Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)
Apple M5 against Apple M4, both 1.51 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | MacBook Air 15 (M5) | MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹1,44,900 | ₹1,24,900 |
| Starting Configuration | M5, 16 GB, 512 GB | M4, 16 GB, 256 GB |
| Starting Price (US) | $1,299 | $1,199 |
| Base Configuration | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB India: ₹1,44,900 US: $1,299 | M4 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB India: ₹1,24,900 US: $1,199 |
| Configuration 2 | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 1TB India: ₹1,64,900 US: $1,499 | M4 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB India: ₹1,44,900 US: $1,399 |
| Configuration 3 | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB India: Not a standard model in India US: $1,499 | M4 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB India: ₹1,64,900 US: $1,599 |
| Configuration 4 | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB, 1TB India: ₹1,84,900 US: $1,699 | No other standard configuration |
| Announced | March 2026 | March 2025 |
| Operating System | macOS (shipped with macOS Tahoe) | macOS (shipped with macOS Sequoia) |
| Model Numbers | Mac17,4 | Mac16,13 (A3241) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm | 340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm | 11.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.51 kg |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight |
Display | ||
| Size | 15.3-inch | 15.3-inch |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 (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 10-core GPU | Apple M4, 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 M4, 10-core CPU (4P + 6E), 10-core GPU, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Graphics | Integrated Apple M5 GPU, 10-core, Neural Accelerators, hardware ray tracing | Integrated Apple M4 GPU, 10-core, hardware ray tracing |
| NPU | 16-core Neural Engine (plus GPU Neural Accelerators) | 16-core Neural Engine |
| 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 | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 66.5 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 | 35W dual-port USB-C in India, 70W fast charge optional | 35W dual-port USB-C, 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 6K at 60Hz |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 chip) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 12MP, 1080p video | 12MP, 1080p video |
| Webcam Features | Center Stage, Desk View | Center Stage, Desk View |
| Speakers | 6 (force-cancelling woofers) | 6 (force-cancelling woofers) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (Spatial Audio) | Yes (Spatial Audio) |
| Microphones | 3-mic array | 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 6K displays with the lid open, Apple Intelligence, fanless design |