Amazon has just discounted the latest Apple MacBook Pro M4 down to $1,299 (was $1,599), which is easily the best deal yet on a machine we called "a near-perfect blend of price, performance, and utility" in our MacBook Pro M4 review.

Battery life is another advantage of the 2025 MacBook Air: Apple estimates up to 18 hours of use on a single charge thanks to the efficiency of the M4 chip and thoughtful macOS optimisation. That means you can work or study all day without constantly searching for a power outlet.

Apple''s launch of the next M5-powered MacBook Pro and MacBook Air are going to be later than many hoped for, with delays to release reaching into 2026.

The 200W (max) Anker Prime 20000mAh Power Bank offers two USB-C (100W PD 3.0) and one USB-A (65W PD 3.0); the 130W (max) Ugreen Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh has one USB-C (100W PD 3.0), one USB-C (30W PD 3.0) and a USB-A (22.5W PD 3.0).

Buying one of the best student laptops isn’t always easy, especially if you’re eyeing up one of Apple ’s MacBooks and are working to a tight budget. MacBooks are some of the most expensive laptops out there, and while they’re packed with features and practically last forever, your finances can still take a hit.