May Price War: 15-Inch M4 MacBook Air Drops to $1,049
Retailers slash Apple’s newest Air by 13%, marking the deepest discount yet on the fan-less powerhouse.
Apple’s latest 15-inch MacBook Air—powered by the new M4 chip—has hit its lowest price yet this May, with authorized resellers B&H Photo and Amazon both offering the base model for $1,049. That’s a 13 percent discount off Apple’s $1,199 MSRP, marking the deepest markdown in 30 days .
Sale Details
Model: 15-inch MacBook Air (2025) with M4 chip
Base Configuration:
8-core CPU, 10-core GPU
16 GB unified memory
256 GB SSD
Original Price: $1,199
Sale Price: $1,049 (–$150) at B&H and Amazon
Available Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Starlight, Midnight
Upgraded configurations have also seen hefty savings this month:
- 16 GB/512 GB: $1,249 (–$150)
- 24 GB/512 GB: $1,434 (–$165)
Plus, the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air is on sale too, with prices dipping as low as $849
What’s Driving the Discount?
- Retailer Competition: This weekend’s “price war” among major resellers is pushing margins to capture budget-minded buyers.
- Strong Demand, Tight Supply: Despite Apple’s lean fan-less design, the larger 15-inch screen and M4 performance have kept demand high, prompting retailers to sweeten the deal.
- Upgrade Incentives: For users on M2 or Intel models, the leap in graphics and battery life with the M4 offers a compelling upgrade path—especially at this price.
How to Secure Your Deal
- Act Quickly: These discounts are part of a limited-time spring sale and may disappear once inventory shifts.
- Shop Multiple Outlets: Compare final prices (including shipping and taxes) on Amazon, B&H, Adorama, and other authorized sellers.
- Verify Specs: Be sure you’re selecting the 16 GB/256 GB base model to get the full $150 savings.
- Check for Coupons: Some retailers stack coupon codes or offer financing deals that can lower effective cost even further.
Looking Ahead
With WWDC on the horizon—and rumors of new hardware announcements—expect retailers to continue using aggressive discounts to entice buyers before Apple’s next product cycle. If you’ve been waiting to step up to Apple’s largest, thinnest Air yet, the $1,049 sticker price represents the clearest signal to pull the trigger.
Keep an eye on both the 13-inch and 15-inch Airs this month—they could remain among the best Mac deals of the season.
