Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) vs Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)	Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)
key specs
Display size	13.60-inch	15.30-inch
Touchscreen	No	No
Processor	Apple M5	Apple M3
RAM	16GB	8GB
OS	macOS	macOS
Hard disk	No	No
SSD	512GB	256GB
Display resolution	-	2880x1864 pixels
Weight	-	1.24 kg
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)	MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)
Release date	March 3, 2026	March 4, 2024
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Model Name	MacBook Air (M5, 2026)	MacBook Air (M3, 2024)
Series	MacBook Air	MacBook Air
Colours	Sky Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Silver	Midnight, Silver, Space Grey, Starlight
Material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Battery Life (up to hours)	18	18
Dimensions (mm)	-	21.50 x 304.10 x 11.30
Weight (kg)	-	1.24
Battery Capacity (WHR)	-	52.6
display
Size	13.60-inch	15.30-inch
Touch Screen	No	No
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz
Resolution	-	2880x1864 pixels
processor
Processor	Apple Apple M5	Apple Apple M3
memory
RAM	16GB	8GB
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	No	No
storage
Hard disk	No	No
SSD	512GB	256GB
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth version	6	-
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	Yes
Pointer Device	Trackpad	Trackpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	4 Speakers	2 Speakers
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	Yes
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	2	2
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	2	2
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes

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