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MacBook Black Friday 2021: The best Black Friday deals on MacBook Pro and MacBook Air

MacBook Black Friday deals are the perfect way to save money on a brand new Apple laptop. Black Friday 2021 is three short weeks away, and whether you're after the power of a MacBook Pro or the slimline allure of the MacBook Air, you're in with a good chance of getting a sweet bargain.

Last year Apple surprised everyone with discounts on the brand new M1 MacBooks, so it's going to be interesting to see whether it repeats itself this year by knocking anything off the price of the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros. We haven't seen any sign of that so far, but keep your eyes peeled closer to Black Friday, because that's when any discounts on the new models are likely to drop.

What you'll definitely see are opportunities to save on the 2020 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. There are already plenty of deals available, and here's where you can see if there's anything that suits your needs; remember though that there may be better deals nearer to Black Friday itself.

Whether you're after a deal on the latest hardware or open to a bargain on an earlier MacBook, here's where you'll find it. We'll be updating this page continually both before and during Black Friday 2021 to provide direct links to all of the best MacBook Black Friday deals. For now, scroll down to see the best current deals available ahead of the sale, and a list of retailers to keep an eye on, but make sure you bookmark this page and come back later to see the best deals as they appear.

For other products see our guides to the best Black Friday sales overall and the best Apple Black Friday deals too. We also have a page dedicated to MacBook Pro deals.

When is MacBook Black Friday 2021?

Black Friday is traditionally the day after Thanksgiving in the US and this year's no exception, with Black Friday 2021 happening on 26 November and Cyber Monday following on 29 November. That's the main event but the deals are already starting to appear.

With so much competition for your custom, retailers are starting their Black Friday sales ever earlier, and pretty much all of November is now the time to find bargains. Many retailers will keep their best deals back until the Black Friday weekend, but you can never be sure if anyone's going to jump the gun with an unmissable discount. We'll be tracking the best deals here, so if you see the MacBook you want at a great price ahead of Black Friday, it may well be a good idea to snap it up now ahead of the crowd.

How to get the best MacBook Black Friday deals

Global supply chain issues could make Black Friday 2021 a challenging one if you want to find the best deals. While there'll still be deals around (we know because they're already happening) they're likely to sell out a lot faster this year, so you'll need to be prepared. The best strategy is to decide exactly which MacBook you want and how much you're prepared to pay for it, then if you see something that meets your criteria you can leap in and grab it before everyone else does.

To make things easier, bookmark this page and check back regularly before and during the sale period. We'll be updating it continually with the best Black Friday MacBook deals as they go live.

Why MacBook should you go for? They're all brilliant machines. The MacBook Air is more slimline and ideal for working on the go, while the MacBook Pro is the best all-round work machine, capable of coping with just about anything you could throw at it. If you don't want to stretch to the latest models, you could also consider an earlier version (start checking the specs now) and pairing it with one of the best external hard drives and SSDs for extra storage.

Where to get the best MacBook Black Friday deals

You won't get a MacBook Black Friday deal at the Apple Store, because Apple doesn't tend to bother with Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts, preferring to offer gift cards that you can use on later purchases. So to save actual money you'll need to head to other retailers. Plenty of stores in the US and UK have offered big MacBook Black Friday deals in the past and this year's going to be no exception. We'll be linking directly to all of the best offers that appear on this page to save you from having to check every retailer.

However, if you do have the time to hunt out deals yourself, here's a list of sites that are well worth trying:

Adorama.com: Discounts on a range of MacBook models in the US
Amazon.com: Offers on a range of MacBooks
Amazon.co.uk: Regular offers on MacBooks
B&H.com: More MacBook deals in the US
Currys.co.uk: Sometimes offers one-off deals
John Lewis.com: Worth checking for cashback offers
Laptopsdirect.co.uk: often offers savings on the MacBook range
TecoBuy: savings on MacBooks, including M1 models
Very.co.uk: Save on a range of MacBook Pros

The best MacBook Black Friday deals

The best Black Friday MacBook deals: US

The best Black Friday MacBook deals: UK

MacBook Black Friday: MacBook Pro deals

If you're set on a MacBook Pro then Black Friday's the best time to get it at a discount. Retailers are all competing for your custom, and they may also be trying to clear old stock, both of which mean top opportunities for savings. Last year we saw surprise discounts on the brand new M1 MacBook Pro, so we're keen to see if that pattern repeats this year with the fabulous new 14- and 16-inch models. We doubt anything will happen over the next week or two, but nearer Black Friday is when we're most likely to see savings. If you want last year's 13-inch model, or if you're happy to settle with even older stock, you're in with a good chance right now.

See the best current prices in your region in the widgets below, and check back here for specific deals as they emerge.

MacBook Black Friday: MacBook Air deals

As with the 2020 M1 MacBook Pro, the M1 MacBook Air got a surprise discount last year for Black Friday, and we may see even better deals this time around. While it's the least powerful MacBook, the M1 MacBook Air still packs a punch, and its slim, lightweight build is hard to resist. Read on for today's best Apple MacBook Air deals right now, and to see the best prices in your region right now.

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Beren Neale is the deals editor at Creative Bloq. After editing several creative and design magazines - including the graphic design mag Computer Arts - he found his home on the biggest global art and design website, helping digital creatives get the best deals on the kit that they need.