Amazon has the 13-inch model on sale for just $844 during its Black Friday Week sale, or $255 off its $1,099 MSRP — a 23% savings and a new record-low. It's now less than $100 more than the M2 version, so it's easy to recommend over its predecessor for future-proofing's sake.

Sure, it's tempting to hold out until Black Friday to find the best deals, but you don't have to wake up early the day after Thanksgiving to score big savings on the tech you've been eyeing. Our product experts have seen plenty of great sales in the weeks leading up to the big shopping holiday,

With 15 years of experience, I know what makes an excellent PC and a great bargain. If you're in market for an upgrade, these Black Friday deals are worth your time.