Tested · Scored · RankedNEWinstax mini Evo 2 — full review & score →
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)
Apple

MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)

The same winning Air, now with M5 and Wi-Fi 7.

Laptops
—/10What the pros sayPendingExpert consensusSee score breakdown ↓
Storage
Buying call

The 13-inch MacBook Air with M5 keeps the thin, fanless design and 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display and drops in the M5 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Base storage doubles over the previous model, and in independent testing it lasted 15 hours 30 minutes of continuous web browsing. It stays silent under any load. Nothing about the design or colors has changed, and long renders still make a fanless chassis throttle.

Full verdict ↓
Lowest new price · 512GBCheck price0 retailers
See availability Check the store for today’s priceGet a price-drop alert
Compare prices at
Editor testedHands-on testing and real-world use
Real-world useBased on everyday testing, not a spec sheet
Unbiased reviewIndependent and objective, sources shown
MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)Check priceSee price
Key specs
Panel type
Liquid Retina display
Battery
Up to 18 hours video streaming, Up to 15 hours wireless web
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
IPS
Size
13.6" (345 mm)
Brightness
500 nits
Performance
Processor
Apple M5
GPU
8-core GPU, 10-core GPU
RAM
16 GB
Storage
512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Body
Weight
2.71 lb (1.23 kg)
Dimensions
height: 0.44 inch (1.13 cm); width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm); depth: 8.46 inches (21.5 cm)
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display13.6" (345 mm)IPS
ChipsetApple M516 GB RAM · 8-core GPU, 10-core GPU
RAM / storage16 GB · 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Weight2.71 lb (1.23 kg)height: 0.44 inch (1.13 cm); width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm); depth: 8.46 inches (21.5 cm)
24 attributes · See all specifications
Price & availability

Where to buy

Prices from trusted US retailers, updated daily.

Set price alert

We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are stored at the time of last verification and may change.

0 price points tracked.
Check the store for today’s price.
Available in 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB.
Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The 13-inch MacBook Air with M5 keeps the thin, fanless design and 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display and drops in the M5 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Base storage doubles over the previous model, and in independent testing it lasted 15 hours 30 minutes of continuous web browsing. It stays silent under any load. Nothing about the design or colors has changed, and long renders still make a fanless chassis throttle.

Best for

Students and professionals who want a silent laptop that lasts the whole day

Not for

Creators who render for long stretches or anyone hoping for a redesign

Main strengthM5 chip with strong performance and efficiency
Main weaknessDesign and colors unchanged
Reasons to buy
M5 chip with strong performance and efficiency
15h30m in continuous web-browsing testing
Doubled base storage
Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
Reasons to avoid
Design and colors unchanged
Fanless chassis throttles under long sustained loads
Measured view—/10What the pros say.
Head to head

How it stacks up

Open a comparison for the full side-by-side view.

Choose a gadget
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)
This deviceMacBook Air (13-inch, M5)
VS
MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025)
AlternativeMacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025)
Display
13.6"13.6"
Chipset
M5M4
Full comparison
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)
This deviceMacBook Air (13-inch, M5)
VS
MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro or M5 Max)
AlternativeMacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro or M5 Max)
Display
13.6"14.2"
Chipset
M5M5 Pro
Full comparison
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)
This deviceMacBook Air (13-inch, M5)
VS
AlternativeMacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)
Display
13.6"14.2"
Chipset
M5M4: 10-core CPU (4P+6E), 10-core GPU, hardware ray tracing, 16-core Neural Engine, 120GB/s
Full comparison
Same category

Alternatives worth a look

Other phones in the database, with their stored scores and prices.

All laptops →
—
AppleMacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)14.2" (361 mm) · M4: 10-core CPU (4P+6E), 10-core GPU, hardware ray tracing, 16-core Neural Engine, 120GB/s · 16 GB
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6)—
AppleMacBook Pro 14-inch (M6)14.2" (361 mm) · M6: 12-core CPU (2 super, 4 performance, 6 efficiency cores), 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and hardware ray tracing, Dual 16-core Neural Engine, u · 16 GB
—
AppleMacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)14.2" (361 mm) · M4 Pro: 12-core CPU (8P+4E) / 16-core GPU or 14-core CPU (10P+4E) / 20-core GPU, 273GB/s; M4 Max: 14-core CPU / 32-core GPU (410GB/s) or 16-core CPU / 40-core G · 24 GB
MacBook Pro 14-inch with PROLED XDR Display—
AppleMacBook Pro 14-inch with PROLED XDR Display14.2" (361 mm) · M5 Pro (15-core CPU/16-core GPU or 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 307GB/s) or M5 Max (18-core CPU with 32-core GPU at 460GB/s or 40-core GPU at 614GB/s); 16-core Neur · 24 GB
Product data

Full specifications

24 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Panel type
Liquid Retina display
Brightness
500

Performance

CPU cores
10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores

Battery

Battery
Up to 18 hours video streaming, Up to 15 hours wireless web

Connectivity

Wireless
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 4; Bluetooth 6
Ports
  • Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for:
  • Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB-C) ports with support for:
  • MagSafe 3 charging port
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
Webcam
- 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View - 1080p HD video recording - Advanced image signal processor with computational video

Body

Dimensions
11 x 304 x 215 mm
Vote & discuss

Community says

No reader votes on the MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) yet. Votes happen on head-to-heads: pick a matchup and say which one you would buy.

Reviewed this gadget on your site or channel? Submit your review →

MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)No store price yetSpecs
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) Specs & Price | Gadget Clash