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The Best Time to Buy a MacBook

Did you know there's a best time to buy a MacBook? Learn exactly when to purchase in order to save the most money.

The best times to buy a MacBook are Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday, and back to school season.

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MacBooks are almost never on sale—about 10% of the year, or an average of 1-in-10.1 days.

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The best months to buy a MacBook are July, August, September, November, and December.

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FAQ

Let's recap by answering some key questions:

When is the best time to buy a MacBook?

The best times to buy a MacBook are Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday, and back to school season.

Amazon Prime Day

You'll likely find MacBooks on sale during Amazon Prime Day because Amazon wants to capitalize on the increased online traffic and purchasing power of Prime members while also enticing potential customers with discounted prices.

Back to School Season

Back to school season is a great time to purchase MacBooks due to the sales and discounts offered by retailers, making it more affordable for students and parents to invest in high-quality laptops for academic purposes.

Black Friday

Black Friday is a good time to buy a MacBook because retailers offer significant discounts and deals, making it an opportune time to purchase the popular laptop at a lower price.

Black Friday Weekend

Black Friday Weekend is a good time to buy a MacBook because retailers offer significant discounts and deals, making it an opportune time to purchase the popular laptop at a lower price.

Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is a good time to buy a MacBook because retailers offer significant discounts and deals, making it an opportune time to purchase the popular laptop at a lower price.

How often are MacBooks on sale?

MacBooks are almost never on sale, approximately 36 days each year, spanning 5 distinct sale periods—that's 10% of the year.

What are the best months to buy a MacBook?

The best months to buy MacBooks are July, August, September, November, and December.

What's the best place to buy a MacBook?

The best place to buy a MacBook is at Amazon.

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