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May 12, 2026 6:54 PM

Costco Members: 13.6" Apple MacBook Air (2025): M4 Chip, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Costco Wholesale has for Members: 13.6" Apple MacBook Air Laptop w/ M4 Chip (2025, Various Colors) on sale for $999.97. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member mercedes03 for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Availability may vary by location. Our links may go to a product variant that is out of stock or not included in this deal. Please use the sorting options on the product page to select the items on sale.
Available:
  • Midnight (‎MC6C4LL/A) $999.97
  • Silver (MC654LL/A) $999.97
  • Sky Blue (MC6V4LL/A) $999.97
Specs:
  • 13.6" 2560 x 1664 Liquid Retina Display
  • Apple M4 10-Core Chip
  • 10-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
  • 24GB RAM
  • 512GB SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.3
  • FaceTime Full HD 1080p Camera
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • Force Touch Trackpad | Touch ID Sensor
  • 35W Dual USB-C Compact Power Adapter
  • MacOS
  • 2.7 lb
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x MagSafe 3
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.6/5 from Costco customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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Written by mercedes03
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Community Notes
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Costco Wholesale has for Members: 13.6" Apple MacBook Air Laptop w/ M4 Chip (2025, Various Colors) on sale for $999.97. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member mercedes03 for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Availability may vary by location. Our links may go to a product variant that is out of stock or not included in this deal. Please use the sorting options on the product page to select the items on sale.
Available:
  • Midnight (‎MC6C4LL/A) $999.97
  • Silver (MC654LL/A) $999.97
  • Sky Blue (MC6V4LL/A) $999.97
Specs:
  • 13.6" 2560 x 1664 Liquid Retina Display
  • Apple M4 10-Core Chip
  • 10-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
  • 24GB RAM
  • 512GB SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.3
  • FaceTime Full HD 1080p Camera
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • Force Touch Trackpad | Touch ID Sensor
  • 35W Dual USB-C Compact Power Adapter
  • MacOS
  • 2.7 lb
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x MagSafe 3
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.6/5 from Costco customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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Written by mercedes03

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Zen7777777
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RAM is about 30% faster on M5 and GPU is 30% faster. For local LLM fans AI models could be 3.5x to 4x faster. Base CPU is 20% faster. WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 - all that make M5 worth the extra money. (Both base chips are TB4 - only M5 pro and above is TB 5).
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cm1816
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I too can copy and paste AI slop into a comment form.
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shk1020
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Probably ram will have a more limiting factor in the coming years, depending on use case.
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Community Reviews

This 13.6 inch MacBook Air stands out as a strong everyday laptop with 24GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD, which makes it especially appealing for students, heavy multitasking, and future proofing. The extra RAM is the main draw here, since it cannot be upgraded later and helps with browser tabs, Xcode or Android Studio, virtual machines, and some light local AI work. Costco also adds protection perks and an extra warranty. The main tradeoff is that the newer M5 alternatives offer faster chip features for only a bit more, while this listing has already sold out in some colors.

Common Questions (5)

  • The M4 24GB is the better pick if you care about memory-heavy work, local AI, VMs, or keeping more browser tabs open because 24GB cannot be upgraded later. The M5 16GB has newer chip features and faster bandwidth, but 16GB can become the limit sooner for multitasking and larger models.

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  • 24GB can handle some local models, including roughly 17B parameter models at Q4 for basic work, but the Air is not ideal for sustained local LLM use because heat and throttling become issues. It works better for occasional demos or travel use than for a dedicated AI machine.

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  • Yes, the 24GB/512GB configuration is a strong out-of-the-box student setup and should cover everyday tasks for years. It is also described as overkill for average users, so the extra RAM mainly matters if you expect heavier multitasking or future-proofing.

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  • No, some color options are already gone, and the listing later appears to have sold out. The deal was also reported as dead and about $50 higher than the prior day.

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  • The Costco extra year can add coverage, but AppleCare does not stack as extra years the way older third-party plans sometimes did. AppleCare effectively runs its own 3-year term, so if you want AppleCare, it should be bought with that structure in mind rather than assuming additive coverage.

