92
Timothy Beck Werth
Mashable
“this is undoubtedly one of the best laptops and MacBooks in the world right now.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Faster than ever
- Exceptionally well-built
- Long-lasting battery
- Doubled storage capacity
- Effortless performance
- Best keyboard and trackpad
Points of Contention
- Lack of OLED panel
- Presence of notch
- Single USB‑C port side
- Limited ports
- Higher price
- Overpriced for average user
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics90
Moinak Pal
Digital Trends
“If you’re coming from an Intel Mac, an M1 MacBook Air, or an ageing Windows laptop, the MacBook Air M5 is one of the easiest laptop recommendations I’ve made in years.”
90
Andrew E Freedman
Tom's Hardware
“The MacBook Air has topped our list of the best ultrabooks and premium laptops in recent years because of its mix of premium design, battery life, and performance that make it a go-to recommendation for anyone already on a Mac or looking to make the jump from Windows.”
88
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5, 2026) is a modest upgrade over the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025).”
80
Matthew Buzzi
PCMag
“Simply put, the MacBook Air continues to serve as a benchmark for other ultraportable laptops to beat, earning our Editors’ Choice award once again.”
