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frontpageDr.W posted Apr 09, 2026 07:58 AM

Apple MacBook Air 15.3" Laptop (2026): M5 10-Core Chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Best Buy has Apple MacBook Air 15.3" Laptop (16GB/512GB, 2026, 4 Colors) on sale as listed below for $1149. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Best Buy also has Apple MacBook Air 15.3" Laptop (24GB/1TB, 2026, 4 Colors) on sale as listed below for $1549. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

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Specs:
  • 15.3" 2880 x 1864 IPS 500 nits Liquid Retina Display
  • Apple M5 10-Core Chip
  • 16GB or 24GB Unified RAM
  • 512GB or 1TB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 10-Core CPU | 10-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
  • Wi-Fi 7 | Bluetooth 6 | Thread
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Ports | Headphone Jack
  • 12MP Center Stage Camera w/ Desk View
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • Force Touch Trackpad
  • Touch ID Sensor
  • macOS
  • 40W Dynamic Power Adapter
  • 1-Year AppleCare Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer, for the 24GB/1TB model, matches this frontpage deal from other retailers.
    • Our research indicates that this deal, for the 16GB/512GB model, is $150 less (11.5% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1299 at the time of this post.
  • About this product:
    • The 16GB/512GB model is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 39 Best Buy customer reviews.
    • Apple 1 Year Warranty
  • Additional notes:

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Written by Dr.W
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Best Buy has Apple MacBook Air 15.3" Laptop (16GB/512GB, 2026, 4 Colors) on sale as listed below for $1149. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Best Buy also has Apple MacBook Air 15.3" Laptop (24GB/1TB, 2026, 4 Colors) on sale as listed below for $1549. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Available:
Specs:
  • 15.3" 2880 x 1864 IPS 500 nits Liquid Retina Display
  • Apple M5 10-Core Chip
  • 16GB or 24GB Unified RAM
  • 512GB or 1TB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 10-Core CPU | 10-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
  • Wi-Fi 7 | Bluetooth 6 | Thread
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Ports | Headphone Jack
  • 12MP Center Stage Camera w/ Desk View
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • Force Touch Trackpad
  • Touch ID Sensor
  • macOS
  • 40W Dynamic Power Adapter
  • 1-Year AppleCare Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer, for the 24GB/1TB model, matches this frontpage deal from other retailers.
    • Our research indicates that this deal, for the 16GB/512GB model, is $150 less (11.5% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1299 at the time of this post.
  • About this product:
    • The 16GB/512GB model is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 39 Best Buy customer reviews.
    • Apple 1 Year Warranty
  • Additional notes:

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Written by Dr.W

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Model: 15-inch MacBook Air - Apple M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Midnight

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Apr 09, 2026 08:13 AM
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drsnowmonApr 09, 2026 08:13 AM
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So the difference between the 13" 16 GB model vs the 15" 16 GB model is the GPU core of 8 vs 10? I wonder how much difference it makes in real-life usage.
Apr 09, 2026 09:46 AM
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Quote from drsnowmon :
So the difference between the 13" 16 GB model vs the 15" 16 GB model is the GPU core of 8 vs 10? I wonder how much difference it makes in real-life usage.
For most people the GPU difference won't matter. It is the screen size is what matters. I personally prefer the 13" as it is more portable but the larger screen is very nice along with a slightly better speakers.
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Apr 09, 2026 11:20 AM
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VioletRaccoon567Apr 09, 2026 11:20 AM
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Is m6 coming?
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Apr 09, 2026 11:43 AM
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goibhniuApr 09, 2026 11:43 AM
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Quote from VioletRaccoon567 :
Is m6 coming?
Not before next year. The M5 just launched a month ago.

It does kill me that no retailer stocks a 24GB/512GB SKU of the M5. That's the real sweet spot, IMO.
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OrangeTank663Apr 10, 2026 01:35 AM
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Quote from goibhniu :
Not before next year. The M5 just launched a month ago.

It does kill me that no retailer stocks a 24GB/512GB SKU of the M5. That's the real sweet spot, IMO.
Went to the Apple store for this reason today. Depending on the model you get, they kind of price matched Best Buy. I was told the max they could do was 10% off MSRP. Close enough for me. Chase Rewards had 10% off Apple gift cards and I had enough points to get $700 worth of gift cards. I was debating on getting the 13" 24GB 512GB or the base 15". So if you get the 15" 24GB 512 GB MSRP $1499 you would get $149 off
Apr 10, 2026 01:40 AM
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OrangeTank663Apr 10, 2026 01:40 AM
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Quote from drsnowmon :
So the difference between the 13" 16 GB model vs the 15" 16 GB model is the GPU core of 8 vs 10? I wonder how much difference it makes in real-life usage.
If you upgrade the memory or SSD is automatically bumps the GPU to 10 Core FYI. If you plan on playing games or video processing it would help. There are a bunch of YouTube videos on this.
Apr 11, 2026 01:26 AM
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EconBroApr 11, 2026 01:26 AM
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Quote from drsnowmon :
So the difference between the 13" 16 GB model vs the 15" 16 GB model is the GPU core of 8 vs 10? I wonder how much difference it makes in real-life usage.
the 15 inch also has more speakers but if you plan on doing anything on the laptop like comparing files side by side, the 15 inch is much better

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Apr 11, 2026 03:27 AM
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dj111Apr 11, 2026 03:27 AM
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Quote from EconBro :
the 15 inch also has more speakers but if you plan on doing anything on the laptop like comparing files side by side, the 15 inch is much better
I was holding out for spending under $1k for a new MacBook and scored this one in Sky Blue open-box excellent from BB for $917

It's 1) in perfect condition 2) so so much better size wise to the 13"

If you have the means spend the extra $500 and get the 24GB/1TB, it'll handle most anything out there for awhile
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Apr 11, 2026 05:03 AM
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nice! thank you so much
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DRawatApr 11, 2026 05:10 AM
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Great price
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iamaustinToday 12:09 AM
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Quote from OrangeTank663 :
Went to the Apple store for this reason today. Depending on the model you get, they kind of price matched Best Buy. I was told the max they could do was 10% off MSRP. Close enough for me. Chase Rewards had 10% off Apple gift cards and I had enough points to get $700 worth of gift cards. I was debating on getting the 13" 24GB 512GB or the base 15". So if you get the 15" 24GB 512 GB MSRP $1499 you would get $149 off
They wont match unless its the exact model. They would only match the 24gb/1tb for me, i wanted the 24gb/512gb

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