Walmart's $599 Apple MacBook Air Ideal for Students

Walmart currently has the best price available for a new MacBook laptop. For just $599 with free delivery, you can get an Apple MacBook Air 13" with the M1 chip. This is a brand new, retail-packaged laptop sold directly by Walmart (not a third-party seller) and includes a standard one-year Apple warranty. Though an older generation, this MacBook remains highly capable for everyday productivity tasks and is an excellent, budget-friendly choice for students heading back to school.

MacBook Air 13" M1 (8GB/256GB) for $599

Available in Gold and Silver

Apple MacBook Air M1 13.3" (8GB/256GB)

Originally $649.00 – Save 8% – Now $599.00 at Walmart

The MacBook Air 13" M1 (MGN93LL/A) was first released in 2020. It features a 13.3-inch 2560x1600 (227 ppi) Retina display with P3 Wide Color and True Tone technology. Inside is the Apple M1 chip with an 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU, paired with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. Built with a unibody aluminum chassis, the laptop is just 0.63 inches thin and weighs only 2.8 pounds. For connectivity, it includes two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, supporting high-speed data transfer and peripheral connections. Given its versatility and price, this model is a top MacBook recommendation for most users.

When it launched, the M1 chip was groundbreaking, delivering impressive performance and energy efficiency at an entry-level cost. Even five years later (with newer chips like the M4 now available), the M1's performance headroom keeps it relevant today. It easily handles daily productivity workloads such as 4K video streaming, word processing, web browsing, and even light Photoshop and video editing. It still outperforms many Chromebooks and Windows laptops in the same price range.

It's unclear where Walmart sourced these brand new units, but currently, no other retailer offers a new MacBook at this price. If you prefer the latest model, the 2025 MacBook Air M4 13" is also on sale for just $799 on Amazon. You can also upgrade to the 15-inch version for $999. These discounts are part of Apple's annual Back to School Sale, and it's unlikely prices will drop further during Black Friday.