The 15-inch M4 MacBook Air is currently available at record-low prices during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, offering a cost-effective alternative to the newly released M5 model.

Key points

• The 15-inch M4 MacBook Air is discounted to $949, representing a $250 savings from its original retail price.
• A 512GB SSD version of the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air is available for $1,099, which is $300 below its launch price.
• The new M5 MacBook Air provides modest performance gains of 9% to 18% in benchmark testing compared to the M4 generation.
• Apple’s new M5 models feature upgraded connectivity, including Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, alongside faster unified memory and SSD speeds.
• The budget-friendly MacBook Neo has been introduced at $599, targeting students and users seeking an affordable entry-level laptop.

These discounts allow consumers to purchase high-performance hardware at significant savings while the newer M5 models offer only incremental improvements. Choosing the previous generation provides substantial value for users who do not require the latest wireless standards or minor speed increases.