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This year, the latest model in the MacBook Air line has made a splash, and the reason is not its technical specifications, but mainly the rare color — sky blue. As for the new Apple MacBook Air M5, you might have noticed that users’ intense expectations are also heightened by the recent release of the MacBook Pro. Thus, the question is, when the next model MacBook Air will be released and what specifications it will have? Let's take a closer look.
When will MacBook Air m5 come out? The MacBook Air with the M5 chip is expected to be unveiled at Apple's first event of 2026, which usually takes place in the spring. The latest additions to the Air line will be presented. Though there is no exact date, we can assume that it could be late February or early March. At this time, to put it exactly, on March 5, the previous model MacBook Air was unveiled. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg made an assumption about the expected release date of MacBook Air with M5 chip. According to it, Apple plans to launch mass production of the MacBook Air with M5 Chip at the end of the year. This model will come out in the beginning of the first quarter of 2026.
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From a technical point of view, the new model will be better and more durable than the previous one given a new powerful M5 chip, which will provide major changes in speed and energy efficiency.

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Component / Specification |
Base model (Entry level) |
Mid-range |
Configuration options |
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Processor (CPU) |
M5 with 10 cores |
M5 with 10 cores |
M5 (no change) |
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Graphics processor (GPU) |
8 cores |
10 cores |
10 cores |
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Shared memory (RAM) |
16 GB |
16 GB |
Up to 32 GB (optional) |
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Storage (SSD) |
256 GB |
256 GB (Same as base model) |
Up to 512 GB |
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Ports |
Thunderbolt 4 |
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Webcam |
12 megapixels with Center Stage |
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Included |
Power adapter not included (for UK and Europe) |
Power adapter not included |
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Code names |
J813 (13-inch version) |
J815 (15-inch version) |
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It is currently unclear whether the model will offer a 4TB storage configuration — this has not been confirmed yet.
If we speak about M5 MacBook Air specs, we can estimate the following specifications users can expect:
There’s a great probability that the new MacBook Air with the M5 chip, which is expected in the spring of 2026, will not feature an OLED display. We should also consider that Cupertino has been talking about introducing a MacBook with an OLED display for the past few months. Most likely, this update will be available on the MacBook Pro line with the M6 chip, which will come out no sooner than late 2026. Therefore, we can expect the implementation of this Air Line update around early 2027.

If the sky blue color created a stir about the Air line, then in 2026, neither color updates nor design changes are expected.
You should also remember that the sky blue color was created to replace Space Gray. The MacBook design itself was updated not so long ago — in 2022. The MacBook Air became more like the MacBook Pro: smooth and flat, no longer wedge-shaped, and now it looks more modern than previous Air models.
In addition, the screen is larger and brighter now, and there is a small notch for the camera at the top. The camera is now better, there are new beautiful colors, and it can be charged using MagSafe — a special magnetic cable.
The MacBook Air line is considered more affordable than the Pro. Don't expect any major changes. Most likely, the price of the base model of the new MacBook will be $1,099, and the price of the MacBook with the M4 chip will be $999.
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