MacBook Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020

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Welcome to your guide to MacBook Black Friday 2020. Okay, it's perhaps a bit soon to be thinking about the next Black Friday, but we like to take the Scout approach when it comes to shopping events, and Be Prepared. 

In this article you'll find everything you need to know about the MacBook Black Friday sale 2020, whether you're after a deal on a classic MacBook, a MacBook Air or a MacBook Pro. That includes a guide to the retailers to look out for, tips for snapping up the best offers, and a look at the discounts we saw in 2019. 

Of course, over the event itself we'll be curating the best MacBook offers here for you, in an easily scannable format. But we're a little early for that right now (bookmark this page though, and check back for any early deals). 

If you're visiting this page before Christmas, you're best looking at our guide to the Apple Boxing Day sale 2019. While you're here, you might also want to explore our dedicated guide to the best Apple laptop deals or our predictions for the wider Apple Black Friday 2020 sale. 

There were a few standout retailers in the US and UK that offered the best MacBook Black Friday deals in 2019. It's worth having look on their sites as your first port of call, to check if they're running any offers right now. These are also the places we'd expect to see discounts in the 2020 Black Friday event. 

• Amazon (US and UK)
• Best Buy
• Adorama
• John Lewis
• Currys
• B&H

The best MacBook Pro Black Friday deals

Over Black Friday, it's usually a safe bet that the biggest bargains will be on slightly older models. Apple launched a brand new 16" MacBook Pro in late 2019, and this did result in some price drops on the previous 15" MacBook Pro (2019) in the 2019 Black Friday MacBook sale. However, most of the best deals were on the (also pretty new) 13-inch MacBook Pro.

The MacBook Pro's high price – especially on, say, the Touch Bar models – means it's easier for retailers to deliver a huge temporary price cut and still turn a profit, so if you're looking for a powerful creative laptop it's worth bearing in mind. You'll still be paying out quite a bit for it, but it'll be worth the expense.

The widgets below will pull in the best prices in your region right now for various models. Alternatively, scroll down for a look at the best MacBook Black Friday deals from 2019.

There were some big discounts on MacBook Airs over Black Friday in 2019 – although they were heavily concentrated in the US (there were a few odd discounts for the brits). The MacBook Air is the least powerful MacBook you can get...and it's not even the thinnest and lightest any more. However if you simply have to have a MacBook but you're on a budget, it's a strong choice.

Below are the best prices in your region right now, or read on for a look at the biggest deals we saw over the Black Friday weekend. 

How to get the best MacBook deals on Black Friday

The best advice we have for you is this: be sure to decide just how much you want to spend on a Black Friday MacBook deal (or a MacBook on Cyber Monday, of course), and if you see one within that budget, go for it. The best deals can be gone in minutes, so don't waste time if you know you're looking at a solid gold bargain. Bookmark this page and check back to make sure you know what to expect and you can jump on the best Black Friday MacBook deals before they sell out.

Preparation is key when it comes to getting good Black Friday MacBook deals, or picking up a MacBook Cyber Monday bargain, especially when you bear in mind that a lot of retailers can't wait for Black Friday, and so start shipping their bargains well in advance of the big day. In the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday we'll be keeping tabs on new deals as they appear, so keep checking back for offers that you won't want to miss.

You'll need to decide whether it's a standard MacBook you want, an Air or a full-fat MacBook Pro. If you're planning to use your new MacBook as an all-round work machine then it's worth holding out for a good deal on a Pro as it'll be able to cope with just about everything you throw at it. If you're less of a power user then the ordinary MacBook should suit your needs.

Beware of older models – they're likely to see the biggest discounts but they'll be packing less power than more up-to-date machines. Although you could consider getting an SSD to speed things up. And of course, use a bit of common sense while shopping; look out for cashback offers, always check the guarantee and make sure you keep your receipt in case of faults or buyer's remorse.

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