The MacBook Air is the best back-to-school laptop and it’s $200 off at Amazon right now
I went to college so long ago that I took notes with a pen and a notebook . Laptops existed at the time, but the battery life was terrible, and I was too poor to buy one anyway. Now, a laptop is essential college gear, and the MacBook Air is the best of the bunch . It's super-light, powerful, and really reliable. Amazon currently has the M3 MacBook Air models for $200 off. So, whether you want the ultra-compact 13-inch or the roomy 15-inch, you can save a little bit of cash before classes start up.
Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip — $799 (was $999)
The 13-inch is a perfect college or high school laptop.
Apple
This is the cheapest computer in the bunch that's on sale, and it's plenty for the vast majority of college activities. It offers a current-gen M4 chip, which can handle just about any task, including some video editing and graphics work. The 13-inch screen offers impeccable color and impressive resolution for its size. It's less than a half-inch thick at its thickest point, plus it has a pair of USB-C ports for charging and connecting peripherals.
Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M4 chip — $999 (was $1,199)
The 15.3-inch screen makes a surprising difference.
Apple
If you want more screen real estate for editing media or just keeping too many tabs open, the 15-inch MacBook Air is a great choice. It's still extremely flat and portable at just over three pounds. I prefer the 15-inch model because it fits my hands better, offers slightly longer battery life (because there's room for more battery inside), and I always appreciate more screen.
More MacBook deals from Amazon
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Apple 2024 MacBook Pro Laptop with M4 chip with 10‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU $1,299 (was $1,599)
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Apple 2024 MacBook Pro Laptop with M4 Pro, 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU $1,785 (was $1,999)
