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Apple 15-inch MacBook Air

Apple 15-inch MacBook Air

4.7(50 ratings)

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$1,299.00at Best BuyVerified

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Our take on the Apple 15-inch MacBook Air

The 15-inch MacBook Air is Apple's large-screen thin-and-light laptop, here in its M5 version with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. It pairs a 15.0-inch 2880x1864 display with a fanless design, Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt ports, and Apple rates battery life at up to 18 hours. At $1,299 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026, it sits at the entry price for this configuration, with only two stores listing it new.

Best forStudents and office workers who want a big screen without a heavy laptopMac users upgrading from an Intel or M1 AirPeople who work unplugged all dayBuyers who want a simple, quiet machine with no fan
Pros
  • Large 15-inch screen in a body that stays light for its size
  • M5 chip with 10 cores and 16 GB of RAM handles everyday work and light editing
  • Fanless design runs silent
  • Up to 18 hours of rated battery life
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt for fast wireless and fast external drives
Cons
  • No fan means sustained heavy loads will throttle
  • 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD are fixed at purchase, not upgradeable
  • Only two stores list it new, so price competition is thin
  • Midnight finish shows fingerprints

Apple 15-inch MacBook Air prices at every store

  • Best BuyNew

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    $1,299.00Free shippingVerified
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  • Abt ElectronicsNew

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    $1,424.00Free shippingVerified
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Apple 15-inch MacBook Air price history

Lowest price we've seen: $1,299.00 on Nov 7 at Best Buy. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

  • 4.7 / 550 ratings

Owners rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 50 ratings, with most praise going to the big screen, silence and battery life. Complaints center on the fixed memory and storage and on the Midnight color picking up smudges.

What people mention
  • DisplayPraisedOwners like the large, sharp 15-inch screen for split-screen work and video.
  • BatteryPraisedReviewers report getting through a full workday on one charge.
  • NoisePraisedThe fanless design stays silent even under moderate load.
  • UpgradabilityCriticisedBuyers complain that 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage are locked in at purchase.
  • Sustained performanceMixedShort bursts are fast, but long exports and renders slow down without a fan.
  • FinishCriticisedThe Midnight color attracts fingerprints and smudges.

Specifications

Touchscreen
YesSource
Connections
ThunderboltSource
Screen Resolution
2880x1864Source
Bluetooth
YesSource

Questions and answers

Is the M5 MacBook Air 15 worth it at $1,299?
At $1,299 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026, it is the entry price for this 16 GB / 512 GB configuration. It is a fair buy if you want a big screen and long battery and do not need sustained heavy performance.
How does it compare with the 13-inch MacBook Air?
Same chip and memory options, but the 15-inch gives you a larger 2880x1864 screen and a bigger chassis. It weighs more, so pick the 13-inch if portability matters more than screen space.
Can I upgrade the RAM or SSD later?
No. The 16 GB of memory and 512 GB SSD are soldered, so choose the configuration you need at purchase.
How long does the battery last?
Apple rates it at up to 18 hours. Real-world use with browsing and office apps typically lands below that but still covers a full workday.
Does it have a touchscreen?
The listed specs say touchscreen yes, but MacBook Airs have never shipped with touch displays. Confirm with the store before buying if touch matters to you.
What ports does it have?
It has Thunderbolt ports plus a headphone jack and MagSafe charging. Expect to use a hub or dock for HDMI, SD cards and USB-A.
Where is the Apple 15-inch MacBook Air cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $1,299.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Apple 15-inch MacBook Air?
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings.
Where can I buy the Apple 15-inch MacBook Air?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Abt Electronics.

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Processor
Apple M5Source
Manufacturer Color
MidnightSource
Color
Black, MulticolorSource
SSD Size
512 GBSource
Hard Drive Type
SSDSource
Screen Size (")
15.0Source
Graphics Card Apple
Apple M5 10CSource
Processor Cores
10Source
Series
Apple Macbook Air 15”Source
Release Year
2026Source
Battery Life (h)
18.0Source
Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Source
RAM
16 GBSource