The full specification section applies to the entire series, and is presented for reference purposes , specifications may differ between models. The specifications shown above cannot be changed unless an option is available to do so. E&OE.
Overview:
Powered by the Apple M5 Chip The Apple M5 processor brings a new level of speed and efficiency to the MacBook Air. Its 10 core CPU includes performance and efficiency cores that work together to deliver fast processing while keeping power consumption low.
The integrated 10 core GPU handles graphics intensive tasks such as photo editing, video playback, and creative applications smoothly. The built in 16 core Neural Engine accelerates AI driven tasks and enhances performance in modern applications.
Large 15.3 Inch Liquid Retina Display Enjoy a vibrant and immersive viewing experience with the 15.3 inch Retina display. The high 2880 x 1864 resolution ensures sharp visuals and crisp text, while the LED backlit panel delivers excellent brightness and colour accuracy.
Key display highlights:
- 15.3 inch Liquid Retina display
- 2880 x 1864 resolution
- 500 nits brightness
- Wide P3 colour support
- True Tone technology
- Support for up to 1 billion colours
This display is ideal for creative work, streaming media, browsing, and everyday productivity.
Fast Unified Memory and SSD Storage This MacBook Air includes 16GB of unified memory, allowing the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine to access the same memory pool for improved efficiency and performance. The design helps applications run smoothly even when multitasking.
Storage is handled by a fast 1TB PCIe solid state drive, giving you quick boot times, fast file transfers, and plenty of space for applications, media, and documents.
Built for Video Calls and Entertainment The MacBook Air includes an advanced 12MP Center Stage camera that keeps you automatically framed during video calls. The feature is useful for meetings, online classes, and remote collaboration.
Audio is enhanced by a multi speaker system with support for Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, delivering rich and immersive sound when watching movies, listening to music, or joining calls.
Highlights include:
- 12MP Center Stage camera
- 1080p HD video recording
- Three microphone array
- Six speaker sound system
- Spatial Audio support
- Dolby Atmos compatibility
Thin, Lightweight and Easy to Carry Despite the larger display, the MacBook Air remains highly portable. Its slim profile and light weight make it suitable for travel, commuting, or working from different locations.
Physical details:
- Weight: approximately 1.5 kg
- Height: 11.5 mm
- Width: 340.4 mm
- Depth: 237.6 mm
The aluminium design keeps the laptop durable while maintaining the premium Apple build quality.
Modern Connectivity and Ports The MacBook Air offers fast wireless connectivity and versatile port options for modern accessories and displays.
Connectivity options:
- Wi Fi 7 wireless networking
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Two Thunderbolt 4 USB C ports
- MagSafe 3 charging port
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
The Thunderbolt ports support charging, high speed data transfer, DisplayPort connections, and USB4 functionality.
Magic Keyboard and Precision Trackpad The laptop includes Apple's backlit Magic Keyboard designed for comfortable typing in any environment. The keyboard layout includes full height function keys and supports Touch ID for secure login and authentication.
The large Force Touch trackpad provides precise cursor control and supports pressure sensitive gestures for a more responsive user experience.
Battery Designed for All Day Use Efficiency from the Apple M5 chip helps the MacBook Air deliver long battery life while maintaining strong performance.
Battery capabilities:
- Up to 18 hours of video streaming
- Up to 15 hours of wireless web browsing
- Built in lithium polymer battery
- USB C or MagSafe charging support
This allows you to work, study, or stream content for extended periods without constantly searching for a power outlet.
In The Box - Apple MacBook Air 15 inch laptop
- USB C to MagSafe 3 charging cable (2 m)
- Power adapter sold separately
Features:
Powered by the Apple M5 Chip The Apple M5 processor brings a new level of speed and efficiency to the MacBook Air. Its 10 core CPU includes performance and efficiency cores that work together to deliver fast processing while keeping power consumption low.
The integrated 10 core GPU handles graphics intensive tasks such as photo editing, video playback, and creative applications smoothly. The built in 16 core Neural Engine accelerates AI driven tasks and enhances performance in modern applications.
