Creators and multitaskers
Strong editorial fit
Our editorial cpu rating is 92/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
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Apple · Laptops
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
M5 · 13.6″ Liquid Retina · 1.23 kg
94/100 editorialManufacturer source →
US launch / reference price: $1,099 · Released 2026-03-11
Editorial overview
Apple's March 2026 13″ Air — M5 chip with 10-core CPU, 16 GB base RAM, 13.6″ at 2560×1664, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and up to 18 hours of video playback per Apple.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- 10-core CPU and up to 10-core GPU
- 16 GB unified memory baseline
- Up to 18 hours video playback
Tradeoffs to check
- No ProMotion 120 Hz display
- 2× Thunderbolt 4 (not TB5)
- Two ports total
Fit by priority
Derived from available editorial ratings, using category-specific criteria.
Battery-life shoppers
Strong editorial fit
Our editorial battery rating is 95/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
Frequent travelers
Strong editorial fit
Our editorial portability rating is 96/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Display
- Display
- 13.6″ IPS LED, 2560×1664 at 224 ppi
Performance
- RAM
- 16 GB unified (base)
Camera & video
- Battery (video)
- Up to 18 hours
Battery & charging
- Battery (web)
- Up to 15 hours
Storage
- Storage
- 512 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB SSD
Build & design
- Weight
- 1.23 kg
Software & support
- OS
- macOS Tahoe (26)Manufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Other
- Chip
- Apple M5 chip (10-core CPU; 8 or 10-core GPU)
- Ports
- MagSafe 3, 2× Thunderbolt 4, 3.5 mm
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $1,099. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
History appears when an approved retailer provides observations.
Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.
Sources & confidence
Manufacturer source: www.apple.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-09-13. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
