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Most coverage of MacBook right now is dominated by Memorial Day deals on new M5-based MacBook Air/Pro models, with multiple outlets highlighting record-low pricing and discount amounts. Alongside the deals, there’s also attention on upcoming MacBook Pro hardware changes (including a possible notch/menu bar behavior) and rumors about display tech and an “Ultra” model.

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Key Takeaway If you’re buying a MacBook for Memorial Day, the headlines point to steep discounts on M5 MacBook Air and related models, while rumors suggest major MacBook Pro refreshes are coming soon.
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Memorial Day discounts M5 MacBook Air pricing Upcoming MacBook Pro changes M6 Pro/M6 Max rumors macbook air
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If you’re buying a MacBook for Memorial Day, the headlines point to steep discounts on M5 MacBook Air and related models, while rumors suggest major MacBook Pro refreshes are coming soon.

Most coverage of MacBook right now is dominated by Memorial Day deals on new M5-based MacBook Air/Pro models, with multiple outlets highlighting record-low pricing and discount amounts. Alongside the deals, there’s also attention on upcoming MacBook Pro hardware changes (including a possible notch/menu bar behavior) and rumors about display tech and an “Ultra” model.

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AmFilm tempered glass screen protector for the MacBook Neo
$19.99 30d Low
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Mosiso snap-on plastic case for the MacBook Neo
$21.49 30d Low
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MacBook Neo
$599.00 30d Low
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Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M5)
$899.99
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MacBook Air (M5, 2026)
$1049.00
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Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
$1099.99
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15-inch MacBook Air (M5)
$1149.00
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MacBook Air (M4, 2025)
$1149.00
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Anker 100 W USB C Charger, Laptop Charger, Compact 3-Port GaN Wall Charger, Smart Display, Touch Control, for MacBook, iPad, iPhone 17/16/15 Series: Amazon.de: Computer & Accessories
€67.60
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Apple MacBook Air (15 inch, Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, 16GB Shared Memory, 256GB) - Silver : Amazon.de: Computer & Accessories
€1049.00
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BenQ 27" MA270UP 4K Glossy IPS Monitor for Macbook
£449.99
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BenQ 32" MA320UP 4K Glossy IPS Monitor for Macbook
£549.98
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  • ● Memorial Day discounts — Save up to $200 on a 13-inch or 15-inch MacBook Air with M5 chip and 16GB of RAM — Memorial Day discounts get you Apple's latest and best co Tom's Hardware

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Top 1 signals · If you’re buying a MacBook
IGN · 3h ago
The 2026 MacBook Air With New Apple M5 Chip Drops to the Lowest Price Ever for Memorial Day

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Apple’s huge MacBook Pro overhaul is coming soon, here’s what we know
9to5Mac · 4h ago
Deals: 24GB M5 MacBook Air up to $320 off, iPhone Air MagSafe Battery 40% off, M5 MacBook Pro $1,499, more
AppleInsider · 4h ago
Apple's 2026 M5 MacBook Air plunges to record-low $899
WCCFTech · 12h ago
Apple’s M5 Pro-Powered MacBook Pro Delivers The Firepower, Battery Life And Longevity, While Being Cheaper By $200 On Amazon

Briefing Findings · If you’re buying a MacBook

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Memorial Day low 2026 MacBook Air with the M5 chip is reported at the lowest price ever for Memorial Day
Air discount amount 24GB M5 MacBook Air is listed as up to $320 off

What to Watch

  • Watch for further deal roundups on M5 MacBook Air/Pro during Memorial Day promotions. Tom's Hardware

What Changed

  • The 2026 MacBook Air With New Apple M5 Chip Drops to the Lowest Price Ever for Memorial Day IGN
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9to5Mac 6 articles

Tracking: Deals: 24GB M5 MacBook Air up to $320 off, iPhone Air MagSafe Battery 40% off, M5 MacBook Pro $1,499, more / Apple’s huge MacBook Pro overhaul is coming soon, here’s what we know

Deals: 24GB M5 MacBook Air up to $320 off, iPhone Air MagSafe Battery 40% off, M5 MacBook Pro $1,499, more Apple’s huge MacBook Pro overhaul is coming soon, here’s what we know
+4 more All of the best Apple Memorial Day deals: AirPods Pro 3, M5 MacBook Air $199 off, MacBook Pro, Series 11, more How to stop menu bar items being hidden behind the MacBook Pro notch Deals: AirPods Pro 3 Memorial Day deal back at $199, M5 MacBook Air Amazon low $199 off, iPad Air $400 off, Series 11, more Deals: M5 MacBook Air $199 off Amazon low, M3 iPad Air $400 off, iPhone 17 Pro Max, accessories, more
WCCFTech 2 articles

Tracking: Apple’s M5 Pro-Powered MacBook Pro Delivers The Firepower, Battery Life And Longevity, While Being Cheaper By $200 On Amazon / Apple To Quietly Steal Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display Trick For The M6 Pro & M6 Max MacBook Pro, Three Years Ahead Of Schedule

Apple’s M5 Pro-Powered MacBook Pro Delivers The Firepower, Battery Life And Longevity, While Being Cheaper By $200 On Amazon Apple To Quietly Steal Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display Trick For The M6 Pro & M6 Max MacBook Pro, Three Years Ahead Of Schedule
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What is the best overall MacBook?

The new MacBook Neo is the perfect low-cost laptop for school and casual home use, and the MacBook Pro is great for those who need higher-level processing and graphics performance for content creation, graphic design, advanced STEM work and gaming. In between, the MacBook Air is more of an everyday laptop that favors portability over performance, although it has power to spare and a long battery life, according to our tests. That’s why the MacBook Air is still CNET’s pick for the best MacBook for most people. The 15-inch MacBook Air acts as a bridge between the 13-inch MacBook Air and MacBook

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What's missing?

Yes, there are cheaper Intel and Windows laptops available. The value of the MacBook Neo is in its portability and the premium finish. Unfortunately, neither the UniBook nor the Honor X14 has material specifications in any information sheet we could find. So it's not clear if either laptop features a slick aluminum finish like Apple's device. Based on the images I've seen, they do appear to have a metal finish, but I can't guarantee that. That said, the higher-end MagicBook X14 does have an aluminum chassis. Additionally, the Neo weighs just over 2.7 lbs. It's a super-lightweight laptop that d

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