January's Best MacBook Deals: Air and Pro Discounts Reviewed
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January's Best MacBook Deals: Air and Pro Discounts Reviewed

Mobile Reporter
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Significant discounts on M3/M4 MacBook Air and M4/M5 MacBook Pro models make January an ideal time to upgrade, with macOS Tahoe ending support for Intel-based Macs.

January brings exceptional savings across Apple's MacBook lineup, combining performance improvements from Apple Silicon with macOS Tahoe's discontinuation of Intel Mac support. These discounts present a practical opportunity to upgrade to modern, more capable systems.

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Transition to Apple Silicon Apple's shift to its own processors has steadily lowered prices while increasing performance. Current models outperform their Intel predecessors significantly, with better battery life and thermal management. macOS Tahoe's recent release officially ends support for most Intel-based Macs, making this upgrade cycle particularly timely for those needing current software compatibility.

M3 MacBook Air Deals Introduced in 2022, these models feature:

  • Thinner design with MagSafe charging
  • Larger displays in 13" and 15" sizes
  • Midnight and Starlight color options 15-inch M2 MacBook Air

Notable discount:

  • 15" 512GB/24GB RAM: $1,099 ($600 off) This configuration excels for multitasking with increased memory. When comparing prices, evaluate discounts against current-generation M4 models rather than original MSRPs for accurate value assessment.

M4 MacBook Air Refresh Updated in March 2025 with:

  • M4 chip improvements
  • Center Stage webcam
  • Sky Blue replacing Space Gray These are the best new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals in January so far - 9to5Mac

Current deals ($200 off all models):

Size Storage Memory Price
13" 256GB 16GB $799
13" 512GB 16GB $999
13" 512GB 24GB $1,199
15" 256GB 16GB $999
15" 512GB 16GB $1,199
15" 512GB 24GB $1,399

M4 MacBook Pro Advancements The 2021 redesign introduced:

  • miniLED ProMotion displays
  • Additional ports (HDMI/SD card slot)
  • Enhanced thermal architecture
  • 1080p webcam These are the best new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals in January so far - 9to5Mac

Standout discounts:

  • 14" M4 Pro/512GB/24GB: $1,749 ($250 off)
  • 16" M4 Pro/512GB/24GB: $2,249

M5 MacBook Pro Value Proposition Released October 2025 with base M5 chip only:

  • 15% faster CPU than M4
  • GPU performance matching M3 Pro
  • More affordable than Pro/Max variants

Current offers:

  • M5/512GB/16GB: $1,449 ($150 off)
  • M5/1TB/16GB: $1,627 ($170 off)

Accessory Recommendations

  • Anker 25K Compact Battery Bank
  • AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
  • Logitech MX Master 4 Mouse
  • MOFT MagSafe Wallet Stand

When selecting models, consider that Apple may release M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros soon. However, current M4 Pro/Max and M5 discounts offer substantial savings for high-performance needs.

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