Best MacBook deal: Get the new M5 MacBook Air for its lowest price yet

SAVE $150: As of April 8, get the Apple MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $949 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,099. That's a discount of 14% and the lowest price we've seen.

If you're shopping for a new laptop, there's an easy recommendation we can make: one of Apple's new MacBook Air models. Despite releasing nearly a month ago, this M5-equipped version of the laptop has dropped to the lowest price we've seen, which means it's time to pick one up.

As of April 8, get the Apple MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $949 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,099. That's $150 off and a discount of 14%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

This M5 version of the popular M4 Air isn't leaps and bounds ahead of its predecessor, but it's a great pick if you're ready to bring home a new computer. It's the perfect place to start with its expansive base storage, Apple's N1 wireless chip for WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support, and of course, the M5 chip.

It's kitted out with all the niceties you'd expect from the M4 Air as well, including the 60Hz Liquid Retina display, 12MP Center Stage webcam, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a lengthy 18-hour battery life to work with. That makes it a great contender for all the things you might need to get done on the go.

If you want to snag this zippy MacBook Air for an excellent discount this early, now's the time to go ahead and buy in. Lock yours in before the discount disappears.