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Black Friday MacBook Price War: New M5 MacBook Pro Hits $1,399 as Walmart Sells New M1 Air for $549

Deep cuts create tradeoffs around performance, memory limits, software support lifespan.

Overview

  • Amazon set a new all‑time low for the 14‑inch M5 MacBook Pro at $1,399.99 for the 16GB/512GB model, with $199–$200 off across additional configurations.
  • Walmart is offering brand‑new M1 MacBook Air units at $549 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, the oldest Air still on macOS 26 and potentially not eligible for macOS 27.
  • Amazon’s 2025 M4 MacBook Air range is $250 off for Thanksgiving, bringing prices to $749–$1,349 across 13‑ and 15‑inch models and multiple RAM options.
  • Best Buy has the M2 MacBook Air for $649 in a 16GB RAM configuration, presenting a low entry point for Apple’s newer design over the M1 generation.
  • In the U.K., Sky’s 36‑month contract on the 2025 M4 MacBook Air starts at £20 per month with £2 upfront, totaling about £722 and undercutting some retail prices.