Overview
- Amazon reduced prices by as much as $150 on several M5 MacBook Air configurations in early September, with multiple outlets reporting the moves as the lowest since price hikes over the summer.
- Notable sale prices include the 15-inch M5 with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage at $1,349 and the 15-inch 16GB/1TB at $1,649, while the 13-inch 16GB/1TB model has been listed at $1,449.
- The discounts have been concentrated in the Midnight finish and in some cases Sky Blue, and several discounted SKUs sold out quickly or were replaced by alternate configurations.
- Retailers and outlets warned these offers are limited-time and limited-stock, with listings showing one- to two-day shipping windows that suggest deals could disappear fast.
- Writers note the timing ties to Labor Day promotions and the run-up to an Apple event, and they point out Apple Certified Refurbished inventory is thin, so buyers should monitor Amazon listings closely for brief price drops.