M5 MacBook Air (13-inch, 2026) Pros
Storage minimum raised to 512GB Thin, light and rigid aluminum design Improved app, graphics and AI performance from M5 chip Cons
Costs $500 more than MacBook Neo Display isn’t much bigger than the Neo’s Same design since 2022
The MacBook Air has lost its spot as Apple’s entry-level laptop. And, on top of that, its price has gone up $100. Built around Apple’s latest M-series processor, the M5 MacBook Air starts at $1,099. That’s a full $500 more than the MacBook Neo, Apple’s new option for budget-conscious laptop shoppers. While the Air itself isn’t in danger of getting squeezed in the middle — the cheapest 14-inch MacBook Pro is $600 more than the baseline Air — it’s the space
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- Costs $500 more than MacBook Neo Display isn’t much bigger than the Neo’s Same design since 2022
The MacBook Air has lost its spot as Apple’s entry-level laptop. And, on top of that, its price has gone up $100. Built around Apple’s latest M-series processor, the M5 MacBook Air starts at $1,099. That’s a full $500 more than the MacBook Neo, Apple’s new option for budget-conscious laptop shoppers. While the Air itself isn’t in danger of getting squeezed in the middle — the cheapest 14-inch MacBook Pro is $600 more than the baseline Air — it’s the space
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