Apple/Configurable
US · APPLE-CONFIG-MACBOOK-AIR-13INCH-M5
Configurable laptop · Advertised base configuration
Configuration choices and fixed specifications. Upgrade limits do not guarantee an orderable choice.
Manufacturer selects for this base tier: 10-8. M5 chip. Choose your processing power.10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Brings speed and fluidity to everything you do. Buy from $1299 or $108.25/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $24.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Give a boost to intensive tasks like gaming and creative work with more processing and graphics rendering speed. Buy from $1399 or $116.58/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $27.07/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote # Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.
Manufacturer options ↗Graphics follow the selected chip and core combination. Manufacturer selects for this base tier: 10-8. M5 chip. Choose your processing power.10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Brings speed and fluidity to everything you do. Buy from $1299 or $108.25/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $24.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Give a boost to intensive tasks like gaming and creative work with more processing and graphics rendering speed. Buy from $1399 or $116.58/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $27.07/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote # Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.
Manufacturer options ↗| Installed RAM | 16 GBSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:05.593365+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
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Manufacturer selects for this base tier: 16gb. 16GBIncludedOr choose from more options.Available with a change to your chip. You’ll be able to review your new configuration before accepting the changes.24GBSee pricing and changes32GBSee pricing and changes Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.
Manufacturer options ↗Manufacturer selects for this base tier: 512gb. 512GBIncludedOr choose from more options.Available with a change to your chip. You’ll be able to review your new configuration before accepting the changes.1TBSee pricing and changes2TBSee pricing and changes4TBSee pricing and changes Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.
Manufacturer options ↗| Screen technology | Unpublished |
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| Size | 13.6 inSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:05.593365+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
| Refresh rate | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:05.593365+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
Manufacturer selects for this base tier: 13inch. Model. Choose your size.13-inch Footnote 1 Buy from $1299 or $108.25/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $24.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #15-inch Footnote 1 Buy from $1499 or $124.91/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $28.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote # Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.
Manufacturer options ↗| Battery capacity | 53.8 WhSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:05.593365+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
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Advertised base: Unpublished
Manufacturer selects for this base tier: 40w. 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W MaxCompact with up to 60W for a powerful charging boost.Included35W Dual USB-C PortCompact size with two ports to charge two devices at once.+ $20.0070W USB-CSupports fast charging up to 50% in around 30 minutes. Footnote ¶+ $20.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.
Manufacturer options ↗| Ports | MagSafe 3 charging port · 3.5 mm headphone jack · Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: · Charging · DisplayPort · Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) · USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)Source & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:05.593365+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
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| Wireless & networking | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:05.593365+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
| Weight | 1230 gSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:05.593365+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
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| Dimensions | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:05.593365+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
Manufacturer selects for this base tier: midnight. Color. Pick your favorite.Color - MidnightSky BlueSilverStarlightMidnight Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.
Manufacturer options ↗| Operating system | macOS (version unspecified)Source & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:05.593365+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
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| Included bundle | Unpublished |
Initially selected: U.S. English. Other keyboard languages are optional choices for this US store base.
Manufacturer options ↗| Motherboard model | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:05.593365+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification |
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| Total RAM slots | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:05.593365+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification |
Rendering speed using all processor cores.
Higher is betterRendering speed using one processor core.
Higher is betterGraphics computing speed using Apple Metal. This is a score, not a game frame rate.
Higher is betterCompare tests with the same version and settings. Expand each test for the measured setup and limitations.
Published test results and reviewer comments.
5 measured results1 written review1 video
Compare tests with the same version and settings.
Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos. Compared with 7 reviewed Macs.
Middle of these 7: 21,302 points
Memory, cooling and operating system versions differ between these reviewed devices. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗
| Test | Result | Test conditions | Source |
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| Cinebench 2024 multi coreRendering speed using all processor cores.Higher is better | 957 points | Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe | Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-07 |
| Cinebench 2024 single coreRendering speed using one processor core.Higher is better | 200 points | Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe | Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-07 |
| Geekbench 6.7 multi coreSpeed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.Higher is better | 17,072 points | Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe | Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-07 |
| Geekbench 6.7 single coreSpeed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.Higher is better | 4,185 points | Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe | Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-07 |
| Test | Result | Test conditions | Source |
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| Geekbench 6.7 MetalGraphics computing speed using Apple Metal. This is a score, not a game frame rate.Higher is better | 66,910 points | Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe | Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-07 |
NotebookcheckReviews
Comparison of the 13/15-inch M5 Air and 14/16-inch M5 Pro/Max laptops. The reviewed memory and chip options vary.
By the team behind the Notebookcheck written reviews.Watch on YouTube ↗CPU/GPU-only tests do not depend on SSD capacity, colour or radio option. They do not establish battery life, storage speed or display quality.
Notebookcheck: Numbers refer to the reviewed setup. Storage, screen finish and cellular options do not establish CPU/GPU differences; memory and chip-bin differences remain separate.
Notebookcheck: Comparison of the 13/15-inch M5 Air and 14/16-inch M5 Pro/Max laptops. The reviewed memory and chip options vary.
An overall buying score is unavailable. The available measurements do not cover every aspect of the device.
Other configurable in the catalog. No ranking is implied.
What reviewers say
Build and controls
Thin, well-built and silent during use because it has no fan.
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