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MacBook Air M5 review: Apple’s best consumer laptop speeds up

MacBook Air M5 review: Apple’s best consumer laptop speeds up

Summary

Apple has released the new MacBook Air with the M5 chip, making it faster and more powerful than previous models. It starts at £1,099 and offers longer battery life, improved storage speed, and modern connectivity features like wifi 7 and Bluetooth 6.

Key Facts

  • The new MacBook Air uses Apple’s M5 chip, which is 10-20% faster than the previous M4 chip.
  • It offers 512GB of storage as a starting point, which is twice as fast as before.
  • Battery life can last over 17 hours of typical office work and about 10 hours for heavier tasks like video editing.
  • The laptop features a 13.6-inch screen with a 60Hz refresh rate, while faster 120Hz screens are reserved for higher-end Apple products.
  • Connectivity includes wifi 7, Bluetooth 6, and two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports.
  • The MacBook Air is made with 55% recycled materials and has a battery designed to last more than 1,000 full-charge cycles.
  • Prices start at £1,099 for the 13-inch model and £1,199 for the larger 15-inch version.
  • The MacBook Air remains Apple’s thinnest laptop with a recycled aluminum body and a high-quality keyboard and trackpad.
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