M5 MacBook Air Price Cut
The latest 13-inch MacBook Air is currently available for $1,099.99, marking the second time we’ve seen this $200 discount following price increases over the summer. Although the base model featuring Apple’s M5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage often sold for around $950 to $1,000 shortly after its launch, savings have been rare since July. Major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo are honoring the price across all color options.
Apple’s M5 MacBook Air is down to its lowest price since July
You can get a temporary break from the $200 price hike that hit both Air sizes this summer.
A top-down view of the 15-inch MacBook Air, which features Apple’s M5 processor.
15-Inch Model Also Discounted
If you prefer a larger screen, a six-speaker array instead of four, and slightly more power with two additional GPU cores in the M5 chip, Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air is also on sale for $200 off. Retailers are selling the 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD configuration in most colors for $1,299.99.
Performance and Value Comparison
The Air offers solid performance for users seeking faster processing speeds, double the RAM, and a higher-resolution screen compared to entry-level alternatives. It also includes twice as much storage, better speakers, and a backlit keyboard, justifying the extra cost for many buyers.
If you’re still on the fence, though, I’d recommend reading my colleague Antonio G. Di Benedetto’s reviews, both of which were published before the summer price increases.
