Product Specifications – Apple MacBook Air with M5 Chip

General Information

• Brand: Apple

• Series: MacBook Air 13-inch

Processor & Performance

Apple M5 Chip

Powered by the advanced Apple M5 processor featuring:

• 10-core CPU with 4 high-performance cores and 6 efficiency cores

• 8-core GPU for smooth graphics performance

• Dedicated Neural Accelerators

• Hardware-accelerated ray tracing support

• 16-core Neural Engine for AI-driven tasks

• Memory bandwidth up to 153GB/s

Media Engine

Built-in media engine supports:

• Hardware acceleration for H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW

• Dedicated video encode and decode engines

• AV1 decoding support for modern streaming formats

Upgrade Options

• Configurable with an upgraded M5 chip featuring a 10-core GPU

Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence enhances productivity with smart writing assistance, creativity tools, and intelligent task management while maintaining strong on-device privacy protections to keep personal data secure.

Display

13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display

• 34.46 cm (13.6-inch) LED-backlit IPS display

• Native resolution of 2560 × 1664 pixels at 224 ppi

• Brightness up to 500 nits for vibrant visuals

Colour & Visual Quality

• Supports up to 1 billion colours

• Wide colour gamut (P3)

• True Tone technology for natural viewing comfort

Memory

• 16GB unified memory standard

• Expandable configuration options up to 24GB or 32GB

Storage

• 512GB high-speed SSD storage included

• Upgradeable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD options

Battery & Power

• Up to 18 hours of video streaming

• Up to 15 hours of wireless web usage

• Built-in 53.8Wh lithium-polymer battery

Included Charging Accessories

• 30W USB-C Power Adapter with selected GPU variant

• 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter available with higher GPU option

• USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2m) included

Fast Charging

Supports fast charging with a 70W or higher USB-PD compatible power adapter.

Ports & Connectivity

Charging and Expansion

• MagSafe 3 charging connector

• 3.5mm headphone jack

• Two Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C ports supporting:

  • Charging

  • DisplayPort

  • Thunderbolt 4 speeds up to 40Gb/s

  • USB 4 support up to 40Gb/s

External Display Support

The MacBook Air supports multiple high-resolution monitors:

• Up to two external displays at 6K resolution and 60Hz

• Support for 4K displays at up to 144Hz

• Single-display support up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz

• Native DisplayPort 1.4 output with DSC support via Thunderbolt 4

Video Playback

Compatible with major modern video formats including:

• HEVC

• H.264

• AV1

• ProRes

Supports HDR playback with:

• Dolby Vision

• HDR10 / HDR10+

• HLG

Audio Playback

Supports premium audio formats such as:

• AAC

• MP3

• Apple Lossless

• FLAC

• Dolby Digital & Dolby Digital Plus

• Dolby Atmos

Keyboard & Trackpad

Magic Keyboard

• Backlit Magic Keyboard with full-height function keys

• Available in ANSI or ISO layouts

• Integrated Touch ID sensor

• Ambient light sensor included

Force Touch Trackpad

Offers precise cursor control with:

• Pressure-sensitive gestures

• Multi-Touch support

• Force clicks and drawing sensitivity

Wireless Connectivity

• Apple N1 wireless networking chip

• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) support

• Bluetooth 6 connectivity

• Thread networking technology

Camera

12MP Center Stage Camera

• 1080p HD video recording

• Desk View support

• Advanced image signal processor for enhanced video quality

Audio System

• Four-speaker sound setup

• Spatial Audio support with Dolby Atmos

• Dynamic head tracking with compatible AirPods models

• Triple-microphone array with directional beamforming

• Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modes for clearer calls

• Advanced 3.5mm headphone jack support for high-impedance headphones

Power Requirements

• Input voltage: 100V to 240V AC

• Frequency range: 50Hz to 60Hz

Operating System

macOS

macOS delivers a powerful and intuitive desktop experience with seamless integration across Apple devices, enhanced productivity tools, privacy-focused features, and intelligent capabilities powered by Apple Intelligence.