The 2026 MacBook Air is $150 off ahead of Prime Day and comes with free bonuses

Matt Ford· Oct 1, 2026 · 11:15 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 9 views

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Amazon is offering the 2026 13-inch MacBook Air for $1,449, a $150 discount from its regular price, ahead of the October Prime Day event. The laptop features the M5 chip, 1TB of storage, and a Liquid Retina display, making it a portable option for users. Purchasers also receive three months of free access to Apple Arcade, Fitness+, and News+ as part of the promotion.

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▪The 13-inch MacBook Air is discounted to $1,449 from its standard $1,599 price on Amazon.
▪The deal includes complimentary three-month subscriptions to Apple Arcade, Fitness+, and News+.
▪The device is powered by the M5 chip and includes 1TB of storage, WiFi 7, and a Liquid Retina display.
▪These early discounts are available starting October 1, prior to the official October 6 Prime Day launch.

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▪ M5 15" MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD falls to $1,849 ahead of fall Prime Day — AppleInsider

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Home > Tech The 2026 MacBook Air is $150 off ahead of Prime Day and comes with free bonuses The Apple deals are already stacking up at Amazon. By Matt Ford Matt Ford Matt Ford is a freelance contributor to Mashable. Read Full Bio on October 1, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Credit: Mashable Photo Composite/Apple Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Learn more about how we select deals. SAVE $150: As of Oct. 1, the MacBook Air 13-inch is available for $1,449 at Amazon. That's a saving of $150 from the regular list price of $1,599.

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