MacBook Air (M5)

Name: MacBook Air (M5)
Brand: Apple

Fully verifiedLaptopReleased · 2026-03-11Announced 2026-03-04

Specs verified 2026-09-30 · source

The M5 MacBook Air is Apple's 2026 thin-and-light laptop, available in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes.

Official product page

At a glance

DisplayLiquid Retina, 500 nits brightness, True Tone, 1 billion colors (P3 wide color)

ProcessorApple M5 (10-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU)

Graphics8-core GPU

RAMUnified memory, 16GB base (configurable to 24GB or 32GB)

Storage512GB

Battery13-inch: 53.8, 15-inch: 66.5 Wh

Weight13-inch: 2.7 lb (1.23 kg), 15-inch: 3.3 lb (1.51 kg)

OSmacOS

Device overview

Processor & graphics

Memory & storage

Configured with Unified memory, 16GB base (configurable to 24GB or 32GB) and 512GB of storage.

Battery

Battery capacity: 13-inch: 53.8, 15-inch: 66.5 Wh rated for Up to 18 hours video streaming, up to 15 hours wireless web, supporting MagSafe 3; both Thunderbolt 4 ports also support charging wired charging.

Ports & connectivity

Includes 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s), MagSafe 3, 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) via Apple N1 chip, and Bluetooth 6.

Specifications

Design & Build
Weight	13-inch: 2.7 lb (1.23 kg) 15-inch: 3.3 lb (1.51 kg)
Dimensions	13-inch: 11.97 × 8.46 × 0.44 in 15-inch: 13.40 × 9.35 × 0.45 in
Colors	Sky Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Silver
Build materials	Recycled aluminum enclosure
Keyboard	Backlit Magic Keyboard with 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys, Touch ID, and Force Touch trackpad
Display
Display	Liquid Retina, 500 nits brightness, True Tone, 1 billion colors (P3 wide color)
Resolution	13-inch: 2560×1664 (224 ppi) 15-inch: 2880×1864 (224 ppi)
Peak brightness	500 nits
Performance
Chipset	Apple M5 (10-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU)
Graphics	8-core GPU
Memory & Storage
Storage type	SSD, 512GB base (configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB)
Memory type	Unified memory, 16GB base (configurable to 24GB or 32GB)
Battery & Charging
Battery life	Up to 18 hours video streaming, up to 15 hours wireless web
Charging	MagSafe 3; both Thunderbolt 4 ports also support charging
Battery capacity	13-inch: 53.8 15-inch: 66.5 Wh
Front camera
Center Stage	12MP
Camera
Webcam	12MP Center Stage camera, Desk View support, 1080p HD video
Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) via Apple N1 chip
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6
Ports & Expansion
Ports	2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s), MagSafe 3, 3.5mm headphone jack
Audio
Speakers	13-inch: four-speaker sound system 15-inch: six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers
Software
Operating system at launch	macOS
Security & Sensors
Biometric authentication	Touch ID (integrated in keyboard)

Configurations & variants

512GB storageDefault

Sources & verification

This device is fully verified: every required fact is confirmed from a Tier 1 (manufacturer/official) source.

Apple Inc.Manufacturer newsroom
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Tier 1 sources are the manufacturer's own product pages, technical specification sheets, or support documentation. Tier 2 sources are reputable independent technical references, used only for facts that couldn't be confirmed from official documentation. Last verified 2026-09-30.