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Apple MacBook Air 15‑inch drops to $1,099.99 on Amazon

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Amazon has cut the price of the 512 GB 15‑inch M5 MacBook Air to $1,099.99, down from $1,299.00, marking the lowest ever retail tag for the model. The laptop arrives in three colour options and ships with Apple’s M5 chip, a 15‑inch Retina display, and a fan‑less design that targets students and light‑weight professionals.

Prime members can expect same‑day or overnight delivery, with most orders arriving by week’s end. Amazon is also offering $150 reductions on the 1 TB configurations of the same 15‑inch Air, though the smaller 13‑inch variants show no comparable discounts. These price moves suggest the retailer is clearing inventory ahead of Apple’s next hardware refresh.

Overall, the $199 markdown on the base 15‑inch model brings the Air into a price bracket previously occupied by older MacBook Air generations, potentially shifting budget‑conscious buyers away from Windows ultrabooks. Amazon’s aggressive pricing underscores the competitive pressure on Apple’s laptop line as the company prepares to launch newer silicon later this year.

Consumers chasing the best deal will find the 15‑inch Air now rivaling entry‑level Windows laptops on price while retaining macOS ecosystem benefits. With delivery speed and Prime perks, the offer adds convenience to the discount. Shoppers should verify storage needs, as the 512 GB base may be limiting for power users.