Apple/Laptops

MacBook Air, 15-inch, M5 Chip, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB memory, 1TB storage

Name: MacBook Air, 15-inch, M5 Chip, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB memory, 1TB storage
Brand: Apple

US · MDVA4LL/A

Exact configurationMDVA4LL/A

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Specifications below preserve the published source wording. Unpublished values are unknown; they do not mean a feature is absent.

Approved part numbers: MDVA4LL/A, MDVE4LL/A, MDVK4LL/A, MDVT4LL/A

Tests and reviews

Published test results and reviewer comments are available below.

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The hardware

Full Specifications

Every published specification, grouped by category. Select a heading to collapse.

Performance — CPU / GPU▾

Processor	Apple M5 10-core CPU Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Graphics	Apple M5 10-core GPU Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Memory & Storage▾

Installed RAM	16 GB Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Total storage	1 TB Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Display▾

Screen technology	Unpublished
Size	15.3 in Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Resolution	2880x1864 px Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Refresh rate	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Battery & Power▾

Battery capacity	66.5 Wh Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Power supply	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Connectivity▾

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 & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Wireless & networking	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Build & Physical▾

Weight	1510 g Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Dimensions	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Software & Bundle▾

Operating system	macOS (version unspecified) Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Included bundle	Unpublished

Motherboard & Memory Expansion▾

Motherboard model	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification
Total RAM slots	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:30.941622+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification

Independent testing

Benchmarks & Reviews

5 results from other configurations · 1 written review · 1 video

Cinebench 2024 multi core962 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details

Rendering speed using all processor cores.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe
Test version: Cinebench 2024
Published: 2026-03-08
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) · Apple M5 10-core CPU · Apple M5 10-core GPU · 32 GB RAM · 2000 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi
Configuration match: Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Different ram_gb Noncritical differences: storage_gb, region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
Source location: Cinebench 2024 / CPU Multi Core; reviewed-device row: Apple MacBook Air 15 M5Apple M5 10-Core

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Cinebench 2024 single core199 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details

Rendering speed using one processor core.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe
Test version: Cinebench 2024
Published: 2026-03-08
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) · Apple M5 10-core CPU · Apple M5 10-core GPU · 32 GB RAM · 2000 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi
Configuration match: Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Different ram_gb Noncritical differences: storage_gb, region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
Source location: Cinebench 2024 / CPU Single Core; reviewed-device row: Apple MacBook Air 15 M5Apple M5 10-Core

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Geekbench 6.7 Metal76,530 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details

Graphics computing speed using Apple Metal. This is a score, not a game frame rate.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe
Test version: Geekbench 6.7
Published: 2026-03-08
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) · Apple M5 10-core CPU · Apple M5 10-core GPU · 32 GB RAM · 2000 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi
Configuration match: Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Different ram_gb Noncritical differences: storage_gb, region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
Source location: Geekbench 6.7 / GPU Metal; reviewed-device row: Apple MacBook Air 15 M5Apple M5 10-Core GPU, Apple M5 10-Core

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Benchmarks & Reviews

Published test results and reviewer comments.

5 results from other configurations1 written review 1 video

Results marked “Other configuration” come from devices with a matching processor or graphics chip. This configuration may perform differently.

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Processor

Geekbench 6.7 multi core

Higher is better

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

MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max) · 48 GB ↗30,057 points
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) · 128 GB ↗29,415 points
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) · 64 GB ↗28,436 points
Mac mini (M6) · 24 GB ↗21,302 points
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) · 32 GB ↗18,054 points
MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) · 16 GB ↗17,072 points
Reviewed configuration: MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) · 32 GB ↗16,995 points
MacBook Neo (2026) · 8 GB ↗9,140 points

Memory, cooling and operating system versions differ between these reviewed devices. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗

Processor test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
Cinebench 2024 multi coreRendering speed using all processor cores.Higher is better	962 pointsOther configuration	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe Reviewed setup: MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) · Apple M5 10-core CPU · Apple M5 10-core GPU · 32 GB RAM · 2000 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi	Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-08
Cinebench 2024 single coreRendering speed using one processor core.Higher is better	199 pointsOther configuration	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe Reviewed setup: MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) · Apple M5 10-core CPU · Apple M5 10-core GPU · 32 GB RAM · 2000 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi	Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-08
Geekbench 6.7 multi coreSpeed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.Higher is better	16,995 pointsOther configuration	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe Reviewed setup: MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) · Apple M5 10-core CPU · Apple M5 10-core GPU · 32 GB RAM · 2000 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi	Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-08
Geekbench 6.7 single coreSpeed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.Higher is better	4,195 pointsOther configuration	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe Reviewed setup: MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) · Apple M5 10-core CPU · Apple M5 10-core GPU · 32 GB RAM · 2000 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi	Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-08

Graphics

Graphics test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
Geekbench 6.7 MetalGraphics computing speed using Apple Metal. This is a score, not a game frame rate.Higher is better	76,530 pointsOther configuration	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe Reviewed setup: MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) · Apple M5 10-core CPU · Apple M5 10-core GPU · 32 GB RAM · 2000 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi	Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-08

What reviewers say

Build and controls

The large-screen Air remains slim and runs without fan noise.
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Read the reviews

Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-08MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) · Apple M5 10-core CPU · Apple M5 10-core GPU · 32 GB RAM · 2000 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi

Watch the reviews

NotebookcheckReviews · 2026-04-24

The fastest laptops on the planet?! - All new 2026 MacBooks tested!

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 ↗

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Configuration matching & limitations

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.

gaming pilot

cpu: Reviewer comments
gpu: Reviewer comments
gaming: Not measured

performance pilot

cpu: Reviewer comments
gpu: Reviewer comments
gaming: Not measured
sustained: Not measured

whole device

cpu: Reviewer comments
gpu: Reviewer comments
gaming: Not measured
sustained: Not measured
noise: Not measured
battery: Not measured
display: Not measured
build: Reviewer comments

An overall buying score is unavailable. The available measurements do not cover every aspect of the device.

Reviewer finding

The large-screen Air remains slim and runs without fan noise.

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Full Specifications

Benchmarks & Reviews

Benchmarks & Reviews

Processor

Geekbench 6.7 multi core

Graphics

What reviewers say

Build and controls

Read the reviews

Watch the reviews

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gaming pilot

performance pilot

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