Apple’s reportedly working on a cheaper MacBook with an A-series chip, potentially making it a strong rival to budget Chromebooks and Windows laptops.

Rumors of an early 2026 release for an entry-level MacBook with an iPhone chip continue to swirl. With an expected price range of between $700 and $900, its place in Apple's laptop lineup is far from clear.

The M4 MacBook Air at $749 is one of the best value laptops ever—insane performance, all-day battery, and premium build at a budget price.

The lowest-priced MacBook at the Apple Store is the $999 MacBook Air, which you can find at third-party retailers such as Amazon for $749. But at $200 less than even that sale price, that $549 price tag for a brand-new MacBook Air is unprecedented and hard to resist, especially at a time when it feels like prices are going up for everything.

Leaks suggest the 2026 OLED MacBook Pro could be a big step up, with an OLED screen, possible touch support, faster chips, better cooling and always connected models that finally feel new.