Amazon has slashed the price of the 13-inch Apple M5 MacBook Air (16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage) to $1,149 as of October 20, 2026 — the lowest price yet this month on that configuration. The deal includes $150 off the regular price and applies to select color finishes: Midnight, Sky Blue, and Starlight. Upgrades in GPU cores, memory, or storage also qualify for discounts.
Discounts Across the Line
For buyers seeking higher performance, Amazon’s sale extends beyond the base model. A 13-inch version with a 10-core GPU and 1TB of storage is priced at $1,449 (also $150 off). Up the spec ladder further and customers can get the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU, 24 GB RAM, and 1 TB storage for $1,649.
The 15-inch M5 MacBook Air also sees savings: the configuration with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage is now $1,399; upgrading the storage to 1 TB brings it to $1,649; and the highest-spec 15-inch model with 24 GB RAM and 1 TB storage is discounted to $1,906 after a coupon is applied.
Why the Timing Matters
This October price drop pushes the standard 13-inch, mid-tier setup to an all-time low for the month. With the M5 chip still being relatively new in the Air lineup, any price break marks a notable opportunity for buyers who’ve been waiting. These deals also signal strong competitive positioning by Amazon as demand shifts ahead of holiday shopping.
Color availability is limited — only Midnight, Sky Blue, and Starlight are participating in the lowest-price offer. Buyers interested in other finishes or higher-spec versions will still find discounting, but less dramatic.
These lowers come amid broader MacBook Air deals, suggesting inventory adjustments ahead of possible hardware refreshes. It’s a reminder that for many, waiting for “just one more spec” means paying significantly more. Fix your configuration goals first — then time the sale.
