Apple MacBook Air M5
Apple Laptops

MacBook Air M5

Apple

Released Mar 1, 2026 · Analysis updated Mar 19, 2026

The Apple MacBook Air M5 scores 89/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Engadget, Pcmag, and Cnn.

Critic Score

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89

based on 3 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 3 reviews

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Pros

  • Long battery life(2)
  • Fast performance(2)

Cons

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3 Expert Reviews

92
Mar 13, 2026

The M5 is almost overkill for this laptop, but I'm not complaining.

90
Mar 14, 2026

Apple's 2026 MacBook Air is largely unchanged on the outside, but its exceptional build pairs up with an even faster M5 chip and a major storage upgrade to secure its spot as a top-value ultraportable...

85
Mar 17, 2026

The MacBook Air M5 offers excellent performance and battery life in a familiar design, though the $100 price increase may give some buyers pause.