The new MacBook Air 15 M5 is great, but it's hard to justify when the still-excellent M4 model is $300 off

MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 chip on a creative's desk with screen open
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The 2026 model of the MacBook Air 15 was recently released. It boasts the newest M5 chip, but the problem is that it'll set you back at least $1,249. If that's beyond your budget and you're happy with the M4 chip, then we'd recommend buying the MacBook Air 15-inch (M4), which is on sale at Amazon for only $1,099 (was $1,399).

This is a record-low price for the laptop that is as powerful as it is light. With a slightly bigger 15-inch display, this model is the perfect companion for creatives, students, and professionals who love macOS and want a laptop that will serve them well for many years to come.

Today's best MacBook Air deal

Apple MacBook Air 15 (2025)
Apple MacBook Air 15 (2025): was $1,399 now $1,099 at Amazon

Processor: Apple M4
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

Save $300 on the 2025 15-inch M4 model of the MacBook Air. This deal is for the M4 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD version of the popular MacBook. It's powerful and portable, and now it can be yours for a record low price.

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In our Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) review, we gave the laptop 4.5 out of 5 stars and said that "the best 15-inch laptop just got better." With cutting-edge Apple silicon, you're getting a whole lot of power in a super compact case. Even though this isn't the latest model, there's no compromising on power here.

We're big fans of the thin design, which is not only gorgeous to look at but also light enough to be one of the most portable laptops on the market. And if you were thinking that this design would compromise on the audio quality, think again. In fact, we found it to have some of the best speakers you'll find in a laptop.

The 15-inch display boasts Liquid Retina technology that makes it one of the best screens available. All types of work, web browsing, and video watching will look truly fantastic. We've not yet seen the full realization of Apple Intelligence, but this laptop has enough power to support it.

If you'd like a deal on a more powerful Apple laptop, then check out our dedicated MacBook Pro deals page. And if you're open to Windows laptops, then our guide to the best laptops is a great place to start.

Paul Hatton
Tech writer

Writer, app-hoarder, and professional "low battery" enthusiast. Paul spends his days testing wearables so you don’t have to, and his nights wondering if his sleep tracker is judging him. He’s fascinated by the tech that claims to make us better humans—and if it’s wearable, downloadable, or requires a firmware update, he has thoughts on it.

With over 20 years of experience and a first-class Computer Science degree, Paul has navigated the front lines of the tech and creative industries. His work has been published internationally and appears regularly in Digital Camera World and Creative Bloq.

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