Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) in the manufacturer-listed UK; Starlight; 24 GB unified memory; 1TB SSD; 10-core CPU / 10-core GPU; British keyboard configuration. Installed memory/storage and regional keyboard are tied to the exact Apple part number.
Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) in the manufacturer-listed UK; Space Black; 24 GB unified memory; 1TB SSD; 10-core CPU / 10-core GPU; British keyboard; standard display configuration. Installed memory/storage and regional keyboard are tied to the exact Apple part number.
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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)Liquid Retina display 15.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2880x1864 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch 500 nits brightness Colour Support for 1 billion colours Wide colour (P3) True Tone technology
Manufacturer specification · Diagonal is for the standard rectangle; rounded corners or camera cut-outs reduce actual viewable area. Finish is the exact store selection when stated. Manufacturer source footnote-2: Screen size is measured diagonally. The displays on the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air have rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screens are 13.6 inches and 15.3 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)Liquid Retina XDR display 14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display; 3024x1964 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio XDR brightness: 1,000 nits sustained full-screen, 1,600 nits peak (HDR content only) SDR brightness: up to 1,000 nits (outdoor) Colour 1 billion colours Wide colour (P3) True Tone technology Refresh rates ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz Fixed refresh rates: 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, 59.94Hz, 60.00Hz; selected standard display finish
Manufacturer specification · Diagonal is for the standard rectangle; rounded corners or camera cut-outs reduce actual viewable area. Finish is the exact store selection when stated. Manufacturer source footnote-2: The displays on the 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro have rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screens are 14.2 inches and 16.2 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less). Manufacturer source footnote-3: In temperatures less than 25° C.
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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)Liquid Retina display 15.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2880x1864 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch 500 nits brightness Colour Support for 1 billion colours Wide colour (P3) True Tone technology
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)Liquid Retina XDR display 14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display; 3024x1964 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio XDR brightness: 1,000 nits sustained full-screen, 1,600 nits peak (HDR content only) SDR brightness: up to 1,000 nits (outdoor) Colour 1 billion colours Wide colour (P3) True Tone technology Refresh rates ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz Fixed refresh rates: 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, 59.94Hz, 60.00Hz; selected standard display finish
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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Manufacturer specification · Diagonal is for the standard rectangle; rounded corners or camera cut-outs reduce actual viewable area. Finish is the exact store selection when stated. Manufacturer source footnote-2: Screen size is measured diagonally. The displays on the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air have rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screens are 13.6 inches and 15.3 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Manufacturer specification · Diagonal is for the standard rectangle; rounded corners or camera cut-outs reduce actual viewable area. Finish is the exact store selection when stated. Manufacturer source footnote-2: The displays on the 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro have rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screens are 14.2 inches and 16.2 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less). Manufacturer source footnote-3: In temperatures less than 25° C.
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)Up to 18 hours video streaming Up to 15 hours wireless web Built-in 66.5‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery USB‑C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) Supports charging via a USB‑C power adapter or other USB PD power source Minimum wattage required to charge the device: 35W Fast-charge capable with 70W or higher USB PD power source
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)Up to 24 hours video streaming Up to 16 hours wireless web 72.4‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery USB‑C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) Supports charging via a USB-C power adapter or other USB PD power source Minimum wattage required to charge the device: 60W Fast-charge capable with 96W or higher USB PD power source
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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed claim for this screen/chip scope. External display modes do not describe the built-in screen. Manufacturer source footnote-3: Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre‑production 13‑inch MacBook Air systems with Apple M5, 10‑core CPU and 8‑core GPU, and pre‑production 15‑inch MacBook Air systems with Apple M5, 10‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU, all configured with 16GB of unified memory and 512GB SSD. Wireless web battery life tested by browsing 25 popular websites while connected to Wi‑Fi. Video streaming battery life tested with 1080p content in Safari while connected to Wi‑Fi. All systems tested with display brightness set to 8 clicks from bottom and keyboard backlight off. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/uk/batteries for more information.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed claim for this screen/chip scope. External display modes do not describe the built-in screen. Manufacturer source footnote-4: Testing conducted by Apple in September 2025 using pre‑production 14‑inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M5, 10‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, 24GB of unified memory and 1TB SSD. Wireless web battery life tested by browsing 25 popular websites while connected to Wi‑Fi. Video streaming battery life tested with 1080p content in Safari while connected to Wi‑Fi. Display brightness set to 8 clicks from the bottom and keyboard backlight was off. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/uk/batteries for more information.
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)MagSafe 3 charging port 3.5mm 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)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)SDXC card slot; HDMI port; 3.5mm headphone jack; MagSafe 3 port; M5 Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Charging DisplayPort Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)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 3.5mm headphone jack with advanced support for high‑impedance headphones
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)High‑fidelity six‑speaker sound system with force‑cancelling woofers Wide stereo sound 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 Studio‑quality three‑mic array with high signal‑to‑noise ratio and directional beamforming Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes for enhanced voice clarity in audio and video calls 3.5mm headphone jack with advanced support for high‑impedance headphones HDMI port supports multi‑channel audio output
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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specification for this model/screen; unlisted configurations remain unknown.
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)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
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)Supports up to two external displays over any combination of Thunderbolt and HDMI ports: Two displays up to a native resolution of 6K at 60Hz or 4K at 144Hz or 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
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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed claim for this screen/chip scope. External display modes do not describe the built-in screen.
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Included accessories
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)15-inch MacBook Air USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) Power adapter sold separately
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)14-inch MacBook Pro USB‑C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) Polishing cloth (only with nano-texture display option) Power adapter sold separately
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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specification for this model/screen; unlisted configurations remain unknown.
