Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
Both on the Apple M5, 13.6-inch vs 15.3-inch screens, 1.23 vs 1.51 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | MacBook Air 13 (M5) | MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹1,19,900 | ₹1,44,900 |
| Starting Configuration | M5, 16 GB, 512 GB | M5, 16 GB, 512 GB |
| Starting Price (US) | $1,099 | $1,299 |
| Base Configuration | M5 10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB India: ₹1,19,900 US: $1,099 | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB India: ₹1,44,900 US: $1,299 |
| Configuration 2 | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 1TB India: ₹1,39,900 US: $1,299 | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 1TB India: ₹1,64,900 US: $1,499 |
| Configuration 3 | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB India: Not a standard model in India US: $1,299 | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB India: Not a standard model in India US: $1,499 |
| Configuration 4 | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB, 1TB India: ₹1,59,900 US: $1,499 | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB, 1TB India: ₹1,84,900 US: $1,699 |
| Announced | March 2026 | March 2026 |
| Operating System | macOS (shipped with macOS Tahoe) | macOS (shipped with macOS Tahoe) |
| Model Numbers | Mac17,3 | Mac17,4 |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm | 340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | 11.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.51 kg |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight |
Display | ||
| Size | 13.6-inch | 15.3-inch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 (224 ppi) | 2880 x 1864 (224 ppi) |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Colour Gamut | P3 wide colour, 1 billion colours, True Tone | P3 wide colour, 1 billion colours, True Tone |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Apple M5, 10-core CPU with 8-core GPU or 10-core GPU | Apple M5, 10-core CPU with 10-core GPU |
| Top Processor | Apple M5, 10-core CPU (4 super cores + 6E), 10-core GPU, 153 GB/s memory bandwidth | Apple M5, 10-core CPU (4 super cores + 6E), 10-core GPU, 153 GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Graphics | Integrated Apple M5 GPU, 8-core or 10-core, Neural Accelerators, hardware ray tracing | Integrated Apple M5 GPU, 10-core, Neural Accelerators, hardware ray tracing |
| NPU | 16-core Neural Engine (plus GPU Neural Accelerators) | 16-core Neural Engine (plus GPU Neural Accelerators) |
| RAM Options | 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB | 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Unified memory |
| Storage Options | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 53.8 Wh | 66.5 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours (video) | Up to 18 hours (video) |
| Battery Life (Video) | Up to 18 hours (streaming) | Up to 18 hours (streaming) |
| Battery Life (Web) | Up to 15 hours (wireless) | Up to 15 hours (wireless) |
| Charger | 30W USB-C (35W dual-port with 10-core GPU) in India, 70W fast charge optional | 35W dual-port USB-C in India, 70W fast charge optional |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort) |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm, high-impedance headphone support | 3.5 mm, high-impedance headphone support |
| Charging Port | MagSafe 3 (USB-C charging also works) | MagSafe 3 (USB-C charging also works) |
| External Displays | Up to 2, up to 8K at 60Hz | Up to 2, up to 8K at 60Hz |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 chip) | Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 chip) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 6 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 12MP, 1080p video | 12MP, 1080p video |
| Webcam Features | Center Stage, Desk View | Center Stage, Desk View |
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 6 (force-cancelling woofers) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (Spatial Audio) | Yes (Spatial Audio) |
| Microphones | 3-mic array, Voice Isolation | 3-mic array |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (Magic Keyboard) | Yes (Magic Keyboard) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Notable Features | Up to two external displays (one up to 8K at 60 Hz), Thread networking, fanless design | Up to two external displays (one up to 8K at 60 Hz), Thread networking, fanless design |