Apple has officially announced the MacBook Air with M5, available in both 13-inch and 15-inch models. Building on the already outstanding M4 MacBook Air, the new M5 model brings significant upgrades including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, double the starting storage at 512GB, and the power of the M5 chip — all in the same beautifully thin and light design.
What’s New in MacBook Air M5
- Chip: Apple M5 — significant performance boost over M4
- Wireless: Apple N1 chip enabling Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
- Storage: Now starts at 512GB (up from 256GB), configurable up to 4TB
- SSD: Faster SSD technology across all storage tiers
- Battery: Up to 18 hours of battery life
- Display: Stunning Liquid Retina display
- Camera: 12MP Center Stage camera
- Ports: Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with support for up to two external displays
- Audio: Immersive sound system with Spatial Audio
Colors
MacBook Air M5 is available in four colors: sky blue, midnight, starlight, and silver.
Performance
Apple tested the M5 MacBook Air in February 2026, comparing it against the M1 MacBook Air with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, as well as M4 configurations. The results show meaningful gains across CPU, GPU, and machine learning workloads — making this the fastest MacBook Air ever.
macOS Tahoe & Apple Intelligence
The MacBook Air M5 ships with macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 and full Apple Intelligence support. Live Translation in Messages, Spotlight improvements, the Phone app on Mac, and the Liquid Glass design are all included out of the box.
Availability & Pricing
MacBook Air M5 is available for pre-order starting March 4, 2026, with in-store availability beginning March 11, 2026. Pre-order now to secure your preferred configuration.
Where to Buy
- MacBook Air M5 13-inch — View on Amazon
- MacBook Air M5 15-inch — View on Amazon
- MacBook Air Cases & Sleeves — View on Amazon
- Thunderbolt 4 Hubs & Docks — View on Amazon
Should You Upgrade?
If you’re on an M1 or M2 MacBook Air, the M5 is a compelling upgrade — especially with Wi-Fi 7, double the base storage, and meaningfully faster performance. If you’re on M3 or M4, the jump is more incremental, but the Wi-Fi 7 and storage improvements are still noteworthy. For anyone buying new, this is simply the best MacBook Air Apple has ever made.
