Amazon continues to outprice Best Buy in the Apple hardware market, offering superior deals on popular products like AirPods and MacBooks even during Best Buy’s current Apple Shopping Event. Consumers looking for Apple accessories or laptops should consider Amazon’s offers before making a purchase.
Best Buy has introduced a $150 discount on select M5 MacBook Air models, but Amazon and B&H Photo Video are presenting better pricing on several configurations. For example, Amazon sells the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage for $1,099, a price point that undercuts Best Buy’s promotion. Other higher-end variants, including the 16GB/1TB and 24GB/1TB models, are also available at Amazon with additional USB-C power adapters included, adding further value.
Buyers aiming for the base 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD will find Amazon’s $200 discount more appealing than Best Buy’s $150 offer, with Amazon pricing the model at $1,499. Meanwhile, the MacBook Neo lineup—Apple’s budget option—also sees better pricing and faster delivery on Amazon, with all models listed $10 cheaper and some units shipping as soon as the next day.
Apple’s audio accessories continue this trend. Amazon has reached an all-time low price of $499 for the AirPods Max 2, and although Best Buy is temporarily offering a lower price on this model, Amazon holds the advantage when it comes to the recent AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4. The AirPods Pro 3 are available on Amazon for $199, down from $249, and the AirPods 4 for $99, reduced from $129, both beating Best Buy’s current pricing.
Experts recommend waiting for potential deeper discounts, especially on the M5 MacBook Air, as the $200-off price reductions often return around major sales events such as Prime Day. This makes patience a key strategy for buyers intending to maximize savings on Apple products.