Apple · 2026
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5, 2026)
M5, 2026
The 15 inch M5 Air at 1.51 kg keeps the same 500 nit Liquid Retina panel at 60 Hz and 18 hour video runtime as the 13, with 66.5 Wh and 16 GB unified memory and 512 GB now standard from 1299 dollars.
from € 1.499 $1,299 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
- Long 15h real-world battery
- Wi-Fi 7
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 | 15.3" 2880x1864 @ 60Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun |
| Weight | 1.51 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 66.5 Wh, around 15 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5, 2026) work with Linux?
- Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. Same Asahi story as every M5 Mac.
- What does the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5, 2026) cost?
- RRP is about 1299 USD (1499 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Apple MacBook Air 15 (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 15 (M5, 2026)?
- 1.51 kg (3.33 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 66.5 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 15 (M5, 2026)?
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from € 1.499 $1,299 RRP
Check price on Amazon Also buy direct at AppleShown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-20.
