I was shocked when Apple launched its new 2025 MacBook Air (M4) for a lower price than its previous version (the M3). It made the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4) one of the best laptops you can buy for under $1,000, full stop. Now the laptop is $200 off, bringing its price down to $799, just in time for back to school shopping.

Apple MacBook Air (M4) deal

We’ve used different MacBook Air laptops for school, work, travel, creative pursuits and everything in-between. This model is slim and lightweight — the three-ish pound laptop doesn’t feel like much added weight in a bag compared to other laptops, even if you’re carrying it around all day. Both the 13-inch version and the 15-inch version get up to 18 hours of battery life, which is excellent compared to similarly-priced competitors.

The biggest changes from the previous model are internal. The new laptop has the latest M4 chip inside, which has improved all-around performance compared to older versions. It also has a new webcam that can automatically keep you centered in the frame during video calls, even if you move around.

This 15-inch version is very similar to the 13-inch model, and is also on sale today, though not at its lowest price ever. If you work with spreadsheets, presentations, photos or videos often, you may find the extra screen space invaluable.

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I’m a reporter at NBC Select who covers technology and fitness including recent stories on smartwatches, running shoes, cameras and more. For this piece, I checked Apple MacBook Air (M4) prices and price history across multiple retailers to find the best deal.

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