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Apple raised prices for its entire MacBook and iPad lineup in June, with the MacBook Air increasing by $200. However, Amazon is currently selling the 2026 MacBook Air with the M5 chip at these reduced rates during Prime Day sales. The base model with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD is priced at $1,099, while the 16GB/1TB configuration costs $1,399 and the 24GB/1TB version is $1,599. These discounts are not available directly from Apple, which has kept its prices higher than what Amazon offers right now.
The new MacBook Air features a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and Bluetooth 6 technology. It includes a 12MP Center Stage camera for video calls and Touch ID for security. The M5 chip contains a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, offering incremental performance improvements over the previous M4 generation. Available colors include Sky Blue, Starlight, and classic Silver, with all models sharing the same slim design as the base version.
While Amazon does occasionally offer small discounts on Apple products, these $200 reductions on the latest MacBook Air are significant. Stewart Bendle, a deals writer at Tom’s Hardware, notes that customers can save money by purchasing from Amazon rather than Apple directly. However, stock levels for the $1,099 model in Sky Blue appear limited, and prices could rise again at any time.
Source: Tom’s Hardware • Stewart Bendle • October 9, 2026