MacBook Air comparison
MacBook Air M4 vs M5
Compare the MacBook Air M4 and MacBook Air M5 generations, including launch price, memory, storage, display, ports and Apple Silicon context.
MacBook Air (M4, 2025)The everyday champion gets the M4, a 16 GB base, a Center Stage webcam and a fresh Sky Blue finish — and Apple knocked the starting price back to $999.
MacBook Air (M5)The Air’s M5 refresh keeps the familiar 13- and 15-inch designs while moving Apple’s most popular laptop to the latest Apple Silicon generation.Specs side by side
| Spec | MacBook Air (M4, 2025) | MacBook Air (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | March 2025 | 2026 |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
| Price today | $1,009 | $1,009 |
| CPU | Apple M4 (10-core) · 4.40 GHz | Apple M5 · 4.60 GHz |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Display | 13.6" or 15.3" Liquid Retina | 13.6" or 15.3" Liquid Retina |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3 | Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, MagSafe 3 |
| Operating system | macOS 15 Sequoia | macOS |
Method note: historical pricing uses approximate US CPI. CPU clock comparisons are clock-only and do not represent full real-world performance.
Why each matters
MacBook Air (M4, 2025)
New "Sky Blue" colour and a 12 MP Center Stage camera, with the price back to $999.
MacBook Air (M5)
Current-generation Apple Silicon update to the fanless MacBook Air line.
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Last updated: 2026-06-30