It’s hard to believe you can get the latest MacBook Air M3 for just $949 right now

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As deals editor I’m always on the lookout for decent prices on Apple products, and even I’m surprised that the latest MacBook Air M3is $949 (was $1,099) at Amazon.

Granted that the final $50 of the discount is shaved-off via a coupon code that you’ll need to apply at checkout (for some reason), but this is an incredible deal considering this model hasjustbeen released. WhileMacBook dealshave steadily been improving over the past few years, it’s rare to see the latest model get what’s essentially a $150 price cut barely a month or two after release.

And, honestly? The M3 is a superb buy at this price. You can check out ourApple MacBook Air M3 reviewfor a full assessment of the model, which we awarded five stars out of five and an ‘editor’s pick’ nomination. If I really had to nitpick about this deal, I’d say that the 256GB SSD in the baseline configuration is absolutely tiny by 2024 standards, but the combination of a powerful M3 chipset, unbeatable battery life, and superb design make it the mid-range laptop to beat right now.

Overall, today’s deal at Amazon is an easy recommendation and one we’re not expecting to get any cheaper in the upcomingMemorial Day saleslater this month. If you’re looking for something a little cheaper, however, then you’ll find another deal on the (much) older M1 model, which is a good option for the basics.

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Apple MacBook Air M3 at record-low price

Apple MacBook Air M3:was $1,099 now$949 at AmazonProcessor:Apple M3RAM:8GBSSD:256GB

Record low price: the latest 2024 MacBook Air M3 is down to an almost-unbelievable $949 at Amazon today thanks to an easy-to-miss coupon code. For just under $1,000 you’re getting a great deal here on the latest model, which features a powerful M3 chipset and support for two external monitors. With excellent performance, 18 hours of battery life, and a superb fan-less design, the MacBook Air M3 is a great choice if you need a portable and powerful machine that doesn’t completely break the bank.

Another great MacBook deal today

Apple MacBook Air M1:was $999 now$699 at WalmartProcessor:Apple M1RAM:8GBSSD:256GB

The 2020 MacBook Air is getting on a bit now but it’s still one of our favorite laptops ever. Inside, you get a capable M1 chipset that’s still great for everyday tasks like web browsing, streaming content, or most work-from-home applications. Yeah, the bezels are a little thicker but it’s a great laptop - and one that is now sitting at a rock-bottom record-low price thanks to Walmart’s latest deal.

If you’re looking for even cheaper options, head on over to ourMemorial Day laptop salespage, which is already being updated with some superb early bird deals from Dell, Best Buy, HP, and Amazon.

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Alex is TechRadar’s deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the bang bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He’s a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex’s expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you’ll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.

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