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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 16GB, 512GB, Midnight)

Apple's 13.6-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip, two 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 ports, a separate MagSafe 3 charging port and support for two external displays.

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Ports & connections

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Configuration
13.6-inch, Apple M5 (10-core CPU, 8-core GPU), 16GB unified memory, 512GB SSD, Midnight; Apple part MDHE4LL/A
Thunderbolt / USB-C
2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), each with charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) and USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
Charging port
MagSafe 3, plus charging over either Thunderbolt 4 port
External displays
Up to two: two at up to 6K@60Hz or 4K@144Hz, or one at up to 8K@60Hz, 5K@120Hz or 4K@240Hz. Apple says both can run over a single Thunderbolt port, and the built-in display stays on at full resolution
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 4 ports support native DisplayPort 1.4 (up to HBR3) with DSC

What the specs mean for you

Charger to use

70W

For full-speed charging, use a USB-C Power Delivery charger rated 70W or more and a cable rated for at least 100W. A bigger charger is safe: the device only draws what it needs.

USB ports

2

2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps)

Data speed

40 Gbps

Thunderbolt/USB4 class: fast NVMe SSDs, docks and high-res displays over one cable.

Display output

6K @ 60Hz

Smooth high-resolution output for a monitor or TV.

Total ports

4

Compact: the essentials for travel or a light setup.

Why people pick it

  • Two 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 ports plus a separate MagSafe 3 port, so charging doesn't have to use up a USB-C port
  • Drives two external displays with the lid open, up to 6K@60Hz each, and Apple allows both over a single Thunderbolt port
  • Fast charges from any 70W or higher USB-C PD charger, through MagSafe or either USB-C port
  • Thunderbolt 4 docks, USB4 SSDs and USB-C monitors work without drivers

Know before you buy

  • Only two USB-C ports: no USB-A, HDMI or SD slot, so most desks need a hub or dock
  • Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps), not the Thunderbolt 5 found on M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models
  • The included 40W adapter (60W max) is below Apple's 70W fast-charge threshold
  • macOS doesn't support DisplayPort MST, so single-cable dual-HDMI hubs mirror rather than extend

Full specifications

Configuration13.6-inch, Apple M5 (10-core CPU, 8-core GPU), 16GB unified memory, 512GB SSD, Midnight; Apple part MDHE4LL/A
Thunderbolt / USB-C2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), each with charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) and USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
Charging portMagSafe 3, plus charging over either Thunderbolt 4 port
External displaysUp to two: two at up to 6K@60Hz or 4K@144Hz, or one at up to 8K@60Hz, 5K@120Hz or 4K@240Hz. Apple says both can run over a single Thunderbolt port, and the built-in display stays on at full resolution
DisplayPortThunderbolt 4 ports support native DisplayPort 1.4 (up to HBR3) with DSC
Included charger40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max and a 2 m USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable
Fast chargingWith a 70W or higher USB PD power source, over MagSafe 3 or USB-C; Apple quotes up to 50% in around 30 minutes
Charging from a monitorApple lists third-party displays that deliver 85W over a Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C cable among its fast-charge sources
HDMINone (use a USB-C hub, dock or USB-C to HDMI adapter)
USB-ANone
SD card / EthernetNone
Audio3.5 mm headphone jack
WirelessApple N1 chip: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6, Thread
Battery53.8Wh; Apple quotes up to 18 hours video streaming
Weight2.7 lb (1.23 kg)

From manufacturer documentation, checked October 18, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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