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BApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

General

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Series

MacBook Air5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/06/imac-receives-major-update-featuring-more-powerful-graphics-faster-processors-thunderbolt-3-brighter-displaysRead 5 October 2026

MacBook Air5Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-airRead 30 September 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MQD32LL/A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_Education_Institution_Price_List_08-27-2017.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original August 27, 2017 Apple US inventory page 1 explicitly MQD32LL/A, 13.3-inch 1.8 GHz dual-core Core i5, 8 GB, 128 GB. Higher MQD42 256 GB excluded. Education price not MSRP.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookAir_PER_June2017.pdfRead 10 October 2026Archived original maker June 2017 report expressly MQD32 and MQD42, US base MQD32 evaluation in footnote 1. Exact LL/A SKU supplied by original US inventory.

MDH74LL/A, MDHA4LL/A, MDHE4LL/A, MDHH4LL/A6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102869Read 30 September 2026Model Identifier Mac17,3. Part numbers MDH74, MDHA4, MDHE4, MDHH4 (xx/A) and others for other configurations9Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 2 identifies all four exact US 16 GB/512 GB/8-core-GPU part numbers.

GTIN / EAN

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19595068738510Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/708450/apple-macbook-air-13-mdh74ll-a-%28early-2026%29-136-laptop-computer-silverRead 30 September 2026Exact MDH74LL/A Product Information / UPC cell: 195950687385. Other regional or colour SKUs have no verified GTIN here.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 June 20174Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookAir_PER_June2017.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original report expressly Date introduced June 5, 2017. Introduction does not independently prove delivered retail date.5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/06/imac-receives-major-update-featuring-more-powerful-graphics-faster-processors-thunderbolt-3-brighter-displaysRead 5 October 2026Maker original June 5 publication expressly updates Air processor to 1.8 GHz and schedules Apple Store availability June 7. No consumer MSRP inferred from lower education inventory prices.

3 March 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026

Status

Discontinued9Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/apple-macbook-air-13-inchRead 10 October 2026Consumer model discontinued July 2019. Educational stock continued separately according to EveryMac.

Available5Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-airRead 30 September 2026On sale in the Apple Store on 2026-09-30. US price now $1,299 for MDH74LL/A

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)11Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m5-2026Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Air 13 (M5, 2026) replaces the MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025).

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$9999Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/apple-macbook-air-13-inchRead 10 October 2026Review states the $999 entry model for the 1.8 GHz Core i5, 8 GB, 128 GB unit. Matches EveryMac's US$999 introduction price.13Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-core-i5-1.8-13-2017-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Price at introduction US$999 for MQD32LL/A (128 GB). US$1199 is the 256 GB MQD42LL/A. Excludes tax. Education price is lower and not used.

$1,0993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 202613-inch starts at $1,099 (U.S.)

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€1,2494Press releaseapple.com/ie/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026Ireland: 13-inch starts at €1249 incl. VAT

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_Education_Institution_Price_List_08-27-2017.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original US maker inventory, corroborated by maker archived Environmental Report US MQD32 footnote.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookAir_PER_June2017.pdfRead 10 October 2026

US, IE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026US. Pre-order in 33 countries and regions4Press releaseapple.com/ie/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026

Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026

Segment

Ultrabook9Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/apple-macbook-air-13-inchRead 10 October 2026Exact original 1.8 GHz Core i5, 8 GB and 128 GB review.

Ultrabook3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026Apple calls it the world's most popular laptop. Thin and light, fanless

Form factor

Clamshell6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1782_mb-air-13-2017-macos-catalina-qs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Quick Start shows a hinged lid over a fixed keyboard base with one display. No convertible, detachable or dual-screen mode is described.

Clamshell1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Laptop with keyboard and trackpad, no convertible hinge

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width325Depth227Thickness (min)3Thickness (max)17mm(12.8 × 8.9 × 0.1 to 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres, including wedge minimum 3 mm and maximum 17 mm. Rounded inch conversions excluded.

