Price increase for MacBook Air 13 M5

Apple has raised the price of its MacBook Air 13 M5 from 1,199 euros to 1,399 euros, according to a report, citing a memory and storage crisis as the reason.

Promotional offer on third-party site

Despite the increase, the MacBook Air 13 M5 (16 + 512 GB) is currently available at a promotional price of 1,199 euros on Joybuy, matching its original base price before the increase.

Design remains unchanged

The MacBook Air 13 M5 retains the same design introduced in 2022, featuring a unibody aluminum chassis that is both elegant and durable. It is thin at 1.13 cm and weighs 1.23 kg.

Ports and connectivity features

The laptop includes two USB-C ports compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4, as well as a traditional headphone jack. It also supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 through the Apple N1 chip.

Display specifications

The device has a 13-inch LCD IPS panel with accurate color calibration. It reaches a peak brightness of 297 cd/m² in standard dynamic range (SDR) and 523 cd/m² in high dynamic range (HDR), though the refresh rate is still limited to 60 Hz.

M5 chip performance

The M5 chip, previously used in the MacBook Pro, features 10 CPU cores, including four super-cores for intensive tasks, and up to 10 GPU cores. The chip’s bandwidth has increased to 153 GB/s, up from 120 GB/s on the M4 model.

Software and storage improvements

The MacBook Air 13 M5 runs on macOS Tahoe 26, which includes the Liquid Glass interface and a redesigned Spotlight application launcher. Apple Intelligence is also integrated, and the SSD’s performance has doubled for improved responsiveness.

Battery life

The laptop offers a battery life of 16 to 18 hours, depending on usage, making it suitable for extended work sessions without frequent recharging.