Laptop
Apple MacBook Air with M5
Apple's 2026 MacBook Air with M5 is the portability-focused Mac laptop for buyers who value long battery life, silent fanless operation and a thin aluminum chassis more than sustained workstation-class cooling or broad port selection. The line comes in 13.6-inch and 15.3-inch Liquid Retina versions, starts with 16GB unified memory and 512GB SSD storage, and adds Apple's N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. The 13-inch model is the easier travel choice, while the 15-inch model provides more workspace without changing the basic fanless design. Important limitations remain: there are only two Thunderbolt 4 ports, memory and storage are not user-upgradeable after purchase, and heavy sustained CPU/GPU workloads may be better suited to a MacBook Pro with active cooling. Apple rates battery life at up to 18 hours under its stated test conditions, so real-world endurance will vary with workload, display brightness and network use.
VERIFIED SPECIFICATIONS
Key facts
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 13.6-inch or 15.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS display, 500 nits, P3 wide color and True Tone |
| Processor | Apple M5 with 10-core CPU; 8-core or 10-core GPU depending on configuration |
| Memory | 16GB unified memory standard; configurable to 24GB or 32GB |
| Storage | 512GB SSD standard; configurable up to 4TB depending on configuration |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via Apple N1 wireless chip |
| Camera | 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View support |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe 3 charging and 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| External displays | Supports up to two external displays under Apple's stated configuration requirements |
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours of video streaming under Apple's stated test conditions |
| Cooling | Fanless design |
| Colors | Sky Blue, Midnight, Starlight and Silver |
OFFICIAL REGIONAL PRICING
Prices by country
Manufacturer-listed starting prices. Taxes, trade-ins, carrier offers, financing and local configuration availability can change the amount you pay.
| Country | Currency | Starting price | Configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | USD | $1,099 | Apple U.S. starting price for the 13-inch MacBook Air with M5; education pricing, taxes and configure-to-order upgrades excluded | Official store ↗ |
Source & freshness
Last verified: Aug 17, 2026, 7:35 AM UTC
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