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MacBook Air

The technical specifications as Apple publishes them, grouped as on apple.com. Copied as written; we add nothing.

Source: apple.com
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Sibling devices4
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Chips named on its spec page

Apple M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max and M5 Ultra

Spec sheet

Finish

Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight
Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight

Chip

column 1
  • Apple M5 chip
  • 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
  • 8-core GPU
  • Neural Accelerators
  • Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • 153GB/s memory bandwidth
  • Media Engine
  • Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
  • Video decode engine
  • Video encode engine
  • ProRes encode and decode engine
  • AV1 decode
  • Configurable to: M5 with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU
column 2
  • Apple M5 chip
  • 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
  • 10-core GPU
  • Neural Accelerators
  • Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • 153GB/s memory bandwidth
  • Media Engine
  • Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
  • Video decode engine
  • Video encode engine
  • ProRes encode and decode engine
  • AV1 decode
column 3
  • Apple M5 chip
  • 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
  • 10-core GPU
  • Neural Accelerators
  • Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • 153GB/s memory bandwidth
  • Media Engine
  • Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
  • Video decode engine
  • Video encode engine
  • ProRes encode and decode engine
  • AV1 decode
  • Apple M5 chip
  • 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
  • 10-core GPU
  • Neural Accelerators
  • Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • 153GB/s memory bandwidth
  • Media Engine
  • Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
  • Video decode engine
  • Video encode engine
  • ProRes encode and decode engine
  • AV1 decode

Memory

column 1
  • 16GB
  • 16GB unified memory
  • Configurable to: 24GB or 32GB
column 2
  • 16GB
  • 16GB unified memory
  • Configurable to: 24GB or 32GB
column 3
  • 24GB
  • 24GB unified memory
  • Configurable to: 32GB
column 1
  • 16GB
  • 16GB unified memory
  • Configurable to: 24GB or 32GB
column 2
  • 16GB
  • 16GB unified memory
  • Configurable to: 24GB or 32GB
column 3
  • 24GB
  • 24GB unified memory
  • Configurable to: 32GB

Storage

column 1
  • 512GB
  • 512GB SSD
  • Configurable to: 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB
column 2
  • 1TB
  • 1TB SSD
  • Configurable to: 2TB or 4TB
column 3
  • 1TB
  • 1TB SSD
  • Configurable to: 2TB or 4TB
column 1
  • 512GB
  • 512GB SSD
  • Configurable to: 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB
column 2
  • 1TB
  • 1TB SSD
  • Configurable to: 2TB or 4TB
column 3
  • 1TB
  • 1TB SSD
  • Configurable to: 2TB or 4TB

Display

  • Liquid Retina display
  • 13.6-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
  • 2560-by-1664 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Color
  • Support for 1 billion colors
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology
  • Liquid Retina display
  • 15.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology;
  • 2880-by-1864 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Color
  • Support for 1 billion colors
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology

Battery and Power

  • Up to 18 hours video streaming
  • Up to 15 hours wireless web
  • Built-in 53.8-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
  • 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max
  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
  • Fast-charge capable with 70W or higher USB PD power source
  • Up to 18 hours video streaming
  • Up to 15 hours wireless web
  • Built-in 66.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
  • 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max
  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
  • Fast-charge capable with 70W or higher USB PD power source

Charging and Expansion

  • MagSafe 3 charging port
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Charging
  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • MagSafe 3 3.5 mm headphone jack Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)
  • MagSafe 3 charging port
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Charging
  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • MagSafe 3 3.5 mm headphone jack Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)

External Display Support

  • Supports up to two external displays: Two displays up to a native resolution of 6K at 60Hz or 4K at 144Hz
  • One display up to a native resolution of 8K at 60Hz or 5K at 120Hz or 4K at 240Hz
  • Supports up to two external displays over a single Thunderbolt port
  • Simultaneously supports the built-in display at full native resolution
  • Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports support native DisplayPort 1.4 speeds (up to HBR3) with DSC capability
  • Supports up to two external displays: Two displays up to a native resolution of 6K at 60Hz or 4K at 144Hz
  • One display up to a native resolution of 8K at 60Hz or 5K at 120Hz or 4K at 240Hz
  • Supports up to two external displays over a single Thunderbolt port
  • Simultaneously supports the built-in display at full native resolution
  • Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports support native DisplayPort 1.4 speeds (up to HBR3) with DSC capability

Video Playback

  • Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes
  • HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG
  • Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes
  • HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG

Audio Playback

Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Keyboard and Trackpad

  • Backlit Magic Keyboard with: 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys
  • Touch ID
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities
  • enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard with: 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys
  • Touch ID
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities
  • enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

Wireless

  • Apple N1 wireless networking chip
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Bluetooth 6
  • Thread networking technology
  • Apple N1 wireless networking chip
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Bluetooth 6
  • Thread networking technology

Camera

  • 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
  • 1080p HD video recording
  • Advanced image signal processor with computational video
  • 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
  • 1080p HD video recording
  • Advanced image signal processor with computational video

Audio

  • Four-speaker sound system
  • Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers
  • Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using supported models of AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
  • Three-mic array with directional beamforming
  • Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes for enhanced voice clarity in audio and video calls
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
  • Six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers
  • Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers
  • Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using supported models of AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
  • Three-mic array with directional beamforming
  • Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes for enhanced voice clarity in audio and video calls
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones

Operating Requirements

  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature:, 13° to 113° F (, 25° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
  • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet
  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature:, 13° to 113° F (, 25° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
  • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Size and Weight

