Apple MacBook Air M5 15.3″ 16GB 512GB SSD macOS
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About This Item
- 15.3″ Liquid Retina display with 2880 x 1864 resolution and 224 ppi
- Apple M5 chip with 10-core CPU, 16-core Neural Engine, and 10-core GPU
- 16GB unified memory and 512GB SSD storage
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports with MagSafe 3 charging
- macOS Tahoe with Apple Intelligence and 6-speaker spatial audio system
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Apple MacBook Air M5 | 15.3″ Ultra-Portable Powerhouse
The Apple MacBook Air Apple M M5 Laptop 38.9 cm (15.3″) 16 GB 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) macOS Tahoe Blue delivers professional performance in a featherweight design, perfect for UK professionals who need both portability and power.
Built around Apple’s next-generation M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 16-core Neural Engine, this 15.3″ powerhouse handles everything from complex spreadsheets to creative workflows without breaking a sweat.
Key Specifications
| Metric | Spec |
|---|---|
| Display | 15.3″ Liquid Retina (2880×1864) |
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Memory | 16 GB Unified |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours video playback |
Stunning Liquid Retina Display
The 15.3″ Liquid Retina display delivers 500 nits brightness and 1.07 billion colours with P3 wide colour gamut, making everything from spreadsheets to streaming content look incredibly vibrant. HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG support ensure you see content exactly as creators intended.
True Tone technology automatically adjusts white balance to match your environment, reducing eye strain during long working sessions. With 224 ppi pixel density, text remains razor-sharp whether you’re reviewing documents or browsing the web.
M5 Performance That Won’t Weigh You Down
Weighing just 1.51 kg and measuring 11.5 mm thin, this MacBook Air proves you don’t need to sacrifice performance for portability. The M5 chip’s 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU deliver desktop-class performance while maintaining all-day battery life.
With 16 GB unified memory and 512 GB SSD storage, you can run multiple applications simultaneously without slowdowns. The 16-core Neural Engine accelerates machine learning tasks, making video editing, photo processing, and AI-powered applications lightning fast.
All-Day Battery & Fast Charging
Get up to 18 hours of continuous video playback or 15 hours of web browsing on a single charge. When you need to top up quickly, fast charging capabilities mean you can regain hours of use in minutes rather than hours.
The 66.5 Wh lithium polymer battery is designed for UK usage patterns, maintaining performance whether you’re working from home, commuting, or travelling across the country. MagSafe 3 charging provides secure, reliable power delivery.
Premium Audio & Camera Experience
Six-speaker system with spatial audio transforms your MacBook Air into a mobile entertainment centre. Whether you’re joining video calls, watching films, or listening to music, the audio quality rivals much larger devices.
The 12 MP Full HD front camera with Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes ensures you look and sound professional on every call. Three-mic array captures clear audio even in noisy environments.
Box Contents
- MacBook Air M5 laptop
- USB Type-C to MagSafe 3 cable
- Documentation
Before You Order
- Confirm the keyboard layout matches your preference (UK QWERTY standard)
- Verify Wi-Fi 7 router compatibility for optimal wireless performance
- Check if you need additional adapters for your existing peripherals
- Confirm regional warranty coverage for your UK location
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Why we rate it
The Apple MacBook Air M5 represents exceptional value for UK professionals who need uncompromising performance in an ultra-portable package. With its stunning display, all-day battery life, and next-generation M5 processor, it handles everything from daily productivity to creative workloads with ease.
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| 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 | 512 GB |
| Intel Optane Memory module installed | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| 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 | CR34673, CR34797, CR43726, MDVQ4BA, 12318016, 2072985 |
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