MacBook Air (M5)
AppleReleased Mar 1, 2026 · Analysis updated Jul 13, 2026
Refurbished MacBook Air offers extended battery life, a large display, and robust build quality with enhanced connectivity. The Apple MacBook Air (M5) scores 88/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Stuff, Theguardian, Themframes, and Sixcolors.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 4 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 4 reviews
Pros
- Long battery life(2)
- Premium build quality(2)
- Large display(2)
- Increased storage(2)
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6(2)
Cons
- High price(3)
- Minor performance gains(2)
- 60Hz refresh rate(2)
4 Publication Reviews
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With its balance of power, design and value, the MacBook Air M5 squeaks Stuff’s top rating.
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The M5 MacBook Air continues to set the standard for a thin, light and powerful consumer laptop, offering a combination of excellent build quality and serious performance that just can’t be beat.
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Coming from an aging M1, the MacBook Air M5 has been a genuine step forward in every area that matters to me as a photographer.
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The MacBook Air remains a truly great Mac and the best choice for most people, offering substantial SSD speed boosts and updated wireless tech despite incremental CPU gains.
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