M5 MacBook Air Hits Its Lowest Price Ever
▼ Summary
– The M5 MacBook Air has dropped to $949, $150 off its retail price, a price seen only once before since its March launch.
– The Surface Laptop 7th Edition, previously competitive with the MacBook Air, has risen to $1,200 due to a RAM shortage, making it $350 more than the M5 MacBook Air.
– The MacBook Neo, Apple’s cheaper budget laptop, has only seen a $10 discount and now has a $260 price gap with the discounted M5 MacBook Air.
– The reviewer states the M5 MacBook Air is one of the best laptop deals currently, outperforming the MacBook Neo in every way.
– The MacBook Air offers more price flexibility in deals compared to the MacBook Neo, despite the Neo’s lower base price.
In an era where nearly everything seems to carry a higher price tag, the latest discount on the M5 MacBook Air offers a refreshing sign of relief for laptop shoppers. The device has returned to $949, representing a $150 markdown from its standard retail price. This is only the second time it has reached this low since its launch in early March; more often, it has been selling for $1,049. Having reviewed every current MacBook model and their top competitors, I can confidently state that this MacBook Air stands out as one of the best laptop deals available today.
Consider the Surface Laptop 7th Edition, a favorite alternative to the MacBook Air throughout 2025. It previously matched the M4 MacBook Air in pricing, occasionally dipping to $799 during sales events like Prime Day. However, due to a RAM shortage, its price has officially increased to $1,200. While I still admire the Surface Laptop, paying $350 more than a similarly configured M5 MacBook Air makes it a tough sell.
Then there’s the MacBook Neo, Apple’s budget-friendly entry from March. Though cheaper overall, it has only ever seen a $10 discount from its full price. At the current $949 price point for the M5 MacBook Air, the gap between the Neo and the Air shrinks to a precarious $260. Frankly, the Air outshines the Neo in nearly every measurable way. For a detailed breakdown, I’ve compiled a thorough comparison of the two. But the bottom line is clear: despite the buzz,and some controversy,surrounding the lower-cost MacBook Neo, the MacBook Air remains the more flexible option when it comes to deal hunting.
(Source: Wired)
