MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025) vs MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)
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MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025) came out in March 2025. MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) came out in March 2026, 1 year later. Both run macOS 27 with Apple Intelligence.
Note on MacBook Air (13-inch, M5): Battery: 18 h video streaming / 15 h wireless web. 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max. N1 wireless chip.
Chip & memory
Apple M4 → Apple M5
512 GB storage, 4 TB max storage
Ports & charging
Wi-Fi 6E → Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 6, 40 W charger
Price check
MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) launched at $1,099
Not currently sold refurbished by Apple.
All 8 differences
Price1 change
Price check
MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) — launched at $1,099
- Used on eBay
- Refurbished on Back Market
- Apple does not currently sell this model refurbished
What your MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025) sells for
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Launch price (US)
$999›$1,099+$100
What does this mean?
The price Apple charged in the US on launch day for the lowest configuration, before tax.
This is not what the Mac costs today. More memory, storage or a faster chip cost extra. Older models drop in price over time, so check the used and refurbished links for current prices.
Chip & memory2 gains · 1 change
Chip options: MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025)
- M4 10-core CPU / 8-core GPU
- M4 10-core CPU / 10-core GPU
Chip options: MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)
- M5 10-core CPU / 8-core GPU
- M5 10-core CPU / 10-core GPU
Chip
Apple M4›Apple M5
What does this mean?
The chip is the Mac's brain. Since late 2020 Apple uses its own chips (Apple silicon: M1, M2 and later). Before that, MacBooks used Intel processors.
Apple silicon Macs run cooler and much longer on battery than Intel MacBooks, and can run many iPhone and iPad apps. Intel Macs can run Windows directly with Boot Camp; Apple silicon Macs cannot.
Matters most if: You need Windows, or you want the longest battery life.
Storage (base)
256 GB›512 GB
What does this mean?
Storage is where your files, photos and apps are kept. This is the amount in the cheapest configuration. 1 TB (terabyte) is 1,024 GB.
Storage cannot be upgraded inside these MacBooks later. You can add an external drive, but it has to stay plugged in. Photo libraries and video fill storage fastest.
Storage (most you can order)
2 TB›4 TB
What does this mean?
The most storage you could order from Apple for this model.
Only matters if you need to keep very large files on the Mac itself rather than on an external drive.
Ports & charging2 gains · 1 change
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E›Wi-Fi 7
What does this mean?
Wi-Fi generations. Each new one handles more devices at once and higher speeds: Wi-Fi 5 (2014), Wi-Fi 6 (2019), Wi-Fi 6E adds a new, less crowded radio band, Wi-Fi 7 is the newest.
You only get the extra speed if your router supports the same generation. With an older router, the difference is small.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3›Bluetooth 6
What does this mean?
Bluetooth connects wireless headphones, mice, keyboards and game controllers. Newer versions have more range and use less power.
Most accessories work with any of these versions. Newer versions mainly help with range and connection stability.
Charger in the box
30 W›40 W
What does this mean?
The power of the charger Apple includes in the box, in watts (W). Higher watts can charge faster.
A bigger charger refills the battery faster, especially on larger MacBook Pro models. Any USB-C charger works, but a small one charges slowly.
Design1 change
Weight
1.24 kg›1.23 kg
What does this mean?
Weight in kilograms. 1 kg is about 2.2 pounds.
A difference of 0.3 kg or more is noticeable when you carry the MacBook every day. The charger adds extra weight to your bag.