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15.3" Apple MacBook Air (2025): Liquid Retina, M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD

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Amazon has 15.3" Apple MacBook Air Laptop (2025) on sale for $949 below. Shipping is free.

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Available Colors:Specs:
  • 15.3" 2800x1864 Liquid Retina Display, up to 500 nits
  • Apple M4 Chip 10-Core CPU + 10 Core GPU
  • 16-Core Neural Engine
  • 16GB Unified Memory
  • 256GB PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • macOS
  • Ports:
    • MagSafe 3 charging port
    • 3.5 mm headphone jack
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports
  • 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter & Cable

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    • The price for this deal matches this previous Frontpage Deal which received over 30 Thumbs Up from the community.
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Amazon has 15.3" Apple MacBook Air Laptop (2025) on sale for $949 below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member shivster1796 for finding this deal.

Available Colors:Specs:
  • 15.3" 2800x1864 Liquid Retina Display, up to 500 nits
  • Apple M4 Chip 10-Core CPU + 10 Core GPU
  • 16-Core Neural Engine
  • 16GB Unified Memory
  • 256GB PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • macOS
  • Ports:
    • MagSafe 3 charging port
    • 3.5 mm headphone jack
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports
  • 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter & Cable

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • The price for this deal matches this previous Frontpage Deal which received over 30 Thumbs Up from the community.
  • About this Product:
    • 1-year warranty
  • About this Store:

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Technopoly
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Ugh I won't get anything below 512gb and at current prices it's not much more to get m5. Also debating between this and 14in pro.
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Rontron
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With the 15" M5 Air at $1199 with Apple "student" discount, you get much faster 512GB SSD, much faster AI compute, slightly faster CPU, slightly better WiFi/bluetooth. Not sure if it's worth an extra $250... Also worth noting you can price match at Best Buy and use their recent $5/$10 certificates.
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BryanL2121
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Same here, 1350 for better screen, speakers, and possibly battery life of pro, or slightly larger macbook air, less weight, and fanless.
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Community Reviews

This 15.3 inch MacBook Air stands out for its thin, fanless design and larger screen, making it appealing for everyday use and lighter travel. The M4 chip and 16GB of memory are seen as solid for general work, and the new version is only slightly above Apple refurb pricing. The main drawback is the 256GB SSD, which draws repeated criticism as too small for macOS, coding, or long term use. Several comparisons also point to better value in 512GB or Pro configurations at similar prices, so the storage limit is the key tradeoff.

Common Questions (5)

  • 256GB is likely to feel tight on a MacBook Air because the OS and apps quickly consume space, especially if you install developer tools, keep media, or want room for files. Several comments recommend avoiding the 256GB configuration and treating 512GB as the practical minimum.

    EricJ19sr27iceage2007soAsian

  • It is only about $20 above Apple's $929 refurb price for the same class of machine, but several comments say the older M4 Air pricing does not stand out versus newer options. Alternatives mentioned include an M5 Air around $1,199 with student discount and a Costco M5 Pro 14 with 16GB/512GB at a similar price.

    HappyDeer3232RontronSarahPier85SarahPier85

  • The 14-inch Pro is favored if you want a better screen, better speakers, more ports, and possibly longer battery life. The 15-inch Air is the lighter, fanless option, but some shoppers prefer the Pro enough to pay around $1,350 for it instead.

    BryanL2121Investor9872SarahPier85

  • A better price may appear, but past deep discounts were rare: one Costco in-store M3 15-inch 16GB drop reached $799, and an Amazon Warehouse "Excellent Like New" unit was about $750 plus tax. Those deals are described as unusual, so this $949 price may be closer to current market norms.

    SkylerKranriseRespectSlickyD

  • For school use, the right device depends on the school ecosystem: Chromebook, Windows, or Apple. For a 5th grader, an iPad may be the better fit if the child does not already have one, since it can do many student tasks with a keyboard case and Pencil.

    AquaGalley8616RespectSlickyD

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Mar 20, 2026 5:41 PM
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AquaGalley8616Mar 20, 2026 5:41 PM
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I just bought the NEO with ID for 599 dollars, ... I don't do any pro video or pro music stuff, just casual user (tv/movies/music/facetime/email/banking/surfing).
I do have mac mini m4 for home use, mostly I bought the NEO for casual use. The AIR 2025 version seems like a wonderful device, ... so good luck to you more pro users.
Mar 20, 2026 6:14 PM
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spidersMar 20, 2026 6:14 PM
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Quote from MemorableGiraffe479 View quoted comment :
these will be going even lower - waiting for the 24GB model
And more SSD.
Mar 20, 2026 7:10 PM
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sr27Mar 20, 2026 7:10 PM
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Stay away from 256gb. You are going to regret it.
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Mar 20, 2026 8:05 PM
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DealsAdd1ctMar 20, 2026 8:05 PM
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I know it's a time machine deal. I bought two used like new( in fact they are new with stickers) late last year for same price but with better specs. 24gb ram and 512gb SSD and I love them.

