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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.

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Apr 14, 2026 7:07 PM
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wdslkdApr 14, 2026 7:07 PM
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Quote from iamshipon1988 View quoted comment :
Thanks. Picked one up. If you have the Amazon credit card and choose Amazon day delivery, you get 6% cash back. More than Apple.
It's a great deal. I even got 7% total back with the "no-rush" option.
Apr 14, 2026 10:41 PM
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FairSnail337Apr 14, 2026 10:41 PM
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Quote from wdslkd View quoted comment :
It's a great deal. I even got 7% total back with the "no-rush" option.
Thanks,I canceled my BB and did the same as you with my Amazon Prime.
Apr 14, 2026 11:11 PM
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DllemmApr 14, 2026 11:11 PM
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Quote from OliveLanguage434 View quoted comment :
Would this smoke a 14 inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro?
Depends what you're doing with it. I went M1 -> M5 MBP and didn't notice much difference.
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Apr 15, 2026 12:39 AM
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Rokket
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Apr 15, 2026 12:39 AM
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Best Buy [bestbuy.com] has Apple MacBook Air (2026): 13.6" Liquid Retina, M5 Chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $949. Shipping is free.


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.
Last edited by wuzzy April 15, 2026 at 09:42 AM.
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Apr 15, 2026 12:47 AM
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ReasonableDoubtApr 15, 2026 12:47 AM
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Same at Costco
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Apr 15, 2026 12:55 AM
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Rokket
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Apr 15, 2026 12:55 AM
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Quote from ReasonableDoubt View quoted comment :
Same at Costco
Thank you! nod
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Apr 15, 2026 1:54 AM
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WittyGuide4934Apr 15, 2026 1:54 AM
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Bestbuy is offering better trade In prices if you want to trade in M1,M2 or M3 air

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Apr 15, 2026 3:49 AM
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OrangeMagic4534Apr 15, 2026 3:49 AM
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Best laptop on the market for anything besides gaming.
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Apr 15, 2026 5:19 AM
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lizard5102Apr 15, 2026 5:19 AM
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The 32gb one almost never comes in a sale.
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Apr 15, 2026 12:33 PM
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Apr 15, 2026 12:33 PM
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Quote from WittyGuide4934 View quoted comment :
Bestbuy is offering better trade In prices if you want to trade in M1,M2 or M3 air
I wouldn't call it better for trade in. My recently purchased 2025 Apple MacBook Air 13" M4 shows $550 for trade in. Not worth trading or upgrading.
Apr 15, 2026 1:20 PM
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ben_r_Apr 15, 2026 1:20 PM
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Seems to be holding at this price everywhere. Hoping it drops lower soon! 🤞🏽
Apr 15, 2026 2:19 PM
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mrgamersApr 15, 2026 2:19 PM
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Costco price is good.
Apr 15, 2026 2:24 PM
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LucasTPApr 15, 2026 2:24 PM
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Quote from 1gokart View quoted comment :
I wouldn't call it better for trade in. My recently purchased 2025 Apple MacBook Air 13" M4 shows $550 for trade in. Not worth trading or upgrading.
Do you even read what it said "M1,M2 or M3".
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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Apr 15, 2026 2:41 PM
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Apr 15, 2026 2:41 PM
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Quote from LucasTP View quoted comment :
Do you even read what it said "M1,M2 or M3". 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.
Yes, I read it. Even with the additional $150, for M1/M2/M3, the trade in is still crap. Unless you have the M1 8gb/256gb where you are getting an excellent value because it it's worth $300 in the used market.

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Apr 15, 2026 7:50 PM
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Sl1ckdealzApr 15, 2026 7:50 PM
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Much appreciated - I placed an order of 6 for my team with trade-ins of their existing 2022 MacBook Airs (M2 / 8GB / 256GB) for $475 + tax each

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!
Last edited by Sl1ckdealz April 28, 2026 at 06:12 AM.

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