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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5 vs Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5

Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.

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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5

  • 1,230 g.
  • 13.6 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Apple M5 processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
KSh 197,000In Stock
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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5

  • 1,510 g.
  • 15 inch screen.
  • Apple M5 processor.
  • Storage: Solid-state drive (SSD).
  • 66.5 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 227,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch if you want a lighter build (1.23 kg). Choose the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch if you want a larger 66.5 Wh battery, longer rated battery life (18 hours per charge) and a larger 15-inch screen.

Weight

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
1.23 kg
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
1.51 kg

Display

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
13.6 inch screen
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
15 inch screen

Performance

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
10-core CPU (4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores) processor
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
10 cores: 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores processor

Storage

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
SSD
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Solid-state drive (SSD)

Stored energy

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
53.8 Wh of stored energy
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
66.5 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch

  • Lighter: 1.23 kg (vs 1.51 kg).

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch

  • Larger battery: 66.5 Wh (vs 53.8 Wh).
  • Rated for up to 18 hours per charge (vs 15).
  • Larger 15-inch screen (vs 13.6-inch).

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PriorityApple MacBook Air 13-inchApple MacBook Air 15-inch
PerformanceApple M5 processor, Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU graphicsApple M5 processor, Apple 10-core GPU graphics
Display13.6-inch LCD display, 60 Hz, 224 ppi15-inch LCD display, 224 ppi
Battery lifeUp to 15 hours per chargeUp to 18 hours per charge
Weight1.23 kg1.51 kg
ConnectionsWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
Charging70 W wired chargingMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
BrandAppleApple
ModelMacBook Air (13-inch, M5, 2026)MacBook Air 15-inch M5
Announced20262026
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorSky Blue, Silver, Starlight, MidnightMidnight, Starlight, Sky Blue, Silver

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Dimensions30.41 × 21.5 × 1.13 cm340.4 × 237.6 × 11.5 mm
Weight1.23 kg1.51 kg
Build MaterialsAluminum enclosureAluminium enclosure

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Display Size13.6 inches15 inches
Display TypeLiquid Retina IPS, LED-backlitLiquid Retina; LED-backlit IPS
Resolution2560 × 16642880 x 1864
Refresh Rate60Hz—
Brightness500 nits500 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True ToneWide colour P3; True Tone; 1 billion colours; 224 ppi

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
ProcessorApple M5Apple M5
CPU10-core CPU (4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores)10 cores: 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
GPUApple 8-core / 10-core GPUApple 10-core GPU
Graphics MemoryShared unified memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeUnified memoryUnified memory
Storage TypeSSDSolid-state drive (SSD)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
RAM16GB / 24GB unified memory16GB / 24GB
Storage512GB / 1TB1TB / 512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Battery53.8Wh lithium-polymer66.5 Wh lithium-polymer
Battery LifeUp to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playbackApple tests: up to 18 hours video streaming or 15 hours wireless web
ChargingMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable with 70W adapterMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging
Power Adapter30W USB-C Power AdapterCompatible USB-C PD power source, minimum 35 W; inclusion varies by market

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Operating SystemmacOSmacOS

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 6Bluetooth 6.0
EthernetNo built-in EthernetNo built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Webcam12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video12MP Center Stage Camera
SpeakersFour-speaker sound systemSix speakers with force-cancelling woofers
MicrophonesThree-mic array with directional beamformingThree-microphone array with directional beamforming
Audio FeaturesSpatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modesSpatial Audio and Dolby Atmos playback; headphone support for high-impedance loads

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
KeyboardBacklit Magic KeyboardMagic Keyboard with Touch ID
Keyboard BacklightYesYes
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gesturesForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures
Fingerprint ReaderTouch IDTouch ID
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
USB-ANoNo
USB-C2 × USB-C ports2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports; USB4 up to 40 Gbps
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)2x Thunderbolt 4
HDMINo built-in HDMI; adapter supportedNo built-in HDMI
DisplayPortDisplayPort output over USB-CDisplayPort output over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNoNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support3.5mm headphone jack
Other PortsMagSafe 3MagSafe 3

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
SecurityTouch IDTouch ID and Secure Enclave
CoolingFanless passive coolingFanless passive cooling
Special FeaturesApple N1 wireless networking chip, Thread, 16-core Neural Engine; supports up to two external displaysApple Intelligence; hardware-accelerated media engine

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M5Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
LaptopMacBook Air 13-inch M5MacBook Air 15-inch M5
Charging CableUSB-C to MagSafe 3 cable, 2 mUSB-C to MagSafe 3 cable

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both run macOS.
  • Both offer up to 1 TB of storage.

In summary

Choose MacBook Air 15-inch for longer rated battery life and a larger battery; MacBook Air 13-inch offers Apple 8-core / 10-core graphics and a lighter build.

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