MacBook Air M5 launches with $50 gift-card deals as M4 price hits all-time low

Apple’s latest MacBook Air lineup uses the M5 chip with 512GB base storage and higher price points. Best Buy is offering the 13-inch M5 for $1,099 with a $50 gift card and the 15-inch for $1,299 with the same perk ahead of its March 11 release, while Amazon is selling the 15-inch M4 with 512GB for $1,099 to match the new price. The M5 brings faster Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, plus a larger display and six speakers on the 15‑inch, but Verge notes the two generations should feel similar in day-to-day use, making the older M4 a solid value for some buyers.