What These Memorial Day Apple Deals Mean for Upgraders
Apple Memorial Day deals are limited-time offers that combine rare price drops on current devices with higher Apple trade-in values, allowing upgraders to stack upfront discounts and trade-in credits for significantly lower net costs on new MacBooks and iPads. This Memorial Day, two headliners stand out: the 15-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip, and the iPad Air M4. Both are productivity-first devices with AI-ready hardware and premium displays, now sitting at their lowest prices across major retailers according to deal trackers. At the same time, Apple has increased what it pays for a wide range of older iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and even some Macs, adding extra savings on top of retailer promotions. For students, remote workers, and creative professionals, the timing creates one of the strongest upgrade windows of the year for Apple’s thin-and-light lineup.
15-inch MacBook Air M5 Deal: Power and Portability at an All-Time Low
The flagship Memorial Day MacBook Air M5 deal focuses on the 15.3-inch model, which PC Guide calls one of the most well-rounded thin laptops available for productivity, browsing, multitasking, office work, and media. The highlighted configuration pairs the M5 chip with 16GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD, combining a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and Neural Engine in a fanless 3.3-pound chassis. That makes it ideal for code, photo work, moderate video editing, and AI-assisted tasks without fan noise. The 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864, 500 nits, P3 color) gives more room for timelines, spreadsheets, and side-by-side apps than the smaller Air, while its speakers outclass most thin-and-light Windows laptops. According to PC Guide, this Memorial Day promotion drops the 15-inch MacBook Air M5 to its lowest ever price, turning a premium productivity laptop into a far better-value buy.
iPad Air M4 Price Drop: Laptop-Like Productivity for Less
On the tablet side, Amazon has pushed the iPad Air M4 to its lowest-ever price, making it a strong alternative to a traditional laptop for many users. The 11-inch iPad Air M4 with 128GB storage is currently listed with a 13% discount, bringing it down to USD 519 (approx. RM2,390) from USD 599 (approx. RM2,760). Built around Apple’s M4 chip, the tablet balances portability with performance for multitasking, gaming, content creation, and AI-based features. iPadOS adds advanced multitasking and flexible windowing so you can keep multiple apps visible and active, which helps when writing, editing videos, or working across documents. The 11-inch Liquid Retina display supports a colorful, sharp picture for both work and streaming. Paired with a keyboard case and pencil, this Memorial Day iPad Air M4 price turns it into a capable mobile workstation for students and creative professionals.
Updated Apple Trade-In Values: Turning Old Gear into Extra Discount
Apple’s updated trade-in values quietly increase how much your old devices can offset the cost of a new MacBook Air M5 or iPad Air M4. Mashable reports that trade-in estimates have risen across many categories, with iPhone 16 models gaining an extra USD 10 (approx. RM46) to USD 25 (approx. RM115), depending on the version. iPads also climbed: iPad Pro is up USD 20 (approx. RM92), iPad Air, iPad, and iPad mini each rise by USD 15 (approx. RM69). On the Mac side, MacBook Air jumps by USD 35 (approx. RM161) to USD 520 (approx. RM2,390), while some Apple Watch models such as Ultra 2 and Series 9 are up USD 10 (approx. RM46). “You could now get an extra USD 10 to USD 35 (approx. RM46 to RM161) off a new device when you trade in your old one,” according to Mashable’s summary.
How to Stack Discounts and Trade-Ins for Maximum Memorial Day Savings
To maximize value from Memorial Day Apple deals, start by locking in the best device discount at a trusted retailer, then pair it with Apple’s boosted trade-in values. For example, someone moving from an older MacBook Air can first grab the 15-inch MacBook Air M5 at its all-time low sale price, then use Apple’s higher MacBook Air trade-in value—now up to USD 520 (approx. RM2,390) depending on model and condition—to cut the net cost even further. The same strategy applies if you are upgrading an iPad: take advantage of the iPad Air M4 price on Amazon, then trade in a previous iPad Air or iPad that has seen a USD 15 (approx. RM69) value increase. This timing is especially helpful for productivity-focused users or creatives who want AI-ready hardware: you upgrade performance and displays while minimizing out-of-pocket spend.