Apple Deal Wave Brings Rare Discounts on M5 Macs, iPhone Air Accessories, and Charging Gear
Apple’s post-Memorial Day deal window is not just clearing old accessories — it is cutting into current M5 MacBook pricing. The strongest offers tracked Tuesday morning cluster around M5 MacBook Air configurations, the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, and Apple’s iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, according to 9to5Mac .
The connecting thread is simple: discounts have moved beyond one-off doorbusters. Amazon and B&H are still showing meaningful cuts on Apple laptops, while accessory deals are lowering the total cost of building out a MacBook-and-iPhone setup.
The headline prices include:
- 13-inch M5 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB: from $900, listed as an Amazon all-time low
- 15-inch M5 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB: from $1,100, also an Amazon all-time low
- 15-inch M5 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB: $1,199 at B&H, with a charger configuration that 9to5Mac calculates as $320 off
- 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro 16GB/1TB: $1,499 at Amazon
- iPhone Air MagSafe Battery: $59, down from $99
MLXIO analysis: the useful angle here is not just “Apple gear is cheaper.” It is that the better deals are hitting configurations buyers often hesitate over — more memory, more storage, or official Apple accessories.
24GB M5 MacBook Air Discounts Reach Up to $320 Off for Higher-Memory Buyers
The sharpest MacBook Air deal is not the cheapest Air. It is the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage in Midnight, which B&H listed at $1,199 shipped.
9to5Mac says this configuration carries a $1,499 list price, but B&H is shipping it with Apple’s 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter. Configuring the same machine on Apple’s site with that charger adds $20, which is how the outlet gets to $320 off.
That distinction matters. Amazon’s 24GB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air listing cited by 9to5Mac is a different machine: 24GB RAM with 1TB storage, listed at $1,549 versus a $1,699 regular price. So this is not a clean same-SKU price match. It is a choice between spending less for 24GB/512GB at B&H or paying more for 24GB/1TB at Amazon.
| Model | Retailer | Deal price | Regular/list price | Key trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-inch M5 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB | B&H | $1,199 | $1,519 with charger configuration | Lower entry into 24GB RAM |
| 15-inch M5 MacBook Air 24GB/1TB | Amazon | $1,549 | $1,699 | Double the storage |
MLXIO analysis: buyers who care more about memory headroom than internal storage get the cleaner value from B&H. Buyers who know they need the extra built-in storage have a reason to look at Amazon’s 1TB model instead.
For readers tracking the lower end of the Air lineup, this sits alongside our related Apple deal coverage, MacBook Air 13 M5 Crashes to Record-Low $899 on Amazon.
1TB M5 MacBook Pro Returns to $1,499 for Shoppers Who Need More Storage
Amazon also brought the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage back to $1,499 shipped, matching the lowest price 9to5Mac says it has tracked.
The pricing history is the important part. This configuration “started life” at $1,799 when it launched in late 2025, according to the source. Apple later removed the 512GB storage tier, which brought current pricing on the 1TB model down to $1,699. Tuesday’s Amazon price is therefore $200 off the current MSRP and $300 off the launch price.
That gives the Pro a different role in this roundup. The Air discounts are about getting into the M5 line at lower prices, including $900 for the 13-inch and $1,100 for the 15-inch base models. The Pro deal is about getting 1TB internal storage without paying the current full list price.
9to5Mac notes the Space Black model at $1,499, with Silver sitting at $1 more at the time of its report. It also says the deal returned after going out of stock at Amazon.
MLXIO analysis: the MacBook Pro offer is less about the biggest percentage discount and more about reducing the jump from Air to Pro. If the Air is enough, the source explicitly points buyers back to the discounted base M5 Air models. If storage and Pro-class hardware are the priority, the $1,499 price is the number to compare against.
iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Drops 40% for Users Trying to Stretch Daily Battery Life
The official Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery fell to $59 shipped at Amazon, down from $99. 9to5Mac calls it the best price it has tracked, with 40% cut from list.
The accessory launched alongside iPhone Air in September, held near $99 through Q4 2025, then saw repeated drops to around $80 from mid-January through mid-March, according to the source. May sales brought new lows around $60, and this listing moved slightly below that.
“This is indeed the Memorial Day deal so there’s no telling how much longer it will stick around for.”
The fit is narrower than a generic power bank. 9to5Mac says the battery works with other gear, but is “tailored-made” for Apple’s ultra-thin handset and delivers 65% extra battery life with iOS battery widget integration.
MLXIO analysis: this is the accessory version of the MacBook story. The biggest value is for buyers already committed to the relevant Apple setup. For a different portable charging angle, see our related coverage, Belkin’s MagSafe Battery Bank Bets on a Tiny Kickstand.
Post-Memorial Day Charger Deals Keep USB-C Upgrades Cheap for Apple Setups
The remaining accessory deals widen the Apple discount story beyond laptops. 9to5Mac’s list includes Beats braided USB-C cables at nearly 30% off, an Anker 140W 4-port Laptop Charger with smart display at $60, and Anker Zolo 50W 4-port USB-C chargers in a two-pack for $25, or $12.50 each.
Other listed offers include:
- Anker 13-in-1 Nano docking station: returned to its lowest price at $110
- UGREEN adjustable MagSafe stand: $10 Prime shipped, marked as 29% off
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro: Amazon lows from $50
- Ember Copper Smart Mug: $50, described as a new low and $80 off
MLXIO analysis: charger and dock discounts matter because the laptop price is only one part of the setup cost. A discounted MacBook may still push buyers toward extra adapters, a desk charger, a travel charger, or a docking station. The practical filter is straightforward: check wattage, port count, USB-C support, and whether the accessory fits the device mix you actually use.
How to Choose Between the M5 MacBook Air Deal and the $1,499 M5 MacBook Pro
The cleanest decision is between memory, storage, and price ceiling.
Choose the discounted M5 MacBook Air if the goal is to spend less while staying on current Apple laptop hardware. The most affordable Air offers cited by 9to5Mac are the 13-inch 16GB/512GB from $900 and the 15-inch 16GB/512GB from $1,100, both described as Amazon all-time lows.
Choose the 24GB Air if the priority is more RAM without moving into MacBook Pro pricing. B&H’s $1,199 24GB/512GB configuration is the standout there.
Choose the M5 MacBook Pro if the 1TB internal storage and Pro model are worth the jump to $1,499. That is still $300 below the launch price cited by 9to5Mac.
The hidden variable is the rest of the cart. A buyer adding a dock, charger, cable, MagSafe battery, or stand should compare the full setup cost — not just the MacBook sticker price.
The bigger picture: Apple discounts did not end with the holiday
These deals show retailers continuing promotional pressure after Memorial Day rather than snapping prices back across the board. The spread is notable: base M5 MacBook Air models, upgraded 24GB Air configurations, a 1TB M5 MacBook Pro, the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, and several charging accessories all appeared in the same discount window.
MLXIO analysis: the best value may come from pairing a discounted M5 Mac with accessory deals that would otherwise carry full-price friction. The watch item now is whether the deeper cuts stay limited to select configurations and colors — like B&H’s Midnight 24GB Air — or keep rotating through broader Apple hardware listings as stock and retailer pricing shift.
The Bottom Line
- Discounts are reaching current M5 MacBook models rather than only older Apple hardware.
- Higher-memory and higher-storage configurations are seeing some of the strongest savings.
- Accessory price cuts can lower the total cost of building an Apple laptop-and-iPhone setup.
