The 13-inch model with 16GB memory and 512GB SSD is listed at $949, versus Apple's $1,099, and sold more than 8,000 units on Amazon last month.
The identical laptop comes with the same warranty and support options, making the $150 discount Amazon's main competitive advantage over Apple's own store.
The M5 MacBook Air adds faster processing, on-device Apple Intelligence features, up to 18 hours of battery life and support for two external displays.
With a memory crisis hiking laptop prices, why is the new M5 MacBook Air getting a record discount?
Is the discounted 16GB MacBook Air a savvy investment or an AI-era compromise that will soon be obsolete?