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expiredDr.W posted May 4, 2026 5:55 PM

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

$949

$1,099

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Best Buy has Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop w/ M5 Chip (2026, Various) on sale from $949. Shipping is free for My Best Buy Members (free to join) or select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member Dr. W for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
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

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  • About this deal:
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
    • This offer matches a current Frontpage Deal which has earned over 120 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 store:
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Best Buy has Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop w/ M5 Chip (2026, Various) on sale from $949. Shipping is free for My Best Buy Members (free to join) or select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member Dr. W for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
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 qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
    • This offer matches a current Frontpage Deal which has earned over 120 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 store:
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Dr.W

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Model: Apple 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip: Built for AI, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID, Wi-Fi 7; Midnight

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May 5, 2026 3:39 AM
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dcliveMay 5, 2026 3:39 AM
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For some, buying from Amazon (at this same price) will deliver a better price - many will get 5% discount for Prime Visa, and some can get another 5% for Education discount.
May 5, 2026 11:48 AM
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GeeeeeeeekMay 5, 2026 11:48 AM
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Quote from dclive :
For some, buying from Amazon (at this same price) will deliver a better price - many will get 5% discount for Prime Visa, and some can get another 5% for Education discount.
How do you get education discount on Amazon?
May 5, 2026 2:10 PM
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PurpleScene795May 5, 2026 2:10 PM
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Quote from Geeeeeeeek :
How do you get education discount on Amazon?
You have to register with an EDU email and/or student ID.
Ask me how I know 😭

I did order a open box good condition last night I'm picking up later on this morning at $830 + tax which isn't a bad deal. I'm thinking of exchanging/return up to the 15" with 1tb storage for $1130 though.
May 6, 2026 8:13 PM
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ALA4458May 6, 2026 8:13 PM
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Good deal
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May 6, 2026 8:24 PM
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DhryMay 6, 2026 8:24 PM
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Quote from dclive :
For some, buying from Amazon (at this same price) will deliver a better price - many will get 5% discount for Prime Visa, and some can get another 5% for Education discount.
Also the Chase Visa Signature card currently has Amazon as one of its quarterly rotating categories - 5x reward points.
May 6, 2026 11:50 PM
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pPjkmFsYUqtMay 6, 2026 11:50 PM
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Quote from Dhry :
Also the Chase Visa Signature card currently has Amazon as one of its quarterly rotating categories - 5x reward points.
Does the Amazon Chase Visa Signature get that? Do you have to do anything to activate it?
May 7, 2026 12:48 AM
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jatslickdealMay 7, 2026 12:48 AM
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Same price for quite some time.
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May 7, 2026 12:54 AM
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navkc11May 7, 2026 12:54 AM
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Everything is so expensive now Frown
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May 7, 2026 4:03 AM
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samp223May 7, 2026 4:03 AM
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Good price!
May 7, 2026 8:44 AM
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DhryMay 7, 2026 8:44 AM
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Quote from pPjkmFsYUqt :
Does the Amazon Chase Visa Signature get that? Do you have to do anything to activate it?
I have the card through Chase Bank, I have no idea about any "Amazon" version of it. They don't offer this card anymore at Chase but the categories concept still works. Yes you have to "activate" the bonus categories at the start of each quarter, I have no idea why it doesn't just auto activate but it is what it is. April thru June I'll be using it for all Amazon purchases, after that I'll go back to the regular Amazon store card.
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PurplePiranha3934May 10, 2026 12:13 PM
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thanks
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May 10, 2026 3:16 PM
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This deal is still available.
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May 10, 2026 3:53 PM
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dibbumsMay 10, 2026 3:53 PM
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Quote from navkc11 :
Everything is so expensive now Frown
While I agree with your sentiment in general, this is cheaper than the Macbook when it launched 20 years ago and a heckuva lot better! 😄

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