The M5 MacBook Air is the best mobile computer for most people, and a sweet deal drops the 15-inch model to a record-low price. The sale slashes up to $199 off the base model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSDs … if you pick the right color.
That means you can snag the 15-incher for only $1,099.99 in the starlight color option. Other colors cost $1,149, or $150 off. And you can get the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air for just $899 if you choose the sky blue option. That’s a fat $200 off.
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M5 MacBook Air is on such a sale
Apple’s March launch of the entry-level MacBook Neo once again positioned the MacBook Air in its rightful spot as a midrange notebook. It packs plenty of power into a highly portable chassis, but offers fewer ports than the MacBook Pro. Plus, the MacBook Air’s fanless design makes it less capable when it comes to power-hungry tasks like video editing or coding.
More affordable than ever because of these deals, the MacBook Air occupies the sweet spot for users who don’t require the MacBook Pro’s power and ports but want something more capable than the MacBook Neo. (Not sure which is right for you? See Cult of Mac’s review: The MacBook Neo is the fantastic new Mac for the masses.)
Now with Apple’s M5 chip for better performance
Apple launched its M5 chip in October in new MacBook Pros and iPad Pros, before bringing it to the MacBook Air in March. It’s the latest processor to exhibit the intoxicating power of Apple silicon, delivering a delicious computing cocktail of strong performance and extreme efficiency.
The M5 MacBook Air in the latest deals brings performance improvements over earlier models, so users enjoy smooth multitasking, lightning-fast app launches and extended battery life — all in a fanless, ultra-slim design.
With a brilliant Liquid Retina display, support for up to two external displays, and a lightweight build, the M5 MacBook Air is ideal for students, professionals and creatives who need power on the go without sacrificing style or longevity.
The M5 MacBook Air comes with either a 13-inch or a 15-inch display. Currently, M5 MacBook Air deals slash the prices on both sizes, including models with increased unified memory and storage, though the deals are better on the larger iterations.
The laptop comes in four colors: sky blue, midnight, silver and starlight. As always, pricing can vary by color and configuration.
Snag these low prices before they disappear
There’s no reason to pay full price for the M5 MacBook Air. The savings extend to most colors and configurations of Apple’s lightweight laptop.
15-inch M5 MacBook Air deals
You can snag a 15-inch M5 MacBook Air for as little as $1,099.99 from Amazon. You must chose the starlight casing color for that price. Want better specs? Bring the 16GB base model up to 1TB of storage for $1,349 or maybe choose the 24GB RAM/1TB SSD configuration and still save $150.
Gorgeous 15-inch screen
The M5 MacBook Air delivers power and efficiency in an extremely portable package. This midrange model is the best Apple laptop for most people.
- 12MP Center Stage Camera
- Touch ID
- Apple N1 chip supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
- Only two Thunderbolt 4 ports
13-inch M5 MacBook Air deals
Apple’s larger midrange laptop isn’t left out. The 13-inch M5 MacBook Pro currently goes for as low as $999 from Amazon, but to get that price you have to choose the sky blue color. Others colors are about $50 off.
Lightweight but powerful
Powered by Apple's M5 chip, this 13-inch laptop delivers excellent performance and extreme efficiency in the same gorgeous design as last year’s model. It packs two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a MagSafe connector for fast charging, with Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. It comes in four colors.
- Outstanding Apple design
- 18-hour battery life
- Supports Apple Intelligence
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David Snow, an expert on Apple hardware and software, writes on a variety of technological and cultural topics for Cult of Mac. They include Apple news, technology buying guides, and features about computer setups and Apple TV shows and movies.
With 30 years of experience covering technology and other subjects, he has written and edited for numerous print and online publications, including CMP Media, TechTV.com, CNET, Wired News, Red Herring magazine, Law.com, The National Law Journal and Law Technology News magazine. Among other roles, he served as executive editor of the Law.com network of websites and editorial director, technology, for ALM Media.
Snow graduated with a B.A. from Syracuse University with majors in magazine journalism and psychology. While there, he worked as a reporter for The Daily Orange newspaper and associate editor of Equal Time magazine.
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