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May 13, 2026 10:27 PM
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KeepItDownMay 13, 2026 10:27 PM
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Quote from HowDoUTurnThisOn View quoted comment :
FYI, some color options are gone. So either act fast or skip this deal.
it shows all the options are gone ? they've cross - are you looking at pick up options?
May 13, 2026 10:44 PM
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James_bond003May 13, 2026 10:44 PM
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Why does Costco not have any MacBook Pro deals anymore?
May 13, 2026 10:57 PM
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ArkadiuszBMay 13, 2026 10:57 PM
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Is it same as $700 few days ago?
May 14, 2026 4:15 AM
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threeclawsMay 14, 2026 4:15 AM
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Quote from pianistat View quoted comment :
You are right, you can now, but you want that to be the case in the next 6-7 years with updated and power hungry apps and macOS updates.
Get back to me in 7yrs and let me know how a Neo is still perfectly fine for office work, just like me 5yr old m1 Mac mini is still perfectly fine for local llm use right now.
May 14, 2026 4:17 AM
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threeclawsMay 14, 2026 4:17 AM
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Quote from Zen7777777 View quoted comment :
Neo swaps even on most basic workloads. It should be used only as a single purpose machine / iPad replacement. Not good for multi tasking
I have a Neo, I multitask on it all day just fine. You don't have a Neo and have no idea what you're talking about.
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May 14, 2026 6:29 AM
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May 14, 2026 6:29 AM
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I think this is a good spec for students out of the box. You might find it slightly cheaper but there's a few more protection perks with Costco.
May 14, 2026 11:11 AM
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Zen7777777May 14, 2026 11:11 AM
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Quote from threeclaws View quoted comment :
I have a Neo, I multitask on it all day just fine. You don't have a Neo and have no idea what you're talking about.
I got a neo and returned it for the reasons above. Be nice, or be quiet.
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May 14, 2026 2:25 PM
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CleverCreature256May 14, 2026 2:25 PM
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Quote from samples2 View quoted comment :
Me with a m1 air and a m1 mini with 8gb of ram debating if this is fast enough for me or if I should hold out for an m5 lol :/
Ignoring price volatility, it's almost always better to wait if your current system is still getting the job done with decent efficiency.
May 14, 2026 2:50 PM
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LavenderIdea284May 14, 2026 2:50 PM
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For this price, go M5
May 14, 2026 4:52 PM
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uknowsanaMay 14, 2026 4:52 PM
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Quote from ajtaurus2011 View quoted comment :
i recently got a m3 air 15 inch 24gb ram, 512 gb hard disk,22 power cycle for 650 usd, i guess that was a good deal huh

one small isse that one port doest have power flow throught it or something, never really bothered since i dont use it.
anythoughts?
Well, there are only 2 PD ports other than the Mag Safe. One port not delivering Power is indication if it getting fried soon. Better to return it imo
May 14, 2026 9:52 PM
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ajtaurus2011May 14, 2026 9:52 PM
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Quote from uknowsana View quoted comment :
Well, there are only 2 PD ports other than the Mag Safe. One port not delivering Power is indication if it getting fried soon. Better to return it imo

really tell me more
May 14, 2026 11:26 PM
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slimdunkin117May 14, 2026 11:26 PM
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Quote from Zen7777777 View quoted comment :
Neo swaps even on most basic workloads. It should be used only as a single purpose machine / iPad replacement. Not good for multi tasking
No it's good for multi tasking. And swapping is designed to be utilized..
May 15, 2026 2:21 AM
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uknowsanaMay 15, 2026 2:21 AM
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Quote from ajtaurus2011 View quoted comment :
really tell me more
Both USB-C ports are PD compatible. So, if one of them has stopped delivering power, it means there are corrosion/rust or weakness of circuitry causing PD feature to just not work. If you see some nwe YT videos (where they compare different MBA versions), you would hear them talking about one or both USB-C ports stopped delivering power after 2-3 years. So, not sure if it just is a common issue.
May 15, 2026 4:03 AM
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threeclawsMay 15, 2026 4:03 AM
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Quote from Zen7777777 View quoted comment :
I got a neo and returned it for the reasons above. Be nice, or be quiet.
Ha ha Summer break must have started, the children and their BS have reappeared.

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SarahPier85May 25, 2026 3:18 PM
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Quote from CTRL-ALT-DEALS View quoted comment :
Eventually likely. I'm holding out for just such a deal.

Warren Buffett just sold most of Berkshire's Apple stock, so I expect some price cuts coming to move inventory. Nobody is paying the inflated MSRP prices.
I was too but it looks like both 13" and 15" M4 24 GB configurations are sold out (priced at $1000/1300). I think the 15 was in stock the other day. I thought surely the 15 would be reduced but clearly that didn't happen.
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