7 Memorial Day Deals Worth Your Money This Weekend

Key Takeaways

• The M5 MacBook Air drops to $899, saving $200 off MSRP with the latest Apple silicon
• RX 9070 XT at $669.99 is the best GPU value in months during a brutal graphics card market
• LEGO Back to the Future DeLorean may retire later this year, making this 20% discount time-sensitive

Memorial Day weekend is here, and retailers are clearing spring inventory with some of the best prices we've seen this year. The M5 MacBook Air, AMD's flagship RX 9070 XT, and Apple's newest AirPods Pro all hit notable lows today. Here are the seven deals actually worth considering.

M5 MacBook Air: $899 (Save $200)

Amazon dropped the 2026 MacBook Air with M5 chip to $899.99, a $200 discount from its $1,099 MSRP. This 13-inch model comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD storage. The M5 chip represents a meaningful jump from previous generations, particularly for on-device AI workloads.

“The M5 chip isn't just an iteration; the integrated AI-compute improvements make this the most capable thin-and-light machine Apple has ever produced.”

— Sarah Jenkins, Lead Hardware Analyst at TechInsights

For anyone running design software, compiling code, or juggling video calls with multiple apps, this is the entry point for Apple's current-gen laptops. The 18% discount brings it closer to what the M4 Air cost at launch.

RX 9070 XT: $669.99 (Save $130)

Graphics card prices remain brutal in 2026. AI and data center demand have pushed GPU costs well above MSRP for most models. That's what makes this PowerColor Reaper RX 9070 XT deal notable. At $669.99, it's still above the card's $629 MSRP, but it's the lowest price we've tracked this quarter.

IGN gave the RX 9070 XT a 10/10 review, calling it a reminder that PC gaming doesn't have to be prohibitively expensive. The card handles 4K gaming with ray tracing enabled, and at this price point, it undercuts NVIDIA's competing RTX 5070 Ti by a healthy margin. Reddit's r/buildapc community is calling it the new king of 1440p value.

AirPods Pro 3: $199 (Save $50)

Apple's third-generation AirPods Pro drop to $199, a 20% discount from their $249 retail price. The upgrade from the second generation includes a built-in heart rate sensor, redesigned eartips for better noise cancellation, and improved audio quality.

For anyone still using original AirPods Pro or considering a switch from another brand, this is the lowest price we've seen since launch. The health tracking features make these more than just earbuds for Apple Watch users.

LEGO Back to the Future DeLorean: $159.99 (Save $40)

The LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine set is down to $159.99, saving 20% off its $199.99 MSRP. This 1,872-piece set includes the DeLorean with parts representing each movie in the trilogy, minifigures of Doc Brown and Marty McFly, and accessories like the hoverboard.

Here's the time-sensitive part: r/lego discussions suggest this set is expected to retire later this year. Once LEGO retires a set, prices on the secondary market typically spike. If you've been eyeing this one, the combination of discount and retirement timeline makes this weekend worth acting on.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: $61.99 (Save $8)

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launched recently and is already discounted to $61.99 for the PlayStation 5 version. That's an 11% discount from its $69.99 launch price. The game features a new Habitat Restoration system that expands on the series' creature-raising mechanics.

More Deals Worth Noting

A few other items hit notable prices this weekend:

• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment for Nintendo Switch 2
• Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition
• Middle-Earth 6-Film Collection in 4K (both extended and theatrical cuts)
• Razer DeathAdder Essential Gaming Mouse
• Star Fox for Switch 2

These follow the March 2026 hardware launches, so retailers are motivated to move inventory before summer. Expect similar discounts through Monday.

Which Deal Is Actually Worth It?

The M5 MacBook Air and RX 9070 XT represent the best value-per-dollar savings. The MacBook rarely sees $200 discounts this soon after launch, and the GPU market remains punishing enough that any below-market price counts as a win.

The LEGO set has the most urgency attached. If you're a Back to the Future fan who's been on the fence, the retirement timeline changes the calculus. Wait too long and you'll pay $300+ on eBay.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do Memorial Day sales typically last?

Most Memorial Day sales run through Monday, May 25. Some retailers extend through Tuesday, but the best inventory often sells out by Sunday evening.

Is the RX 9070 XT better than the RTX 5070 Ti?

For raw 4K gaming with ray tracing, the RX 9070 XT matches or beats the RTX 5070 Ti at a lower price. NVIDIA's card has better DLSS support, but AMD's FSR has closed the gap.

When will the LEGO Back to the Future set retire?

LEGO hasn't announced an exact date, but collector communities expect retirement in late 2026. Once retired, secondary market prices typically double or triple.

Is the M5 MacBook Air worth upgrading from M3 or M4?

The M5's AI-compute improvements are meaningful if you use on-device machine learning or heavy multitasking. For basic productivity, M3 or M4 users won't see dramatic differences.

Source: IGN All