Apple’s latest MacBook Pro with M4 is down to its lowest price to date

The MacBook Pro 14 with M4 is one of our top laptop recommendations for students, and it’s currently $1,299 ($300 off), an all-time low price at Amazon and Best Buy. In our tests, Apple’s entry-level pro laptop was powerful enough to process high-resolution raw files in Adobe’s Lightroom Classic without slowing down. It also easily clears the system requirements to play last month’s port of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate to MacOS. 

The laptop has a 14.2-inch high resolution (3024 x 1964) 120Hz Mini-LED display and runs on Apple’s M4 processor, its latest chip. It has 16GB of RAM, which should be enough memory to keep the laptop running smoothly when you have dozens of tabs open, want to edit 4K video, or play games. Its 512GB of storage is sufficient for keeping some larger files on your computer instead of keeping them in the cloud, or constantly transferring them to and from a portable SSD.

One distinct advantage the MacBook Pro has over the thinner and lighter MacBook Air is its port selection. The laptop is equipped with three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI port, and SD Card slot to connect to monitors, memory cards, and other accessories without a dongle. It also has a MagSafe port, so you don’t have to unplug an accessory to charge the laptop.

Speaking of charging, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4’s battery lasted a little over 12 hours of moderate to heavy usage when we reviewed it. The apps you use and your preferred screen brightness level will heavily impact the laptops’s battery life, but you should be able to get through the school or work day without having to plug it in.

A few more great deals 

• If you need a new pair of workout earbuds, Beats’ Powerbeats Pro 2 are currently $199.95 ($50 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. In our tests the earbuds were comfortable to wear (even with glasses), stayed in place during runs, lasted around 10 hours per charge and sounded pretty good. Each bud has an optical heart rate sensor, and both iOS and Android users can log information from their workouts when using a compatible app. 
• The Kindle Paperwhite is one of the best e-readers we’ve tested, and you can get one in Like-New condition for $106.99 ($37 off) at Amazon. The e-reader impressed us with its 7-inch high-resolution screen, faster page turn speed, and adjustable warm white frontlight, which can be tinted to be easier on the eyes at night. It also has IPX8 water resistance, so you can safely read by the water. Amazon certifies it’s put the Kindle through diagnostic tests, cleaning and inspection, software updates, and a full data wipe.  
• Summer is almost over, but if you’re squeezing in a last-minute trip outdoors, the BougeRV Telescopic Camping Light is good to have and is on sale for $45.99 ($44 off) at Amazon or $49.99 ($40 off) from BougeRV. The battery-powered lamp weighs 2.3 pounds, and can last up to 60 hours per charge depending on your brightness settings. It can be extended from a backpack-friendly 10.6 inches to 64.57 inches. The light is mounted on a tripod stand to keep it steady, but has a hook that allows you to hang it on the top of your tent.