Save $250 on Apple MacBook Air M5 at Amazon and Best Buy
Early M5 MacBook Air Discounts
Two popular configurations of the Apple MacBook Air featuring the M5 processor are currently marked down by $250 at Amazon and Best Buy, Mashable reported.
- The Tech TL;DR:
- Amazon and Best Buy discounted two M5 MacBook Air models by $250 as of Nov. 9, erasing previous summer price increases.
- The 13-inch model with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage is now priced at $1,349, down from its normal $1,599 price tag.
- The 15-inch counterpart with identical memory and storage specifications dropped to $1,549 from $1,799.
These early-bird price cuts arrive ahead of traditional Black Friday schedules, offering savings that match or exceed typical holiday events from prior years.
Higher-Capacity MacBook Air Variants Receive Price Reductions
The price reductions apply specifically to higher-capacity variants equipped with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of solid-state storage. Mashable noted that other configurations of the ultraportable laptop are receiving $200 discounts.
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| MacBook Air Model | RAM & Storage | Sale Price | Regular Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-inch M5 | 16GB / 1TB | $1,349 | $1,599 | $250 |
| 15-inch M5 | 16GB / 1TB | $1,549 | $1,799 | $250 |
Tech editor Timothy Beck Werth called the M5 MacBook Air an impressive piece of machinery with a premium, lightweight design, a fantastic display, and a ridiculously fast processor in a Mashable review.
Historical Deal Comparison
The current $250 markdown matches the deepest discounts recorded during previous holiday shopping periods. Mashable reported that last Black Friday saw no MacBook discounts exceeding $250, while a 2024 Amazon promotion offered $255 off select models.
Shoppers waiting for deeper price cuts risk inventory depletion on preferred colors and configurations as early-bird purchasing accelerates through November.