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frontpagephoinix | Staff posted May 22, 2026 05:48 AM
frontpagephoinix | Staff posted May 22, 2026 05:48 AM

13.6" Apple MacBook Air M5: 16GB/512GB $949, 24GB/1TB

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Amazon has 13.6" Apple MacBook Air Laptop w/ M5 chip on sale with prices listed below. Shipping is free.

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Available Configurations:Features:
  • Powered by the new Apple M5 chip with a faster CPU, unified memory, powerful Neural Engine, and next-generation GPU with Neural Accelerators.
  • Built for Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system designed to help you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly with groundbreaking privacy protections.
  • Features a 13.6" Liquid Retina Display for a vibrant and immersive viewing experience.
  • Equipped with a 12MP Center Stage Camera to keep you perfectly framed during video calls.
  • Includes Touch ID for secure authentication and Wi-Fi 7 for blazing-fast wireless connectivity.
  • Provides all-day performance with up to 18 hours of battery life.

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  • This offer for the 16GB/512GB configuration closely matches our previous Frontpage Deal from May 2026.
  • Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 40+ Amazon customer ratings.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Amazon has 13.6" Apple MacBook Air Laptop w/ M5 chip on sale with prices listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Available Configurations:Features:
  • Powered by the new Apple M5 chip with a faster CPU, unified memory, powerful Neural Engine, and next-generation GPU with Neural Accelerators.
  • Built for Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system designed to help you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly with groundbreaking privacy protections.
  • Features a 13.6" Liquid Retina Display for a vibrant and immersive viewing experience.
  • Equipped with a 12MP Center Stage Camera to keep you perfectly framed during video calls.
  • Includes Touch ID for secure authentication and Wi-Fi 7 for blazing-fast wireless connectivity.
  • Provides all-day performance with up to 18 hours of battery life.

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • This offer for the 16GB/512GB configuration closely matches our previous Frontpage Deal from May 2026.
  • Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 40+ Amazon customer ratings.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Model: 13-inch MacBook Air - Apple M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU - 24GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Silver

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May 22, 2026 10:04 AM
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May 22, 2026 10:04 AM
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Amazon has Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop w/ M5 Chip (Sky Blue/Silver) on sale as listed below from $949. Shipping is free.

Sky Blue [amazon.com]
Silver [amazon.com]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR1493ZV
Last edited by pennysave May 22, 2026 at 03:06 AM.
May 22, 2026 05:32 PM
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SharpRoad387May 22, 2026 05:32 PM
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I am a Windows user, I don't use iPhones. Is this laptop good for me? Anyone managed to switch?
May 22, 2026 05:51 PM
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kurahk7May 22, 2026 05:51 PM
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Quote from SharpRoad387 :
I am a Windows user, I don't use iPhones. Is this laptop good for me? Anyone managed to switch?
I just bought a used 2021 Macbook Pro 16 M1 Pro 16GB RAM (lower performing than the M5 in this) but has a much nicer screen (1600 nits mini led 120Hz screen) to replace a 14" ASUS Vivobook S with a 120Hz oled screen, i7 12700H, 16GB of RAM. Windows ran horrible on the ASUS ever from the start, always dropping frames in everything I did (even when opening the start menu) and seemingly dropping more frames than not when watching HDR videos on youtube. I've ran ChromeOS Flex on it and that hardly drops frames. All that is to say that MacOS easily runs much better than Windows, but there is a learning curve and some frustrations with how Apple does things but you will appreciate the better hardware (trackpad and speakers) and how it's just better than what Windows has become. Oh, and battery life will be much better too.
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May 22, 2026 06:20 PM
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gibsonbassMay 22, 2026 06:20 PM
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Chepear than Apple.com even with edu discount.
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skardemMay 22, 2026 06:23 PM
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Quote from SharpRoad387 :
I am a Windows user, I don't use iPhones. Is this laptop good for me? Anyone managed to switch?
Speakers and zoom quality much better. Price premium over windows is less than it used to be.. Most people are better off sticking to what they are used too. If you game then windows is king.
May 22, 2026 06:36 PM
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RogueVariableMay 22, 2026 06:36 PM
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Quote from SharpRoad387 :
I am a Windows user, I don't use iPhones. Is this laptop good for me? Anyone managed to switch?
Best to stop by some place like Best Buy and have a play for yourself.

