MacBook Black Friday deals in 2024: what to expect

This year's Black Friday shopping event is right around the corner, and shoppers are eager to spend their hard-earned coin. One of the biggest ticket items every year is the Apple MacBook, but how much should you expect to save?. 

Every year during Black Friday, there are large discounts across various MacBook models, particularly the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. In our experience, shoppers can expect sales from major retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart, offering MacBooks with prices slashed by $200 to $300 on newer models. Older models see discounts of around $100 to $150. 

Based on last year’s sales, Best Buy, for example, is expected to offer up to 20% off select MacBook models, while Walmart and Target may have similar discounts as well in the 15% range. Alternatively, you can consider shopping at Back Market, where we’re offering deals across all MacBook models for less than most Black Friday retail deals.

Back Market offers more affordable year-round refurbished deals. For example, right now a 2021 MacBook Air M1 with 256GB storage starts at just $395, whereas new versions from big-box retailers, even with Black Friday deals, might still hover around $750. So you see? Shopping on Back Market gives you year-round flexibility, affordability, convenience, and reliability. 

* Starting price found on www.backmarket.com as of Nov 2024. Subject to change

**Prices found on popular retail sites including Walmart.com, Bestbuy.com and Amazon.com as of Nov 2024. Subject to change

Is Black Friday the best time to buy a MacBook?

Before you race off to make big purchases during Black Friday, is it really the best time to buy a MacBook? Realistically, sure, you can find deals during Black Friday – but do you need a new MacBook? 

The best time to buy a MacBook is when your device no longer works or fails to meet your standards. If you happen to come to this realization shortly before Black Friday, that’s great, but this often isn’t the case for many of us. 

Nine times out of ten, the need for a new MacBook will pop up unexpectedly, and in these instances, it can feel overwhelming, especially considering high pricing. Fortunately, Back Market offers affordable pricing on MacBooks all year round – not just during Black Friday. So, although we’ve got you covered this upcoming Black Friday, we’ve also got your back year-round, giving you the freedom to purchase a MacBook whenever the need arises.

What's the cheapest price for a MacBook?

The cheapest MacBook price right now is Back Market’s MacBook Air (2012) for $100.66 ($1,500 saved).* As far as newer models, you can find 2020 MacBook Pro M1 models for as little as $570* with Back Market, which saves you about $250 or more compared to buying at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. 

*Starting price found on www.backmarket.com as of Nov 2024. Subject to change

**Prices found on the Apple Store and popular retail sites including Walmart.com, Bestbuy.com and Amazon.com as of Nov 2024. Subject to change

MacBook Pro 2023 Black Friday deals

On Back Market, premium-quality refurbished 2023 MacBook Pro models are available from $1,209. Black Friday discounts from other retailers will likely have similar pricing in the $1,200-$1,300 range.

MacBook Pro 2022 Black Friday deals

Back Market prices for the 2022 MacBook Pro start at $823. Based on what we saw last year from popular retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy, you can expect to see prices closer to the $1,000 for the same model.

MacBook Air 2023 Black Friday deals

A refurbished 2023 MacBook Air on Back Market starts under $900 at $874. A sub-$1,000 price is a great deal for a MacBook with an M2 chip. During Black Friday, Amazon and Target might reduce the prices of the same MacBook Air model to $1,000 (down from $1,199).

MacBook M2 Black Friday deals

If you’re looking specifically for a Mac with the M2 chip, these models start at $700 on Back Market and varies depending on specs like storage, memory and model. You might struggle to find Black Friday deals at other retailers under the $1K, but there might be a few out there.

Bottom line: Get MacBook deals on Black Friday OR any time of year

Although you can find deals during Black Friday on MacBooks and other tech, it doesn’t mean it’s the best time to buy. You can easily find similar or even better MacBook deals on Back Market all year long, compared to just a month or a day in November. In addition, buying refurbished is better for the environment, and it's evident that there are several MacBooks worth considering on Back Market before you buy new.

Are MacBook Black Friday deals worth it?

Unfortunately, not always. There have been reported incidents in the last few years of retailers increasing the pricing of MacBooks before November. They do this to make their Black Friday deals look even more attractive. So, if possible, you might want to keep an eye on pricing leading up to Black Friday to ensure you’re not the victim of disingenuous pricing. 

However, with this said, you can still get deals during Black Friday to help save you a few hundred dollars. You can save potentially even more on premium-quality refurbished tech on Back Market, including MacBooks, with pricing being just as good, if not better, than Black Friday sales events. Not to mention, a MacBook purchase on Back Market is backed by free standard shipping, a 30-day money-back guarantee and a one-year warranty.

Spend less during Black Friday when you trade in your old tech

Do you want to save even more this Black Friday? Using our trade-in program, you can capitalize on the already low MacBook Black Friday deals on Back Market. With this simple trade-in program, you can keep costs low during your holiday shopping by getting cash back for your old tech. This trade-in program is offered year round, so whenever you’re ready to buy, you can expect a fair offer that puts cash back in your pocket. 

This year, Back Market is also offering a rare additional Black Friday promo code. When you open our app and shake your device, we'll tell you how much your phone is worth. If you sell your phone to us, you'll get a $30 promo code!*

*Shake to Trade-in campaign terms and conditions: This offer is only valid in the US You must use the Shake to Trade-in feature on the App, and accept the trade-in value to receive a promo code. The promo code entitles the recipient to an immediate discount of $30 on any order over $300 on the Back Market App. Users can receive maximum one promo code. It can be used once and is non-transferable. Only the first 12,500 people who purchase before 12.31.24 can use this promo code. The promo code cannot be combined with other vouchers, offers, or promotions.