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MacBook Air M5 Price Hike: Bad News for Budget MacBook, Boost for M4?

Apple’s new MacBook version is likely to sit below the Air variant in the lineup and priced well below it as well.

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News18•04-03-2026, 12:53

MacBook Air M5 Price Hike: Bad News for Budget MacBook, Boost for M4?

•MacBook Air M5 base model now starts with 512GB storage, significantly increasing its entry price.
•In India, this means an extra Rs 20,000 for the added storage on the M5 MacBook Air.
•The price hike creates strategic room for the rumored 'budget MacBook' (Neo), expected around $599-$699.
•Apple's high storage pricing strategy is evident with the Rs 20,000 premium for 512GB Air.
•The M5 Air's higher price makes the M4 MacBook Air, with its powerful chip and 16GB RAM base, a more attractive alternative.

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