The new generation of the world’s best-selling laptop arrives with a brand-new connectivity chip, a faster SSD, and — for the first time ever — up to 4TB of storage, all wrapped in a design that hasn’t changed one bit
Apple has announced the MacBook Air M5, available in both 13-inch and 15-inch configurations, and this time the upgrade goes beyond just a processor swap. The new model starts at $1,099 — $100 more than its predecessor — but now includes 512GB of base storage, double the 256GB that came standard with the M4. For anyone who always found the entry-level Air frustratingly cramped on space, that shift quietly rebalances the value equation.
The headline additions: Apple’s new N1 chip makes its Air debut, bringing Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support; the SSD is meaningfully faster than the M4’s; and for the first time in the model’s history, a 4TB storage configuration is available at the top end. RAM options remain unchanged at 16GB, 24GB, and 32GB. Design, colorways, and form factor are identical to the previous generation. Pre-orders opened March 4th, with deliveries expected to begin March 11th.
The MacBook Air M5 is the kind of update that doesn’t get pulses racing at the keynote but makes total sense in everyday use. Bumping the base storage from 256GB to 512GB was long overdue — anyone who’s ever had to clear files just to fit a macOS update knows exactly what I mean. The Wi-Fi 7 support through the N1 chip is a genuine bonus for anyone running a newer router at home. The frozen design will disappoint those hoping for something fresh, but Apple knows what it’s doing with the Air — tampering with it is a risk not worth taking. If you’re on an M3 or older, this upgrade makes sense. On the M4? Wait it out.
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