APPLE MacBook Air 13.6" (2026) - M5, 1 TB SSD, RAM 24 GB, Starlight
macOS
Built for Apple Intelligence
Apple M5 chip
RAM: 24 GB / Storage: 1 TB SSD
Liquid Retina display
Battery life: Up to 18 hours
Power adapter sold separately
Product code: 428460

Please note:
- MacBook Air (13-inch) comes with a USB C to MagSafe 3 charging cable, but does not include a power adapter. A USB C power adapter or other USB PD power source that can provide 30W or higher is required to charge this device. For optimal charging, Apple recommends pairing this Mac with the Apple 30W USB C Power Adapter, or the 70W USB C Power Adapter to take advantage of fast charge (charging up to 50% in 30 minutes).
- Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/en-gb/121115.

Built for speed, the MacBook Air 13” with M5 keeps up with everything you throw at it. The M5 Chip steps things up with faster performance, smooth multitasking and plenty of power for AI-driven apps. When you need a little extra brainpower, Apple Intelligence helps you write, create and shape ideas. Advanced privacy protections are built in, so your personal data stays exactly that - personal. And with a battery that goes the distance – up to 18 hours - you can work, watch and wander without constantly checking for the nearest plug.

Good to know

- Supercharged by M5 — With its faster CPU and unified memory, M5 delivers even more performance and fluidity across apps, making multitasking and creative workflows smooth and responsive. A powerful Neural Engine and next-generation GPU with Neural Accelerators give you a powerful platform for AI.
- Apple Intelligence — Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.
- Up to 18 hours of battery life — MacBook Air delivers incredible battery life with amazing performance, so you can power through a full day of work or class without worrying about plugging in.
- A brilliant 13.6 inch display — The Liquid Retina display supports 1 billion colours. Photos and videos pop with rich contrast and sharp detail, and text appears super crisp.
- 12MP Center Stage Camera — Automatically stay in frame during video calls with Centre Stage, or share a top-down view of your workspace with Desk View. And with a three-mic array and four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, everything sounds great.
- Connect it all — MacBook Air features two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MagSafe charging port, a headphone jack — as well as the Apple N1 wireless chip for Wi Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. And it supports up to two external displays.
- MacOS runs apps fast — All your go-to apps run lightning fast in macOS, including built-in apps like FaceTime and Messages. Plus, built-in virus protection and free software updates help keep your Mac running smoothly and securely.
- If you love iPhone, you'll love Mac — Mac works like magic with your other Apple devices. View and control what's on your iPhone from your Mac with iPhone Mirroring. Copy something on iPhone and paste it on Mac. Send texts with Messages from your Mac, or use your Mac to answer FaceTime calls.

Technical specifications for APPLE MacBook Air 13.6" (2026) - M5, 1 TB SSD, RAM 24 GB, Starlight

OVERVIEW

Type
MacBook Air
Operating system
macOS
RAM
24 GB unified memory
Processor
- Apple M5 chip
- 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
- 10-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
Storage
1 TB SSD

SCREEN

Resolution
Quad HD 2560 x 1664p
Screen size
13.6"
Screen features
- LED backlighting
- IPS technology
- 500 nits
- Support for 1 billion colors
- Wide colour (P3)
- True Tone technology
Screen type
Liquid Retina display
Touchscreen
No

CONNECTIVITY

WiFi
WiFi 7 802.11be
Ethernet
No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6
Other connections
MagSafe 3 charging port
Ports
- Thunderbolt 4 x 2
- 3.5 mm jack x 1

MEDIA

Disc drive
No
Memory card reader
No

FEATURES

Keyboard
Backlit Magic Keyboard
Mouse / trackpad
Multi-touch trackpad with gesture control
Camera
- 12 MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
- 1080p HD video recording
Security features
Touch ID sensor
Other features
Three-mic array with directional beamforming

POWER

Battery type
Lithium‑polymer
Battery life
- Wireless web browsing: Up to 15 hours
- Video streaming: Up to 18 hours

SOUND

Audio software
- Dolby Atmos support
- Spatial Audio support
Speakers
Four-speaker sound system

GENERAL

Colour
Starlight
Weight
1.23 kg
Software
- App Store
- Books
- Calendar
- Contacts
- FaceTime
- Find My
- Freeform
- Games
- GarageBand
- Home
- iMovie
- iPhone Mirroring
- Journal
- Keynote
- Mail
- Maps
- Messages
- Music
- News
- Notes
- Numbers
- Pages
- Passwords
- Phone
- Photo Booth
- Photos
- Podcasts
- Preview
- QuickTime Play
- Reminders
- Safari
- Shortcuts
- Stocks
- Time Machine
- Tips
- TV
- Voice Memos
- Weather
Dimensions
11.3 x 304.1 x 215 mm (H x W x D)
Manufacturer’s guarantee
1 year
Box contents
- Apple MacBook Air 13.6" (2026)
- USB Type-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2 m) [Please note: power adapter sold separately]