Amazon Cuts M4 MacBook Air to $999, Shaves $50 Off M5 Ahead of Big Spring Sale
The markdowns reflect retailers clearing prior models after Apple's M5 raised base memory plus storage tiers.
Overview
- Amazon lists the 15‑inch M4 MacBook Air at $999 as of March 19, a 17% drop from $1,199 that applies to all colorways.
- Further M4 closeouts hit all‑time lows, including the 13‑inch 24GB/512GB at $1,199, the 15‑inch 16GB/512GB at $1,079, and the 15‑inch 24GB/512GB at $1,299.
- New M5 MacBook Air configurations receive the first cash discounts of about $50 at Amazon, trimming models such as the 13‑inch 16GB/512GB to roughly $1,049.
- 9to5Toys notes low availability on the 13‑inch M4 with 24GB/512GB at $1,199, signaling fast‑moving stock on select clearances.
- These price moves land March 18–19 ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale scheduled for March 25–31, with exact pricing varying by configuration and color.