M5 MacBook Air discounted to $949 for second time since launch
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Updated · WIRED · Apr 27
M5 MacBook Air discounted to $949 for second time since launch
10 articles · Updated · WIRED · Apr 27
The M5 MacBook Air, launched in March 2026, is now $150 off its retail price, available for $949 across multiple configurations including 512GB and 1TB storage.
This marks only the second time the M5 MacBook Air has reached this price, making it a standout deal amid rising laptop costs and a $1,200 Surface Laptop due to a RAM shortage.
Apple's removal of the 256GB Air and the introduction of the budget MacBook Neo have narrowed price gaps, challenging Windows competitors to lower prices to remain competitive.
Is the new MacBook Neo a smarter buy than this discounted M5 Air?
Will the M5 Air's fanless design throttle your creative workflow when it matters most?
With 512GB storage now standard, has the MacBook Air finally fixed its biggest flaw?
How does Apple's M5 chip truly stack up against Qualcomm's Snapdragon for AI tasks?
Does Apple's new budget MacBook risk diluting its premium brand image?
Is Apple's new pricing an aggressive play to finally dominate the PC market?