Why The Latest MacBook Air Is A Student Favourite: MacBook Air Student Discount
- Camila Karalyte
- Aug 8
- 4 min read
The laptop that can handle anything student life throws at it.
Daily Zoom calls with your family? Juggling coursework and assignments? Working on a side hustle? Netflix binging? You need a laptop that does it all, and handles it without overheating.
The MacBook Air M4 is the latest Apple MacBook release and it's become a solid student staple — not just because of the aesthetic Sky Blue version.
Students need something solid to last them through their university studies and beyond, not forgetting all the streaming and browsing you do on the daily, too. Enter: the latest MacBook Air, a surprisingly more affordable offering from Apple (depending on who you ask).
The pros of MacBook Air
Aside from its very sleek and modern design, the latest MacBook Air is full of top-notch tech features that will enhance your experience.
Some of the main pros include:
Long-lasting battery life — offering up to 18 hours of video streaming or 15 hours wireless web, you don't have to panic mid-lecture trying to find a charging point
Ultra-portable design — the MacBook Air M4 is sleek and thin, perfect for sliding into any backpack (and weighs less than 1.3kg!)
Apple M4 chip — handles your life with efficiency. From multi-tasking, creative apps, and browser overload, the MacBook Air M4 will show no signs of struggle
Fanless and silent — library-approved, ideal for quiet study environments
High-quality display — Liquid Retina Display = vibrant colour and crisp text
Apple ecosystem — the whole gang is here: Airdrop, iCloud, iMessage, plus Apple Intelligence
Lower price — a steal compared to typical Apple products, made even better with a MacBook Air student discount at EE
The latest MacBook Air is ideal for students, thanks to its multi-tasking efficiency and easy-to-carry build with long-lasting battery. The built-in apps like Notes, Pages, and iMovie are also a life-saver — as well as being compatible with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
It's also great for play, with smooth streaming for Netflix and Spotify, and great sound and display.
The cons of MacBook Air
Not everything can be perfect. As with most tech, there are a few things that could be better with the latest MacBook Air release:
Limited ports — the latest MacBook Air has only two USB-C ports, a MagSafe 3 charging port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, this is a problem that can be fixed! If you need more ports, why not purchase a port hub that gives you extra?
Not great for gamers — casual games are fine, but don't expect high-end performance for more complex games
macOS learning curve — if switching from Windows, some students may take time to adjust
If you're planning on buying a MacBook Air for uni work and general browsing, then the latest model is a no-brainer. But for the gamers amongst you, it might not handle much more than Stardew Valley.
MacBook Air student discounts
A student discount a day keeps the overdraft away…
We're all about making things more affordable and accessible for students, why should they have to fork out big bucks on necessities?! Luckily, you've come to the right place.
We've got all the MacBook Air student discounts available to you:
With Education Savings at the Apple Store Online, you can grab a new MacBook Air M4 for £899 (a saving of £100!). Not bad Apple, not bad. Just make sure you're signed up and verified with us at Student Beans to grab this Apple student discount.
AO, your one-stop shop for home, tech, and gadgets have up to £180 off laptops for a limited time only with an AO student discount (including the MacBook Air M4). You can nab a 13" MacBook Air M4 16GB for £876 (a saving of £123). AO also has several finance options to help you deal with the cost, too. Winner, winner, MacBook Air for dinner.
Where to buy MacBooks
Not every place is going to offer a MacBook Air student discount, or have deals and offers going, but if you simply can't wait for days like Black Friday, or want a different model, check out these places below to find your ideal MacBook:
Must-have accessories
Since you're making some incredible savings with the MacBook Air, why not treat yourself and enhance your experience with some of these cool extras?
Use our BURGA student discount for 16% off your purchase.
Get 10% off when you spend £40 with our Dunelm student discount.
Use our Back Market student discount for £20 off your shop.
Need more great stuff from EE? Check out the student tech trends that are flying off the shelves with our EE student discount.
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