# MacBook Air M5 hits $200 off before Black Friday

> The 13-inch MacBook Air with M5 chip drops to $1,099, its lowest price since June when Apple raised Mac prices across the board.
- Title: MacBook Air M5 hits $200 off before Black Friday · WIRED
- Summary: The 13-inch MacBook Air with M5 chip drops to $1,099, its lowest price since June when Apple raised Mac prices across the board.
- Keywords: macbook air, apple, m5 chip, black friday, amazon, laptop deals, WIRED
- Source: WIRED — https://wired.com/story/early-black-friday-macbook-air-deal
- Author: Luke Larsen
- Published: 2026-11-12T02:33:02.061+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: macbook air, apple, m5 chip, black friday, amazon, laptop deals
## MacBook Air M5 drops to $1,099
Amazon is selling the 13-inch MacBook Air with M5 chip, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for $1,099, down $200 from its regular price.
## Lowest price since Apple's June hike
This is the MacBook Air's lowest price since June, when Apple permanently raised prices across its entire Mac lineup. Amazon usually sells it for $1,149.
## Why the M5 MacBook Air wins
The M5 MacBook Air is extremely well-built with top-notch performance and battery life. Unlike the MacBook Neo, it does not compromise on memory or performance.
## 15-inch model also $200 off
The 15-inch MacBook Air is also discounted $200, now $1,299. It offers a larger screen and a more robust six-speaker audio system than the 13-inch.
## Key takeaway

Apple's MacBook Air M5 is $200 off at Amazon, reaching $1,099 for the 13-inch model, the lowest price since June's price hike.