As of July 2025, we believe the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air powered by the M4 chip is the best cheap MacBook for most people. It's seriously speedy, super quiet, equipped with a nice new camera, and priced at an almost unfathomable $999 to start.

The Acer Aspire Go 15 is now available for $249, a significant drop from its typical price of $299. For this amount, you’re getting a device that’s ready for AI-powered features and daily productivity. The laptop is powered by the Intel Core 3 Processor N355, paired with 8GB of DDR5 memory and 128GB of fast UFS storage.

Yes! Prime Day tends to offer some of the lowest laptop prices of the year, especially on budget and mid-range models. Prices on premium and gaming laptops are all over the place, but Prime Day is one of those rare times where you’ll see good discounts across every category.