Surprise last-minute MacBook Air 15 deal at Best Buy drops latest model down to new record-low price

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Surprise last-minute MacBook Air 15 deal at Best Buy drops latest model down to new record-low price Deals By Alex Whitelock published 24 December 2025

Bundle a discount with a trade-in rebate for a seriously cheap MacBook

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Want to treat yourself to a seriously good laptop this Christmas? Best Buy has just surprised us with a surprise last-minute Christmas Eve deal on the stunning MacBook Air 15, bringing the latest model down to just $949 (was $1,199).

Today's price matches the previous record-low from Black Friday, which in itself isn't particularly newsworthy. What makes this deal so good, however, is that you can stack the upfront discount with the retailer's excellent trade-in service for a hefty rebate.

For example, trading in the slightly older MacBook Air 15 with an M3 chipset can get you up to $650 off. Considering that would bring the total price for a new model down to just $299, I'd say this is an exceptional deal that's well worth checking out.

And, it's probably worth doing sooner rather than later. This particular deal at Best Buy is set to end tomorrow, so there's not long left to take advantage of this price cut and trade-in rebate combo.

Today's best Apple MacBook Air deal

Apple MacBook Air 15: was $1,199 now $949, plus up to $650 off with trade-in at Best BuyProcessor: Apple M4RAM: 16GBStorage: 256GB

Best Buy's current deal on the excellent MacBook Air 15 brings the latest model back down to its lowest-ever price. Not only that, but you can trade in an old model for an even bigger discount here - up to $650 off for the slightly older M3 iteration, for example. With a powerful chipset, excellent display, and stunning lightweight design, the MacBook Air 15 is an absolute steal with this last-minute Christmas deal at the retailer.

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You can check out our Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) review for an in-depth overview of this excellent machine. In short, we're big fans of this latest iteration. While it's definitely more of an evolution rather than a revolution compared to the previous model, in terms of performance, design, and ease-of-use, it doesn't get much better than this.

With a 15-inch display, the MacBook Air 15 is a fantastic choice if you're working on your machine for longer stints. You get more screen real estate, better speakers, and comparable power and battery life. It's a little less portable than the 13-inch, but it's still an exceptionally thin and lightweight machine for most people.

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Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.

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