Width304.1Depth215Thickness (max)11.3mm(12 × 8.5 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Height 1.13 cm, width 30.41 cm, depth 21.5 cm

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.35kg(3 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly laptop mass 1.35 kg, manufacturing/configuration variation applies. Retailer conversion from rounded pounds to 1.34 kg excluded.

1.23kg(2.7 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker Environment section aluminium enclosure. Recyclable does not mean recycled-content percentage.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookAir_PER_June2017.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original maker expressly aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker aluminium enclosure.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookAir_PER_June2017.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original maker aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

13.3in(33.8 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026

13.6in(34.5 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Native resolution

1440 × 900px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026

2560 × 1664px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Pixel density

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Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

TN10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-13-2017-Laptop-1-8-GHz-Review.230010.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 1.8 GHz/8 GB/128 GB review. Panel suppliers may vary. No 2015 panel identifier copied.

IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026LED-backlit display with IPS technology

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly glossy widescreen display. Panel technology not inferred.

Glossy7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026glossy: yes, with anti-reflective surface

Touchscreen

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342529-REG/apple_mqd32ll_a_13_3_macbook_air_mid.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original MQD32LL/A Display table Touchscreen No.

No10Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/708450/apple-macbook-air-13-mdh74ll-a-%28early-2026%29-136-laptop-computer-silverRead 30 September 2026Display specifications: Touch Screen No, exact MDH74LL/A 16 GB/512 GB/8-core-GPU configuration.

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (2017)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
1440	900	60	No

Source3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342529-REG/apple_mqd32ll_a_13_3_macbook_air_mid.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact native 1440 x 900, 60 Hz and Variable Refresh Technology No. External 4K output timing excluded.

BApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2560	1664	60

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core i5 (1.8 GHz, dual-core)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Original maker base 1.8 GHz dual-core Core i5, matched to original US inventory. Specific CPU suffix, chip thread count and process node not inferred.

Apple M5 (10-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (2017)

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
2	1.8	2.9

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly two cores, standard 1.8 GHz base and 2.9 GHz Turbo Boost. No later hybrid P/E labels imposed.

BApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	4	Super
Efficiency	6	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Chip section: 10-core CPU, 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores. Apple publishes no clock maxima.7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 20264 x 4.6 GHz M5 S-Core (up to 4.608 GHz), 6 x 3.0 GHz M5 E-Core (3.048 GHz)

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

410Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-13-2017-Laptop-1-8-GHz-Review.230010.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base processor identified by independent review. Intel confirms four threads.

107Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

3MB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly 3 MB shared L3 for retained base. Core i7 option excluded.

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ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

14nm11Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/84990/intel-core-i55350u-processor-3m-cache-up-to-2-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Intel Core i5-5350U identified in exact Notebookcheck and Laptop Mag base 2017 reviews. Generic processor TDP and memory maximum are not laptop configuration claims.

3nm7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 20263 nm

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342529-REG/apple_mqd32ll_a_13_3_macbook_air_mid.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Performance table expressly Integrated graphics.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026The only GPU is the one in the M5 chip

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Intel HD Graphics 60001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026

Apple M5 8-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

8GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_Education_Institution_Price_List_08-27-2017.pdfRead 5 October 2026

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

RAM type

Other1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker LPDDR3, published 1600 MHz. No LPDDR3 schema enum, so other retained with exact note. MHz not converted into configured MT/s.

LPDDR5X7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 202616 GB LPDDR5x-9600, onboard

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

1,600MT/s1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker publishes 1600 MHz LPDDR3. Intel lists LPDDR3 1600/1866 as data-rate grades for this processor, so 1600 is the LPDDR3-1600 transfer rate in MT/s. Not a DRAM clock.13Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-core-i5-1.8-13-2017-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specs page states 1600 MHz memory speed, consistent with the maker's 1600 MHz LPDDR3. Treated as LPDDR3-1600 MT/s.

9,600MT/s7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/macbook-air-faq/differences-between-macbook-air-early-2015-models.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact comparison explicitly includes 2017 MQD32LL/A 128 GB. Public indexed source text read. Direct HTTP and web open returned 403.

