M4 MacBook Air Prices Drop by $200 at Amazon, Open-Box Deals Reach $280 Off
Time-limited promotions reflect early‑year markdowns on current models following recent chip updates.
Overview
- Amazon is discounting the entire current M4 MacBook Air lineup by about $200, with 13-inch configurations at $799 for 16GB/256GB and $999 for 16GB/512GB, and 15-inch models starting at $999.
- 9to5Toys reports Best Buy open‑box units in “excellent” condition dipping to as low as $918.99 for the 13‑inch M4 Air with 16GB/512GB, roughly $280 below list, with a 1‑year Apple warranty.
- Mashable highlights the value proposition of the discounted M4 Air, noting a Center Stage webcam, Sky Blue color option, up to 18 hours of battery life, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe, and support for two external displays.
- Coverage notes Apple’s fall move to the M5 in the 14‑inch MacBook Pro, and 9to5Mac cites unconfirmed reports that Apple may soon unveil an entry‑level A18 Pro MacBook and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros.
- Refurbished options are also circulating, including a 2017 MacBook Air listed at $199.97 on StackSocial with a Grade A/B rating, though availability and pricing may change.