Apple
MacBook Air 15-inch M5
A entry-level pick in the laptops line-up, with 15 in up front.
45/100
15 inApple M5Apple M5 GPU16 GB512 GB18 hours
£1,210best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- NPU
- USB-C charging
- Fast charge
- Below-average ram
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the MacBook Air 15-inch M5 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size15 "
Panel typeLiquid Retina
Resolution2560
Design and build
Weight2.34 kg
Performance
CPUApple M5
GPUApple M5 GPU
NPUYes
Memory and storage
RAM16 GB
RAM typeUnified Memory
Storage512 GB
Storage typeSSD
Battery
Battery life18 hours
Battery capacity66.5
Charger wattage35 W
USB-C chargingYes
Fast chargeYes
Ports
USB-C ports2
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4
3.5 mm jackYes
Keyboard and biometrics
Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Audio and webcam
SpeakersSix-speaker system
Dolby AtmosYes
Webcam12 MP
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6
Software
Operating systemMACOS
More specs
USB c ports2
Max brightness500 nits
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMacBook Air 15-inch M5 vs Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M5
MacBook Air 15-inch M5MacBook Air 13-inch M5
| AppleMacBook Air 15-inch M5This page | AppleMacBook Air 13-inch M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45 /100Better | 44 /100 |
| Size | 15 " | 13 " |
| Weight | 2.34 kg | 1.65 kgBetter |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| CPU | Apple M5 | Apple M5 |
| GPU | Apple M5 GPU | Apple M5 8-core GPU |
Who it's for
Is the MacBook Air 15-inch M5 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the MacBook Air 15-inch M5 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 45/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the MacBook Air 15-inch M5?
Its npu stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Gigabyte AERO X16?
The Gigabyte AERO X16 scores 46/100 versus this one at 45/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
