The Latest MacBook Air M5 Is on Sale for $150 Off.
In March, Apple announced new products , including a new MacBook Air with the M5 processor. This MacBook comes in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes and features other hardware improvements. If you’re interested in the new MacBook, Amazon is the place to buy it: it’s the only major retailer offering both models at a $150 discount. The 13-inch MacBook Air costs $949.99 (US$1,099), while the 15-inch MacBook Air costs $1,149.99 (originally $1,299).
The MacBook Air M5 looks tempting, starting at $949.99, but don’t be tempted if you already own an M4; otherwise, the laptop is virtually identical. Sure, the base model has double the storage—512GB—which is nice and only $100 more than the M4’s launch price. But given the $150 discount, it’s a great option for those upgrading from the M2, M1, or buying their first MacBook.
According to Mashable, the M5 chip is powerful and significantly improves performance . The aluminum chassis lives up to expectations for Apple’s most popular portable laptop, ensuring a lightweight and thin design. It features a Liquid Retina display, Touch ID, a 12-megapixel front-facing camera, and the Magic Keyboard. The speakers are still excellent despite the compact size.
The main question here is whether to choose the older MacBook Air with the M4 processor or upgrade to the newer M5. Both laptops are incredible devices, and their power will likely be more than sufficient for you, so if you’re planning to pay for the MacBook with your emergency fund, go for the M4. But if money is no object, the M5 will last longer than the M4, and hardware improvements are always welcome. Given the small price difference between them, the M5 is currently the better option.