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May 5, 2026 7:38 PM

Select Stores: Costco Members: 256GB Apple MacBook Air 13" M4 Laptop

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Select Costco Stores (link for reference only) has for its Members: 256GB Apple MacBook Air 13" M4 Laptop (Midnight, MW123LL/A) on sale for $699.97. Offer is valid In-Store only.

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Note, offer is valid In-Store only for Costco Members and availability varies by location. You may check Costco Warehouse In-Store price by using the Costco Mobile App, going to "Warehouse" > "Search warehouse inventory > Enter Item Number 1814012

Specs:
  • Apple M4 10-Core CPU/8-Core GPU Processor
  • 13" 2560x1664 Liquid Retina Display w/ 1080p FHD FaceTime Camera
  • 256GB Solid State Drive SSD
  • 16GB Unified RAM
  • WiFi 6E w/ Bluetooth 5.3
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard w/ Touch Trackpad/Touch ID Sensor
  • macOS
  • Inputs
    • 2x Thunderbolt/USB 4

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Select Costco Stores (link for reference only) has for its Members: 256GB Apple MacBook Air 13" M4 Laptop (Midnight, MW123LL/A) on sale for $699.97. Offer is valid In-Store only.

Thanks Community Member luer & RespectSlickyD for sharing this deal

Note, offer is valid In-Store only for Costco Members and availability varies by location. You may check Costco Warehouse In-Store price by using the Costco Mobile App, going to "Warehouse" > "Search warehouse inventory > Enter Item Number 1814012

Specs:
  • Apple M4 10-Core CPU/8-Core GPU Processor
  • 13" 2560x1664 Liquid Retina Display w/ 1080p FHD FaceTime Camera
  • 256GB Solid State Drive SSD
  • 16GB Unified RAM
  • WiFi 6E w/ Bluetooth 5.3
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard w/ Touch Trackpad/Touch ID Sensor
  • macOS
  • Inputs
    • 2x Thunderbolt/USB 4

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PurpleScene795
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definitely buy this over a Macbook NEO
DO NOT buy this over a M5 Air base model at $950 IMHO ($850 open box at BestBuy) 16gb/512SSD worth the higher price for newer faster CPU/GPU and 512SSD
If youre a super low basic user and don't use a lot of storage this M4 is a good/decent deal. after MacOS is fully installed it usually takes up 30+GB on the 256 SSD and you only have a little over 200GB free on the SSD.

My $0.02
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LavenderPickle7682
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But also remember, the old adage of "waiting if you can" no longer applies with our current economy. In the span of less than a year, we've seen component prices double, triple, or more in some cases.

Waiting for something might not be the best move. Especially if it's from a company that does NOT telegraph their upcoming releases until they deem it fit to announce. So "maybe" it has oled, "maybe" it has touchscreen -- or maybe not. There's absolutely, genuinely zero guarantee of anything.

Get what you need, when you need it.
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Community Reviews

The 13 inch M4 MacBook Air at $700 stands out as a strong value for everyday use, especially for portability, battery life, and general school, office, web, and travel tasks. It is described as compact, fast enough for light photo work and even some 4K video editing, with Costco adding warranty coverage and a lower price than Apple or open box alternatives. The main tradeoff is the 256GB SSD, which can fill quickly once macOS and apps are installed, making 512GB more appealing for larger photo, music, or offline media libraries. It is a solid fit if you want a light Mac and can live with modest storage.

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  • The 13-inch M4 Air is the better value if you want portability and mostly do web, documents, streaming, and light work. Spend more for the 15-inch or M5 if you want more screen space, 512GB storage, better sustained performance, or a Pro-level display and speakers.

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  • It is fine for basic users who mostly stream media and keep files in iCloud, but it fills up quickly if you store lots of photos, music, videos, or TV shows locally. macOS itself takes 30+GB, leaving a little over 200GB free, and upgrading later usually means using an external SSD or replacing the laptop.

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  • Use the Costco app's warehouse inventory search with item code 1814012, and check nearby warehouses there too. The app can show the $699.97 price even when the floor tag still says $849, and some stores ring it up at checkout despite the shelf marker being outdated.

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  • Yes, it is YMMV: some warehouses showed $699.97, while others were marked $849 or had no stock. Availability also changed quickly, with some stores having only a few units or selling out the same day.

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  • At $700, the M4 Air is the stronger deal if you can stretch the budget, because it adds 8GB more RAM and a much better chip for about $100-$200 more depending on the comparison. The Neo only wins if your budget is closer to $500 and its 8GB/256GB configuration fully meets your needs.

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May 7, 2026 6:03 PM
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EyetronMay 7, 2026 6:03 PM
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I got one during Black Friday last year for $750 + 20% PayPal cashback. It's my first Mac and pretty impressed by the machine. It's very compact, great battery life, but still quite powerful. I do raw photo editing with noise reduction software (DxO) and also 4K video editing with Davinci Resolve Studio and it handles those things quite well. The 256 GB can sometimes feel a little limiting but not impossible to work with. Next time I upgrade I will probably go for at least 512 though. I looked hard at Pro models too but the compact form of the Air does make a difference in my day to day use. I'm more likely to grab it and use it due to how small and light it is compared to a bigger brick of a machine.
May 7, 2026 6:05 PM
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ourwish11May 7, 2026 6:05 PM
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Quote from pktar View quoted comment :
Good deal! out of stock in 11 nearby stores.
How did you check the stock in nearby stores?
May 7, 2026 6:13 PM
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PertinentFactMay 7, 2026 6:13 PM
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Quote from Zer0Zer0 View quoted comment :
Oof. Neo owners must be mad.
I've just bought a $500 Neo for my kid. Not mad at all.
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May 7, 2026 6:25 PM
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ZeloMay 7, 2026 6:25 PM
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Quote from Jons View quoted comment :
wish there was a way to search all stores inventory
What's your zip code?
May 7, 2026 6:31 PM
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nitlsuMay 7, 2026 6:31 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Even if your Costco shows it in stock...and even if you call them and they say it's in stock....ask them if they physically have the stock.

