Apple MacBook Air M5 Laptop 15.3″ 16GB 1TB SSD
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About This Item
- 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with 1.07 billion colours and 500 cd/m² brightness
- Apple M5 processor with 10 cores, 6 efficient cores and 16-core Neural Engine
- 16GB on-board RAM and 1TB SSD storage
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity with Apple N1 wireless chip
- MagSafe 3 charging with 66.5Wh battery for up to 18 hours video playback
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Apple MacBook Air M5 | 15.3″ Professional Powerhouse
The Apple MacBook Air Apple M M5 Laptop 38.9 cm (15.3″) 16 GB 1 TB SSD Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) macOS Tahoe Silver delivers exceptional performance in a remarkably thin and light design. With the powerful Apple M5 processor, vibrant Liquid Retina display, and all-day battery life, this laptop is engineered for professionals who demand both portability and capability.
Key Specifications
| Metric | Spec |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Display | 15.3″ Liquid Retina (2880 x 1864) |
| Memory | 16 GB on-board |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours video playback |
Exceptional Performance for Demanding Workloads
The Apple M5 processor delivers remarkable speed with its 10-core configuration, including 6 efficient cores for everyday tasks and 4 performance cores for intensive applications. Whether you’re editing 4K video, running complex spreadsheets, or multitasking between creative applications, this laptop handles it all without breaking a sweat. The 16 GB of unified memory ensures smooth performance even when running multiple demanding applications simultaneously.
Stunning Visual Experience
Experience exceptional clarity with the 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display featuring 2880 x 1864 resolution and 224 pixels per inch. The 500 cd/m² brightness ensures excellent visibility even in bright environments, while support for HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG delivers vibrant, lifelike colours. True Tone technology automatically adjusts the white balance to match your environment, reducing eye strain during long working sessions.
Advanced Connectivity and Security
Stay connected with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections than previous generations. The two Thunderbolt 4 ports support 6K displays and provide up to 40 Gbps data transfer speeds. Enhanced security features include Touch ID for quick and secure authentication, while the Apple Neural Engine with 16 cores accelerates machine learning tasks and enhances privacy features.
Box Contents
- MacBook Air M5 laptop
- USB Type-C to MagSafe 3 cable
- Documentation
Check Before You Buy
- Confirm UK plug compatibility for the power adapter (not included)
- Verify keyboard layout meets your requirements (UK or international)
- Check warranty coverage applies to your region
- Confirm compatibility with any specific UK software or peripherals
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can this MacBook Air run professional creative software?
A: Yes, the Apple M5 processor and 16 GB RAM handle professional applications like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Adobe Creative Suite efficiently.
Q: How many external displays can I connect?
A: The MacBook Air M5 supports up to 2 external displays with resolutions up to 6K via Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Q: Is the battery user-replaceable?
A: No, the 66.5 Wh lithium polymer battery is integrated and should be serviced by Apple or authorised providers.
Q: Does it support Apple Intelligence features?
A: Yes, with the Apple M5 processor and macOS Tahoe, it supports Apple Intelligence capabilities for enhanced productivity and privacy.
Q: What’s the weight for travel?
A: At just 1.51 kg and 11.5 mm thin, it’s exceptionally portable for daily commuting or travel.
The Consultant’s Verdict & Warranty
The Apple MacBook Air M5 represents an excellent choice for professionals, students, and creative users who need powerful performance in an ultra-portable package. Its combination of the latest Apple silicon, stunning display, and all-day battery life makes it ideal for both office work and on-the-go productivity. Covered by the standard Manufacturer Warranty, this laptop delivers the reliability and performance that Apple users expect.
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Laptop |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Silver |
| Introduction year | 2026 |
| Introduction month | March |
| Display | |
| Display number of colours | 1.07 billion colours |
| Pixel density | 224 ppi |
| Panel type | IPS |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display resolution | 2880 x 1864 pixels |
| 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 | |
| Processor generation | Apple M 5th Gen |
| Processor model | M5 |
| Processor cores | 10 |
| Processor manufacturer | Apple |
| Processor family | Apple M |
| Efficient cores | 6 |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Apple Neural Engine (ANE) |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) cores | 16 |
| Memory | |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| Storage | |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| 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 |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card family | Apple |
| On-board graphics card 4K support | Yes |
| On-board graphics card | 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 |
| Audio | |
| 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 |
| Camera | |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 12 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Optical drive | |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Network | |
| 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) |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | Yes |
| Wireless networking chip | Apple N1 |
| Thread networking technology | Yes |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Docking connector | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Charging port type | MagSafe 3 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Repairability index | 6.8 |
| Accessibility features | VoiceOver, Zoom, Voice Control, Switch Control, Closed Captions, Live Captions, Accessibility Reader, Live Speech, Motion & display and text settings, Personal Voice |
| Keyboard | |
| Pointing device | Trackpad |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Pressure sensing trackpad | Yes |
| Software | |
| 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 |
| Technical details | |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Silver |
| Repairability index | 6.8 |
| Warranty period | 1 year(s) |
| Processor special features | |
| Video encode engine | Yes |
| Video decode engine | Yes |
| Brand-specific features | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| Power | |
| 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 |
| Security | |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| 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 |
| Maximum shipping altitude | 10500 m |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 340.4 mm |
| Depth | 237.6 mm |
| Height | 11.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.51 kg |
| Packaging data | |
| Package weight | 2.34 kg |
| Package width | 58.7 mm |
| Package height | 280.1 mm |
| Package depth | 384.5 mm |
| Cables included | USB Type-C to MagSafe 3 |
| AC adapter included | No |
| Other features | |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Maximum shipping altitude | 10500 m |
| Dolby technologies | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos |
| AC adapter included | No |
| Warranty period | 1 year(s) |
| Video formats supported | HEVC, H.264, AV1, ProRes |
| Sensors | |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included | USB Type-C to MagSafe 3 |
| AC adapter included | No |
| Identifiers | |
| Distributor SKUs | CR34619, CR34788, CR43693, MDVA4BA, 12318008, 2072988 |

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