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Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop (2026): M5 10-Core Chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

Amazon has Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop w/ M5 Chip (2026, Various) on sale as listed below from $949.99. Shipping is free.

B&H Photo also has Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop w/ M5 Chip (2026, 2 Colors) on sale as listed below for $1149. Shipping is free.

Costco also has for its Members: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop w/ M5 Chip (2026, Various) on sale as listed below from $949.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Available: Specs:
  • 13.6" 2560 x 1664 Liquid Retina Display
  • Apple M5 10-Core Chip
  • 16GB Unified RAM
  • 512GB or 1TB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 8-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 SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer, for the 16GB/512GB model, matches this recent previous frontpage deal which garnered 42 thumbs up.
    • Our research indicates that this deal, for the 16GB/512GB model, is $149.01 less (13.6% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1099 at the time of this post.
  • About this product:
    • Apple 1 Year Warranty
  • About this store:
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
No Longer Available:

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  • 16GB Unified Memory | 1TB SSD Storage

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Written by phoinix | Staff
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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

Amazon has Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop w/ M5 Chip (2026, Various) on sale as listed below from $949.99. Shipping is free.

B&H Photo also has Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop w/ M5 Chip (2026, 2 Colors) on sale as listed below for $1149. Shipping is free.

Costco also has for its Members: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop w/ M5 Chip (2026, Various) on sale as listed below from $949.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Available: Specs:
  • 13.6" 2560 x 1664 Liquid Retina Display
  • Apple M5 10-Core Chip
  • 16GB Unified RAM
  • 512GB or 1TB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 8-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 SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer, for the 16GB/512GB model, matches this recent previous frontpage deal which garnered 42 thumbs up.
    • Our research indicates that this deal, for the 16GB/512GB model, is $149.01 less (13.6% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1099 at the time of this post.
  • About this product:
    • Apple 1 Year Warranty
  • About this store:
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
No Longer Available:

B&H Photo
  • 16GB Unified Memory | 1TB SSD Storage

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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DC52NV
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Those who qualify can find a much better deal at AAFES. They offer $899 tax-free and free shipping.

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Nate650
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Model MDHH4LL/A has the 8-core GPU.

Update: I did some more research. More specifically, the 16GB/512GB model has the 8-core GPU, but the 16GB/1TB model has the 10-core GPU.
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Lostwarriorram
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Why so bitter? This site is for finding deals. OP posted the lowest price found as of today.
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Community Reviews

This MacBook Air deal centers on the M5 13.6 inch model with 16GB memory and 512GB storage, and the main appeal is strong everyday performance in a thin, premium package. The screen, backlit keyboard, audio, MagSafe, and 16GB memory get the most praise, and Adobe apps, Figma, and other Apple Silicon software are described as running smoothly. The 16GB and 512GB configuration is also clarified as using an 8 core GPU, while the 1TB version carries the 10 core GPU. The main hesitation is value, since nearby pricing and trade in options can undercut it, and some would rather wait for 24GB memory or a better M4 or M5 offer.

Common Questions (4)

  • A qualifying AAFES purchase is listed at $899 tax-free with free shipping, which is lower than the $949.99 deal. Costco also reportedly shows the price valid until 5/10, and Amazon/Costco both list free shipping at $949.99.

    DC52NVchambo622SubZero5rendezvous11

  • 16GB RAM can be enough for Adobe apps, Figma, design work, and web development, and macOS apps are optimized for Apple Silicon. Heavy multitasking or memory-hungry workflows may still push users toward 24GB, especially if they regularly max out RAM and rely on SSD caching.

    LucasTPTunaSushiSohvkhanhondaman82

  • The 16GB/512GB configuration has an 8-core GPU. The 10-core GPU is tied to the 16GB/1TB model, though a 10-core GPU may also be configurable through Apple's site in a 16GB/512GB setup.

    Nate650Nate650SubZero5

  • Yes. VMware Fusion, Parallels, and Oracle VirtualBox can run on Apple Silicon MacBook Air models and are capable of running Windows 11 for ARM as a virtual machine.

    milw50717

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Just stop man. Every other day someone is going to put the MacBooks back on the same sale price, like clockwork. It's not a slick deal to get $150 off on one of these. It's expected.
Why so bitter? This site is for finding deals. OP posted the lowest price found as of today.
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Those who qualify can find a much better deal at AAFES. They offer $899 tax-free and free shipping.

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Can anyone tell if this is the 8 core GPU or the 10 core GPU ? It doesn't say anywhere
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Quote from Nedsc View quoted comment :
Just stop man. Every other day someone is going to put the MacBooks back on the same sale price, like clockwork. It's not a slick deal to get $150 off on one of these. It's expected.
We need some comedy in our lives! Post away please!
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Costco has same price.

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Quote from hson94 View quoted comment :
Can anyone tell if this is the 8 core GPU or the 10 core GPU ? It doesn't say anywhere
Model MDHH4LL/A has the 8-core GPU.

Update: I did some more research. More specifically, the 16GB/512GB model has the 8-core GPU, but the 16GB/1TB model has the 10-core GPU.
Last edited by Nate650 April 28, 2026 at 08:51 AM.
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chambo622Apr 27, 2026 12:08 AM
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Back after this price after a short break. Costco says price valid until 5/10.
Still hoping for a better deal on an M4 that makes it worth it over this, but starting to think that may not happen...
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This is an amazing macbook
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If only it ran Windows 11. MacOS is useless for any professional applications. This is an expensive web browser.
Right. I dont know what you mean by professional application. I am using Adobe apps and Figma for work and they run perfectly with 16gb of RAM.
I am a UX/UI designer and web developer. This machine is perfectly fine for me, even better when I was able to upgrade to 24gb, most MacOS app is optomized. I been using since the Macbook Air M2 16 for 3 years everyday. Just trade in and upgraded to M5 with Bestbuy trade in deal last week.
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Stoked to get this finally on sale. Paid $899 at AAFES no bs CA recycling fees or taxes.

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Quote from DrRad View quoted comment :
If only it ran Windows 11. MacOS is useless for any professional applications. This is an expensive web browser.
FWIW Vmware Fusion, Parallels and Oracle VirtualBox can run on the Apple Silicon MBAs and are all capable of running Win11 for ARM as a Virtual Machine.
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