Apple MacBook Air M5 Laptop 13.6″ 24GB 1TB SSD macOS
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About This Item
- Apple M5 processor with 10 cores and 16 Neural Engine cores for advanced AI performance
- 24 GB on-board memory and 1 TB SSD storage for seamless multitasking
- 13.6″ Liquid Retina display with 2560 x 1664 resolution and 500 cd/m² brightness
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity with Thunderbolt 4 ports for fast data transfer
- MagSafe 3 charging and 53.8 Wh battery for up to 15 hours of browsing
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Apple MacBook Air M5 | Ultra-Thin Powerhouse
The Apple MacBook Air Apple M M5 Laptop 34.5 cm (13.6″) 24 GB 1 TB SSD Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) macOS Tahoe Blue is a premium ultraportable designed for professionals who demand exceptional performance in a featherweight chassis. With the M5 chip’s 10-core CPU and 16-core Neural Engine, this laptop delivers desktop-class processing in a 1.23 kg package, perfect for UK users who need power without compromise.
| Metric | Spec |
|---|---|
| Display | 13.6″ Liquid Retina, 2560 x 1664, 500 cd/m² |
| Processor | Apple M5, 10 cores (6 efficient + 4 performance) |
| Memory | 24 GB unified |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours video playback |
Liquid Retina Brilliance
The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display brings content to life with 1.07 billion colours and 500 cd/m² brightness. Whether you’re editing photos in natural light or watching HDR content in a coffee shop, the IPS panel delivers consistent colour accuracy from any angle. True Tone technology automatically adjusts white balance to match your environment, reducing eye strain during long work sessions.
M5 Performance That Defies Size
Apple’s fifth-generation M5 chip combines 10 cores with 16 Neural Engine cores to handle everything from 8K video editing to machine learning tasks. The 153 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures smooth multitasking, while hardware-accelerated ray tracing brings realistic lighting to creative applications. With support for two external displays, you can expand your workspace without sacrificing performance.
All-Day Battery & Rapid Charging
The 53.8 Wh lithium polymer battery provides up to 18 hours of video playback, making it ideal for long flights or back-to-back meetings. When you do need to recharge, the 30-72W USB-C fast charging gets you back to 50% in around 30 minutes. The included USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable ensures secure magnetic connection, though you’ll need to purchase the UK-specific AC adapter separately.
Package contents
- MacBook Air M5 laptop
- USB-C to MagSafe 3 charging cable
- Documentation
Things to check first
- Confirm the UK plug adapter is purchased separately
- Verify your UK Wi-Fi 7 router supports the latest standards
- Check if you need additional ports via adapters (HDMI, SD card)
- Confirm macOS Tahoe compatibility with your essential software
Frequently Asked Questions
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Summary & warranty
The Apple MacBook Air M5 represents the pinnacle of ultraportable computing for UK professionals who value performance, portability, and battery life. Its combination of the M5 chip, stunning Liquid Retina display, and all-day battery makes it ideal for creative work, business travel, and everyday productivity. 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 | 24 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 24 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 | CR34666, CR34782, CR43659, MDHK4BA, 12318006, 2072981 |
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