You'll either love the Mac way of things or you'll hate it.
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May 22, 2026 06:47 PM
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SharpRoad387May 22, 2026 06:47 PM
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Quote from kurahk7 :
I just bought a used 2021 Macbook Pro 16 M1 Pro 16GB RAM (lower performing than the M5 in this) but has a much nicer screen (1600 nits mini led 120Hz screen) to replace a 14" ASUS Vivobook S with a 120Hz oled screen, i7 12700H, 16GB of RAM. Windows ran horrible on the ASUS ever from the start, always dropping frames in everything I did (even when opening the start menu) and seemingly dropping more frames than not when watching HDR videos on youtube. I've ran ChromeOS Flex on it and that hardly drops frames. All that is to say that MacOS easily runs much better than Windows, but there is a learning curve and some frustrations with how Apple does things but you will appreciate the better hardware (trackpad and speakers) and how it's just better than what Windows has become. Oh, and battery life will be much better too.
I was thinking between Asus zenbook s 3k oled and the mac ..

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May 22, 2026 07:14 PM
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GundamWing01May 22, 2026 07:14 PM
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i never buy expensive tech from amazon despite amazing prices. like phones, laptops, TVs. due to return fraud, warranty etc. but with tech prices getting stupid, im now seriously considering amazon as a source. just dont like all the horror stories i read about trying to return a brick but account frozen/banned etc.

anyone with good/bad experience buying expensive tech products from amazon? especially apple?

also, ive noticed amazon product details are always questionable and unsure of accuracy. im looking at this config 24GB RAM | 1TB SSD $1349. but pretty sure that config only comes w/ M5 10‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine vs M5 10 / 8 / 16 but page is never clear. altho this exact config + price is offered at best buy so prob will just buy there. much safe bet.

what do you guys think?
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GundamWing01May 22, 2026 07:23 PM
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Quote from SharpRoad387 :
I am a Windows user, I don't use iPhones. Is this laptop good for me? Anyone managed to switch?
im also windows google android. + im an apple hater.

but with current tech prices like RAM, RTX and AI LLM compute, u can no longer afford to be on an island. u have to run both. i now also use mac + iphone. apple users will always be just apple. however, someone like u, u can do both and use both even w/ bias. prices used to be crazy w/ apple vs PC but its no longer true. esp w/ mac neo. we are now at a point u cant deny apple silicon. u have to recognize whos a beast.
Last edited by GundamWing01 May 22, 2026 at 03:35 PM.
May 22, 2026 09:12 PM
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JackShengMay 22, 2026 09:12 PM
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Is there any college student discount?
May 22, 2026 10:52 PM
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DOOMVMay 22, 2026 10:52 PM
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Got the 13" M5 air base model from Costco for same price 949 early this month on sale, and I love it, It's a great machine, and compliments my iPhone like a dream. iCloud syncing, password keychain, messaging and FaceTime.
Costco automatically extends Apple's warranty by one year as well.
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uknowsanaMay 23, 2026 12:56 AM
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Quote from kurahk7 :
I just bought a used 2021 Macbook Pro 16 M1 Pro 16GB RAM (lower performing than the M5 in this) but has a much nicer screen (1600 nits mini led 120Hz screen) to replace a 14" ASUS Vivobook S with a 120Hz oled screen, i7 12700H, 16GB of RAM. Windows ran horrible on the ASUS ever from the start, always dropping frames in everything I did (even when opening the start menu) and seemingly dropping more frames than not when watching HDR videos on youtube. I've ran ChromeOS Flex on it and that hardly drops frames. All that is to say that MacOS easily runs much better than Windows, but there is a learning curve and some frustrations with how Apple does things but you will appreciate the better hardware (trackpad and speakers) and how it's just better than what Windows has become. Oh, and battery life will be much better too.
What are you even smoking about?
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PurpleScene795May 23, 2026 03:50 PM
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Quote from SharpRoad387 :
I am a Windows user, I don't use iPhones. Is this laptop good for me? Anyone managed to switch?
it all comes down to what you're use-case is.

People use their computers for many different things, some laptops are better for different use-cases.
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JaxxajMay 24, 2026 10:36 AM
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Quote from kurahk7 :

I just bought a used 2021 Macbook Pro 16 M1 Pro 16GB RAM (lower performing than the M5 in this) but has a much nicer screen (1600 nits mini led 120Hz screen) to replace a 14" ASUS Vivobook S with a 120Hz oled screen, i7 12700H, 16GB of RAM. Windows ran horrible on the ASUS ever from the start, always dropping frames in everything I did (even when opening the start menu) and seemingly dropping more frames than not when watching HDR videos on youtube. I've ran ChromeOS Flex on it and that hardly drops frames. All that is to say that MacOS easily runs much better than Windows, but there is a learning curve and some frustrations with how Apple does things but you will appreciate the better hardware (trackpad and speakers) and how it's just better than what Windows has become. Oh, and battery life will be much better too.
Nice writeup Tim!
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