Apple’s M5 MacBook Air is down to its lowest price since July
Di Benedetto / The Verge The latest 13-inch MacBook Air is currently available for $1,099.99, marking the second time we’ve seen this $200 discount following the company’s hefty price increases over the summer.
Key points
- Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M5) Where to Buy: $1299 $1099 at Amazon $1299 $1099 at Best Buy $1299 $1099 at B&H Photo Although it’s pricier than the newer MacBook Neo, the Air offers better value in numerous ways.
- A top-down view of the 15-inch MacBook Air, which features Apple’s M5 processor.
- Read our full MacBook Neo and M5 MacBook Air reviews.
Although the base model — which features Apple’s M5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage — often sold for around $950 to $1,000 shortly after it launched in May, savings have been rare since July, making the current deal worth flagging.
Additional details
- Given said differences, it’s easy to see how the Air’s improvements might make it worth the extra cost for some people.
- Di Benedetto’s reviews, both of which were published before the summer price increases.
- Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo are all honoring the price across all color options.
- Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo are each selling the 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD configuration in most colors for $1,299.99.
- It’s an ideal choice if you want faster performance, as it offers double the RAM and a speedier CPU with more cores.
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