The M1 MacBook Air is $150 off at multiple retailers right now

by Shivendra Singh · September 24, 2021

The M1 MacBook Air, our current pick for the best laptop, is on sale for its best price to date. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge

There’s no shortage of accolades for the latest MacBook Air with its vaunted M1 CPU. Our review last November simply stated that “the new MacBook Air with Apple’s M1 chip is a triumph.” And right now, both the 256GB and 512GB configurations are available at Amazon and Best Buy for $150 off, their largest discount to date. This version of the MacBook Air marks some of the most profound improvements to Apple’s hardware architecture and specs. Whisper-quiet operation, a faster processor, and extensive battery life make the 2020 Air the perfect travel companion, even for Windows die-hards.

This deal must be popular, as most configurations are backordered until mid-October currently. Some are available sooner; make sure to check both…