  • Height: 0.44 inch (1.13 cm)
  • Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
  • Depth: 8.46 inches (21.5 cm)
  • Weight: 2.7 pounds (1.23 kg)
  • Depth: 8.46 inches (21.5 cm)
  • Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
  • Height: 0.44 inch (1.13 cm)
  • Height: 0.45 inch (1.15 cm)
  • Width: 13.40 inches (34.04 cm)
  • Depth: 9.35 inches (23.76 cm)
  • Weight: 3.3 pounds (1.51 kg)
  • Depth: 9.35 inches (23.76 cm)
  • Width: 13.40 inches (34.04 cm)
  • Height: 0.45 inch (1.15 cm)

Operating System

  • macOS
  • macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. Siri AI is a powerful and capable assistant with personal context understanding, broad world knowledge, and onscreen awareness. Express yourself through photos and images, save time with Safari, and get more done with Apple Intelligence seamlessly integrated into your everyday apps and experiences. And iPhone Mirroring, window tiling, Sidecar, and more help you stay productive.
  • macOS
  • macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. Siri AI is a powerful and capable assistant with personal context understanding, broad world knowledge, and onscreen awareness. Express yourself through photos and images, save time with Safari, and get more done with Apple Intelligence seamlessly integrated into your everyday apps and experiences. And iPhone Mirroring, window tiling, Sidecar, and more help you stay productive.

Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data, not even Apple.
Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data, not even Apple.

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Air. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.
  • Features include: VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • Motion, display, and text settings
  • Accessibility Reader
  • Voice Control
  • Switch Control
  • Closed Captions
  • Live Captions
  • Personal Voice and Live Speech
  • Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Air. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.
  • Features include: VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • Motion, display, and text settings
  • Accessibility Reader
  • Voice Control
  • Switch Control
  • Closed Captions
  • Live Captions
  • Personal Voice and Live Speech

In the Box

  • 13-inch MacBook Air
  • 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max
  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
  • 15-inch MacBook Air
  • 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max
  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)

Configure to Order

  • Configure your MacBook Air with
  • these options at apple.com: Configure your MacBook Air at apple.com.
  • Options for model starting at
  • M5 with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU
  • 24GB or 32GB unified memory
  • 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD
  • 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter or
  • 70W USB-C Power Adapter
  • Options for model starting at
  • 24GB or 32GB unified memory
  • 2TB or 4TB SSD
  • 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter or
  • 70W USB-C Power Adapter
  • Options for model starting at
  • 32GB unified memory
  • 2TB or 4TB SSD
  • 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter or
  • 70W USB-C Power Adapter
  • Configure your MacBook Air with
  • these options at apple.com: Configure your MacBook Air at apple.com.
  • Options for model starting at
  • 24GB or 32GB unified memory
  • 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD
  • 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter or
  • 70W USB-C Power Adapter
  • Options for model starting at
  • 24GB or 32GB unified memory
  • 2TB or 4TB SSD
  • 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter or
  • 70W USB-C Power Adapter
  • Options for model starting at
  • 32GB unified memory
  • 2TB or 4TB SSD
  • 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter or
  • 70W USB-C Power Adapter

MacBook Air and the Environment

  • MacBook Air is designed to reduce environmental impact: See the MacBook Air Product Environmental Report (PDF)- opens in new tab
  • Progress toward Apple 2030
  • Apple 2030 is our commitment to be carbon neutral for our entire carbon footprint. Our plan to decarbonize products is rigorous and focuses on transitioning to low-carbon electricity, designing with recycled and low-carbon materials, and prioritizing lower-carbon ways of shipping products, like ocean freight.
  • See Apple’s commitment
  • Materials
  • MacBook Air is made with 55% recycled content, including: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and trackpad gel plate
  • 100% recycled cobalt and 95% recycled lithium in the battery
  • 100% recycled gold plating in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards and all connectors
  • 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
  • 100% recycled tin solder in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards
  • 90% recycled steel in the keyboard feature plate and trackpad beam
  • Energy
  • 50% of manufacturing electricity for MacBook Air is sourced from low-carbon electricity
  • ENERGY STAR® certified
  • Packaging
  • 100% fiber-based packaging
  • Waste
  • No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program
  • Smarter chemistry
  • All of the materials used in Apple products, accessories, and packaging are covered by the requirements of our Regulated Substances Specification(PDF) opens in new tab, which was one of the first in industry to restrict the use of key substances of concern. See the latest Environmental Progress Report(PDF) opens in new tab to understand Apple’s recent efforts in phasing out these chemistries.
  • MacBook Air is designed to reduce environmental impact: See the MacBook Air Product Environmental Report (PDF)- opens in new tab
  • Progress toward Apple 2030
  • Apple 2030 is our commitment to be carbon neutral for our entire carbon footprint. Our plan to decarbonize products is rigorous and focuses on transitioning to low-carbon electricity, designing with recycled and low-carbon materials, and prioritizing lower-carbon ways of shipping products, like ocean freight.
  • See Apple’s commitment
  • Materials
  • MacBook Air is made with 55% recycled content, including: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and trackpad gel plate
  • 100% recycled cobalt and 95% recycled lithium in the battery
  • 100% recycled gold plating in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards and all connectors
  • 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
  • 100% recycled tin solder in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards
  • 90% recycled steel in the keyboard feature plate and trackpad beam
  • Energy
  • 50% of manufacturing electricity for MacBook Air is sourced from low-carbon electricity
  • ENERGY STAR® certified
  • Packaging
  • 100% fiber-based packaging
  • Waste
  • No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program
  • Smarter chemistry
  • All of the materials used in Apple products, accessories, and packaging are covered by the requirements of our Regulated Substances Specification(PDF) opens in new tab, which was one of the first in industry to restrict the use of key substances of concern. See the latest Environmental Progress Report(PDF) opens in new tab to understand Apple’s recent efforts in phasing out these chemistries.

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