The new MacBook Air debuts with a $50 gift card as the M4 model hits its best price
Summary
Apple's new MacBook Airs, powered by the M5 chip, offer enhanced performance and double the base storage, but at a $100 price increase. Best Buy provides enticing deals, including gift cards, while last year's M4 model remains a budget-friendly option.
Key Insights
What are the main differences between the M5 MacBook Air and the M4 MacBook Air?
The M5 MacBook Air features an M5 chip with up to 4x faster AI performance than the M4, double the base storage (512GB vs 256GB), 2x faster SSD read/write speeds, an N1 wireless chip supporting Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 (vs Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 on M4), and a better charger included.
Is the M5 MacBook Air worth upgrading from the M4 model?
No, the M5 offers only modest year-over-year improvements like 13-22% better CPU performance in benchmarks, making it not worthwhile for M4 owners, but appealing for those with older M1 or earlier models.
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