Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5): Specs, Key Features & Rivals
Made by Apple, the MacBook Air 15 M5 competes in the ultraportable laptop category. The competition for the MacBook Air 15 M5 includes MacBook Air M5, MacBook Air M4 and Surface Laptop 7.
- Screen size15.3 in
- ProcessorApple M5
Key Specifications
Display
| Screen size | 15.3 in |
|---|---|
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 |
| Pixel density | 224 ppi |
Performance
| Processor | Apple M5 |
|---|---|
| CPU cores | 10 |
| Cooling | Fanless (passive) |
Ports & Connectivity
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe |
|---|
How It Stacks Up in the Ultraportable Laptop Class
Relative to the class average, the MacBook Air 15 M5 reads 9.4% higher on cpu cores. There’s nothing unusual about the MacBook Air 15 M5’s pixel density; it’s near the class average.
Compare MacBook Air 15 M5 With Its Rivals
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the MacBook Air 15 M5 released?
Our records list March 2026 as the release date of the MacBook Air 15 M5.
What does the MacBook Air 15 M5 compete with?
The main alternatives to the MacBook Air 15 M5 are MacBook Air M5, MacBook Air M4, Surface Laptop 7 and MacBook Air M3.