Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5)
MacBook Air · 2026

MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) Technical specifications

Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) was introduced by Apple in 2026. It has a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, the Apple M5 chip and a 12MP main camera. Storage options: 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB. Colors: Sky Blue. Weight: 1.51 kg.

  • Display15.3″ LED
  • ChipApple M5
  • Camera12MP
  • Batteryup to 18 h
  • Storage512GB–4TB
  • Weight1.51 kg
  • Sky Blue
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MacBook Air (15-inch, M5): key specifications

Released2026
Display15.3″ LED · Liquid Retina · 2880 × 1864
ChipApple M5 chip · 10-core CPU · 10-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Memory16GB unified memory
Storage512GB / 1TB / 2TB / 4TB
Main camera12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Batteryup to 18 h
ConnectorMagSafe 3 charging port · USB 4 (40Gb/s)
Dimensions (H × W × D)1.15 × 34.04 × 23.76 cm
Weight1.51 kg
ConnectivityWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Operating SystemmacOS

Models, storage and colors

Storage

  • 512GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB
  • 4TB

Colors

  • Sky Blue

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Finish

  • Sky Blue
  • Silver
  • Starlight
  • Midnight

Size and Weight

  • Height0.45 inch (1.15 cm)
  • Width13.40 inches (34.04 cm)
  • Depth9.35 inches (23.76 cm)
  • Weight3.3 pounds (1.51 kg)

Display

  • Liquid Retina display
  • 15.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology;2 2880-by-1864 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Color
  • Support for 1 billion colors
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology

Chip

  • Apple M5 chip
  • 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
  • 10-core GPU
  • Neural Accelerators
  • Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • 153GB/s memory bandwidth
  • Media Engine
  • Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
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  • Video decode engine
  • Video encode engine
  • ProRes encode and decode engine
  • AV1 decode

Memory

  • 16GB unified memory
  • Configurable to
  • 24GB or 32GB

Storage

  • 512GB SSD
  • Configurable to
  • 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB

Camera

  • 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
  • 1080p HD video recording
  • Advanced image signal processor with computational video

Battery and Power

  • Up to 18 hours video streaming
  • Up to 15 hours wireless web
  • Built-in 66.5‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery
  • 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max
  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
  • Fast-charge capable with 70W or higher USB PD power source

Charging and Expansion

  • 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)

Wireless

  • Apple N1 wireless networking chip
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Bluetooth 6
  • Thread networking technology

Apple Intelligence

  • Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.

Audio Playback

  • Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Video Playback

  • Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes
  • HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG

Operating System

  • macOS
  • macOS is the world’s most advanced desktop operating system. It includes easy-to-use and powerful features that help you be more productive and creative, Apple Intelligence, and seamless ways to use iPhone with Mac.

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Air. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.
  • Features include
  • VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • Motion, display, and text settings
  • Accessibility Reader
  • Voice Control
  • Switch Control
  • Closed Captions
  • Live Captions
  • Personal Voice and Live Speech

Built-in Apps

  • App Store
  • Books
  • Calendar
  • Contacts
  • FaceTime
  • Find My
  • Freeform
  • Games
  • GarageBand
  • Home
  • iMovie
  • iPhone Mirroring
  • Journal
  • Keynote
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Messages
  • Music
  • News
  • Notes
  • Numbers
  • Pages
  • Passwords
  • Phone
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  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Preview
  • QuickTime Player
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Shortcuts
  • Stocks
  • Time Machine
  • Tips
  • TV
  • Voice Memos
  • Weather

In the Box

  • 15-inch MacBook Air
  • 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max
  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)

External Display Support

  • Supports up to two external displays
  • Two displays up to a native resolution of 6K at 60Hz or 4K at 144Hz
  • One display up to a native resolution of 8K at 60Hz or 5K at 120Hz or 4K at 240Hz
  • Supports up to two external displays over a single Thunderbolt port
  • Simultaneously supports the built-in display at full native resolution
  • Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports support native DisplayPort 1.4 speeds (up to HBR3) with DSC capability

Keyboard and Trackpad

  • Backlit Magic Keyboard with
  • 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys
  • Touch ID
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi‑Touch gestures

Audio

  • Six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers
  • Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers
  • Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using supported models of AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max5
  • Three-mic array with directional beamforming
  • Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes for enhanced voice clarity in audio and video calls
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high‑impedance headphones

Operating Requirements

  • Line voltage100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency50Hz to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature–13° to 113° F (–25° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Operating altitudetested up to 10,000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude15,000 feet
  • Maximum shipping altitude35,000 feet

Configure to Order

  • Configure your MacBook Air at apple.com.
  • 24GB or 32GB unified memory
  • 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD
  • 35W Dual USB‑C Port Compact Power Adapter or
  • 70W USB‑C Power Adapter

MacBook Air and the Environment

  • MacBook Air is designed to reduce environmental impact:9
  • See the MacBook Air Product Environmental Report (PDF)
  • Progress toward Apple 2030
  • Apple 2030 is our commitment to be carbon neutral for our entire carbon footprint. Our plan to decarbonize products is rigorous and focuses on transitioning to low-carbon electricity, designing with recycled and low-carbon materials, and prioritizing lower-carbon ways of shipping products, like ocean freight.
  • Materials
  • MacBook Air is made with 55% recycled content, including
  • 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and trackpad gel plate
  • 100% recycled cobalt and 95% recycled lithium in the battery
  • 100% recycled gold plating in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards and all connectors
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  • 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
  • 100% recycled tin solder in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards
  • 90% recycled steel in the keyboard feature plate and trackpad beam
  • Energy
  • 50% of manufacturing electricity for MacBook Air is sourced from low-carbon electricity
  • ENERGY STAR® certified
  • Packaging
  • 100% fiber-based packaging
  • Waste
  • No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program
  • Smarter chemistry
  • All of the materials used in Apple products, accessories, and packaging are covered by the requirements of our Regulated Substances Specification, which was one of the first in industry to restrict the use of key substances of concern. See the latest Environmental Progress Report to understand Apple’s recent efforts in phasing out these chemistries.

Acoustic Performance

  • Declared noise emission values in accordance with ECMA-109
  • Acoustic PerformanceSound Power LevelL W A,m (B)Sound Pressure LevelOperator PositionL p A,m (dB)Idle.3 (K V = 0.3)3Wireless web.3 (K V = 0.3)
  • L W A,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 B.
  • L p A,m is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at operator position (rounded to the nearest 1 dB).
  • 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel).
  • K v is the statistical adder for computing upper-limit of A-weighted sound power level.
  • The quantity, L W A,c (formerly called L W Ad) may be computed from the sum of L W A,m and K v .
  • The wireless web test browses 6 tabs with a mix of content including media.
  • Configuration testedM5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 2TB storage.

Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) technical specifications

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MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) — FAQ

What year was Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) released?

Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) was released in 2026.

What is the display size of Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5)?

Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) has 15.3″ LED Liquid Retina (2880 × 1864).

What chip does Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) use?

Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) uses Apple M5 chip, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine.

What storage capacities are available for Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5)?

Available storage capacities include 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB.

What colors does Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) come in?

Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) is available in Sky Blue.

What are the dimensions and weight of Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5)?

Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) measures 1.15 × 34.04 × 23.76 cm and weighs 1.51 kg.

How long does the Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) battery last?

Battery life of Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5): up to 18 h.

What camera does Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) have?

Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) camera: 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View.

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