battery life, and more ports, they're still overkill based on value for the vast majority of people. 

Is Black Friday the best time to buy a MacBook?

Black Friday is among the best times to buy a MacBook. It's true that retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H often hold deals on MacBooks throughout the year, however, we know that MacBooks will be available at a great deal on Black Friday — it's a reliable sales event to get a great price on a MacBook.