Best MacBook Pro deals of April 2022
If you are looking to buy a new MacBook Pro you don’t have to pay full price. Our team of Apple experts search the web all year round for the top deals, offers and discounts for the MacBook Pro – seeking out the best money-off offers to save you time.
In this article we also run through some tips and explain Apple’s pricing structure, so that you can be sure you are getting the best discount available.
Here we are focused on the MacBook Pro, but there are some great deals for the MacBook Air too. The MacBook Air and the 13in MacBook Pro have a lot in common, so you might also be interested in reading our MacBook Air deals article as well. And make sure you check out our complete round up of the best Apple deals we’ve seen.
MacBook Pro April 2022 deals
We might have the Christmas buying frenzy and Black Friday behind us, but that doesn’t mean the deals will have finished – we see deals for the MacBook Pro all year round.
The only issue is if you want to buy an 14in or 16in MacBook Pro stock is very low and we are finding that when available they sell out fast. We are still seeing some deals on those models though, so it’s worth checking regularly.
Here are some of the best deals we are seeing right now:
UK resellers
- Laptops Direct has a discount for the entry-level 14in MacBook Pro. Get it for £1,749.97 (RRP: £1,899). Laptops Direct also has a discount for the £2,399 model – get it for £2,049.97 here.
- Laptops Direct and Amazon have the 16in MacBook Pro, get it for £2,129.97 (RRP: £2,399).
- And the 16in MacBook Pro with a £2,599 RRP costs £2,279.97 at Laptops Direct.
- Amazon, AO.com, and John Lewis all have the same deal on the entry-level 13in MacBook Pro, get it for £1,149 (RRP; £1,299).
- You can find a discount on the 512GB M1 13in MacBook Pro, normally £1,499, now £1,319 at Amazon and John Lewis, while Laptops Direct has it for 97p more.
US resellers
- Walmart has a great discount off the 1TB, 16-core GPU 14in MacBook Pro, get it for $2,159.97 (RRP: $2,499). Walmart also has the 512GB 14in model discounted to $1,949 ($50 off).
- Walmart and Amazon both have $50 off the $2,499 16in model.
- Walmart has the 13in MacBook Pro for $1,189 (RRP $1,299).
- Walmart also has $100 off the $1,499 silver 13in MacBook Pro, get it for $1,399. The space grey model is $1,469.
For more US deals read: The best MacBook deals.
Best MacBook deals
What you need to know
Before you buy the first thing you need to be aware of is that in October 2021 Apple updated the most powerful MacBook Pro models. There are now two 14in MacBook Pro models, which replace the 13in models that were previously using Intel’s 2.0GHz processors, and three new 16in MacBook Pro models.
These new MacBook Pro models offer incredibly powerful M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. We are seeing discounts on these models, although they do seem to be selling out quickly. Read all you need to know about the new 14in MacBook Pro and 2021 16in MacBook Pro in our separate articles. We also have a review of the 2021 16in MacBook Pro and a review of the 14in MacBook Pro.
In addition Apple is selling the two 13in MacBook Pro models with M1 chips (introduced in November 2020). Read about Apple’s M1 MacBook Pro. Plus our review is here: 13in M1 MacBook Pro review. The entry-level MacBook Pro are still a good buy, they just aren’t quite as ‘Pro’ as their counterparts.
You may not be keen on jumping to M1, M1 Pro or M1 Max straight away. If you are wondering whether to buy one of the new Macs with Apple processors, or to stick with Intel, these articles might help: Should I buy an Intel Mac? and Should I buy an M1 Mac? Our advice is that you should get an Mac with an Apple processor, not Intel.
For more help choosing the best Apple laptop read our buying guide where we cover all the models. We also have a Mac buying guide that covers the whole range. We also explain the differences between the MacBook Air and Pro.
And for another way to save money on a new Apple product read about how you can trade in old products at Apple and other resellers and get money off. Read: How Apple trade in works and saves you money.
Best MacBook Pro deals right now
We will explain how you can spot a good deal further down this article, but if you can’t wait here are some of the best deals for each of the different models right now. We’re also separately looking at where to buy the MacBook Pro 16 and Pro 14 (2021) in both the UK and US, since they are out of stock in so many places.
If it’s a MacBook Air you are after, check our round up of the best MacBook Air deals out. You can also look below for more MacBook deals.
In each case we’ll explain what the current price is at Apple so you can compare the deal that’s on offer. In the case of the Macs that Apple no longer sells we will share the price Apple used to sell it at.
Note, here we have lots of deals from third-parties, but one benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining How to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program. (Some Apple resellers also offer trade-in deals).
Best 14in MacBook Pro M1 Pro/M1 Max deals
We are seeing some great deals for the 14in MacBook Pro in the UK and US now that stock isn’t so constrained.
2021 14in MacBook Pro M1 Pro 8-Core CPU/14-Core GPU (RRP: £1,899/$1,999)
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2021 14in MacBook Pro M1 Pro 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU (RRP: £2,399/$2,499)
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Best 16in MacBook Pro M1 Pro/M1 Max deals
While the M1 Max version of the 16in MacBook Pro can be hard to find on sale – let alone at a discount. We are still seeing some deals for the 16in MacBook Pro in the UK and US now that stock isn’t as constrained.
