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Apple Launches M5 MacBook Air: Performance Boost, £1,099

4/15/2026

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Apple Inc.'s MacBook Air with M5 chip starts at £1,099, offering double storage and faster performance than the M1.
It has a 13.6-inch display, over 17 hours of battery life, and 55% recycled materials.
It has only two USB-C ports and lacks features of competing laptops.
The MacBook Neo costs £599 as a budget alternative, while the M5 MacBook Air remains the recommended premium option.

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Story summary

Apple Inc.'s MacBook Air with M5 chip starts at £1,099, offering double storage and faster performance than the M1.
It has a 13.6-inch display, over 17 hours of battery life, and 55% recycled materials.
It has only two USB-C ports and lacks features of competing laptops.
The MacBook Neo costs £599 as a budget alternative, while the M5 MacBook Air remains the recommended premium option.