Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)

Processor: Apple M5
Everyday speed: Handles photo and video editing
Graphics: Apple M5 10-core GPU
Gaming: Light and older games
Memory: 16 GB
Storage: 512 GB SSD
Screen: 15.3" 3K IPS
Weight: 1.51 kg
Battery (maker claim): Up to 18 hours
Operating system: macOS

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Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) full specifications

Performance

Processor	Apple M5
Graphics	Apple M5 10-core GPU
Memory (RAM)	16 GB
Maximum memory	16 GB
Memory upgrades	Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage	512 GB
Storage type	SSD
Storage slots	0

Screen

Screen size	15.3"
Resolution	3K (2880 x 1864)
Panel	IPS
Brightness	500 nits
Colour range	Wide colour (P3)
HDR	None
Touchscreen	No

Battery and size

Battery life (maker claim)	Up to 18 hours
Battery capacity	66.5 Wh
Charges via	MagSafe 3 or USB-C
Fast charging	Fast-charge capable with 70 W or higher USB PD power source
Weight	1.51 kg
Dimensions	340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm
Materials	100% recycled aluminium enclosure
Colour	Midnight
Colours available	Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight

Ports and wireless

Ports	2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C; charging, DisplayPort, USB 4 up to 40Gb/s), 1x MagSafe 3 (charging), 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack
Thunderbolt / USB4	2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps
External displays (max)	2
Card reader	None
Ethernet	None
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi card	Apple N1
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6
Mobile data	None

Features

Webcam	12MP Center Stage, 1080p
Backlit keyboard	Yes
Keyboard	backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 ANSI or 79 ISO keys, 12 full-height function keys, ambient light sensor
Login	Fingerprint
Number pad	No
Touchpad	Force Touch trackpad with pressure sensing and Multi-Touch gestures
Speakers	six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos
Microphones	three-mic array with directional beamforming
Pen	No
Security	Touch ID

Software and model

Operating system	macOS
Model number	MDVH4B/A
Released	2026

Specs compiled from Apple's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.