Apple · 2026
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5, 2026)
M5, 2026
The new M5 keeps the 1.23 kg fanless body, 13.6 inch 500 nit Liquid Retina panel at 60 Hz and 18 hour video runtime, with 16 GB unified memory and 512 GB now standard from 1099 dollars.
from € 1.299 $1,099 RRP
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- Best for office and web work study creative work basic everyday use
- Linux: gaps
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on battery and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 9/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 9/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 8/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 500-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
- Light at 1.23 kg
- Long 15h real-world battery
Watch for
- Linux needs significant work on this hardware
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Linux: significant gaps, expand for details
Not supported · Most documented on fedora, with major gaps. Confidence: high · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Apple M5 (10-core) |
|---|---|
| GPU | Apple M5 GPU (10-core, integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 13.6" 2560x1664 @ 60Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun |
| Weight | 1.23 kgvery light to carry |
| Battery | 53.8 Wh, around 15 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5, 2026) work with Linux?
- Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. Linux on Apple Silicon means Asahi Linux.
- What does the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5, 2026) cost?
- RRP is about 1099 USD (1299 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5, 2026) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 8/10 on value and 8/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5, 2026)?
- 1.23 kg (2.71 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 53.8 Wh pack, around 15 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 9/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5, 2026)?
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from € 1.299 $1,099 RRP
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