Apple MacBook Air M5 Laptop 15.3″ 16GB 1TB SSD macOS
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About This Item
- 15.3″ Liquid Retina display with 2880 x 1864 resolution and 500 cd/m² brightness
- Apple M5 processor with 10 cores (6 efficient) and 16-core Neural Engine
- 16GB unified memory and 1TB SSD storage for enhanced performance
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 with MagSafe 3 charging and 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports
- macOS Tahoe with Apple Intelligence, 6-speaker system, and 12MP FaceTime HD camera
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Apple MacBook Air M5 | 15.3″ Professional Performance
The Apple MacBook Air M5 delivers professional-grade performance in an ultraportable design. This 15.3″ laptop combines Apple’s latest M5 processor with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD storage, making it ideal for creative professionals, developers, and power users who need reliable performance without the bulk of a traditional workstation.
Key Specifications
| Metric | Spec |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Display | 15.3″ Liquid Retina (2880 x 1864) |
| Storage | 1TB SSD |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours web browsing |
| Weight | 1.51 kg |
Performance That Keeps Up With You
The Apple M5 processor delivers exceptional performance for demanding applications. With 10 cores including 6 efficient cores for everyday tasks and 4 performance cores for intensive workloads, this laptop handles everything from 4K video editing to complex software development. The 16GB unified memory ensures smooth multitasking across multiple applications.
Stunning Visual Experience
The 15.3″ Liquid Retina display offers 500 nits brightness and supports multiple HDR formats including Dolby Vision and HDR10+. With 224 pixels per inch and 1.07 billion colours, content appears crisp and vibrant. The True Tone technology automatically adjusts white balance to match ambient lighting, reducing eye strain during extended use.
Professional Connectivity
Two Thunderbolt 4 ports provide versatile connectivity options. These ports support charging, data transfer at up to 40Gb/s, and connection to external displays. The MacBook Air supports up to two external displays simultaneously, making it perfect for multi-monitor setups. Wi-Fi 7 ensures fast wireless connectivity for cloud-based workflows.
Box Contents
- MacBook Air M5 laptop
- USB Type-C to MagSafe 3 cable
- Documentation
Check before you buy
- Confirm UK keyboard layout and regional keyboard mapping
- Verify included AC adapter meets UK power requirements
- Check that warranty coverage applies in the UK
- Confirm display brightness meets your workspace needs
Questions and answers
Does this MacBook Air support external 4K displays?
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage later?
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Buying advice
The Apple MacBook Air M5 represents exceptional value for professionals who need powerful performance in a portable package. The combination of the M5 processor, Liquid Retina display, and all-day battery life makes it suitable for creative work, development, and business applications. Covered by the applicable manufacturer warranty.
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Introduction year | 2026 |
| Introduction month | March |
| Display number of colours | 1.07 billion colours |
| Pixel density | 224 ppi |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| Display diagonal | 38.9 cm (15.3″) |
| High Dynamic Range HDR technology | High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus), Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| True Tone technology | Yes |
| High Dynamic Range HDR supported | Yes |
| Display technology marketing name | Liquid Retina |
| Number of external displays supported | 2 |
| Processor model | M5 |
| Processor manufacturer | Apple |
| Processor family | Apple M |
| Efficient cores | 6 |
| Neural processor unit NPU | Apple Neural Engine (ANE) |
| Neural processor unit NPU cores | 16 |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Compatible memory cards | Not supported |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Intel Optane Memory module installed | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card family | Apple |
| On-board graphics card 4K support | Yes |
| On-board graphics card model | Apple GPU |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board graphics card cores | 10 |
| On-board graphics card 6K support | Yes |
| Memory bandwidth max | 153 GB/s |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Apple |
| On-board graphics card 8K support | Yes |
| Ray tracing acceleration | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 3 |
| Audio formats supported | MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC |
| Number of built-in speakers | 6 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Microphone modes | Voice Isolation, Wide Spectrum |
| Spatial audio | Yes |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution numeric | 12 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Mobile network generation | Not supported |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Low Energy BLE | Yes |
| Wireless networking chip | Apple N1 |
| Thread networking technology | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Docking connector | Yes |
| Charging port type | MagSafe 3 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 2 |
| Intel Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Pointing device | Trackpad |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Pressure sensing trackpad | Yes |
| Pre-installed software | App Store, Books, Calendar, Contacts, FaceTime, Find My, Freeform, Games, GarageBand, Home, iMovie, iPhone Mirroring, Journal, Keynote, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, News, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Passwords, Phone, Photo Booth, Photos, Podcasts, Preview, QuickTime Player, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, Stocks, Time Machine, Tips, TV, Voice Memos, Weather |
| Operating system installed | macOS Tahoe |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Blue |
| Repairability index | 6.8 |
| Video encode engine | Yes |
| Video decode engine | Yes |
| Accessibility features | VoiceOver, Zoom, Voice Control, Switch Control, Closed Captions, Live Captions, Accessibility Reader, Live Speech, Motion & display and text settings, Personal Voice |
| Brand specific technologies | Wide color (P3) |
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Battery capacity | 66.5 Wh |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Browsing time Wi-Fi | 15 h |
| Continuous video playback time streamed | 18 h |
| USB Power Delivery USB PD | Yes |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| USB Type-C required charging power min | 35 W |
| USB Type-C required charging power max | 72 W |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Operating temperature T-T | 10 – 35 °C |
| Storage temperature T-T | -25 – 45 °C |
| Operating relative humidity H-H | 0 – 90% |
| Operating altitude | 0 – 3000 m |
| Non-operating altitude | 0 – 4500 m |
| Width | 340.4 mm |
| Depth | 237.6 mm |
| Height | 11.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.51 kg |
| Package weight | 2.34 kg |
| Package width | 58.7 mm |
| Package height | 280.1 mm |
| Package depth | 384.5 mm |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Maximum shipping altitude | 10500 m |
| Dolby technologies | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos |
| Warranty period | 1 year(s) |
| Video formats supported | HEVC, H.264, AV1, ProRes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Cables included | USB Type-C to MagSafe 3 |
| AC adapter included | No |
| Distributor SKUs | 12318017, CR34609, CR34749, CR43707, MDVT4BA, 2072989 |
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