MacBook in September 2025: what to buy and what to wait for

TL;DR:

• The MacBook Air moved to M4 in March 2025.
  
• Retailers discount M4 Air and some M4 Pro laptops now.
  
• Rumors point to redesigned MacBook Pro in 2026.
  
• OLED and touch are rumored later, not today.
  
• Decide based on needs, not rumors, and current deals.
  

Apple refreshed MacBook Air with M4 in March 2025, improving performance and battery life. Apple’s newsroom confirms the launch timing. Today, retailers are discounting current M-series laptops, including Air and some Pro models. If you need a Mac now, you have value picks. If you can wait, there are credible rumors about a bigger MacBook Pro update, but most point to 2026. 

What is available today

• MacBook Air 13- and 15-inch (M4). Official specs and Apple’s comparison tool outline sizes and configs. Look for 16 GB unified memory as a sweet spot. 
• MacBook Pro 14/16-inch. Retailers show periodic discounts on base M4 and M4 Pro variants. Watch major stores for price moves, especially during big sale events. 

Deals to watch this week

Tracking sites and roundups show aggressive pricing on MacBook Air M4 and entry MacBook Pro. If you are in India, the Amazon Great Indian Festival is pushing laptop deals, including Apple models. Compare local pricing and warranty support.

Should you wait for the next MacBook Pro?

Well-sourced reports from MacRumors and 9to5Mac, often citing Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, point to a redesigned MacBook Pro in 2026, with OLED displays and possibly new features like touch options in the longer term. That is not imminent. If you can wait a year or more, you may see bigger changes. If you need a machine this fall, buy on discount. 

Simple decision table

Why it matters

MacBooks are expensive. Anchoring your choice to what you need, plus real-world pricing, usually beats waiting on rumors. Today’s M4 Airs are fast, efficient, and often on sale.

Sources:

• Apple Newsroom, “Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip,” https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-color/, March 5, 2025.
  
• The Verge, “The best deals on MacBooks right now,” https://www.theverge.com/22399419/apple-macbook-air-pro-mac-mini-imac-deals, updated September 22, 2025.
  
• MacRumors, “Upcoming MacBook Pro redesign: 6 new features,” https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/17/upcoming-macbook-pro-redesign-6-new-features/, September 17, 2025.
  
• 9to5Mac, “Five upgrades to look forward to with the rumored MacBook Pro redesign,” https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/20/macbook-pro-redesign-2026-overhaul-rumors-touchscreen-cellular-more/, September 20, 2025.
  
• Apple, “Compare Mac models,” https://www.apple.com/mac/compare/, accessed September 23, 2025.
  
• Economic Times, “Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025: laptop and tablet deals,” https://m.economictimes.com/product-reviews/amazon-great-indian-festival-2025-epic-laptop-tablet-deals-to-supercharge-your-life/articleshow/124055057.cms, September 23, 2025.