# MacBook Air 13-inch (latest M-series)

US Mac pricing beats the UK by ~£250 worth and India by ~₹15,000+ at the base config, and US retailer discounts widen the gap further.

Price: 1099 USD (Apple US base 13-inch MacBook Air, now M5 chip/16GB/512GB (Apple doubled base storage with the March 2026 M5 refresh, moving the base price to $1,099))

Where to buy: Apple Store, Best Buy, Costco (often $50-150 below Apple)

Price checked 2026-07-04

- One laptop per adult is duty-free into India over and above the ₹50,000 allowance — carry it in your cabin bag with the receipt
- US keyboards are ANSI layout (no UK £ key layout) — fine for most, annoying for some
- Mac warranty is international, and Best Buy/Amazon US frequently discount $100-200 below Apple's price
- Sales tax applies — this is the classic item to buy in a no-tax state