Large 15.3 Inch Liquid Retina Display Enjoy a vibrant and immersive viewing experience with the 15.3 inch Retina display. The high 2880 x 1864 resolution ensures sharp visuals and crisp text, while the LED backlit panel delivers excellent brightness and colour accuracy.
Key display highlights:
- 15.3 inch Liquid Retina display
- 2880 x 1864 resolution
- 500 nits brightness
- Wide P3 colour support
- True Tone technology
- Support for up to 1 billion colours
This display is ideal for creative work, streaming media, browsing, and everyday productivity.
Fast Unified Memory and SSD Storage This MacBook Air includes 16GB of unified memory, allowing the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine to access the same memory pool for improved efficiency and performance. The design helps applications run smoothly even when multitasking.
Storage is handled by a fast 1TB PCIe solid state drive, giving you quick boot times, fast file transfers, and plenty of space for applications, media, and documents.
Built for Video Calls and Entertainment The MacBook Air includes an advanced 12MP Center Stage camera that keeps you automatically framed during video calls. The feature is useful for meetings, online classes, and remote collaboration.
Audio is enhanced by a multi speaker system with support for Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, delivering rich and immersive sound when watching movies, listening to music, or joining calls.
Highlights include:
- 12MP Center Stage camera
- 1080p HD video recording
- Three microphone array
- Six speaker sound system
- Spatial Audio support
- Dolby Atmos compatibility
Thin, Lightweight and Easy to Carry Despite the larger display, the MacBook Air remains highly portable. Its slim profile and light weight make it suitable for travel, commuting, or working from different locations.
Physical details:
- Weight: approximately 1.5 kg
- Height: 11.5 mm
- Width: 340.4 mm
- Depth: 237.6 mm
The aluminium design keeps the laptop durable while maintaining the premium Apple build quality.
Modern Connectivity and Ports The MacBook Air offers fast wireless connectivity and versatile port options for modern accessories and displays.
Connectivity options:
- Wi Fi 7 wireless networking
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Two Thunderbolt 4 USB C ports
- MagSafe 3 charging port
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
The Thunderbolt ports support charging, high speed data transfer, DisplayPort connections, and USB4 functionality.
Magic Keyboard and Precision Trackpad The laptop includes Apple's backlit Magic Keyboard designed for comfortable typing in any environment. The keyboard layout includes full height function keys and supports Touch ID for secure login and authentication.
The large Force Touch trackpad provides precise cursor control and supports pressure sensitive gestures for a more responsive user experience.
Battery Designed for All Day Use Efficiency from the Apple M5 chip helps the MacBook Air deliver long battery life while maintaining strong performance.
Battery capabilities:
- Up to 18 hours of video streaming
- Up to 15 hours of wireless web browsing
- Built in lithium polymer battery
- USB C or MagSafe charging support
This allows you to work, study, or stream content for extended periods without constantly searching for a power outlet.
In The Box - Apple MacBook Air 15 inch laptop
- USB C to MagSafe 3 charging cable (2 m)
- Power adapter sold separately
Specifications:
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Specifications and features |
| Brand | Apple |
| Year released | 2026 |
| SKU | MBA-15-INCH-M5 |
| Screen size | 15-inch |
| Model | Apple M5 |
| Processor | 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 |
| Touch Bar Option | Non Touch Bar |
| Keyboard Type | Standard |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 3.5mm 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 66.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery |
| USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) |
| Supports charging via a USB-C power adapter or other USB PD power source |
| Minimum wattage required to charge the device: 35W |
| Fast-charge capable with 70W or higher USB PD power source |
| 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: 11.5 mm |
| Width: 340.4 mm |
| Depth: 237.6 mm |
| Weight: 1.51 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 |
| Accessi-bility Reader |
| Voice Control |
| Switch Control |
| Closed Captions |
| Live Captions |
| Personal Voice and Live Speech |
| In The Box | 15-inch MacBook Air |
| USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m) |
| Adapter Sold Separately |
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