Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Processor
- Apple M5
- Everyday speed
- Handles photo and video editing
- Graphics
- Apple M5 8-core GPU
- Gaming
- Light and older games
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Screen
- 13.6" 2.5K IPS
- Weight
- 1.23 kg (2.7 lb)
- Battery (maker claim)
- Up to 18 hours
- Operating system
- macOS
Colors: Silver, Midnight, Starlight, Sky Blue
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Colors and part numbers
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) comes in one configuration, in 4 colors. Each color has its own part number.
| Colors | Part number | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Silver, Midnight, Starlight, Sky Blue | MDH74LL/A, MDHE4LL/A, MDHA4LL/A, MDHH4LL/A | Check current price |
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) at a glance
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Performance
Handles photo and video editing
Comfortable with photo and video editing and lots of apps at once.
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Gaming
Light and older games
Runs many Mac games, but it isn't built as a gaming laptop.
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Display
13.6-inch screen
Sharp text and photos, plus enough brightness for a sunny room.
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Battery life
Up to 18 hours (maker claim)
By the maker's figure it should get through a full day and more.
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Portability
1.23 kg (2.7 lb)
Easy to carry all day.
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Connectivity
Thunderbolt
Older accessories need a USB-C adapter.
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) full specifications
Performance
Comfortable with photo and video editing and lots of apps at once.
| Processor | Apple M5 |
|---|---|
| CPU cores | 10 |
| Core types | 4 performance + 6 efficiency |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm |
| Memory bandwidth | 153 GB/s |
| Graphics | Apple M5 8-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
Screen
Expect sharp text and photos and enough brightness for a sunny room.
| Screen size | 13.6" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1664) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Color range | Wide color (P3) |
Battery and size
By the maker's figure it should get through a full day and more. Easy to carry all day.
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 18 hours |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 53.8 Wh |
| Charger | 40 W |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 |
| Fast charging | Fast-charge capable with 70W or higher USB PD power source |
| Weight | 1.23 kg (2.7 lb) |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm (11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 in) |
| Color | Silver |
| Colors available | Silver |
Ports and wireless
The ports cover Thunderbolt. Older accessories need a USB-C adapter.
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
|---|---|
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) |
| External displays (max) | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | Apple N1 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 |
Features
Handy extras include fingerprint login and a backlit keyboard.
| Webcam | 1080p |
|---|---|
| Backlit keyboard | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys |
| Login | Fingerprint |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad |
| Speakers | Four-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos support for Spatial Audio |
| Microphones | Three-mic array with directional beamforming |
Software and model
It runs macOS, which pairs neatly with an iPhone.
| Operating system | macOS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2026 |
Specs from Apple's published product information. Makers revise hardware between production runs, so check the part number before you buy. Spotted an error? Let us know.