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Apr 9, 2026 7:53 AM

13" Apple MacBook Air Laptop: 2560 x 1664, M5 Chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Best Buy has 13" Apple MacBook Air Laptop (various) on sale for $949. Shipping is free.

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Available:Specs:
  • 13.6" Liquid Retina Display: 2560 x 1664
  • Apple M5 Chip (10-core CPU)
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • MacOS
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports w/ DisplayPort

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Best Buy has 13" Apple MacBook Air Laptop (various) on sale for $949. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Available:Specs:
  • 13.6" Liquid Retina Display: 2560 x 1664
  • Apple M5 Chip (10-core CPU)
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • MacOS
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports w/ DisplayPort

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The MacBook Air 13 inch M5 with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD is being treated as a fast, lightweight upgrade, especially for app launches, gaming, and even llama.cpp and Ollama workloads. Battery life is also called out as better with this configuration. The Midnight, Sky Blue, and Starlight finishes can fade over time, while Sky Blue has been praised for hiding scratches well and silver is described as the exception. The screen is noted as weaker in color and brightness than a 14 inch MacBook Pro, so it suits buyers who value speed and portability over display quality.

  • People upgrading from an older MacBook Pro who want a thinner, lighter laptop with faster app launches and better game performance, because this model feels faster in those tasks.

    reron

  • People who keep a laptop in a bag or around kids, because the Sky Blue finish hides scratches well.

    techtoys617

  • People who want longer battery life in a 16GB/512GB configuration, because that setup is reported to last longer on battery.

    reqUser098

  • People replacing an aging MacBook Pro with a dead screen, because this model is fast enough to serve as a new portable machine while the old one becomes a desktop.

    Roboboogie

  • People hoping for a strong trade-in value on an M4 MacBook Air, because the M4 is not eligible for the bonus and the trade-in is described as poor.

    LucasTP1gokart

  • People who care most about display quality, because the screen has worse color and brightness than a MacBook Pro.

    reron

  • People expecting a big speed jump from an M1 MacBook, because moving from M1 to M5 may not feel much different in everyday use.

    Dllemm

  • People who want a finish that stays visually unchanged over time, because Midnight, Sky Blue, and Starlight can fade.

    drsnowmon

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Apr 9, 2026 8:11 AM
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Apr 9, 2026 12:42 PM
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Quote from drsnowmon View quoted comment :
Midnight, Sky Blue, & Starlight. These colors all fade over time, except the silver.
I have 4 sky blue in my family. They're all the same as when we bought them. The one our teenager owns has some scratches (she really throws it around), but the color actually hides those well too.
Apr 9, 2026 11:28 PM
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YuG3028Apr 9, 2026 11:28 PM
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I wish they can put 15 inch on sale
Apr 9, 2026 11:53 PM
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Quote from YuG3028 View quoted comment :
I wish they can put 15 inch on sale
Just today at best buy: https://slickdeals.net/f/19399566-apple-macbook-air-15-m5-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-all-colors-1149
And last week (and still) at amazon: https://slickdeals.net/f/19386228-1149-99-apple-2026-macbook-air-15-inch-laptop-with-m5-chip-at-amazon
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PurplePiranha3934Apr 10, 2026 5:14 PM
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thanks
Apr 10, 2026 5:31 PM
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OliveLanguage434Apr 10, 2026 5:31 PM
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Would this smoke a 14 inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro?
Apr 10, 2026 6:01 PM
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pktarApr 10, 2026 6:01 PM
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Nice!

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Apr 10, 2026 6:03 PM
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pbmoApr 10, 2026 6:03 PM
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Thanks OP!
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Quote from OliveLanguage434 View quoted comment :
Would this smoke a 14 inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro?
with 16gb mem and 512gb ssd, yes, it also has better battery life.
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bob151Apr 10, 2026 6:43 PM
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It is also this price at Costco, for those who are members and prefer Costco. AppleCare is $160 thru Costco.
Apr 10, 2026 8:09 PM
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Quote from OliveLanguage434 View quoted comment :
Would this smoke a 14 inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro?
Yes. I did this exact upgrade. MBP 14 M1Pro 16GB to MBA 13 M5 16GB and it great: thinner, lighter, faster app loads, faster llama.cpp and ollama TTFT and TPS, better at games.
MBA screen is def worse color and brightness. But that's the trade off we make.
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RoboboogieApr 11, 2026 1:13 AM
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Quote from OliveLanguage434 View quoted comment :
Would this smoke a 14 inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro?
A lot faster than a M1 Pro. My m1 pro screen died so instead of taking the credit card insurance money and repair it, I'm going to get this M5 and use the m1 pro as a desktop
Apr 11, 2026 2:22 AM
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PhantomCypherApr 11, 2026 2:22 AM
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Need the 15" at this price point!
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cksavesApr 13, 2026 8:24 PM
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I was able to price match my March 22nd order of $1049 for $949 and the $50 Best Buy gift card for buying a laptop over $500 just hit my account last week

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Apr 14, 2026 6:39 PM
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iamshipon1988Apr 14, 2026 6:39 PM
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Thanks. Picked one up. If you have the Amazon credit card and choose Amazon day delivery, you get 6% cash back. More than Apple.

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