Apple’s M5 MacBook Air is down to its lowest price since July

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   Amazon drops 1TB M5 MacBook Air to $1,349, lowest since July

   Amazon is selling the 1TB M5 MacBook Air for $1,349 in an early Black Friday promotion, matching the lowest price recorded since July. Multiple outlets including The Verge, AppleInsider, MacRumors, CNN Underscored, Mashable, Wired, and the New York Post confirm the discount across MacBook Air, iPad, AirTag, and Apple Watch lines. The deal appears two weeks before Black Friday, suggesting retailers are front-loading holiday discounts on Apple's latest silicon laptop.

   Why it matters

   Apple typically maintains strict price discipline on new Macs, making a $1,349 price on a 1TB M5 model notable this early in the product cycle. Early Black Friday sales have expanded in recent years as retailers compete for holiday spend. The M5 MacBook Air launched mid-2026, so a price floor test now may signal inventory management or competitive pressure from Windows AI PCs.

   What is confirmed

   • Amazon lists the 1TB M5 MacBook Air at $1,349.
   • This matches the lowest price since the model launched in July 2026.
   • MacRumors, CNN Underscored, Mashable, The Verge, AppleInsider, Wired, and New York Post all report the deal.
   • Discounts also cover Apple Watch, iPad, AirTags, and other MacBook Air configurations.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The price cut may indicate softer-than-expected demand for M5 models.
   • Retailers could be clearing stock ahead of a rumored M5 Pro refresh in early 2027.

   What to watch next

   • Whether Apple's own store matches the $1,349 price or offers gift cards instead
   • If the 512 GB M5 MacBook Air sees a proportional discount below $1,199
   • Black Friday week pricing at Best Buy, B&H, and Costco for comparison
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