Apple’s 2026 13‑inch MacBook Air drops to a record‑low $949 on Amazon this weekend, thanks to a $150 discount. The base model ships with the new M5 chip, a 10‑core CPU split into four performance and six efficiency cores, promising a noticeable jump over the prior M4. Consumers also receive an 8‑core GPU, 16 GB unified memory and a 512 GB SSD.

The discount aligns with a broader price push across the M5 Air lineup, which includes 15‑inch variants and higher‑spec configurations. Retailers are offering 24 GB memory and 1 TB storage options for an additional $150, pushing those models into the $1,149–$1,549 range. Customers must act fast, as inventory is expected to dwindle quickly.

For budget‑conscious buyers, the $949 Air delivers Apple’s latest silicon at a price that undercuts most Windows ultrabooks with comparable specs. By anchoring the entry model at sub‑$1,000, Apple pressures competitors to rethink their pricing strategies while reinforcing the Air’s reputation as the most affordable gateway to its M‑series performance. Creative professionals will value the added external‑display support for up to two 6K screens.