MacBook Air 13-inch M5 (Starlight, 2026) - Fair

MacBook Air 13-inch M5 (Starlight, 2026) - FairThe 13 inch MacBook Air with M5 is Apple's biggest leap forward yet for its thinnest laptop. The new M5 chip brings a faster 10 core CPU with Neural Accelerators built into every core, and hardware accelerated ray tracing delivering a noticeable jump in performance, AI capability, and graphics power over the MacBook Air M4. Storage now starts at a more generous 512GB SSD as standard, while the new Apple N1 wireless chip introduces Wi Fi 7 and

Spec

Processor Apple M5 chip 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores, 16-core Neural Engine, hardware-accelerated ray tracing and 153GB/s memory bandwidth

Display 13.6-inch Liquid Retina LED-backlit display, 2560x1664 resolution, 500 nits brightness, wide colour (P3) and True Tone technology

Graphics Configurable to 8-core or 10-core

Storage Configurable to 512GB, 1TB, 2TB or 4TB SSD

Camera 12MP Center Stage 

Connections Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with support for USB 4, DisplayPort and charging, MagSafe 3 charging port and 3.5mm headphone hack

Keyboard and Trackpad Full-size backlit Keyboard (US QWERTY) and Force Touch trackpad

Touch ID Integrated Touch ID sensor with Apple Pay

Communications Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 6

Audio Four-speaker sound system, support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, three-mic array with beamforming

Video Support Up to two external 6K display with 6K resolution at 144Hz. 

macOS 26 Tahoe

Size and Weight (H)1.13 by (W)30.41 by (D)21.5cm, weighing 1.23kg

Power (8-core GPU) Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter or (10-core GPU) Apple 35W Dual Port USB-C Power Adapter with MagSafe 3 cable

Boring Stuff Apple Order No: MDHA4B/A / MDHC4B/A / MDHD4B/A - Apple Model No. A3449 (EMC 8877) - Model ID: Mac17,3

Performance 

Geekbench 6 Single Core - 4152

Geekbench 6 Multi Core - 16655

Geekbench Metal - (10-core GPU) 74992

Key Features

Fair Condition

This MacBook Air has been professionally graded as Fair Condition, fully functional with visible signs of use. The chassis will show scratches, scuffs, or dents, and the screen will show signs of wear such as scratches, surface wear, or a visual blemish, none of which impede function. It's the best-value choice for those who prioritise top-tier Apple performance over cosmetic perfection.

Elegant Starlight Finish

Elegant Starlight Finish Starlight brings a warm, luxurious glow to the MacBook Air lineup. Its soft champagne-gold tone with subtle pearlescent undertones offers a refined, sophisticated look perfect for those who want a touch of elegance without going bold.

Blazing-Fast M5 Chip

Powered by the 10-core M5 chip (4 super cores, 6 efficiency cores) with up to a 10-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. Hardware-accelerated ray tracing and Neural Accelerators in every GPU core make it ideal for everything from everyday productivity to demanding creative workflows.

Stunning 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display

Enjoy sharp detail and vibrant colour on the 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, featuring a 2560 x 1664 resolution, P3 wide colour gamut, True Tone, and 500 nits brightness. Whether you’re watching or working, visuals are consistently rich and clear.

Ultra-Light and Thin

At just 1.24kg and 1.3cm thin, this MacBook Air is slim enough for a backpack, powerful enough for a workday.

Next-Generation Connectivity

Includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MagSafe 3 charging port, and a headphone jack. The new Apple N1 wireless chip brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 as standard for faster, more reliable connections than any MacBook Air before it.

AI-Optimised Performance

The M5 chip is purpose-built for Apple Intelligence, with Neural Accelerators delivering exceptional speed and efficiency for AI-powered features, machine learning tasks, and on-device generative workflows across macOS Tahoe.