Apple launches M5 MacBook Air with upgraded chip, wireless, and storage
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Updated · MacRumors · Apr 28
Apple launches M5 MacBook Air with upgraded chip, wireless, and storage
11 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Apr 28
The new M5 MacBook Air, starting at $1,099, features Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, 512GB base storage, and a 40W charger, replacing the discontinued M4 model.
The M5 chip delivers up to 15% faster CPU, 30% faster graphics, and major AI performance gains, including per-core Neural Accelerators and enhanced memory bandwidth.
While the upgrade is significant for AI and GPU-intensive tasks, most users will not notice day-to-day differences; the doubled storage improves value for new buyers over previous models.
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