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13.6" Apple MacBook Air M5: 16GB/1TB $1399, 16GB/512GB

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  • Our research indicates the 16GB / 1TB option is $130 lower (8.6% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
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Update: This popular offer is still available.

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 finding this deal.

Available: B&H Photo Video also has select 13.6" Apple MacBook Air Laptop w/ M5 Chip on sale with prices listed below. Shipping is free.

Available:

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Our research indicates the 16GB / 1TB option is $130 lower (8.6% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • 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.

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kandasamykishore
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Yes. For $899 in May
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Nattefrost
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I remember buying the 15 in 16/512 from Costco for around 850 good times
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MaroonGuitar7427
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if you can wait that means you don't need it now, so don't buy it
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The MacBook Air M5 stands out as a strong value for buyers chasing Apple silicon performance, especially in higher memory and storage trims like 24GB and 1TB. The thread highlights past prices around $749 to $899, with several recent buys near $1,049 to $1,149 and praise for the 24GB and 1TB configuration at this level. Pricing has moved sharply upward since a recent hike, so older lows are unlikely to return soon. AppleCare is not price matched, and the best value may depend on catching the right configuration or an open box or price match opportunity.

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  • Prior prices mentioned include about $899 in May, around $749 on earlier deals, and $1050 for the 24GB/1TB model in June. Those lower prices were before a later price hike, so they may not return soon.

    kandasamykishoreigoogleUnmixable4phoinix

  • Yes, the 24GB/1TB configuration at this price is considered a strong buy, especially compared with the much higher prices seen after the hike. It was also previously seen around $1050, which makes the current pricing stand out.

    slimdunkin117phoinixFabulousScene9195

  • Best Buy already matched the 16GB/512GB price, and one buyer also used a Best Buy match to get an open-box excellent unit for $983. AppleCare is not price matched, so add-ons may not follow the same discount.

    MtF4392MaroonGuitar7427unknownpaper

  • The current market is described as abnormal after a recent price hike, and those earlier lows are not expected to return soon. Black Friday is more likely to bring bundles than much cheaper base configurations.

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Quote from FabulousScene9195 View quoted comment :
Oh wow . You scored both the deals ? I saw both 13 & 15" deals . It was very tempting & I was resisting it hard not to pull the trigger on both . I It was such a nice deal . Corrections: I got the 15 inch sky blue for $1150 and did not go for the 13 inch .
nice deal
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I remember buying the 15 in 16/512 from Costco for around 850 good times
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Oct 4, 2026 12:51 PM
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woowonOct 4, 2026 12:51 PM
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The Black Friday is less than 2 months away, wait and see if there is a better deal?
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Byron33Oct 4, 2026 12:58 PM
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Why are people here asking about previous better deals? Daydreaming? Nostalgia? It's a good laptop. Buy it if you need it, but definitely not if you just want it. A lot of computing devices are turning into luxury items (meaning they now rarely go on sale). Black Friday is right around the corner.
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MaroonGuitar7427Oct 4, 2026 1:03 PM
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Quote from woowon View quoted comment :
The Black Friday is less than 2 months away, wait and see if there is a better deal?
if you can wait that means you don't need it now, so don't buy it
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I will wait for Black Friday for sure.

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Quote from Byron33 View quoted comment :
Why are people here asking about previous better deals? Daydreaming? Nostalgia? It's a good laptop. Buy it if you need it, but definitely not if you just want it. A lot of computing devices are turning into luxury items (meaning they now rarely go on sale). Black Friday is right around the corner.
Common amateur mistake
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Quote from M0MMY0F5 View quoted comment :
Why'd you return it? Did you not like something in particular about it?
Bad consumer. They're the bane of our economy.
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Great price, thanks OP.
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bugsy22Oct 4, 2026 2:34 PM
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Quote from CupsOfCoffee View quoted comment :
Was there any better deal than this before?
I got M5 Midnight 16GB|256GB for $775 in May 2026 after $899 price - $125 cash back from Amex Offer.
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Quote from bugsy22 View quoted comment :
I got M5 Midnight 16GB|256GB for $775 in May 2026 after $899 price - $125 cash back from Amex Offer.
When did Apple make a m5 16/256 config? Was this an education model or something?
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Quote from PowerfulSuit190 View quoted comment :
Am I able to price match this at Best Buy?
Looks like Best Buy already matched it: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/a...JJGCQLKXL7
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apletkaiverOct 4, 2026 3:06 PM
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Was there a black friday deal for macbook last year?
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this is an amazing price
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