Laptop
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
The MacBook Air 15 (M5) is Apple's large-screen, fanless laptop, launched in March 2026 as the successor to the M4 model. It suits students and office users who want a big screen, long battery life and a silent laptop.
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Key specs
Display15.3-inch Liquid Retina, 2880 × 1864, 500 nits, 60 HzRoom for two windows side by side, but no high refresh rate.
ChipApple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPUHandles office work, photo editing and light video editing without a fan.
Memory and storage16 GB as standard (24 or 32 GB option), 512 GB to 4 TB SSD512 GB as standard leaves room for apps, photos and projects.
Battery66.5 Wh, up to 18 hours video, 15 hours webLasts a full working or study day away from a socket.
Ports and displaysMagSafe 3, 2 × Thunderbolt 4, 3.5 mm jack; up to two external displaysYou can run two monitors with the lid open.
Wireless and weightWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6; 1.51 kgFast wireless connections in a laptop that is light for its size.
What reviewers say
- Silent, fanless design
- Fast single-core performance and no throttling in games
- Long battery life and very good speakers
- 512 GB storage and Wi-Fi 7 as standard
- Display is limited to 60 Hz
- Only two USB-C ports, memory and SSD cannot be upgraded
- Multi-core performance drops under long heavy loads
Summary of points commonly raised in professional reviews, written by Magelo. Specs are the manufacturer’s published figures.
Who it suits
Great for
- You want a big screen in a light laptop
- You value silence and long battery life
- You want the newest MacBook Air with 512 GB as standard
Less suited for
- You want a 120 Hz screen or many ports
- You render or export long 4K videos every day
Questions and answers
What is the difference between the MacBook Air 15 M5 and M4?
The M5 model has the same design, display, ports and webcam. It adds the faster M5 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, faster SSDs and 512 GB storage as standard.
Can the MacBook Air 15 (M5) use two external monitors?
Yes. It supports up to two external displays, for example two at up to 6K and 60 Hz, while the built-in display stays on.
MacBook Air 13 or 15 inch?
Both use the same M5 chip. The 15-inch model adds a larger 15.3-inch screen and six speakers, and weighs 1.51 kg.