The M5 MacBook Air is finally under $900 for Memorial Day

SAVE $200: As of May 25, the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) is down to $899.99 at Amazon. That’s 18% off its list price and the first time it’s fallen below the $900 mark.

Just a few days ago, we were rejoicing when the $949 Apple M5 MacBook Air dropped for Memorial Day weekend. Now we’re practically screaming because the near-perfect machine (according to Mashable’s tech editor) just went under the $900 price barrier for the first time on Memorial Day itself.

As of May 25, the base model Apple M5 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage is on sale for just $899.99. That’s 18% off its list price and its best price ever.

“There’s no denying that this laptop justifies its price,” wrote Mashable Tech editor Timothy Werth in his review of the latest MacBook Air, noting its impressive performance and speed, ample storage, and support for WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Still, he suggested waiting until it goes on sale for $899 to pull the trigger, calling it “irresistible” at that price.

The M5 Air’s starting price is technically higher than its predecessor, although you get more starting storage. So when you do the math, you’ll save even more by taking advantage of this deal. Not to mention, this discount puts the M5 Air within $200 of Apple’s budget laptop with the same amount of storage.

Aside from the faster processor, more core storage, and the new wireless chip, it’s worth noting that the M5 Air is quite similar to the M4 Air. So if you’re already using an M4 or even M3 model, this isn’t an essential upgrade. For those who own older MacBooks or are just joining the Apple world, this is the MacBook for you.