Is the M5 15-inch MacBook Air worth it over the 13-inch?

If you want a bigger screen and louder speakers for desk work, the 15-inch is the better fit. The 13-inch is lighter and easier to carry, and both run the same M5 chip.

How does it compare with the MacBook Pro?

The Air is thinner, lighter and silent, but the MacBook Pro adds a mini-LED ProMotion display, more ports and active cooling for long sustained workloads.

How long does the battery last?

Apple rates it at up to 18 hours. Owners typically report a full workday of mixed browsing, documents and video calls on a charge.

Can I upgrade the memory or storage later?

No. The 16GB of memory and 1TB SSD are soldered and fixed, so choose the configuration you need at purchase.

The laptop, a USB-C to MagSafe 3 charging cable and a USB-C power adapter.

Does it run Apple Intelligence?

Yes. The M5 chip and Neural Engine support Apple Intelligence features such as writing tools and image cleanup, processed on device.

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15-inch MacBook Air - M5 10-core CPU 10-core GPU - 16GB Memory - 1TB Starlight

Q: Where is the 15-inch MacBook Air - M5 10-core CPU 10-core GPU - 16GB Memory - 1TB Starlight cheapest?

At shopaztecs, for $1,399.00, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the 15-inch MacBook Air - M5 10-core CPU 10-core GPU - 16GB Memory - 1TB Starlight?

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What reviewers say

Reviewers and owners of the 15-inch Air line praise the big screen, all-day battery and silent operation, and call it the best large-screen laptop for most people. Criticism centers on the limited ports, the cost of upgrading memory and storage, and the lack of a high-refresh display.

What people mention

Battery lifePraisedOwners report getting through a full day of work or classes on one charge.
DisplayPraisedReviewers call the 15.3-inch screen bright, sharp and good for photo work.
PortsCriticisedBuyers say two Thunderbolt ports force them into hubs and dongles.
Fanless designPraisedUsers note the laptop stays silent during everyday work and calls.
Sustained performanceMixedLong video exports warm the chassis and slow it compared with fan-cooled MacBook Pros.
Upgrade costCriticisedReviewers flag that memory and storage can't be changed after purchase and cost more up front.

About the 15-inch MacBook Air - M5 10-core CPU 10-core GPU - 16GB Memory - 1TB Starlight

The 15-inch MacBook Air is a portable laptop powered by the Apple M5 chip with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. It has 16GB of unified memory and 1TB of SSD storage. The M5 includes a Neural Engine and a GPU with Neural Accelerators for AI tasks, and the laptop supports Apple Intelligence.

The 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display supports one billion colors. A 12MP Center Stage camera keeps you in frame during video calls, and Desk View shares a top-down view of your workspace. A three-mic array and a four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos handle audio.

It runs macOS, with built-in virus protection and free software updates. It works with other Apple devices, including iPhone Mirroring, copy and paste between iPhone and Mac, and Messages and FaceTime calls on the Mac. Battery life is up to 18 hours.

Chip

Apple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, Neural Engine

Memory

16GB unified memory

Storage

1TB SSD

Display

15.3-inch Liquid Retina, one billion colors

Camera

12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View

Audio

Three-mic array, four-speaker system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos