Apple Cuts M5 MacBook Air Price by $200 Amidst Retail Discounts

Apple’s M5-equipped MacBook Air is currently available at a reduced price point across several major retailers. The 13-inch model is listed at $1,099.99, representing a $200 discount from its recent market price.

This price drop marks the lowest cost for the laptop since July. Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo are all participating in the sale. The discount applies to the base configuration, which features the M5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. Buyers can select any available color option at this price.

The M5 MacBook Air launched in May with a base price hovering between $950 and $1,000. Following price increases implemented over the summer, consistent discounts became less common. This current $200 reduction is only the second instance of such a cut since those summer price hikes took effect.

Shoppers interested in a larger screen can also access a similar deal on the 15-inch MacBook Air. The bigger model is on sale for $1,299.99 at the same three retailers. This price applies to the configuration with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Most color options are included in this promotion.

The 15-inch model distinguishes itself from the 13-inch version with a six-speaker sound system, compared to the four speakers in the smaller unit. It also includes a slightly more powerful M5 chip that features two additional GPU cores. These hardware differences accompany the larger display size.

The MacBook Air line sits above the newer MacBook Neo in Apple’s product hierarchy. The Air offers double the RAM and storage of the Neo, along with a faster CPU, better audio, a backlit keyboard, and a higher-resolution display. The current discounts narrow the price gap between these two tiers for budget-conscious consumers.

Reviews for both M5 models were published by The Verge’s Antonio G. Di Benedetto prior to the summer price adjustments. These assessments provide technical context for the current hardware offerings at the discounted price points.