Deals: Apple's 512GB M2 MacBook Air Discounted to $1,299.99 on Amazon ($199 Off)

Apple's M2 MacBook Air (512GB) has dropped to $1,299.99 on Amazon, down from $1,499.00. This sale is available in Starlight and Silver, and right now only Amazon has this price on the 2022 MacBook Air.

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This is one of the best prices that we've tracked so far in 2023 on the MacBook Air, and it's an overall second-best price on the notebook compared to holiday sales. Amazon estimates a March 3 delivery date for most United States residences.

This version of the MacBook Air launched in June 2022 with a complete redesign compared to the previous generation, featuring an updated chassis, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, and Apple's M2 chip. Apple also sells a 256GB model but we currently aren't tracking any deals on this version.

You can find even more discounts on other MacBooks by visiting our Best Deals guide for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. In this guide we track the steepest discounts for the newest MacBook models every week, so be sure to bookmark it and check back often if you're shopping for a new Apple notebook. Our full Deals Roundup has more information on the latest Apple-related sales and bargains as well.

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Top Rated Comments

mrat93 Avatar
3 weeks ago
Apple really needs to cut the prices for storage upgrades and/or start higher than 256gb. $200 can buy you a top-of-the-line 2tb SSD, or an extra 256gb on an Apple device.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
mike1123 Avatar
3 weeks ago

Keep in mind, this is also with the single 512GB chip, so drastically slower SSD speeds.
This is incorrect. The 512GB model of the Air uses 2x 256GB chips.

The 512GB M2 MBPs have one chip.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Gengar Avatar
3 weeks ago

Apple really needs to cut the prices for storage upgrades and/or start higher than 256gb. $200 can buy you a top-of-the-line 2tb SSD, or an extra 256gb on an Apple device.
And they need to quit skimping on the unified memory. My MacBook Pro from 2015 had 8GB of RAM. There is no reason to not have at least have 16GB as the base 8 years later.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
DanteHicks79 Avatar
3 weeks ago
Keep in mind, this is also with the single 512GB chip, so drastically slower SSD speeds.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
tstafford Avatar
3 weeks ago
Comments that M2 MBA is not worth buying are ridiculous. I have a base model that I bought at BBY when they were running the $999 sale. It's a great machine. Alternative to a high end iPad for me. I recommend it 100%. Note: I also have a base M1P MBP which is better in some ways but not others. MBA is a terrific machine for anyone who wants to do basic stuff, appreciates the light weight and the battery life is terrific.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
dustin_ Avatar
3 weeks ago

Keep in mind, this is also with the single 512GB chip, so drastically slower SSD speeds.
Makes no difference for me/most people in my/their day to day.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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