2021 16in MacBook Pro M1 Pro 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU (RRP: £2,399/$2,499)
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2021 16in MacBook Pro M1 Pro 10-Core CPU/32-Core GPU, 1TB SSD (RRP: £3,299/$3,499)
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Best 13in MacBook Pro M1 deals
We are also seeing some great deals on the M1 MacBook Pro models.
2020 13in MacBook Pro, M1 (RRP: £1,299/$1,299)
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Best deals on older models
Some of the best deals are to be had on MacBook Pro are on the older models that Apple no longer sells. If there are any deals you will see them below.
2020 13in 2.0GHz MacBook Pro Deals (was: £1,799/$1,799)
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16in MacBook Pro (Intel, prices started at £2,399/$2,399)
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Best MacBook Deals UK
If you aren’t sure which kind of Apple laptop you want to buy check these great MacBook deals available across the web – including the MacBook Air. Here are the best we’ve found. If you’re looking for a desktop Mac, see our iMac and Mac mini deals roundup and make sure you check out our round up of the best Apple deals.
1. Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)
From: Apple
Was: £1,499
Now: £1,269 (£230 off)
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Apple’s offering the M1 MacBook Pro on its Refurbished Store – a great way to get a new M1 Mac for less than Apple sells it for.
The refurbished M1 MacBook Pro with 512GB SSD is £1,269 – a saving of £230. This price also puts it below the usual starting price of the 256GB model so you can get twice as much storage for less!
Buy the Space Grey 512GB MacBook Pro from Apple’s refurbished store for £1,269 (£230 off) here. The Silver 512GB version is £1,269 (£230 off) here.
2. Apple MacBook Air, M1, 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 256GB (2020)
From: John Lewis
Was: £999
Now: £887 (£112 off)
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For some time a gang of retailers have been offering the entry level MacBook Air for £889, but this month John Lewis has dropped the price to £887, RRP £999. Very has the same deal.
You can also get the £999 MacBook Air with 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU in gold for £889 from Currys or Amazon, and AO.
3. Apple 14in MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU, 1TB, 2021
From: LaptopsDirect
Was: £2,399
Now: £2,087.97 (£311.03 off)
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Laptops Direct has a really great discount on the 1TB 14in MacBook Pro with 16 GPU cores.
Amazon also has a discount on this model, right now it’s not quite as good, but they are likely to match it soon, as often happens.
4. Apple 16in MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU, 2021
From: Amazon
Was: £2,399
Now: £2,129.97 (£269.03 off)
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Amazon has nearly £250 off the 16in MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip and it’s in stock right now!
Laptops Direct has the same deal here.
5. Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)
From: Amazon
Was: £1,499
Now: £1,329.97 (£169.03 off)
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This is a great deal from Amazon for the top-of-the-range M1 MacBook Pro (512GB).
Laptops Direct has the same deal.
6. Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB (2020)
From: Amazon
Was: £1,299
Now: £1,157.97 (£141.03 off)
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This is a decent saving on the entry-level 13in MacBook Pro with M1.
AO.com and John Lewis have the same deal.
7. Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB (2020)
From: Apple Refurbished Store
Was: £1,299
Now: £1,099 (£200 off)
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Save £200 on a refurbished M1 MacBook Pro with 256GB storage. As an Apple Certified Refurbished MacBook you can be certain that it will indistinguishable from new! See our full guide on where to buy a refurbished MacBook or Mac.
8. Apple MacBook Air, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)
From: Amazon
Was: £1,249
Now: £1,089.97 (£159.03 off)
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An excellent deal, this. Save money on the MacBook Air with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU from Amazon. The discount applies to the Gold version, with the other models slightly more expensive.
This deal means Amazon is beating Very‘s £1,099 price by a few pounds. It’s also slightly more than Currys and John Lewis who have it for £1,099.97.
9. Apple Refurbished Mac Store (Discounted iMacs, MacBooks and more)
From: Apple
Now: Up to £300 off
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You can get a Mac from Apple at much lower prices if you buy from the Refurbished Store. Apple will have thoroughly tested the model and will offer you a full warranty so it can be a great way to get a good deal. Find out more about Refurbished Macs here.
Best Refurbished deals
From time to time there are some excellent Apple Refurbished Store deals on the M1 Macs, they tend to quickly sell out. Check the links at Apple’s selling M1 MacBook Pros with £230 off. Some of these were out of stock when we checked but we recommend you click through to check because Apple gets stock back in regularly.
- If you want to buy Space Grey 512GB version you may be able to buy it from Apple’s refurbished store for £1,269 (£230 off) here. The Silver 512GB version is also £1,269 (£230 off) here (but was out of stock when we checked).
- The Space Grey, 256GB, 8‑Core CPU and 8‑Core GPU model is often available for £1,099 (£200 off) from Apple’s refurbished store here (also out of stock when we checked). The Silver version of the 256GB model is sometimes £200 off here.
