MacBook Air (M5) (2026)
Apple's most popular laptop moves to the M5 chip: 512 GB base storage, Wi-Fi 7 and up to 18 h of battery. The 13″ starts at €1,199 in Spain ($1,099 in the US).
Specifications
| Launch | 2026-03-11 (announced 2026-03-03) |
| Chip | Apple M5 · 10-core CPU · 8-core GPU (config. 10) · Neural Accelerator per core · 16-core Neural Engine |
| Memory | 16 GB unified (config. 24 or 32 GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (config. 1, 2 or 4 TB) |
| Display | 13.6″ Liquid Retina · 2560×1664 (224 ppi) · 500 nits · P3 · True Tone |
| Camera | 12MP Center Stage with Desk View |
| Audio | Four speakers · Spatial Audio · three mics |
| Ports | MagSafe 3 · 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) · 3.5 mm jack |
| Wireless | N1 chip · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread |
| Battery | Up to 18 h video / 15 h web (53.8 Wh) · fast charge with 70 W+ power source |
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard · Touch ID · Force Touch trackpad |
| Dimensions | 30.41 × 21.5 × 1.13 cm |
| Weight | 1.23 kg (13″) |
| Finishes | Sky blue, midnight, starlight, silver |
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe |
| In the box | MacBook Air · 40 W Dynamic Power Adapter (60 W max) · USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2 m) |
| Launch price | 13″ from €1,199 in Spain (€1,089 education) · $1,099 in the US · 15″ from €1,499 |
Announcement and availability
Apple introduced it on March 3, 2026; pre-orders opened on March 4 and it reached stores on March 11, 2026, in 13″ and 15″ models. It replaces the 2025 MacBook Air (M4). Apple Newsroom, 3-3-2026
What changes and who it is for
Three changes over the Air (M4): the M5 chip with a Neural Accelerator in each GPU core for AI features; base storage doubles from 256 to 512 GB with an SSD Apple claims is twice as fast; and the new N1 wireless chip brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 to the Air. It keeps the modern Air design and supports two external displays. Apple Newsroom
Before choosing
The base configuration has an 8-core GPU; the 10-core GPU is a configure-to-order option. The base price rises $100 over the Air (M4) it replaces, though storage doubles in return (The Verge, 3-3-2026). Fast charging requires a 70 W or higher USB-PD power source, not included. Apple Support · Tech specs
Sources
- Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5 · Apple Newsroom, 3-3-2026
- MacBook Air · Technical Specifications · Apple
- MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) · Tech Specs · Apple Support
- The Verge: Apple announces M5 MacBook Air and updated MacBook Pro, 3-3-2026
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Facts checked October 30, 2026 · Specifications