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… For the first time ever, Apple stopped selling a 256-GB configuration of the MacBook Air, which is why prices are higher overall than with last year's M4 MacBook Air. Other than the bump to the M5 and the additional storage, the M5 MacBook Air is otherwise identical to the previous iteration. …
… But, barring a sale of some kind, the 512-GB M5 MacBook Air will only cost $50 more than the 512-GB M4. Despite the compelling options presented by both the MacBook Neo and an assortment of different Windows laptops, the M5 MacBook Air is still the laptop most people should buy. …
… MacBook Air The M5 MacBook Air is the laptop that most people should buy. If you work at your laptop full time, you want something without major compromises, and that's exactly what the MacBook Air delivers. …
… You Should Probably Get the MacBook Air With some of those details in mind, you should have a pretty clear idea by now which option will work best for you. I still think most people should buy the M5 MacBook Air. …
… MacBook Pro The next best MacBook deal for Prime Day is on the M5 MacBook Pro. This is the 14-inch model, which launched in late 2025. While it doesn't represent a significant increase in performance over the MacBook Air, it does get you the HDR-ready Mini-LED display. …
… Graphics performance received a massive improvement over the previous generation, even matching the M5 MacBook Air in benchmarks like 3DMark Steel Nomad Light. …
… MacBook Air M4 : The previous-generation MacBook Air is a fantastic laptop, and it's still currently being sold new for around $900, which is cheaper than the newer M5 MacBook Air. …
… When you combine the Magic Keyboard with the $799 13-inch model, that’s already more expensive than the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air. …
… None of the MacBooks have a huge discount this year for Prime Day, but the the surprise price increases have made one configuration of the MacBook Air particularly attractive. Amazon is still selling a 13-inch M5 MacBook Air with a terabyte of storage for $1,150. …
… The Best MacBook Deal The prices of laptops in 2026 have been rising. But not the MacBook Air. Despite being the best overall laptop in its own right, it's also consistently been priced lower than the competition. This is the latest model with the M5 chip, which was launched earlier this year. …