Macbook Air 13-inch M1 vs MacBook Air 13-inch M5
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| Feature |  Macbook Air 13-inch M1 |  MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.3 inches | 13.6 inches |
| Processor | Apple M1 | Apple M5 |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU | Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB / 24GB unified memory |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB |
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General
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | MacBook Air (13-inch, M5, 2026) |
| Announced | 2020 | 2026 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Color | Gold, Silver, Space Gray | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight |
Design
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30.41 × 21.24 × 0.41–1.61 cm | 30.41 × 21.5 × 1.13 cm |
| Weight | 1.29 kg | 1.23 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure | Aluminum enclosure |
Display
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.3 inches | 13.6 inches |
| Display Type | Retina IPS, LED-backlit | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1664 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 227 ppi, Wide color (P3), True Tone | 224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone |
Performance
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 | Apple M5 |
| CPU | 8-core CPU (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) | 10-core CPU (4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU | Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | Shared unified memory |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Unified memory |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB / 24GB unified memory |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 49.9Wh lithium-polymer | 53.8Wh lithium-polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback |
| Charging | USB-C charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable with 70W adapter |
| Power Adapter | 30W USB-C Power Adapter | 30W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | macOS |
Connectivity
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Four-speaker sound system |
| Microphones | Three-mic array with directional beamforming | Three-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Audio Features | Wide stereo sound, Dolby Atmos playback | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | No |
| USB-C | 2 × USB-C ports | 2 × USB-C ports |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) |
| HDMI | No built-in HDMI; adapter supported | No built-in HDMI; adapter supported |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort output over USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support |
| Other Ports | None | MagSafe 3 |
Additional Features
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Cooling | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Special Features | 16-core Neural Engine; supports one external display up to 6K at 60Hz | Apple N1 wireless networking chip, Thread, 16-core Neural Engine; supports up to two external displays |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Macbook Air 13-inch M1 | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
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