It’s quite unusual to see a sale on a high-end Apple product so soon after its launch, but the M4 MacBook Air is currently being offered at a reduced price. Just a few weeks post-event, it has now been discounted by $50, and if you opt for an upgrade, you’ll save $60 as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. While the markdown isn’t monumental, it represents a swift change for our top choice for MacBook Air.

What makes the M4 MacBook Air stand out? Beyond being the latest model, it showcases the same chip found in the entry-level MacBook Pros, albeit with a slight reduction in GPU cores unless you’re willing to pay extra for an upgrade. Fortunately, both configurations are available at this special price—opt for the variant that includes 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for an upgrade. Regardless of your choice, this model offers a considerable performance improvement compared to previous MacBook Airs, which had been equipped with older technology until now.

This remarkable device offers exceptional value. Even without any discounts, the M4 MacBook Air is one of the first to introduce the latest chipset at a budget-friendly price, replacing the previous model in the under-$1,000 segment. It’s a significant upgrade across two generations without any additional cost to the consumer.

In fact, unless there’s a need for more robust M4 Pro or M4 Max processors, it may not be necessary to invest in a MacBook Pro right now since the M4 Air competes admirably with the current entry-level Pro offerings. It’s worth noting that this promotion currently applies only to the 13-inch Air; the larger 15-inch model remains at full price.