Apple MacBook Air 13″ M5 Chip

Description

Design & Build

• Dimensions: 304.1 mm x 215.0 mm x 11.3 mm (width x depth x height).
• Weight: 1.24 kg in aluminum unibody enclosure.
• Build Materials: 100% recycled aluminum in enclosure with model number A3449.

Display

• Size & Type: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina LED-backlit display with 2560×1664 resolution at 224 ppi.
• Brightness & Color: 500 nits peak brightness, P3 wide color gamut, True Tone technology.
• Refresh Rate: 60 Hz native refresh rate with anti-reflective coating.

Performance

• Chipset: Apple M5 with 10-core CPU (4 performance + 6 efficiency cores) and 8-core GPU.
• Memory: 16GB unified memory with 100 GB/s memory bandwidth.
• Storage: 512GB SSD with up to 7.4 GB/s read speeds.
• Benchmarks: Preproduction testing in January 2026 showed improved efficiency over M4.

Cameras

• Front Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera with ƒ/2.2 aperture and support for Center Stage.
• Video: 1080p video recording at 60 fps with temporal noise reduction.

Battery & Charging

• Battery Capacity: 52.6 Wh lithium-polymer battery.
• Runtime: Up to 18 hours wireless web browsing or video playback per Apple January 2026 tests.
• Charging: 30W USB-C power adapter with 50% charge in 30 minutes via 70W fast charge support.

Software & AI

• OS: macOS 27 with Apple Intelligence features including on-device ML models.
• AI Capabilities: Neural Engine with 16-core design for 38 TOPS performance.

Connectivity

• Ports: Two Thunderbolt 5 ports (40 Gb/s), MagSafe 3 charging port, 3.5 mm headphone jack.
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4, no cellular.

Colors

• Available Finishes: Midnight, Starlight, Silver, Space Gray with anodized aluminum finish.