Apple’s M5-powered MacBook Air is available for $1,149, saving $150 off the laptop’s $1,299 list price. The discount applies to the 13-inch model with 16GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD, bringing Apple’s latest ultraportable laptop to a more appealing price.

The deal is available at Amazon and Best Buy. The Sky Blue configuration is listed at $1,149 at Best Buy, down from $1,299, with no coupon code or membership requirement shown for the advertised price.

What you get with the M5 MacBook Air

The 13-inch MacBook Air combines Apple’s M5 chip with a 10-core CPU, an 8-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage. Its 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display offers a 2560 × 1664 resolution, while the fanless design keeps the laptop silent during everyday use.

Apple also advertises up to 18 hours of battery life, a 12MP Center Stage camera, Wi-Fi 7, and support for up to two external displays. The laptop includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MagSafe charging port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The M5 chip makes this configuration worth considering for everyday productivity, multitasking, photo editing, and other creative work. Its 16GB of memory and 512GB SSD also provide a more comfortable starting point for buyers who need to keep multiple apps and files available without immediately upgrading the configuration.

Is the $150 discount worth it?

At $1,149, the MacBook Air costs about 12% less than its $1,299 list price. That is a useful saving on a current-generation laptop, although it is not the deepest discount the model has received: the 13-inch, 16GB/512GB configuration has previously dropped to $1,099 during October sales.

Still, the current offer makes sense if you want the M5 MacBook Air now rather than waiting for another sale. It is particularly appealing to students, frequent travelers, and professionals looking for a lightweight macOS laptop with strong battery life and enough performance for demanding everyday workloads.

Buyers who primarily browse the web, stream video, and handle basic office tasks may find a less expensive laptop sufficient. Those planning heavier video editing, large creative projects, or extensive local AI workloads should also consider whether a configuration with more memory and storage would better suit their needs.

The $1,149 price is a solid reduction from the current list price, but shoppers who are not in a hurry may want to compare it with the model’s previous $1,099 sale price before buying.

Disclaimer: Prices and promotions mentioned in this article are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change based on the retailers’ discretion. Please verify the current offer before making a purchase.