# Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5): dimensions, weight, ports and specs

Source: https://specwiseguide.com/laptop/macbook-air-13-m5/
Updated: 2026-11-14 · By SMART SC Editorial Team

**Short answer:** The **MacBook Air 13 (M5)** measures **11.97 × 8.46 in** closed, is **0.44 in** thick and starts at **2.7 lb**. Memory: unified (in the chip), up to 32 GB. It has no numeric keypad, no Ethernet port and a battery of 53.8 Wh.

The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) is a 13-inch thin and light laptop announced in 2026. Every value below is from Apple's specification document, re-typed into our own table. A chassis is sold in many configurations, so screen, memory and graphics are listed as the options the maker offers.

*Notes from the document: Charges through MagSafe 3 or either Thunderbolt 4 port. Drives up to two external displays. Memory is 16, 24 or 32 GB, chosen at purchase.*

## Specifications

*Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5), from Apple, MacBook Air (M5) technical specifications. A dash means the document doesn't say.*

| Spec | MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|
| Type | Thin and light, clamshell, macOS |
| Screen size | 13.6 in |
| Screen options | 2560 × 1664 IPS 500 nits |
| Width × depth | 11.97 × 8.46 in (30.4 × 21.5 cm) |
| Thickness | 0.44 in |
| Weight (starting) | 2.7 lb |
| Processors | Apple M5 |
| Graphics (maker's maximum power) | Integrated |
| Memory | Unified (in the chip), up to 32 GB |
| SSD slots | – |
| Battery | 53.8 Wh |
| Charging | MagSafe 3, 70 W |
| USB-C ports | 2 × USB-C, with Thunderbolt 4 |
| USB-A ports | None |
| HDMI | None |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | None |
| Card reader | None |
| Numeric keypad | ✕ No |
| Keyboard backlight | ✓ Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | ✓ Yes |
| Touchscreen | ✕ No |
| Wi-Fi (best offered) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Mobile data (WWAN) | ✕ No |
| Maker's model code | – |
| Announced / document read | 2026 / November 14, 2026 |

## Size: will it fit your bag?

Closed, it measures **11.97 × 8.46 in** (30.4 × 21.5 cm) and is 0.44 in thick. A sleeve or laptop compartment needs inner dimensions at least that large; bag makers size compartments by screen class, and chassis in one class differ, so check the numbers, not the label. We list 2 laptops in the 13-inch class: 11.71–11.97 in wide, 8.12–8.46 in deep and 2.7 lb. By starting weight the MacBook Air 13 (M5) is the **heaviest** of 2.

(Diagram: Footprint to scale, lid closed: MacBook Air 13 (M5) 11.97 × 8.46 in, over a US Letter sheet (11 × 8.5 in).)

## Ports and charging

Ports: 2 × USB-C, with Thunderbolt 4. Charging: MagSafe 3, 70 W. It has no built-in Ethernet port.

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Apple+MacBook+Air+13-inch&tag=specwiseguide-20)

Configurations vary by seller: check the listing for the exact processor, memory, storage and screen. We haven't tested this laptop.

## Frequently asked questions

### What are the dimensions of the MacBook Air 13 (M5)?

11.97 in wide, 8.46 in deep and 0.44 in thick with the lid closed, starting at 2.7 lb.

### Does the MacBook Air 13 (M5) have a numeric keypad?

No, it has no numeric keypad.

### Does the MacBook Air 13 (M5) have a backlit keyboard?

Yes.

### Can you upgrade the RAM in the MacBook Air 13 (M5)?

No: the memory is part of the Apple chip, so buy the amount you will need (up to 32 GB).

### Does the MacBook Air 13 (M5) have an Ethernet port?

No. Wired networking needs a USB-C Ethernet adapter or a dock.

### Does the MacBook Air 13 (M5) have a touchscreen?

No.

## Sources

- [Apple, MacBook Air (M5) technical specifications](https://www.apple.com/macbook-air/specs/)