Apple's 13-inch M4 MacBook Air dropped to a record low $749 this week, matching Black Friday pricing with $250 off the standard $999. Amazon and Best Buy both list the deal, which includes 16GB RAM and 256GB storage in the base configuration. CNN Underscored writer Henry T. Casey called the laptop "the best boring laptop" he's ever used, praising its lightweight design and performance.
The larger 15-inch M4 MacBook Air also dropped $250 to $949. Both models maintain pre-Christmas delivery windows in select locations. The 15-inch version weighs 3.3 pounds and offers up to 18 hours of battery life, positioning it as a screen-space alternative to MacBook Pro models without the premium cost.
Apple's newer M5 MacBook Pro joined the holiday discounts with a $249 price cut to $1,349.99 for the 10-core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. B&H Photo offers a 24GB RAM configuration at $1,549, which represents $450 savings compared to Amazon's equivalent 1TB model priced at $1,999.
Looking ahead, Apple reportedly plans an M6-powered MacBook Pro redesign for 2026 featuring OLED displays and Dynamic Island integration. YouTuber AppleTrack claims the M6 chip will deliver 15% CPU gains and 30% power improvements over current M5 models using TSMC's 2nm architecture.
For most users, the M4 MacBook Air represents sufficient power for everyday tasks, streaming, and light creative work. Tech Times analysis suggests the Air meets needs for roughly 85% of users seeking fanless design and all-day battery life. The current discounts make Apple's latest silicon accessible before potential M5 Air updates expected in spring 2026.
