{
  "id": 13093914,
  "title": "Save $200 on the 2026 M5 MacBook Air right now, undoing Apple's June price hike with prices starting from $1,099",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/save-200-on-the-2026-m5-macbook-air-right-now-undoing-apples-june",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-09T10:47:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/macbooks/save-usd200-on-the-2026-m5-macbook-air-right-now-undoing-apples-june-price-hike-with-prices-starting-from-usd1-099-amazon-deal-nets-you-current-gen-models-with-16gb-or-24gb-ram-and-up-to-1tb-storage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In June, Apple raised prices for all of its MacBook and iPad lineup, including the MacBook Air, which went up by $200. However, thanks to Amazon, consumers can now purchase the 2026 MacBook Air with an M5 chip at a lower price, removing that $200 price increase. The 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD model is now listed at $1,099, while the 16GB/1TB model is priced at $1,399 and the 24GB/1TB model at $1,599. These prices were spotted during Amazon's Prime Day sales, and it doesn't seem like Amazon has raised the prices since then.\n\nAmazon's current deals on the MacBook Air models offer significant savings, making them an attractive option for buyers looking for a new Apple laptop. While the 16GB/512GB model is currently the most budget-friendly choice at $1,099, those seeking more storage or memory can opt for the $1,399 16GB/1TB model or the $1,599 24GB/1TB model, both featuring the same M5 chip.\n\nApple's decision to raise prices back in June was followed by Amazon's price increase shortly after. Unfortunately, it's not possible to purchase these discounted MacBook Air models directly from Apple. Amazon's limited-time offers provide an excellent opportunity for consumers to invest in a high-quality laptop at a lower cost, but it's essential to act quickly as these deals may not last long.",
  "summary": "Grab Apple's 2026 MacBook Air with M5 chip for $1,099 right now, a $200 price drop that knocks it back to its early 2026 pricing.",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple raised MacBook Air prices by $200 in June",
    "Amazon offers 2026 M5 MacBook Air for $1,099",
    "Prices available through Amazon's Prime Day deals"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}