Before that i tried 14 inch from Costco. Extra couple of inches and bigger SSD made alot of diffrence
Mar 20, 2026 8:48 PM
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EagerBreakfast803Mar 20, 2026 8:48 PM
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Amazon also has it with 24GB & 500GB Storage for $1,299 or if you use student discount on apple site you can get m5 for $1,399. I ordered the apple version arrives next Friday since i upgraded RAM to 24GB
Mar 20, 2026 8:58 PM
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SarahPier85Mar 20, 2026 8:58 PM
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Quote from Technopoly View quoted comment :
Ugh I won't get anything below 512gb and at current prices it's not much more to get m5. Also debating between this and 14in pro.
Same here…with all of the M4 Air models at their price points and comparing to the M5 Air (and base M5 MacBook Pro 16/512), none of the prices for the older models stand out in terms of being a really great deal as compared to the others' cost for what you get with any particular configuration.
Mar 20, 2026 9:01 PM
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SarahPier85Mar 20, 2026 9:01 PM
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Quote from EagerBreakfast803 View quoted comment :
Amazon also has it with 24GB & 500GB Storage for $1,299 or if you use student discount on apple site you can get m5 for $1,399. I ordered the apple version arrives next Friday since i upgraded RAM to 24GB
Did you consider that Costco sells the M5 Pro 14 with 16/512 ram/storage for the same price? Better screen, ports….

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Mar 21, 2026 12:00 AM
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gadgetboyMar 21, 2026 12:00 AM
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Quote from SarahPier85 View quoted comment :
Did you consider that Costco sells the M5 Pro 14 with 16/512 ram/storage for the same price? Better screen, ports….
But that's 8gb less ram and smaller screen.
Mar 21, 2026 1:29 AM
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iceage2007Mar 21, 2026 1:29 AM
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256GB? Go to h3ll. The OS will fill that up.
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AquaMallard9507Mar 21, 2026 1:32 AM
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Quote from AquaGalley8616 View quoted comment :
I just bought the NEO with ID for 599 dollars, ... I don't do any pro video or pro music stuff, just casual user (tv/movies/music/facetime/email/banking/surfing).
I do have mac mini m4 for home use, mostly I bought the NEO for casual use. The AIR 2025 version seems like a wonderful device, ... so good luck to you more pro users.
How has been your experience with NEO? I am thinking to get it for my son in 5th grade.
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Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M4 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 15.3-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID; Sky Blue

https://www.amazon.com/Apple-2025...B0DZDBWM5B
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Mar 21, 2026 3:34 AM
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electrofrogMar 21, 2026 3:34 AM
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Quote from BryanL2121 View quoted comment :
Same here, 1350 for better screen, speakers, and possibly battery life of pro, or slightly larger macbook air, less weight, and fanless.
the pricing ladder allure is brutal
Mar 21, 2026 6:46 AM
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soAsianMar 21, 2026 6:46 AM
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256GB for storage is trash. I have M1 mac mini with 256GB and all i do is coding and the storage quickly fill up if you add more developer tool.
Mar 21, 2026 10:33 PM
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AquaGalley8616Mar 21, 2026 10:33 PM
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Quote from AquaMallard9507 View quoted comment :
How has been your experience with NEO? I am thinking to get it for my son in 5th grade.
so far my experience is very good. Just keep watching reviews online to see if it would be good for 5th grade. I guess check with the school he goes to, and ask what the teachers think about it. Is the school a chromebook based school, do other's bring windows or apple devices to school. Maybe other parents can chime in. I wish I had a father like you when I was in 5th grade, computers weren't even around when I was in 5th grade. Smilie
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Mar 22, 2026 10:42 PM
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PowerfulShape750Mar 22, 2026 10:42 PM
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Quote from soAsian View quoted comment :
256GB for storage is trash. I have M1 mac mini with 256GB and all i do is coding and the storage quickly fill up if you add more developer tool.
Depends on what you develop with. A lot of dev tool and languages are very bloat.

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