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connections
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.3
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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed claim for this screen/chip scope. External display modes do not describe the built-in screen. Manufacturer source footnote-4: Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed claim for this screen/chip scope. External display modes do not describe the built-in screen. Manufacturer source footnote-6: Wi‑Fi 6E and Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported.
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Weight and configuration basis
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)1510 g
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)1550 g
Sources
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Manufacturer specification · Weight: 1.51 kg (3.3 pounds) Manufacturer states weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process; kg converted to g.
Manufacturer specification · Weight (M5): 1.55 kg (3.4 pounds) Manufacturer states weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process; kg converted to g.
Published battery, display and connection figures are manufacturer claims with their source conditions. Power adapter is sold separately; actual battery life varies with settings and use. Unlisted capabilities and installed OS version remain unknown.
Published battery, display and connection figures are manufacturer claims with their source conditions. Power adapter is sold separately; actual battery life varies with settings and use. Unlisted capabilities and installed OS version remain unknown.
Manufacturer specification · Diagonal is for the standard rectangle; rounded corners or camera cut-outs reduce actual viewable area. Finish is the exact store selection when stated. Manufacturer source footnote-2: Screen size is measured diagonally. The displays on the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air have rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screens are 13.6 inches and 15.3 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Manufacturer specification · Diagonal is for the standard rectangle; rounded corners or camera cut-outs reduce actual viewable area. Finish is the exact store selection when stated. Manufacturer source footnote-2: The displays on the 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro have rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screens are 14.2 inches and 16.2 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less). Manufacturer source footnote-3: In temperatures less than 25° C.
Liquid Retina display 15.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2880x1864 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch 500 nits brightness Colour Support for 1 billion colours Wide colour (P3) True Tone technology
Liquid Retina XDR display 14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display; 3024x1964 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio XDR brightness: 1,000 nits sustained full-screen, 1,600 nits peak (HDR content only) SDR brightness: up to 1,000 nits (outdoor) Colour 1 billion colours Wide colour (P3) True Tone technology Refresh rates ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz Fixed refresh rates: 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, 59.94Hz, 60.00Hz; selected standard display finish
Display diagonalDifferentSources
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer standard-rectangle diagonal; actual viewable area can be smaller.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed claim for this screen/chip scope. External display modes do not describe the built-in screen. Manufacturer source footnote-3: Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre‑production 13‑inch MacBook Air systems with Apple M5, 10‑core CPU and 8‑core GPU, and pre‑production 15‑inch MacBook Air systems with Apple M5, 10‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU, all configured with 16GB of unified memory and 512GB SSD. Wireless web battery life tested by browsing 25 popular websites while connected to Wi‑Fi. Video streaming battery life tested with 1080p content in Safari while connected to Wi‑Fi. All systems tested with display brightness set to 8 clicks from bottom and keyboard backlight off. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/uk/batteries for more information.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed claim for this screen/chip scope. External display modes do not describe the built-in screen. Manufacturer source footnote-4: Testing conducted by Apple in September 2025 using pre‑production 14‑inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M5, 10‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, 24GB of unified memory and 1TB SSD. Wireless web battery life tested by browsing 25 popular websites while connected to Wi‑Fi. Video streaming battery life tested with 1080p content in Safari while connected to Wi‑Fi. Display brightness set to 8 clicks from the bottom and keyboard backlight was off. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/uk/batteries for more information.
Up to 18 hours video streaming Up to 15 hours wireless web Built-in 66.5‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery USB‑C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) Supports charging via a USB‑C power adapter or other USB PD power source Minimum wattage required to charge the device: 35W Fast-charge capable with 70W or higher USB PD power source
Up to 24 hours video streaming Up to 16 hours wireless web 72.4‑watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery USB‑C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) Supports charging via a USB-C power adapter or other USB PD power source Minimum wattage required to charge the device: 60W Fast-charge capable with 96W or higher USB PD power source
MagSafe 3 charging port 3.5mm 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)
SDXC card slot; HDMI port; 3.5mm headphone jack; MagSafe 3 port; M5 Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Charging DisplayPort Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
Wireless connectionsDifferentSources
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed claim for this screen/chip scope. External display modes do not describe the built-in screen. Manufacturer source footnote-4: Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed claim for this screen/chip scope. External display modes do not describe the built-in screen. Manufacturer source footnote-6: Wi‑Fi 6E and Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported.
Height: 1.15 cm (0.45 inches); Width: 34.04 cm (13.40 inches); Depth: 23.76 cm (9.35 inches)
Height: 1.55 cm (0.61 inches); Width: 31.26 cm (12.31 inches); Depth: 22.12 cm (8.71 inches)
Weight and configuration basisDifferentSources
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Manufacturer specification · Weight: 1.51 kg (3.3 pounds) Manufacturer states weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process; kg converted to g.
Manufacturer specification · Weight (M5): 1.55 kg (3.4 pounds) Manufacturer states weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process; kg converted to g.
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
CameraSources
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specification for this model/screen; unlisted configurations remain unknown.
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 3.5mm headphone jack with advanced support for high‑impedance headphones
High‑fidelity six‑speaker sound system with force‑cancelling woofers Wide stereo sound 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 Studio‑quality three‑mic array with high signal‑to‑noise ratio and directional beamforming Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes for enhanced voice clarity in audio and video calls 3.5mm headphone jack with advanced support for high‑impedance headphones HDMI port supports multi‑channel audio output
Operating systemSources
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Manufacturer specification · The cited source does not establish an exact installed OS version.
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 over any combination of Thunderbolt and HDMI ports: Two displays up to a native resolution of 6K at 60Hz or 4K at 144Hz or 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
Included accessoriesDifferentSources
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specification for this model/screen; unlisted configurations remain unknown.
Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.
