Amazon Prime Day still has M5 MacBook Air deals despite Apple price hike
Apple raised MacBook prices 15–25%, but Amazon’s Prime Day steals remain untouched.
Apple has implemented a blanket price increase across its entire MacBook and iPad lineup, raising costs by 15–25% overnight. The move stems from unprecedented demand for RAM and NAND flash storage from AI infrastructure companies, creating a shortage for consumer electronics. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently warned of “unavoidable” price hikes, and the increases are now live — the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 now starts at $1,199 on Apple’s store, while the 15-inch model jumps to $1,399.
However, Amazon’s Prime Day event has not yet adjusted its prices, leaving significant savings on the table. The 13-inch MacBook Air M5 is still available for $949, and the 15-inch for $1,149 — both $250 cheaper than Apple’s new prices. ZDNET rates the deal 4/5, noting that while these aren’t the absolute lowest prices ever seen, they are likely the best available for now. With Amazon potentially following Apple’s lead soon, Prime Day may be the last window to buy a new MacBook at these discounted rates.
- Apple raised MacBook and iPad prices 15–25% due to component shortages driven by AI demand.
- Amazon Prime Day still offers the M5 MacBook Air 13-inch at $949 (Apple’s new price: $1,199) and 15-inch at $1,149 (Apple’s: $1,399).
- ZDNET rates the deal 4/5, calling it the best current opportunity to save before Amazon likely follows Apple’s hike.
Why It Matters
Professionals can still grab a discounted M5 MacBook Air now before Amazon inevitably matches Apple’s higher prices.