Apple MacBook Air 13" M5 — 10-Core GPU, 16 GB, 1 TB, Sky Blue (US Configuration)
M5 10C CPU / 10C GPU16 GB unified memory1 TB SSDSky Blue
The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with M5 (Z1LA-US01) is a configured-to-order MacBook Air in Sky Blue with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16 GB of unified memory and a 1 TB SSD — a thin, fanless laptop for students, professionals and anyone who wants all-day battery life with room for large files.
It has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 × 1664, 500 nits, P3 wide colour), a 12MP Center Stage camera, four-speaker sound, a backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe 3 charging, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and up to 18 hours of video streaming. This is a US configuration with a US (ANSI) keyboard.
Before you order: No power adapter is included with this configuration. Any USB-C Power Delivery charger works, and Apple specifies fast charging with a 70W or higher USB-C PD power source — ask us and we will add a suitable adapter to your order.
What's in the Box
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16 GB, 1 TB SSD), Sky Blue
- Power adapter sold separately (not included in this configuration)
What It Means in Practice
- The 10-core GPU version of M5 gives noticeably smoother photo editing, video exports and casual gaming than the 8-core base chip, while staying completely silent without a fan.
- 1 TB of storage fits large photo libraries, offline music and video projects without constant clean-ups; 16 GB of unified memory handles Office, browsers and creative apps comfortably.
- Two external displays are supported (up to 6K 60 Hz each) with the lid open, so the Air can drive a dual-monitor desk setup through its two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
- MagSafe 3 keeps both Thunderbolt ports free while charging (MagSafe cable required); the Air also charges over USB-C.
- The US ANSI keyboard has 78 keys including full-height function keys and Touch ID for unlocking and Apple Pay.
What Will Not Work
- Memory and storage cannot be upgraded later — the configuration is fixed at order.
- There is no HDMI port or SD card slot; use a USB-C hub or adapter for HDMI displays, cards and USB-A devices.
- Windows does not run natively on Apple silicon.
Key Features
Apple M5
10-core CPU (4 super cores, 6 efficiency cores), 10-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and ray tracing, 16-core Neural Engine.
Liquid Retina display
13.6-inch, 2560 × 1664 at 224 ppi, 500 nits, 1 billion colours, P3 wide colour and True Tone.
All-day battery
53.8 Wh battery: up to 18 hours video streaming or 15 hours wireless web.
Connectivity
Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe 3, headphone jack, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 via the Apple N1 chip.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
Z1LA-US01 |
| Brand |
Apple |
| Model |
MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) — configured to order, US configuration |
| Colour |
Sky Blue |
| Chip & Memory |
| Processor |
Apple M5, 10-core CPU (4 super cores, 6 efficiency cores) |
| Graphics |
10-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, hardware-accelerated ray tracing |
| Neural Engine |
16-core Neural Engine |
| Memory |
16 GB unified memory (153 GB/s) |
| Storage |
1 TB SSD |
| Display |
| Screen |
13.6-inch Liquid Retina, LED-backlit IPS, 2560 × 1664 at 224 ppi |
| Brightness |
500 nits |
| Colour |
1 billion colours, wide colour (P3), True Tone |
| External displays |
Up to two: 6K 60 Hz or 4K 144 Hz each; or one up to 8K 60 Hz / 5K 120 Hz / 4K 240 Hz |
| Ports & Wireless |
| Ports |
2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (USB-C, up to 40 Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort); MagSafe 3; 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Wireless |
Apple N1 chip: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6, Thread |
| Input, Camera & Audio |
| Keyboard |
Backlit Magic Keyboard, US (ANSI) layout, 78 keys incl. 12 full-height function keys, Touch ID |
| Trackpad |
Force Touch trackpad |
| Camera |
12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, 1080p video |
| Audio |
Four-speaker system with Spatial Audio; three-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Battery & Physical |
| Battery |
53.8 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 18 h video streaming, up to 15 h wireless web |
| Charging |
MagSafe 3 or USB-C; fast charge with 70W or higher USB PD source |
| Dimensions |
30.41 x 21.5 x 1.13 cm |
| Weight |
1.23 kg |
| Operating system |
macOS |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty per Apple — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which charger should I use?
No adapter is included, so choose any USB-C Power Delivery charger for the Thunderbolt ports, or an Apple adapter with a MagSafe 3 cable. For fast charging Apple specifies a 70W or higher USB-C PD source. Tell us and we will quote a matching adapter.
Is the US keyboard a problem for Greek typing?
No. macOS lets you add a Greek input source and switch with a shortcut; only the printed key labels are US English.
Can it run two external monitors?
Yes. The M5 MacBook Air supports up to two external displays at up to 6K 60 Hz with the lid open, through its two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
With the 10-core GPU and 1 TB, this Sky Blue MacBook Air is the configuration we recommend for users who keep their laptop for years: plenty of storage, quiet fanless performance and dual external display support. Add a USB-C hub for HDMI and card readers — see our
docking station range.
✓ Buy it if you want a light, silent Mac laptop with 1 TB storage for study, office or creative work, and are fine with a US keyboard layout.
✕ Skip it if you need a local-layout keyboard, more than 16 GB memory, or HDMI and SD ports built in.
→ Also consider the 15-inch MacBook Air M5 for a larger screen, or MacBook Pro for sustained heavy workloads.
Not sure this configuration fits? Tell us how you will use it and which monitors or accessories you have, and we will check before you order.