Apple MacBook Air M5, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, macOS
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About This Item
- Apple M5 processor with 10 cores and 16-core Neural Engine
- 16 GB unified memory and 1 TB SSD storage
- 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with 500 nits brightness
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity
- 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports with MagSafe 3 charging
- macOS Tahoe with Apple Intelligence
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Apple MacBook Air M5 | Next-Gen Portable Performance
The Apple MacBook Air Apple M M5 Laptop 34.5 cm (13.6″) 16 GB 1 TB SSD Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) macOS Tahoe Blue delivers flagship Apple Silicon performance in an ultra-light aluminium chassis. Designed for professionals, creatives, and students who demand speed without compromise, it pairs the M5 chip’s 10-core CPU with a vibrant Liquid Retina display and all-day battery life.
Apple MacBook Air M5 13.6″ Technical Overview
| Metric | Spec. |
|---|---|
| Display | 13.6″ Liquid Retina, 2560×1664 |
| Processor | Apple M5, 10-core |
| Memory | 16 GB unified |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD |
| Battery life (video playback) | Up to 18 hours |
| Weight | 1.23 kg |
M5 Performance Engineered for Real Work
The Apple M5 chip delivers up to 50% faster CPU performance than the M1, making multitasking, compiling code, and rendering smoother than ever. With 16 Neural Engine cores, AI-accelerated workflows in Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, and Xcode execute in record time. The 153 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures large files and 4K timelines load instantly.
Liquid Retina Display with True Tone
The 13.6″ Liquid Retina display produces 1.07 billion colours with 500 nits brightness, perfect for photo editing and streaming HDR content. True Tone technology adapts white balance to ambient lighting, reducing eye strain during long sessions. With support for two external 6K displays, it’s a versatile hub for multi-screen workflows.
All-Day Battery with MagSafe 3 Charging
A 53.8 Wh lithium polymer battery provides up to 15 hours of web browsing and 18 hours of video playback. MagSafe 3 charging snaps on magnetically and supports up to 72 W fast charging. Two Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports deliver 40 Gb/s data transfer and DisplayPort output, keeping your workflow uninterrupted.
In the Box
- Apple MacBook Air M5
- USB Type-C to MagSafe 3 cable
- Documentation
Things to check first
- Confirm UK plug availability if an AC adapter is required separately.
- Verify macOS Tahoe compatibility with your essential apps.
- Check regional warranty coverage and AppleCare+ availability.
- Confirm Wi-Fi 7 router support for full 802.11be speeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The short version
The Apple MacBook Air M5 is ideal for users who need uncompromising performance in a featherweight package. Its M5 chip, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB SSD make it future-proof for demanding creative and professional workloads. 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 | 34.5 cm (13.6″) |
| High Dynamic Range HDR technology | High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus), Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), 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 | AAC, MP3, ALAC, FLAC |
| Number of built-in speakers | 4 |
| 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 | 53.8 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 | 30 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 | 304.1 mm |
| Depth | 215 mm |
| Height | 11.3 mm |
| Weight | 1.23 kg |
| Package weight | 1.65 kg |
| Package width | 55.4 mm |
| Package height | 244.8 mm |
| Package depth | 335.5 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 | CR34665, CR34806, CR43692, MDHJ4BA, 12318005, 2072977 |
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