Apple presented MacBook Air with M5 chip and MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max

Apple has officially announced its latest generation of laptops, introducing the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models equipped with the powerful M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips, promising significant boosts in AI performance and professional workflows.

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MacBook Air with M5: AI-Ready and More Capable

The 13-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip starts at $1099, while the larger 15-inch model begins at $1299. Both models are available in four colors: Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and a new Blue.

According to Apple, the M5-powered MacBook Air delivers up to 4x better performance for AI tasks compared to the previous M4 model.

Key Upgrades and Features

  • Storage & Memory: The base model now comes with 512GB of storage, with options up to 4TB. RAM configurations include 16GB, 24GB, or 32GB.
  • Display: Features a 13.6-inch or 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with 500 nits of brightness and support for 1 billion colors.
  • Camera & Audio: Equipped with a 12MP camera supporting Center Stage and Desk View, a three-mic array, and speakers with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos.
  • Connectivity: Includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports (with support for two external displays), a MagSafe charging port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.
  • Battery: Offers up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge.

MacBook Pro with M5 Pro & M5 Max: A Leap in Performance

The professional lineup sees a major update, with the 14-inch M5 Pro model starting at $2199 and the 16-inch at $2699. For maximum power, the M5 Max models start at $3599.

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Under the Hood: M5 Pro and M5 Max

  • M5 Pro: Features up to 18 CPU cores and up to 20 GPU cores, with unified memory options of 24GB, 48GB, or 64GB.
  • M5 Max: Boasts an 18-core CPU and up to 40 GPU cores, supporting massive memory configurations of 36GB, 48GB, 64GB, or 128GB.
  • Storage: M5 Pro models offer up to 4TB SSD, while M5 Max models can be configured with up to 8TB.

Pro-Grade Display and Connectivity

  • Display: A stunning 14.2-inch or 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a peak HDR brightness of 1600 nits.
  • Ports: A versatile selection including three Thunderbolt 5 ports, an HDMI port, a MagSafe 3 charger, an SDXC card slot, and a headphone jack.
  • Audio & Video: A 12MP camera with Center Stage, a studio-quality three-mic array, and a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio.

Availability

Both the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models will be available for pre-order starting March 4, 2026, with devices arriving in stores on March 11.

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