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13" Apple MacBook Air Laptop: 2560 x 1664, M5 Chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
$949
$1,099
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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:
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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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:
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
Editor's Notes
Written by megakimcheelove | Staff- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Community Reviews
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.
Common Questions (5)
Best Buy has better trade-in pricing for M1, M2, and M3 MacBook Air models, with an extra $150 bonus mentioned for those generations. The bonus does not apply to M4, and the M4-to-M5 upgrade is described as mainly an SSD-speed jump.
It can feel faster in everyday use, with quicker app launches, llama.cpp/ollama TTFT and TPS, and better gaming performance. The tradeoff is a worse screen for color and brightness than the 14-inch M1 Pro.
Midnight, Sky Blue, and Starlight can fade over time, while silver is the exception. Sky Blue also hides scratches well, and some units have stayed the same color after regular use.
Yes. The 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD configuration is reported to have better battery life, making it the stronger pick if you want more endurance from the Air.
Yes. The same $949 price is available at Costco for members, and AppleCare is listed at $160 through Costco.
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Product Details via Best Buy
MIGHT TAKES FLIGHT — MacBook Air with the M5 chip packs blazing speed and powerful AI capabilities into an incredibly portable design. With Apple Intelligence,* up to 18 hours of battery life,* and fast SSD storage starting from 512GB,* you can work, create, and play anywhere life takes you.
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Your M4 is not even in list for bonus $150 so of course it is not a good trade in. The only significant performance jump from M4 to M5 is SSD speed drive.
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Also, scored AppleCare+ with a new My Best Buy Total membership for only $180/year and 4% cashback with my Capital One Business Card
Update (04/27/26): New laptops received and trade-ins processed - Thanks again @Dr.W!
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