Apple’s latest MacBook Air with the powerful M5 chip is here, and if you’re planning to upgrade, Amazon is letting you pre-order yours now. The 13-inch version starts at $1,099, which is – quite surprisingly – $100 less than the previous MacBook Air with the M4 chip on Amazon.
This model gets you 16GB of memory with 512GB of storage. A 1TB model costs $1,299, while the 24GB memory and 1TB storage version goes for $1,499. Multiple color options are available, including Starlight, Midnight, Silver, and Sky Blue. Placing your orders now can help you get it right after the official release on March 11.
Incredible Performance
You’ll appreciate a brilliant 13.6-inch liquid retina display that supports 1 billion colors. It delivers detailed, crisp, and vibrant visuals with lifelike color accuracy consistently, which instantly makes everything from TV shows to work presentations and even video calls look more immersive. Speaking of video calls, there’s a 12MP center stage camera built right in, which keeps you in the frame, even when you’re finding it hard to sit still. Additionally, the Desk View feature lets you share a top-down view of your workspace, while a three-mic array, along with a four-speaker sound system, handles audio needs.
Powering the laptop is the latest M5 chip. It gets you up to 3.8 times the performance of a PC laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, and up to 9.5 times that of a MacBook Air with the M1 chip. The result? Smooth, responsive multitasking that makes it easy to push through busy days with ease. This also makes the device ideal for both casual home use (involving browsing, streaming, responding to emails), as well as creative workflows requiring more resources. Support for Apple Intelligence takes the experience even further by helping you write, edit photos, search through the device, and more with the help of AI.
Connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MagSafe charging port, and a headphone jack. On the wireless side, the Apple N1 chip covers you with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. The system also supports up to two external displays, so you’ll have the option to expand your workspace for even better productivity when the need arises. Plus, the laptop plays nicely with your existing Apple devices. For instance, you can use iPhone Mirroring to control your phone – copying/pasting text, replying to messages, taking calls – right from your MacBook.
As for the battery, a single charge gets you up to 18 hours of usage. That’s more than enough to get through a full work day (and then some) without hunting for an outlet! Other features that deserve a mention include the backlit keyboard, which makes it easy to work in low light, along with a fingerprint reader for secure logins.
There’s plenty more to like here, and you can now pre-order your device at Amazon right now. Shipping starts after the official release on March 11, but placing your orders now can help ensure you don’t run into stock issues once it officially launches. Multiple color options are available, so you can pick the version that fits your style the best!