The MacBook Pro's entry-level version features an Apple M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU. Aside from the entry-level 13-inch model, which has an 8-core GPU, every new MacBook Air is equipped with the same silicon as the Pro.

Amazon's MacBook deals tend to get especially good during its major sitewide sales, and with its second-ever Big Spring Sale now live from March 25 to 31, we're not surprised to see discounts of up to $400 popping up across the Air and Pro lines.

Granted, it’s not in the business of horsebit loafers or hand-made scarves, but the iPhone, MacBook and beyond are more than just products of necessity: they’re Veblen goods whose lustre is intrinsically linked to their premium pricing.