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The M5 MacBook Air Has Never Been Cheaper

Apple has discounted the M5 MacBook Air to $949, marking a $150 price reduction that makes the premium laptop significantly more competitive against budget alternatives and rival Windows devices.

Key Points

  • The M5 MacBook Air is currently priced at $949, down from its standard $1,049 retail cost.
  • Discounts apply to the 512 GB and 1 TB storage models, as well as the 24 GB RAM configuration.
  • Apple discontinued the 256 GB entry-level model, raising the baseline price compared to the previous M4 generation.
  • The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition has increased to $1,200 due to global RAM shortages.
  • The price gap between the M5 MacBook Air and the budget-focused MacBook Neo has narrowed to $260.

Why it Matters

This price adjustment highlights how supply chain constraints and shifting product lineups are forcing consumers to reconsider the value proposition of mid-range versus budget laptops. As premium models become more affordable through aggressive discounting, entry-level devices face increased pressure to justify their cost in a competitive market.
Wired Published by Luke Larsen
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