Soldered7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026RAM and SSD soldered

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

8GB13Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-core-i5-1.8-13-2017-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact MQD32LL/A base model. Eight GB onboard cannot be upgraded at purchase or later. Public indexed table read. Direct HTTP and web open returned 403.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Memory section: configurable to 24 GB or 32 GB at purchase, not a post-purchase upgrade.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

128GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_Education_Institution_Price_List_08-27-2017.pdfRead 5 October 2026

512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly PCIe-based 128 GB SSD. Installed NVMe protocol or generation not inferred.

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Storage section explicitly specifies SSD, without an interface classification.

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

213Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-core-i5-1.8-13-2017-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specs page states a PCIe 2.0 x4 flash SSD with a proprietary form factor for the 128 GB and 256 GB models.

47Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Faster 512 GB SSD (PCIe 4.0)

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (2017)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3	2	5
Mini DisplayPort	Thunderbolt 2 / native Mini DisplayPort	1	20
MagSafe	MagSafe 2	1	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly two USB 3 up to 5 Gb/s, one TB2 up to 20 Gb/s sharing native Mini DisplayPort connector, one MagSafe 2 and SDXC slot. Audio section adds physical headset jack. TB2 counted once, 20 Gb/s TB transport rate. External adapters excluded.

BApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack, two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 up to 40Gb/s. Sides from the user guide2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/take-a-tour-of-macbookair-apd7e765329d/2026/mac/27Read 30 September 2026Left side: MagSafe 3 port, two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports. Right side: 3.5 mm audio jack7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Left: MagSafe, 2x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery). Right: 3.5 mm

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker lists 802.11ac Wi-Fi that is IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible. The b/g/n standards use 2.4 GHz and a/n/ac use 5 GHz. The maker does not publish the radio bands as a list.

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Wi-Fi module

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Apple N11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

4.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026

6.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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ANSI (78 keys), ISO (79 keys)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 202678 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys

Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly full-size backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor. Backlight colour and zones are not stated.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Backlit Magic Keyboard. Backlight colour and type are not stated.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker keyboard line is 78 keys (U.S.) including 12 function keys and 4 inverted-T arrow keys. This is the compact layout with no numeric keypad. The maker does not use the word numpad.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.4mm9Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/apple-macbook-air-13-inchRead 10 October 2026Review text states keys have 1.4 mm of travel and need 72 grams of force to actuate. Travel, not actuation distance.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Mechanical9Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/apple-macbook-air-13-inchRead 10 October 2026Review expressly contrasts its moving click with Force Touch. Mechanism retained. Conflicting 4.0 x 2.9 inch prose and 4.1 x 3 inch spec dimensions omitted.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Force Touch trackpad

Camera and audio

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Webcam

720p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026

12 MP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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No7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Webcam without Face ID

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

23Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342529-REG/apple_mqd32ll_a_13_3_macbook_air_mid.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Inputs/Outputs table Built-In Speakers 2. Physical count, not inferred from maker stereo channels.

41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Stereo speakers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Audio section lists stereo speakers, dual microphones and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation microphone mode, Wide Spectrum microphone mode, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking using supported AirPods models1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Exact 13-inch model Audio section explicitly lists Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes, alongside Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. Dynamic head tracking requires supported AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. It is not an unconditional built-in-speaker feature. No 15-inch speaker count or component measurement inherited.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly dual physical microphones.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

54Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly 54 Wh. Twelve-hour runtime tests use 8 GB/256 GB rather than retained 128 GB. Later 2018 Retina test row on updated sheet likewise excluded. Maker acoustic declarations are not reviewer measurements.

53.8Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (2017)

Use case	Hours (h)
Web browsing	12
Video playback	12

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Up to 12 hours wireless web and up to 12 hours iTunes movie playback. Tested by Apple in May 2017 on preproduction 1.8 GHz dual-core Core i5 13-inch MacBook Air with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD, which differs from the retained 128 GB SKU. Wireless web test browses 25 popular websites and movie test plays HD 1080p content, both at display brightness 12 clicks from bottom or 75%.

BApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	18
Web browsing	15

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Up to 18 hours video streaming, up to 15 hours wireless web. Apple test with 10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16 GB, 512 GB

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

45W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Original included nominal 45 W MagSafe 2 adapter, not maximum accepted input.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookAir_PER_June2017.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original report expressly powered by 45 W MagSafe 2. Original box inclusion separately proved by exact sheet.

40W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power / In the Box: nominal 40 W Dynamic Power Adapter, temporarily up to 60 W. This is not the laptop USB-C charging limit.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly MagSafe 2 adapter and power port, laptop-end connector.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m) to the MagSafe 3 port

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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30min5Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-airRead 30 September 2026Up to 50 percent in about 30 minutes, tested with the 70 W USB-C Power Adapter

Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

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03Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026Thin, light, and completely silent fanless design

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

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Security

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Fingerprint

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Power button2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/take-a-tour-of-macbookair-apd7e765329d/2026/mac/27Read 30 September 2026Touch ID (power) button

TPM

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

macOS 10.12 Sierra10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-13-2017-Laptop-1-8-GHz-Review.230010.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original review-unit shipped operating system. Laptop Mag independently states its unit came running Sierra. Later Apple Mojave sheet is not launch OS evidence.

macOS Tahoe7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Apple macOS 26 Tahoe

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly macOS. Later Mojave sheet and Catalina Quick Start reprint do not prove original launch OS version, so version-specific os omitted.

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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546nits7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Centre, X-Rite i1Pro 3. Average of 9 points 519.3

Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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519.3nits7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Display measurement grid: average 519.3 cd/m², X-Rite i1Pro 3.

Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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1,437:17Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 20261437: 1, black 0.38 cd/m²

HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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98.6%7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Argyll 3D

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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98.1%7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Display P3, Argyll 3D

Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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2.17Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026CalMAN ColorChecker dE 2000 before calibration, 0.9 after

PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

Yes10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-13-2017-Laptop-1-8-GHz-Review.230010.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2017 review using new measuring equipment. Reduced display brightness, precise threshold not published. Not the reused 2015 colour and brightness data.

No7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Screen flickering / PWM not detected

PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

58kHz10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-13-2017-Laptop-1-8-GHz-Review.230010.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2017 review. Backlight flicker at reduced brightness. Precise brightness threshold and firmware not stated.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

28.4ms10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-13-2017-Laptop-1-8-GHz-Review.230010.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2017 new equipment measurement. Combined 18.4 ms rise and 10 ms fall. Display operating refresh 60 Hz from retained exact SKU source. Instrument/firmware not stated.

14.7ms7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

52.4ms10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-13-2017-Laptop-1-8-GHz-Review.230010.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2017 new equipment measurement. Combined 30.4 ms rise and 22 ms fall. Firmware and instrument model not stated.

24.3ms7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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200points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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957points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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4,185points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Geekbench 6.7

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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17,072points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Geekbench 6.7

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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941points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Steel Nomad Score (Metal)

SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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6,473MB/s7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Blackmagic Disk Speed Test 5 GB Read 6473.4 MB/s

Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (2017)

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BApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	Off	35.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	Off	27.3
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	Off	22.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	Off	19.5
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low	Not available	46
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	35.1
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High	Not available	29.2
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	28.5
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	Lowest	Not available	87
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	45
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High	Not available	42
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest	Not available	38
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Low	Not available	58.8
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	54.9
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	High	Not available	51
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	38.1
Assassin's Creed Shadows	1920	1080	Low	Not available	22
Assassin's Creed Shadows	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	20
Assassin's Creed Shadows	1920	1080	High	Not available	17
Assassin's Creed Shadows	1920	1080	Ultra High	Not available	11

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Presets and resolutions from the review's game table tooltips. Cyberpunk FSR off

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

42.8°C10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-13-2017-Laptop-1-8-GHz-Review.230010.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2017 review. Raytek Raynger ST, room 23.1 C. Max Load map. Exact stress workload, duration and OS for map not stated.

