Best MacBook deal: The 13-inch M4 MacBook Air is under $850

SAVE $150: The Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale at Amazon in all colorways for $849, down from the list price of $999. That's a 15% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen.

While we enjoy leftover potato salad and watermelon post 4th of July, it's time to consider what'll be on your Prime Day shopping list. If you're one to shop early, there are hundreds of deals already included in the Amazon Prime Day sale, and there's a particular Apple discount we can't stop recommending.

As of July 5, the Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale for $849 in all colorways at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $999. That puts you in line for a savings of $150 from a 15% discount. It also matches the record-low price for this Apple laptop that just debuted in March.

Buying a new laptop can be a scary decision. It's possible you'll use the machine everyday and for important tasks like your dissertation or a major project at work. That spells high stakes for choosing the right model. Pair that with laptop jargon and you might be dreading the purchase. But Prime Day is here to save the day because there's a great deal on a great MacBook.

The M4 MacBook Air impresses in performance. Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder wrote in his review, "The new MacBook Air is great. It's powerful, silent, and comes with a couple of much-needed upgrades. It's also cheaper than before, making it the best-buy Apple laptop, period."

Some of the much-needed upgrades Schroeder is referring to include the zippy M4 chip and the significantly improved 16GB RAM. Plus, the new Sky Blue colorway is included in today's deal. Schroeder also commends the laptop's silent operation and the ability to use support two external monitors.

If the 13-inch display doesn't seem like enough for your liking, the 15-inch version is also on sale for $150 off. This early Prime Day sale brings the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air down to $1,049 instead of the usual price of $1,199.

While the Prime Day sale doesn't start until Tuesday, if you snag these deals over the weekend, the items could very well be on your doorstep by Tuesday. That includes this record-low price on the Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) which is down to $849. Snag this model today and leave Tuesday open for browsing the rest of sale.