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Overview:
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 in silver delivers powerful performance in a slim, lightweight notebook designed for work, study and everyday creativity. Powered by the advanced Apple M5 chip, this compact laptop combines speed, efficiency and intelligent processing in a highly portable design that weighs just over one kilogram.
With fast SSD storage, 16GB unified memory and a vibrant 13.6 inch Liquid Retina display, the MacBook Air is built to handle multitasking, productivity apps, video streaming and creative tasks smoothly. Its thin profile makes it easy to carry between meetings, classrooms or travel, while still offering impressive performance and long battery life.
The system also benefits from macOS, providing smooth app performance, strong security and seamless integration with other Apple devices such as iPhone and iPad.
Features:
Apple M5 Performance At the heart of this MacBook Air is the Apple M5 chip, designed to deliver strong performance while maintaining excellent power efficiency.
The 10 core CPU includes four performance cores and six efficiency cores, helping the laptop handle demanding applications while remaining responsive during everyday tasks. A 10 core GPU provides fast graphics performance, while the 16 core Neural Engine accelerates AI based processing and machine learning workloads.
Unified memory architecture allows the CPU, GPU and Neural Engine to share memory efficiently, resulting in smooth multitasking and improved system responsiveness.
Thin, Light and Easy to Carry The MacBook Air keeps the ultra portable design the series is known for. Its slim aluminium body is both durable and stylish, making it ideal for users who need a reliable laptop on the move.
- Weight: about 1.3 kg
- Height: 11.3 mm thin profile
- Finish: Silver aluminium design
This lightweight construction makes it perfect for commuting, travel or working from different locations throughout the day.
13.6 Inch Liquid Retina Display The notebook features a bright 13.6 inch Liquid Retina display designed for sharp visuals and accurate colour.
- Resolution: 2560 x 1664
- Brightness: 500 nits
- Wide colour support with P3 colour space
- True Tone technology for natural viewing
Photos, videos and documents appear crisp and detailed, while the large screen area provides a comfortable workspace for multitasking.
Fast Storage and Unified Memory This configuration includes fast PCIe based solid state storage and unified system memory that helps applications launch quickly and run smoothly.
- 16GB unified memory
- 1TB PCIe SSD storage
The combination of high speed storage and shared memory architecture ensures responsive performance across productivity software, creative apps and everyday workloads.
Battery Built for All Day Use The MacBook Air is designed to last through long workdays or study sessions without constant charging.
- Up to 18 hours video streaming
- Up to 15 hours wireless web use
- Built in 53.8Wh lithium polymer battery
This extended battery life makes the laptop ideal for mobile users who work away from power outlets.
Camera, Audio and Video Calls The MacBook Air includes a high quality camera and audio system designed for clear communication.
- 12MP Center Stage camera
- Desk View support for workspace sharing
- Three microphone array with directional beamforming
- Four speaker sound system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos
These features help deliver clear video calls, immersive audio playback and improved voice clarity during meetings.
Connectivity and Ports Despite its slim design, the MacBook Air offers modern connectivity for accessories, displays and fast data transfers.
- MagSafe 3 charging port
- Two Thunderbolt 4 USB C ports
- Support for charging, DisplayPort and high speed data up to 40Gb/s
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
The laptop can also support external displays for expanded workspace when needed.
Wireless Technology Fast wireless connectivity ensures smooth streaming, downloads and online collaboration.
- Wi Fi 7 support
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Apple N1 wireless networking chip
These technologies provide faster speeds and more stable connections for modern wireless networks.
Designed to Work with Apple Devices The MacBook Air integrates easily with the Apple ecosystem, allowing users to move between devices smoothly.
You can mirror your iPhone on the Mac, copy and paste content between devices and answer calls or messages directly from the laptop. This seamless integration helps streamline everyday workflows for Apple users.
Included in the Box - 13 inch Apple MacBook Air
- USB C to MagSafe 3 charging cable (2 m)
A compatible USB C power adapter is required for charging.
Specifications:
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Specifications and features |
| Brand | Apple |
| Year released | 2026 |
| SKU | MBA-13-INCH-M5 |
| Screen size | 13-inch |
| Model | Apple M5 |
| Processor | Apple M5 chip. 10-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores 10-core GPU Neural Accelerators Hardware-accelerated ray tracing 16-core Neural Engine 153GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Touch Bar Option | Non Touch Bar |
| Keyboard Type | Standard |
| Display | Liquid Retina display |
| 13.6-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology , 2 2560-by-1664 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch |
| 500 nits brightness |
| Color |
| Support for 1 billion colors |
| Wide color (P3) |
| True Tone technology |
| Connection and Ports | MagSafe 3 charging port |
| 3.5mm 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) |
| Camera and Video Support | 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View |
| 1080p HD video recording |
| Advanced image signal processor with computational video |
| Audio | Four-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 |
| 3.5mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones |
| Power and Battery | Up to 18 hours video streaming |
| Up to 15 hours wireless web |
| Built-in 53.8-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 USB-C Power Adapter or higher |
| 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 |
| Size and Weight | Height: 11.3 mm |
| Width: 304.1 mm |
| Depth: 215 mm |
| Weight: 1.23 kg |
| Wireless | Apple N1 wireless networking chip |
| Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)4 |
| Bluetooth 6 |
| Thread networking technology |
| Accessibility | Accessi-bility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Pro. |
| 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 |
| In The Box | 13-inch MacBook Air |
| USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m) |
| Adapter Sold Separately |
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