Next to your smartphone, the personal computer is arguably the most important piece of consumer tech you have at your disposal, and no company has released a line of laptops as influential as Apple. Time Magazine called the evolution of the Mac the “story of a computer that never stopped evolving,” listing 20 ways Apple changed personal computing. The company first brought the personal computer to homes in the later 20th century, and later evolved into the Apple MacBook, laptops that help power the world today.
Since its debut in 1991, the Apple MacBook didn’t take the slim, sleek shape we all know until the first MacBook Pro in 2006. Today, Apple MacBooks are considered jacks of all trades — laptops for students, content creators, professionals, or personal home use that seamlessly connect to your other Apple devices.
If you’re looking to upgrade your current device, StockX has some of the best MacBook pricing on the market for brand new laptops. Here’s a breakdown of our pricing, and how you can pick the perfect device for you.
Table of Contents
Best Brand New MacBooks
MacBook Market Pricing
MacBook Pro vs. Air
MacBook Pro Deals
MacBook Air Deals
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The Best Brand New MacBooks Are Available on StockX
While you can stop by your local BestBuy or Apple store to buy a MacBook, consumers are always looking to find the best savings. The best brand new MacBook deals you can find are currently on StockX, and at the moment, prices for most models are well below their suggested retail price.
According to our data, Apple MacBooks are available on StockX for an average savings of around $350, or 21% under retail. In some cases, the savings are even greater: some 16” MacBooks are trading at 40% (or roughly $1000) below retail.
These aren’t refurbished or used laptops, either. All MacBooks sold on StockX are brand new. Moreover, the condition and authenticity of each device is verified by our specialized team of authenticators, so you can have confidence that the MacBook you buy is 100% new, unopened, and legit.
The Power of Market Pricing
At the end of the day, retail prices are arbitrary. They’re a guess at what the price should be. But in a free and open market, the actual price of a product will be determined by supply and demand. In some cases, when demand is high and supply is lower, the market price will be higher than retail. We see this frequently with limited edition sneaker releases, which often trade for significant, positive price premiums.
But in other cases, when supply is high and demand is lower, the market price will fall lower than retail – sometimes much lower. That’s what we’re seeing with MacBooks on StockX. Sellers with large inventories outnumber buyers, and they’re willing to sell for less than MSRP.
It’s an especially big win for buyers, who can score a brand new MacBook at a much lower price than traditional retail.
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Is MacBook Air or Pro Better?
Deciding which Apple MacBook is right for you is an important choice that could help drive your productivity for years to come. It all comes down to your personal use case. The MacBook Pro, especially the models with 16 GD of RAM and powered by the M1 Pro Chip, are catered to professionals and content creators.
The MacBook Pro is a tank under the hood that can realistically handle all your day-to-day needs while tackling heavy workloads that come with video editing, graphic design, 3D-modeling and more. At the high retail price point of $2,500 for the 14-inch model, these laptops are for consumers who rely on their personal computer to get them through their professional work needs. The Verge named the MacBook Pro the laptop of the year in 2021, calling it one of the best laptops the publication has ever tested.
The MacBook Air is the perfect entry-level laptop if you’re new to the Apple ecosystem or don’t want to spend a premium. If you’re a student who needs a workhorse laptop, the Apple MacBook Air is probably the best bet for you. The 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage for the 13-inch model is perfect for browsing the web, taking notes, research, and of course, watching Netflix after a long day in the classroom. MacBook Airs are also considerably lighter than the MacBook Pro models, making them easier to pack in your bag when you’re on the go. The Air can also be used as a work machine, capable of handling light video editing, an endless number of Zoom meetings, and everything in between.
The Best MacBook Pro Deals
If your personal computer gets you through the work day and you’re looking to upgrade your current setup, you can cop a brand new MacBook Pro right now on StockX.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage might be the best bet for someone looking for raw power in a smaller package. The laptop features an immersive 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display and an array of ports, perfect for adding accessories, extra storage, or SD cards. The 14-inch screen means the footprint of the laptop is only an inch larger than the MacBook Air, so the portability of this device is a huge selling point for creators.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro is powered by Apple’s M1 Pro Chip, boasting a smoother experience under heavy workloads and improved battery life. While the retail price for the laptop is $2,500, you can cop right now on StockX for around $2,000, making it one of the best MacBook deals on a new, unopened Apple MacBooks.
Other great MacBook Pro deals right now include the 13-inch MacBook Pro (8 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD), and the 16-inch MacBook Pro, featuring 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, and Apple’s M1 Pro chip.
If you’re looking for the 16-inch MacBook Pro, or other models with different specs based on your needs, click here to shop our catalog of brand new MacBook Pro laptops.
The Best MacBook Air Deals
The MacBook Air is perhaps the most accessible line of laptops from Apple. While it may not be as powerful under the hood as some Pro models, that doesn’t mean it’s an inferior machine. The MacBook Air has more than enough power for professionals, students, and light content creation (Photoshop, video editing, etc.).
Right now, you can purchase a 13-inch MacBook Air featuring Apple’s M1 Chip, 8GB of RAM, and 512 GB of internal storage for around $200 off. You’re not going to find another MacBook deal on a brand new MacBook Air anywhere else.
If you’re looking for less internal storage, the 13-inch MacBook Air with 256 GB SSD is also available for under retail. Shop our full catalog of brand new MacBook Air laptops here.
