Ahead of Black Friday, a $150 discount is available on Apple's 2026 MacBook Air, bringing the base model's price down to $1,149 with free shipping. This configuration includes the new Apple M5 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
The MacBook Air 13-inch M5, released on March 11, 2026, features a 13.6-inch Retina display with a 2560x1664 resolution and P3 Wide Color with True Tone. The device is powered by the Apple M5 chip, which boasts a 10-core CPU, an 8-core GPU, and a 16-core NPU designed for AI tasks. It comes equipped with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. The laptop measures 0.44 inches thin and weighs 2.7 pounds, constructed with a unibody aluminum chassis. Connectivity includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports and support for Wi-Fi 7 via Apple's N1 networking chip.
This model is considered the best MacBook for most users due to its versatility and price point. The same specifications are currently priced at $1,299 directly from the Apple Store. Purchasing from Amazon, an authorized Apple reseller, includes the standard one-year Apple warranty, with the option to extend coverage with AppleCare.