44.1°C7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stress test

Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

41.5°C10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-13-2017-Laptop-1-8-GHz-Review.230010.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2017 review. Raytek Raynger ST, room 23.1 C. Max Load map. Exact stress workload, duration and OS for map not stated.

42.4°C7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

31.2°C10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-13-2017-Laptop-1-8-GHz-Review.230010.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2017 Max Load map and summary. Raytek Raynger ST, room 23.1 C. Maximum across palmrest and touchpad area, not a single central point.

32.9°C7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Palm rests and touchpad maximum

CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (2017)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	10.63

Source10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-13-2017-Laptop-1-8-GHz-Review.230010.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2017 i5-5350U/8 GB/128 GB review. Real-world Wi-Fi v1.3 web test at 150 nits. 638 minutes, which is 10.63 h rounded to two decimals. Power mode, browser and firmware not stated. Apple claimed 12-hour tests used 256 GB and are omitted.

BApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	16.18
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	6.65

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Battery Runtime section: 16h 11min at 150 nits, 6h 39min at maximum brightness. Hours rounded to two decimals.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

10.63h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

16.18h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

7W10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-13-2017-Laptop-1-8-GHz-Review.230010.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2017 i5-5350U/SM0128G review. Metrahit Energy AC power measurement. Highest idle reading from min/medium/max set. Firmware not stated.

9.4W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Highest idle reading. Review unit uses its documented 30 W test power adapter. US supplied adapter is 40 W Dynamic with 60 W temporary maximum.

Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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18.9W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Cyberpunk 2077 FHD ultra, no FSR, 150 cd/m². Review unit uses its documented 30 W test power adapter. US supplied adapter is 40 W Dynamic with 60 W temporary maximum.

Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

40W10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-13-2017-Laptop-1-8-GHz-Review.230010.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2017 i5-5350U/SM0128G review. Metrahit Energy AC input maximum load. Specific maximum-load workload and OS not stated. Separate from nominal 45 W adapter.

30.4W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Load maximum, Prime95 and Furmark. Review unit uses its documented 30 W test power adapter. US supplied adapter is 40 W Dynamic with 60 W temporary maximum.

Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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9W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026After 30 minutes of Cinebench 2024 Multi, 820 points at 9 W

GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookAir_PER_June2017.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026ENERGY STAR certified

EPEAT

Gold14Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookAir_PER_June2017.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original June 2017 MQD32 evaluation. EPEAT Gold in US and Canada, not inferred international certification.

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Other certifications

RoHS4Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookAir_PER_June2017.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original June 2017 report states all Apple products comply with the European RoHS Directive and this model goes further with several extra restrictions. Maker compliance statement, not a separate certificate.

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

MacBook Air, Power adapter, AC wall plug, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026Original standard maker box, includes AC wall plug and power cord. Optional accessories excluded.

13-inch MacBook Air, 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026US spec page

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year7Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US one-year limited manufacturer hardware warranty. Paid plans and statutory rights excluded.

1year8Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/warranty-us.htmlRead 30 September 2026US Apple One-Year Limited Warranty. Manufacturer warranty, separate from statutory rights.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in7Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US Mac limited warranty version August 26, 2016 to December 13, 2017, matching the original June 2017 purchase. Warranty Service Options names carry-in and mail-in. Apple decides mail-in eligibility. DIY parts service has no matching schema option.

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1119241Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026

www.apple.com/macbook-air5Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-airRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1119241Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111924Read 10 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1263201Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1782_mb-air-13-2017-macos-catalina-qs.pdf6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1782_mb-air-13-2017-macos-catalina-qs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Exact 13-inch 2017 Quick Start, six pages downloaded/read/rendered. Copyright 2019 Catalina UI reprint used for unchanged hardware only. Explicit SDXC, USB 3, TB2 and magnetic MagSafe 2.

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/welcome/mac2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/take-a-tour-of-macbookair-apd7e765329d/2026/mac/27Read 30 September 2026MacBook Air User Guide, current models

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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