Although from time to time Apple drops the price of its MacBooks this is quite a rare occurrence: Apple never really offers discounts on its Mac laptops – other than through its official refurbished store.
For that reason you should pay a visit to the Apple Refurbished Store to see if you can find cut-price MacBook Pro models. These refurbished models are MacBook Pro laptops that were returned to Apple, perhaps due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a year’s warranty.
We have seen Apple offering a refurbished 13in 1.4GHz MacBook Pro for £1,059, for example. This was the May 2020 model, which cost £1,299 before Apple replaced it with the M1 model. Buy it from Apple.
Alternatively a refurbished 2.4GHz MacBook Pro, which was originally released in May 2019 and has 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD, cost £1,359 on the Refurbished store. When Apple introduced that model it cost £1,799. Buy it from Apple.
Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years – most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are unfortunately very old.
Find the latest Apple refurbished deals here. We also have this advice about buying a refurbished Mac. Plus, if you are considering buying a second hand Mac read: Should I buy a second hand Mac?
How to find a good MacBook Pro deal
If you want to be sure that you are finding the best deal we recommend that you read through all our advice below.
1. Beware of misleading retailers
Some retailers have been known to be misleading about RRP to make a deal look better than it is. Always compare to the current price on the Apple Store or, if it’s an older model take a look at the Apple refurbished store (where Apple sells reconditioned, discontinued stock with a full year’s warranty) to make sure you’re getting good value.
2. Check how old it is
Speaking of which, you also want to be careful of the age of any given MacBook as models from different years might have similar looking specs on paper. For example, the processor speed can be misleading if you aren’t sure what generation of processor is being used – so take care to double-check processor speeds and generation, and even model numbers to make sure you’re not paying over the odds for a laptop from a few years ago.
3. Make sure that a newer model wouldn’t be better
Another thing to consider if you find a deal on a old MacBook Pro that has been discontinued by Apple: it is important to know what changed when the model was eventually updated. You should note, for example, that when Apple updated the entry-level 13in MacBook Pro in early 2020, and the 16in in 2019, it made changes to the keyboard following a number of issues with the previous keyboard design. At the same time Apple also doubled storage. So beware that a deal on an older model may not be as good as it looks.
4. Find out how much if should cost
There are now three sizes of MacBook Pro: 13in, 14in and 16in. Before the end of 2019 there was also an 15in MacBook Pro, but Apple replaced that with the 16in model. You may still find the 15in model, and any of the discontinued models, available.
13in MacBook Pro (2020)
| Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU/8‑Core GPU 256GB Storage, 8GB RAM |
£1,299/$1,299 |
| Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU/8‑Core GPU 512GB Storage, 8GB RAM |
£1,499/$1,499 |
14in MacBook Pro (2021)
| Apple M1 Pro Chip with 8‑Core CPU/14‑Core GPU 512GB Storage, 16GB RAM |
£1,899/$1,999 |
| Apple M1 Pro Chip with 10‑Core CPU/16‑Core GPU 1TB Storage, 16GB RAM |
£2,399/$2,499 |
16in MacBook Pro (2021)
| Apple M1 Pro Chip with 10‑Core CPU/16‑Core GPU 512GB Storage, 16GB RAM |
£2,399/$2,499 |
| Apple M1 Pro Chip with 10‑Core CPU/16‑Core GPU 1TB Storage, 16GB RAM |
£2,599/$2,699 |
| Apple M1 Max Chip with 10‑Core CPU/32‑Core GPU 1TB Storage, 16GB RAM |
£3,299/$3,499 |
Older models…
13in MacBook Pro (2020)
| 2.0GHz Quad-Core i5, 10th-gen, Turbo Boost 3.8GHz, 512GB, 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X RAM, Intel Iris Plus Graphics, (was 2.4GHz Quad-Core, Turbo Boost 4.1GHz, 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3, 256GB) | £1,799/$1,799 |
| 2.0GHz Quad-Core i5, 10th-gen, Turbo Boost 3.8GHz, 1TB, 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X RAM, Intel Iris Plus Graphics, (was 2.4GHz Quad-Core, Turbo Boost 4.1GHz, 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 RAM, 512GB) | £1,999/$1,999 |
16in MacBook Pro (2019)
| 2.6GHz 6-core i7, 9th-gen, Turbo Boost 4.5GHz, AMD Radeon Pro 5300M with 4GB of GDDR6 memory, 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD | £2,399/$2,399 |
| 2.3GHz 8-core i9, 9th-gen, Turbo Boost 4.8GHz, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 4GB of GDDR6 memory, 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSD. | £2,799/$2,799 |
Where to get MacBook deals, UK & US
Other resellers are offering discounts on the different MacBook models that are being sold brand new. You may find deals on the following sites:
UK
US
Sometimes Amazon offers Lightning deals on laptops. If you’ve found that you’re missing out on Amazon’s Lightning deals, which run for just a few hours and offer limited stock, we’d recommend signing up for Amazon’s 30 day free trial of Prime, which will get you access to deals 30 minutes before everyone else. Plus, you’ll get free next-day delivery with the Prime trial, as well as access to Prime Instant Video and more. Sign up for Prime now to take advantage.
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