The MacBook is basically a productivity beast and a PCMag Editors' Choice selection. And at $250 off on Amazon, premium performance finally doesn't cost premium money.

While the M1 MacBook Air has been a popular choice for over five years now, here's why buying the M4 MacBook Air is a smarter choice this Black Friday.

Amazon’s Black Friday week is already packed with strong deals, including $749 for the 2025 M4 MacBook Air, big discounts on Beats and Bose audio, a Galaxy Watch 7 for $129.99, and a Roborock robot vacuum at $259.

The whole chassis is no thicker than 0.44 inches at its thickest point so it genuinely disappears into bags and backpacks. The fanless design means zero moving parts that can break or accumulate dust, contributing to long-term reliability. The keyboard uses Apple’s improved scissor mechanism that provides satisfying key travel and accuracy.

While deals on the M5 model are starting to heat up – much like this 512GB 13-incher that just hit the Amazon all-time low at $115 off the list price. But at $400 off on the still more than capable M4, there’s really no comparison.

There is also a larger model of MacBook Air M4 with a 15-inch screen (2025 edition) offered in Sky's Black Friday deals. Prices for this model start from £24 per month, with £12 upfront, for 256GB of storage - shoppers save £90.