Drive 30 minutes to a Costco which had 5 ....paid for one and then the person who gets it for you from their storage said they were all sold out.
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May 7, 2026 6:52 PM
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dcliveMay 7, 2026 6:52 PM
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Quote from PertinentFact View quoted comment :
I've just bought a $500 Neo for my kid. Not mad at all.
Same (but for me).
Yes, I have a M3P-MBP and a M2U-Studio but the Neo is fantastic as a cheap little $500 portable Mac. As long as one doesn't need to do tasks > 60 seconds or so (read: professional photo processing, professional video processing) and one can keep gaming expectations in firm check, it's a simply fantastic machine - zero fan noise, great keyboard, great trackpad, great screen, good speakers, plus full Messages integration, all for $499 plus tax. Unbeatable. Finance for a year to get 50% off interest rate as 'cash back' (kinda, due to TVM), and 3% Apple Cash Back with Apple Card.
May 7, 2026 7:54 PM
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Calvin15May 7, 2026 7:54 PM
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Thanks OP. Had to go to 2 costcos even though it showed in stock in Redwood City CA. I got the last one out of Mountain View

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May 7, 2026 8:06 PM
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mmusicMay 7, 2026 8:06 PM
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Quote from thund3rsh0ck View quoted comment :
Does this one overheat often?
No issues. I have it in my lap while I am watching TV. It does not even have a fan. Runs cool as a cucumber! (Of course, the last bit is not true!)
May 7, 2026 8:12 PM
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azunyaMay 7, 2026 8:12 PM
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Quote from ourwish11 View quoted comment :
How did you check the stock in nearby stores?
Same question😀

edit: I got it, you can use the costco app, select warehouse section, then select search warhouse inventory, then use the code 1814012, after searching, there will also show a button to show search nearby
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May 7, 2026 8:17 PM
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dcliveMay 7, 2026 8:17 PM
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Quote from thund3rsh0ck View quoted comment :
Does this one overheat often?
People asking this have a fundamental misunderstanding of how modern CPUs work.
May 7, 2026 8:22 PM
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APhamXMay 7, 2026 8:22 PM
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Quote from Zer0Zer0 View quoted comment :
Oof. Neo owners must be mad.
This is 40% more than a neo edu.. I'm sure neo owners are fine.
May 7, 2026 8:45 PM
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highlanderfilMay 7, 2026 8:45 PM
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Quote from APhamX View quoted comment :
This is 40% more than a neo edu.. I'm sure neo owners are fine.
It's not 40% more than a somewhat comparable Neo (even before you take into account the RAM disparity). And even vs. the base Neo, 40% might sound impressive, but it's a difference of $200. There's no universe in which the Neo is a better deal.
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May 7, 2026 9:08 PM
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dcliveMay 7, 2026 9:08 PM
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Quote from highlanderfil View quoted comment :
It's not 40% more than a somewhat comparable Neo (even before you take into account the RAM disparity). And even vs. the base Neo, 40% might sound impressive, but it's a difference of $200. There's no universe in which the Neo is a better deal.
None? What if you live in a universe where you have $500 to spend, but don't have $700?
Have you tried the Neo? With day to day tasks, it works just fine, and does normal everyday things the same speed as the other M-based Macs.
May 7, 2026 9:12 PM
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highlanderfilMay 7, 2026 9:12 PM
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Quote from dclive View quoted comment :
None? What if you live in a universe where you have $500 to spend, but don't have $700?
Have you tried the Neo? With day to day tasks, it works just fine, and does normal everyday things the same speed as the other M-based Macs.
It's still not a better deal. I didn't say it was a bad laptop or that one shouldn't buy it if they can't stretch out an extra $200. In fact, I don't believe there has ever been a laptop as good at the $500 price point as the Neo. But a Neo at $500 (or, more likely, $600 for fairness of comparison) is still not a better deal than an M4 at $700.

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May 7, 2026 9:23 PM
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dcliveMay 7, 2026 9:23 PM
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Quote from highlanderfil View quoted comment :
It's still not a better deal. I didn't say it was a bad laptop or that one shouldn't buy it if they can't stretch out an extra $200. In fact, I don't believe there has ever been a laptop as good at the $500 price point as the Neo. But a Neo at $500 (or, more likely, $600 for fairness of comparison) is still not a better deal than an M4 at $700.
The Neo at 8/256 is $499 to anyone in the USA; Costco's Air is $700 (and requires a Costco membership).
The Neo represents a much better deal - it gets people into a great Mac.
It's only if you need and can use the extra 8GB (and a CPU bump) that the Air even enters into the picture. And one must weigh if that's worth $200. And a Costco membership. Smilie

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