Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 Notebook Apple M5 10 core 16GB 512GB 13.6" Retina 13.6 8-core GPU BT macOS
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 MDHA4ZE/A Starlight Notebook, Apple M5 chip 10-core CPU with 4 super cores & 6 efficiency cores & 8-core GPU & 16-core Neural Engine, 16GB unified memory, Supports 16GB Max Mem, No memory slots, 512GB SSD Solid State Hard Drive PCIe, NO optical drive ( No CD), 13.6" Retina 13.6 (2560 x 1664 resolution) Glossy Type 500nits LED Backlit Display, 8-core GPU onboard, 16-core Neural Engine, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, Webcam, Backlit Keyboard, 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for Charging / DisplayPort / Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s), 1.3 kg, macOS , 1 Year Carry in warranty
Experience unmatched performance with the Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 in Starlight. Featuring the advanced M5 chip with a 10-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, and a 512GB SSD, this laptop is built for speed and efficiency. The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display brings visuals to life, while up to 18 hours of battery life keeps you productive on the go. Shop now and enjoy a lightweight, high-performance device perfect for work, study, and creative projects.
Customers praise this MacBook Air series for its smooth multitasking, stunning display, and long battery life. Ideal for students, professionals, and creative users, buyers appreciate its quiet operation, seamless Apple ecosystem integration, and reliable performance for everyday computing and AI-driven tasks.
Laptop performance tier: High-end ultrabook
Uses: Office work, graphic design, video editing, coding, streaming, everyday computing, AI applications
Overview:
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 MDHA4ZE/A in Starlight combines powerful performance with an ultra thin and lightweight design. Built for everyday productivity, creative tasks and entertainment, this 13 inch Apple laptop delivers impressive speed thanks to the latest Apple M5 chip. With a sleek aluminium body and a weight of just over 1 kg, it is easy to carry whether you are working at home, studying, or travelling.
Designed to handle modern workloads, the MacBook Air offers fast SSD storage, advanced graphics processing and intelligent performance management. The result is a notebook that feels smooth and responsive whether you are editing photos, browsing the web, joining video calls or running multiple apps at once.
The vibrant Liquid Retina display, long battery life and seamless integration with other Apple devices make this MacBook Air a practical choice for users who want portability without sacrificing performance.
Features:
Apple M5 Chip Performance At the heart of the MacBook Air is the Apple M5 chip. It features a 10 core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, delivering fast processing power while maintaining excellent energy efficiency.
The integrated 8 core GPU helps accelerate graphics tasks, while the 16 core Neural Engine supports advanced AI workloads and machine learning tasks. This allows apps to run smoothly and multitasking to remain responsive even with demanding applications.
Portable Design for Work Anywhere The MacBook Air is known for its lightweight design and this model continues that tradition. With a slim profile and a weight of around 1.23 kg, it is easy to carry in a backpack or laptop bag.
The durable aluminium body in Starlight gives the notebook a premium look while remaining practical for daily use at school, the office or while travelling.
13.6 Inch Liquid Retina Display The 13.6 inch Liquid Retina display delivers sharp detail and vibrant colours. With a resolution of 2560 x 1664 and brightness up to 500 nits, images and text appear clear and crisp.
Support for a wide colour range and True Tone technology helps provide natural looking visuals, making the screen comfortable for long work sessions, streaming and creative projects.
Fast SSD Storage and Unified Memory This MacBook Air includes 16GB of unified memory, allowing the processor, graphics and AI engine to share memory efficiently. This improves performance when running multiple apps or working with large files.
A fast 512GB PCIe solid state drive provides quick system startup, fast file transfers and plenty of storage for documents, photos and applications.
Battery Life That Lasts All Day The MacBook Air is designed to keep up with a full day of work or study. The efficient Apple silicon architecture helps deliver long battery life, making it easy to stay productive without constantly searching for a power outlet.
Whether you are browsing the web, attending meetings or watching videos, the battery is built to support extended use throughout the day.
Clear Video and Immersive Audio For video calls and online meetings, the built in 12MP Center Stage camera helps keep you in frame automatically. Desk View allows you to share a top down view of your workspace when needed.
Audio quality is enhanced by a four speaker system that supports Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, delivering clear sound for music, movies and calls. A three microphone array helps capture voices clearly during meetings and recordings.
Modern Connectivity and Wireless Technology The MacBook Air offers flexible connectivity options for accessories and external displays.
Two Thunderbolt 4 USB C ports
MagSafe 3 charging port
3.5 mm headphone jack
Support for external displays
WiFi 7 wireless connectivity
Bluetooth support
These connections make it easy to attach storage devices, monitors and other peripherals while maintaining fast data transfer speeds.
Smooth macOS Experience The notebook runs macOS, which is optimized for Apple silicon. Applications open quickly and everyday tasks run smoothly across the system.
Built in apps such as Messages and FaceTime integrate seamlessly, while software updates help keep the system secure and reliable.
Mac also works closely with other Apple devices. You can copy content from an iPhone and paste it on your Mac, answer calls directly from your laptop, or mirror your iPhone screen for quick access to apps and messages.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 Key Details
Apple MacBook Air 13 inch notebook
Apple M5 chip with 10 core CPU
8 core GPU and 16 core Neural Engine
16GB unified memory
512GB PCIe SSD storage
13.6 inch Liquid Retina display
2560 x 1664 resolution with 500 nits brightness
WiFi 7 and Bluetooth connectivity
Two Thunderbolt 4 USB C ports
MagSafe 3 charging port
12MP Center Stage camera
Backlit keyboard and Force Touch trackpad
Weight approximately 1.23 kg
Colour: Starlight
This MacBook Air offers a balance of portability, performance and premium build quality, making it an excellent choice for students, professionals and anyone looking for a reliable Apple laptop for everyday use.
Apple M5 chip. 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores 8-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.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. E&OE. Prices are a guide only, and are valid on 2026-10-15 only, subject to stock being available.The specifications displayed above apply to the entire range and may not apply to this specific model. Kindly note that options cannot be changed for most models, and some options are not available in South Africa.