MacBook Air Hits Lowest Price Since Summer in Prime Day Sale

Amazon's fall Prime Day sale includes discounts on several MacBook models, but the standout deal belongs to the M5 MacBook Air.

The entry configuration — featuring 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage, and a 13.6-inch display — is now priced at $1,099, a $200 reduction from its usual starting price of $1,299. Higher-tier configurations, including the 15-inch model, also carry the same $200 discount.

This marks the lowest price seen on the MacBook Air since early summer, when Apple raised prices by $200 across the lineup. The current sale essentially cancels out that increase, a notable development given the broader trend of rising prices across the tech industry. According to Wired's review, the MacBook Air remains its preferred laptop and the one most recommended for typical buyers.

Still, the price remains higher than what shoppers saw during the first half of 2026, when the laptop frequently dropped below $1,000, and far above the $749 price point reached during Prime Day in 2025. Such low prices are unlikely to return anytime soon.

Other models offer less value

Other MacBooks currently on sale don't offer comparable savings. The MacBook Neo is technically discounted, but its price has remained unchanged for several months, making the $10 reduction largely meaningless.

The MacBook Pro also lacks a meaningful discount this week, with pricing still reflecting Apple's June increase. Recent reports suggest an updated MacBook Pro could arrive later this year, possibly as early as October, featuring a long-anticipated OLED display and the first touchscreen on a Mac. Buyers considering a MacBook Pro may want to wait for details on this new model before purchasing the current version.

For those seeking a MacBook deal right now, the M5 MacBook Air remains the top recommendation, while older models like the M4 lack discounts significant enough to compete with the latest version.