Overview
- Amazon led the latest round of cuts on Monday and Tuesday by dropping multiple MacBook Air M5 configurations with prices as low as $1,199 and common $150 mid‑tier markdowns on 13‑ and 15‑inch models.
- The same period saw Amazon and Best Buy lower prices on M4 iPad Air models by up to $149 and introduce small pre‑order discounts on AirPods 5 and select Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 configurations.
- Apple’s Certified Refurbished store briefly restocked a 13‑inch M5 MacBook Air at $1,099, offering a deeper, warranty‑backed discount that tends to sell out quickly.
- Deal trackers and outlets say these savings are highly configuration‑ and stock‑dependent, frequently match recent tracked lows, and have historically been short‑lived so buyers should verify exact CPU, RAM, storage, color, and condition before buying.
- This pattern reflects retailers using launch and seasonal windows to offset Apple’s late‑June price increases on devices and could repeat around future product releases or holiday sales, affecting where and when shoppers find the deepest savings.