Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M5 vs Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)

The M5 Air is the newer machine and the one to buy if you want the fastest chip, Wi-Fi 7, and double the storage. The M4 Air is the previous generation and still a strong laptop, but this listing is a certified pre-owned unit with 256GB of storage and battery health of 85% or better, so it is a step down on capacity and battery condition. Both share the same 13.6-inch Liquid Retina design, 16GB of unified memory, 18-hour battery rating, 12MP Center Stage camera, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports. Buy the M5 for longevity and headroom; consider the M4 only if the older chip and smaller drive fit how you work.

• Choose the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 if you want the newest chip, Wi-Fi 7, and 512GB of storage in a factory-new machine.
• Choose the MacBook Air M4 if the previous-generation chip and 256GB of storage are enough and you are fine with a certified pre-owned unit.