# The MacBook Air M2 is the perfect laptop for college or school – especially when it's just $699

> Looking for a MacBook on a budget? You'll be hard-pressed to beat the still-excellent MacBook Air M2 for just $699 (was $799) over at Best Buy today.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/macbooks/the-macbook-air-m2-is-the-perfect-laptop-for-college-or-school-especially-when-its-just-usd699?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68779c0d0d8f5c21ead4a163)
- **Published:** 2025-07-16
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #macbook #laptops #apple #college #school #especially #perfect #work
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