MacBook Air 13-inch M5
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| Feature |  MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.6 inches |
| Processor | Apple M5 |
| GPU | Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB unified memory |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB |
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General
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apple |
| Model | MacBook Air (13-inch, M5, 2026) |
| Announced | 2026 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell |
| Color | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight |
Design
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30.41 × 21.5 × 1.13 cm |
| Weight | 1.23 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure |
Display
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.6 inches |
| Display Type | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1664 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display Features | 224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone |
Performance
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 |
| CPU | 10-core CPU (4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory |
| RAM Type | Unified memory |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB unified memory |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|
| Battery | 53.8Wh lithium-polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable with 70W adapter |
| Power Adapter | 30W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS |
Connectivity
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video |
| Speakers | Four-speaker sound system |
| Microphones | Three-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Audio Features | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID |
| Stylus Support | No |
Ports
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|
| USB-A | No |
| USB-C | 2 × USB-C ports |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) |
| HDMI | No built-in HDMI; adapter supported |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 |
Additional Features
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |
|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID |
| Cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Special Features | 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 M5 |
|---|---|
| Laptop | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |