The 2026 Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD features the M5 chip (10-core CPU/10-core GPU), enhanced 3nm performance for AI, and Wi-Fi 7. It features a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, 18-hour battery, and 12MP Center Stage camera
- Chip: Apple M5 chip (10-core CPU with 4 performance/6 efficiency cores, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine).
- Memory: 16GB Unified Memory (configurable to 24GB or 32GB).
- Storage: 1TB SSD (base models start at 512GB, configurable up to 4TB).
- Performance: Enhanced AI capabilities via Neural Accelerators in each GPU core, with 153GB/s memory bandwidth.
Display and Design
- Display: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, 2560-by-1664 resolution, 500 nits brightness, P3 color, True Tone.
- Weight: 2.7 lb (1.24 kg).
- Finishes: Midnight, Starlight, Silver, Sky Blue.
- Design: Fanless aluminum design.
Camera, Audio, and Connectivity
- Camera: 12MP Center Stage camera with high-resolution video.
- Audio: Four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support.
- Networking: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 6.0 (via Apple N1 chip).
- Ports: Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, MagSafe 3 charging port, 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Battery and Power
- Battery: Up to 18 hours of video streaming, 15 hours of wireless web.
- Charging: 40W or 70W power adapter (fast-charge capable).
