【AI前沿】Apple’s latest MacBook Air is $200 off in both sizes for Memorial Day

GadgetsTechAppleApple’s latest MacBook Air is $200 off in both sizes for Memorial DayThe M5 Air is fast enough for everyday tasks and then some, which is why it’s our top laptop rec for most people.The M5 Air is fast enough for everyday tasks and then some, which is why it’s our top laptop rec for most people.bySheena VasaniMay 24, 2026, 3:00 PM UTCLinkShareIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.See our ethics statement.Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The VergeSheena Vasaniwrites about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations forThe Verge.If you’re looking for a laptop that’ll still perform well several years from now,Apple’s latest MacBook Airis hard to beat. Now, in particular, is a good time to pick one up, as you can currently buy the 13-inch MacBook Air atAmazonin the run-up to Memorial Day with an M5 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD for $899.99 ($200 off), which is a new low price. The 15-inch model, meanwhile, is also on sale atAmazonfor $1,099.99 ($200 off) in select colors, or atBest Buyfor $1,149.Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M5)$900$109918% off$900$900 at Amazon$949 at Best BuyApple MacBook Air 15 (M5)$1100$129915% off$1100$1100 at Amazon$1149 at Best BuyUnless you need a laptop for intensive gaming or demanding workloads like 3D modeling, the M5 Air isthe laptop we recommendto most people. Apple’s latest model is faster and better at handling everyday workloads than thenew MacBook Neo, whether that means juggling dozens of tabs or tackling some light video editing. The 2026 iteration is an even better value than before, as it boasts double the base storage, allowing for more apps and files. Storage performance is also impressive, with read and write speeds that rival theM5 MacBook Pro, so transferring files and multitasking feel much faster.RelatedThe best Memorial Day sales you can shop this weekendThe Verge’s 2026 college graduation gift guideIf I could only have one laptop for work and gaming, I’d get this oneApple’s mid-tier laptop excels in other ways, too. Its sharp, vibrant display makes everything from spreadsheets to Netflix shine, and it’s both slim and light enough that it’s easy to tote around in a backpack. It also lasts around 13 hours on a single charge — more than enough for a full day of use — while its 12-megapixel Center Stage webcam offers best-in-class performance. Sure, none of it is a huge step up from prior models, but given how good the MacBook Air has become in recent years, sometimes a few subtle refinements are all you need.Read our full 2026 MacBook Air review.Verge ShoppingSign up to get the best deals on products we’ve found and tested sent to your inbox.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to ourTermsandPrivacy Notice.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply.Follow topics and authorsfrom this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Sheena VasaniAppleDealsGadgetsLaptopsTechVerge ShoppingMost PopularMost PopularGoogle’s new anything-to-anything AI model is wildIf I could only have one laptop for work and gaming, I’d get this oneI have a new go-to browserThe man behind the legendary MPC, Roger Linn, stays focused with a single browser tab‘Fuck you, Bambu’: How one private message could change the face of 3D printingVerge ShoppingSign up to get the best deals on products we’ve found and tested sent to your inbox.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to ourTermsandPrivacy Notice.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply.Advertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad