Apple’s latest MacBook Air is back down to a record-low price for Labor Day

Now’s the best time to replace your old Apple laptop, thanks to Amazon’s Labor Day sale, which just launched. Today’s best MacBook deal is Apple’s latest 15-inch MacBook Air M3 on sale for $1,049 (was $1,299). That’s a $250 discount and a return to the record-low price we saw earlier this month. We don’t expect you’ll find a better discount at this weekend’s official Labor Day sales event.

Note that this is the cheapest MacBook Air option with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. However, the option with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is also about $200 off at $1,449 (was $1,699). You can get in any of the colors, including Midnight, Silver, Space Gray, and Starlight.

Labor Day deal: Apple’s MacBook Air M3

In its Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) review, TechRadar praised the larger screen, performance, and AI-friendliness. The 2024 MacBook Air includes the M3 chip, a powerful 8-core (or 10-core, depending on your model) upgrade from last generation’s M2 chip that seems posed for the launch of Apple Intelligence this fall. 

Part of the appeal of the MacBook Air is its lightweight build and convenience, too. It’s only a half-inch thick and includes two Thunderbolt ports, a headphone jack, and a MagSafe charging port. As a plus, it comes with a built-in 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three mics, and six speakers for video conferencing and calls you might need to do at work. It also lasts up to 18 hours on one charge, so you can leave the charger at home. If you already have an iPhone or iPad, those can also integrate with your Mac. You can seamlessly share info between the devices without a hassle.

The only downside is that it’s practically the same as the 13-inch MacBook Air, just with a larger screen. It also weighs almost as much as the new MacBook Pro, so the Air moniker seems like a moot point. 

Shop more Labor Day sales

• Amazon: Apple, Keurig, Dyson & Samsung from $19
• Appliances: 50% off major appliances at Best Buy
• Apple: AirPods, iPads & MacBooks from $80 
• Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & smart home
• Casper: 30% off all mattresses, starting at $599
• Cheap TVs: Samsung, LG & Sony from $169
• Dell: Inspiron, XPS 13 & Alienware from $299
• DreamCloud: up to 50% off all mattresses
• Helix: 20% off sitewide + free two pillows
• Home Depot: up to 40% off select appliances
• Lowe’s: $1,000 off appliances, tools & patio furniture
• Nectar: mattress deals from $499
• Nordstrom: 35% off Nike, Adidas, Skims & more
• Purple: up to $1,000 off mattress and base
• Samsung: $1,500 off major appliances
• Saatva: up to 15% off luxury mattresses
• Walmart: 40% off furniture, laptops & TVs

Labor Day is live on Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more. We’ll keep track of the best Labor Day Apple sales throughout the week, so stay tuned! We also have a dedicated Labor Day laptop sales page if you’re interested in more laptops.