Apple announced this Tuesday (3) the new MacBook Air equipped with the M5 chip. The model brings improved performance for artificial intelligence tasks and daily productivity. The notebook maintains its thin and light aluminum design, available in 13 and 15 inch versions. Pre-orders begin March 4th, with availability starting March 11th.
The launch takes place on Cupertino, at Califórnia, and reinforces the position of the MacBook Air as the most popular notebook in the world. The M5 chip offers significant gains in processing speed. The minimum storage capacity has been doubled to 512 GB, with the option to configure up to 4 TB. Wireless connectivity has been upgraded with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via the N1 chip developed by Apple.
High performance with the M5 chip
The M5 includes a 10-core CPU, with faster cores for responsive multitasking. Up to 10-core GPU incorporates Aceleradores Neurais in each core. Isso results in up to four times better performance on AI tasks compared to the M4 model. In relation to M1, the gain reaches 9.5 times faster in similar applications.
Unified memory achieves 153 GB/s bandwidth, a 28% increase over M4. Esse advance facilitates the simultaneous execution of heavy apps and speeds up the opening of programs. Usuários corporates and creatives benefit directly from these improvements.
The chip also improves third-generation ray tracing and advanced shaders. Tarefas as 3D rendering and gaming gain additional fluidity.
Advancements in SSD Storage and Speed
The initial capacity of 512 GB represents double the previous generation. SSDs offer twice as fast reading and writing. Arquivos large ones open with greater agility, optimizing creative and academic workflows.
Professionals who deal with extensive libraries of photos or videos will notice an immediate difference. Estudantes run AI models locally without frequent bottlenecks.
Screen, battery and immersive audio features
The Liquid Retina screen delivers 500 nits of brightness and supports 1 billion colors. The 13.6-inch and 15.3-inch models ensure sharp details and accurate text in any environment.
The battery lasts up to 18 hours of continuous use. Isso surpasses older models with Intel processors by six hours. Fast charging allows for efficient partial recharges throughout the day.
Sound system with spatial audio and Dolby Atmos creates immersive experience for music and movies. The 12 MP central camera with Center Stage improves video calls.
Connectivity and expansion options
Two Thunderbolt 4 ports support connection of up to two external monitors. MagSafe keeps charging dedicated and secure. The N1 chip ensures Wi-Fi 7 for high speeds and Bluetooth 6 for stable connections.
Students and professionals easily expand the setup. Acessórios and peripherals integrate seamlessly.
Integration with macOS Tahoe and Apple Intelligence
macOS Tahoe brings Liquid Glass design for customizing folders, icons and widgets. Recursos AI’s Apple operates with a focus on privacy. Tradução live on Mensagens facilitates multilingual communication.
Updates to Lembretes automatically classify stocks. The Atalhos app uses AI models for advanced automations, such as extracting data from PDFs.
Continuity allows you to answer iPhone calls on Mac. Live Activities mirror smartphone notifications.
Environmental commitment in the new model
The MacBook Air with M5 uses 55% recycled materials in its construction. The aluminum in the structure and the cobalt in the battery are 100% recycled. Production incorporates 50% renewable energy in the supply chain.
The packaging is made from 100% recyclable fibers. The product meets energy efficiency standards and reduction of harmful chemical substances.
Prices and availability in the Estados Unidos
The 13-inch model starts at $1,099. The 15-inch version starts at $1,299. Preços educational programs are more accessible for students and teachers.
Available colors include Azul Celeste, Azul Meia-Night, Azul Estelar and Prateado. Customized Configurações are on the official Apple website.
Apple Trade In offers credit when exchanging old devices. AppleCare+ plans cover accidental damage and technical support.