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Apple
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 16GB, 512GB)
13.6-inch Liquid Retina · Midnight
- Chip Apple M5 · 10-core CPU
- Memory 16 GB unified · 153 GB/s
- Storage 512 GB SSD
- Ports & display 2 × Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3 · up to 2 external displays
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Amazon listing: “Apple 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip: 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID, Wi-Fi 7; Midnight” · ASIN B0GR1JTFP8
Who it’s for
Students and travellers who want a light laptop with long battery life.
Pros
- Up to 18 hours of video streaming (Apple)
- 2.7 lb, with Wi-Fi 7 and Touch ID
Cons
- Only two Thunderbolt ports
- Memory and storage are chosen when you buy — this listing is 16 GB / 512 GB
Pros and cons come from the maker’s specs below, not from testing this unit. How we pick.
Specifications
| Chip | Apple M5 · 10-core CPU |
|---|---|
| Memory | 16 GB unified · 153 GB/s |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD |
| Ports & display | 2 × Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3 · up to 2 external displays |
| Battery | Up to 18 hours video streaming (Apple) |
| Weight | 2.7 lb (1.23 kg) |
Source: Apple MacBook Air tech specs · Amazon listing checked 2026-10-01.
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