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The M5 MacBook Air is down to the lowest price we've seen since Apple's price hike

ZDNetPublished Aug 6, 2026

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M5 is currently discounted to $1,134 on Amazon, marking the lowest price since Apple's recent price hikes driven by increased demand for RAM and storage from AI companies. Despite the discount, prices remain 15-25% higher than a few months ago, reflecting supply constraints and higher component costs.

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