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MacBook Air 13 M5 in the US - reference MSRP $999 (16GB/256GB). Buy from Oregon or Delaware Apple Store for 0% state sales tax.
1 retailer is currently selling MacBook Air 13-inch M5 in United States. Listed at $1,099 at Apple Store US.
| Retailer | Est. price | Discount | Stock | Updated | |
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$1,099 | - | 5 mins ago |
MacBook Air 13-inch M5 in this exact configuration is tracked across 6 countries on ApplePriceHunt. Prices range from $1,055 at the cheapest market to $1,259 at the most expensive, all converted to a common currency. The cheapest source is currently Japan at ¥184,800. United States ranks 4 out of 6 markets we track for this model. Whether traveling to Japan is worth it depends on the absolute savings versus your flight cost.
Pricing data was refreshed 2 days ago. Re-check before purchasing if any retailer's stock has changed. Across the 1 retailer tracked: 1 stock status unknown.
MacBook Air with M5 is the first MacBook Air to ship with 16GB RAM as base - Apple held the 8GB base for 14 years through M1, M2, M3, and M4 Air generations. The 2025 upgrade was the single most-requested spec change in Apple's modern Mac lineup, and its arrival effectively ends the "never buy the base Air" advice that dominated Mac forums for a decade.
The MacBook Air 13 M5 is arguably Apple's best product at its price point - the rare Apple device where the base configuration is genuinely good enough for 80% of buyers, and the upgrades are cheap.
M5 chip - Apple's latest consumer chip (2025-2026 refresh), with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. For non-pro workloads - writing, browsing, development, light photo/video editing, student work, office applications - the M5 is substantially faster than any Intel-era Mac and matches M3/M4 Pro chips in non-sustained workloads. Fan-less design means silent operation.
16GB unified memory as base - up from 8GB base on M1/M2/M3 MacBook Air. This is the most important spec change of 2025. 16GB is the right amount of RAM for modern development, multi-tab web workflows, Xcode, Final Cut, and 2-3 app concurrent use. Eliminates the number one regret of M-series MacBook Air buyers (who used to need to pay extra for 16GB).
13.6" Liquid Retina display with 100% sRGB coverage. Not as bright or colour-accurate as Pro tier (Pro is XDR at 1600 nits; Air is 500 nits SDR) but fine for non-colour-critical work.
Fan-less design means zero noise - a genuine competitive advantage in libraries, meetings, and shared-space work.
Price-per-capability is unmatched in Apple's Mac lineup. For buyers not doing sustained professional workloads (video editing, 3D rendering, large-dataset ML training), MacBook Air 13 M5 is the correct default Mac.
256GB base works if you cloud-sync documents and don't store large local media. 512GB is the recommended default for most buyers:
256GB → 512GB: ₹20,000 premium in India. Worth it for most buyers - photo libraries, Xcode installations, design asset folders, and multi-version app installs fill 256GB faster than most expect.
512GB → 1TB: ₹20,000 premium. Only worth it if you work with large video files or maintain big local media archives.
1TB → 2TB: Same premium pattern. Niche.
16GB base is adequate for general use (writing, browsing, coding with modest IDE workflows, light media work). 24GB upgrade is ₹20,000 in India and genuinely useful if you:
- Run Docker / virtualization daily - Do serious photo editing (large RAW batches, 100MP+ files) - Work with Xcode + multiple simulators + editor + browsers concurrently - Run local LLMs (even small ones)
32GB is ₹30,000 over base - only justified for serious ML / local AI workflows, large-project video editing, or multi-instance virtualization.
The correct default. If you use your Mac for writing, browsing, email, video calls, light media consumption, and occasional productivity, MacBook Air 13 M5 in 16GB/256GB or 16GB/512GB is the right buy. Don't overbuy; don't consider Pro tier unless you have a specific professional workflow.
For most prosumer work - coding, design, light video, photography - MacBook Air M5 is adequate. Consider 24GB RAM if your workflow involves containerization or large-asset design/photo work. Step up to MacBook Pro 14 M5 only if you need sustained workload performance, XDR display, or more port options.
Skip. If Mac is your professional tool, MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro or M5 Max is the correct choice. Air's fan-less design throttles under sustained load, which matters for video editing, 3D rendering, and long-duration ML workflows.
| Spec | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Air 13 M3 (previous gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | M5 (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU) | M3 (8-core CPU / 8-10-core GPU) |
| Base RAM | 16GB | 8GB (upgradable to 16/24GB) |
| Max RAM | 32GB | 24GB |
| Display | 13.6" Liquid Retina, 500 nits | 13.6" Liquid Retina, 500 nits |
| Ports | 2× TB4 + MagSafe + headphone | 2× TB4 + MagSafe + headphone |
| Neural Engine | 16-core (faster local AI) | 16-core (slower) |
| Price (India, base) | ₹1,14,900 (16GB/256GB) | ₹99,900 (8GB/256GB) before discontinuation |
Verdict - M5 Air is a meaningful upgrade due to 16GB base RAM and M5's substantially better Neural Engine. If you own M2 or M3 Air in good condition, skip. If you're buying new, M5 Air with 16GB base makes M3 Air obsolete.
Apple Store US + Best Buy + B&H + Amazon all stock base configs. Custom builds ship in 2-5 days from Apple.
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For most buyers, 16GB is correct. For developers who know their workflow is RAM-heavy, 24GB is the right upgrade. 32GB is rarely necessary on an Air tier; if you need 32GB, you probably need a MacBook Pro M5 Pro for the fans + better thermal headroom.
MacBook Air 13 M5 ships in Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight. Colors don't affect price. Sky Blue is the new 2025 color and sells out fastest; Starlight and Silver are the most consistently in-stock. Midnight is popular but shows fingerprints most visibly.