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Apple Debuts M5, Pro, Max Macs, Prices Up to $3,599

4/29/2026

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Summary

Apple Launches M5

Apple announced models with M5, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the United States.
Prices start at £1,699 for M5, £2,199 for M5 Pro and £3,599 for M5 Max.
The mini-LED screen uses Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and Thunderbolt 4, while models add Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thunderbolt 5.
Battery tests show up to 16 hours on M5, 18 hours on M5 Pro and 90 minutes at full load, with the device containing 45 % recycled materials.

Summary

Amazon Cuts Prices

Amazon sells the 512 GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air for $949, $150 below its $1,099 list price.
The 16 GB/1 TB model costs $1,349.99, a $63 (4 %) cut that beats its 30-day average of $1,412.99.
Free delivery applies to most M5 Air configurations around May 2 per Amazon’s promotion.
The M5 Air holds a 4.5-star rating and Editors’ Choice, while the Surface Laptop 7th Edition now costs $1,200, $350 more.

History

Historical Context

Apple launched the first MacBook Air on Jan 16 2008 at $1,799, pioneering the ultra-thin notebook market. After shifting to Apple silicon in 2020, it released the M3-powered Air in March 2024 for $1,099, preserving the slim, affordable formula. The model’s pricing pressures Microsoft’s Surface Laptop, keeping the portable-laptop rivalry intense among global consumers.

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Apple Launches M5

Apple announced models with M5, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the United States.
Prices start at £1,699 for M5, £2,199 for M5 Pro and £3,599 for M5 Max.
The mini-LED screen uses Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and Thunderbolt 4, while models add Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thunderbolt 5.
Battery tests show up to 16 hours on M5, 18 hours on M5 Pro and 90 minutes at full load, with the device containing 45 % recycled materials.

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