Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 (2026)

Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 (2026)

Launched Mar 2026 · Thin & light

82
Very goodGifng score of the starting version
Good for all-rounderGood for batteryGood for portabilityGood for creators

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Versions

The same laptop is sold with different processors, graphics, memory and screens. Each version has its own score.

  • M5 10-core · 16GB/512GB · 13.6"IPS (Liquid Retina) · 2560x1664 · macOS Tahoe
    82 ₹1,34,240Flipkart
  • M5 10-core · 16GB/512GB · 13.6"IPS (Liquid Retina) · 2560x1664 · macOS Tahoe
    82 launched at ₹1,29,900

Where to buy

Usual price ₹1,39,990 · launch price ₹1,19,900

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Score breakdown

Performance
92
Battery
97
Display
63
Portability & build
100
Graphics
—
Memory & storage
60
Features
82

For the starting version. Each part is measured the same way for every laptop (processor and graphics from benchmark results) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • Top single-core speed of any laptop chip
  • Totally silent with no fan, games run without slowing
  • Good, very accurate screen with no flicker
  • Fast Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
  • Well-made metal body, long battery, good speakers
  • Light, premium body unchanged
  • Faster and more efficient than M4

Cons

  • Memory and storage fixed for life
  • Screen still 60Hz
  • Only one year of warranty
  • Webcam has no face unlock and modest quality
  • Starting price went up
  • No new colours
  • No touchscreen
  • NotebookcheckMar 2026

    Tested entry M5 (8-core GPU, 16GB/512GB): huge speed and efficiency with no fan; the cheapest version is the best value.

  • TechRadarMar 2026

    Tested 10-core GPU, 16GB/1TB: still the best ultraportable around, mixing near-Pro speed with very long battery life.

  • Tom's HardwareMar 2026

    Tested 10-core GPU, 16GB/1TB: a polished, premium update and the best Mac for most people, now at a higher entry price; Editor's Choice.

  • Tom's GuideMar 2026

    Reviewed mainly as the 15-inch with the 13-inch also lab-tested: not a big leap over M4 but a great laptop for most people.

  • Digital Camera WorldApr 2026

    Tested 13-inch 10-core CPU (RAM/SSD not stated): a slim machine that handles photo and video editing well; heavy users should go Pro.

Full specs

Battery
Battery test15.5 h (Tom's Hardware web/video/OpenGL loop at 150 nits)
Charger30 W, charges over USB-C
Build
Weight1.23 kg
Thickness11.3 mm
Materialaluminium
Keyboard & more
KeyboardBacklit
Webcam12MP Center Stage
Fingerprint / face unlockFingerprint
Speakersfour speakers, Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos
Connections
Ports2× USB-C, Thunderbolt/USB4, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 7 (Apple N1), Bluetooth 6.0
Other
CoolingNo fan, so always silent; multi-core speed falls after a few minutes of heavy load, gaming did not throttle in Notebookcheck's test.
Warranty1 year
ColoursSky Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Silver

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