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EDITION UPDATED · 2026-11-04
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Apple / Laptops

MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) specifications

A 13.6-inch MacBook Air with M5, 16GB unified memory and 512GB starting storage.

13-inch M5 base configuration: 10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, 512GB SSD.

$1,099.00US launch starting price · 16GB / 512GB · USD

Technical specifications

Display
13.6-inch IPS LCD; 2560 × 1664; 500 nits
Processor
Apple M5; 10-core CPU / 8-core GPU
Memory
16GB unified memory
Storage
512GB SSD
Battery
53.8Wh; up to 18 hours video streaming (Apple laboratory claim)
Camera
12MP Center Stage camera
Weight
1.23kg (configuration-dependent)
OS
macOS
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Data checked 2026-10-28. Specifications and historical prices come from the linked manufacturer sources. No new price or test result is implied by an editorial edition update.

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