13-inch MacBook Air: Apple M5 chip with 10 core CPU and 10 core GPU, 16GB, 1TB

The

13-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)

was released on March 11, 2026, following its announcement on March 3. This model is currently available from major retailers like Apple and Reliance Digital for ₹1,39,900.

Key Specifications & Performance

The M5 chip features a new “super core” architecture, providing a significant boost for AI tasks and creative workflows.

Chipset: Apple M5 with 10-core CPU (featuring the world’s fastest single-threaded performance) and 10-core GPU.
AI Power: Includes a Neural Accelerator in each GPU core, delivering up to 4x faster AI performance than the M4 chip.
Storage: This specific 1TB configuration features a faster SSD with 2x higher read/write speeds compared to previous generations.
Wireless: Upgraded to Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via the new Apple-designed N1 chip.
Display: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with 500 nits brightness and support for two external displays.
Battery: Up to 18 hours of battery life.