Amazon Prime Day Discounts M5 MacBook Air by $200

M5 MacBook Air Sees $200 Price Cut

Amazon's fall Prime Day sale has brought a notable discount to Apple's M5 MacBook Air, with the base configuration dropping to $1,099 from its usual $1,299 starting price. According to Wired, the $200 reduction also applies to models with more memory or storage, as well as the 15-inch variant.

Wired describes this as the best price on the M5 MacBook Air since early summer, when Apple implemented a $200 price increase. The publication notes the sale effectively cancels out that hike, though it remains higher than prices seen in the first half of 2026, when the laptop frequently sold for under $1,000. During Prime Day 2025, it was available for $749.

Limited Discounts Elsewhere

The MacBook Neo, meanwhile, is listed at only $10 off, a price Wired says has been in place for months. The MacBook Pro is not on a meaningful sale and continues to reflect Apple's June price adjustments.

Wired also points to reports of an updated MacBook Pro expected later this year, possibly in October, which could introduce an OLED display and a touchscreen. The publication suggests waiting for that model before purchasing the current Pro.

Who Should Consider the M5 Air

For those in the market for a MacBook, Wired recommends focusing on the M5 MacBook Air, calling it hard to beat for overall laptop deals. The article notes that older models like the M4 lack comparable discounts, making the latest version the more attractive option despite prices not returning to previous lows.

Context and Caveats

The discount reflects a shift from earlier in the year, but Wired cautions that the $749 Prime Day 2025 price is unlikely to return soon. The publication's assessment is based on its own tracking of prices and its review of the M5 MacBook Air, which it considers its favorite laptop. No independent confirmation of future MacBook Pro models or pricing trends beyond the current sale is provided.