The MacBook Air M5 UK price is confirmed — and pre-orders are now live. Apple’s most popular laptop just got a significant upgrade, starting from £1,099 for the 13-inch model and £1,299 for the 15-inch, with all orders shipping on Wednesday 11 March 2026.
Pre-orders are live now at Apple UK, Currys, and Amazon UK, with in-store availability beginning the same day.
Where to Pre-Order the MacBook Air M5 in the UK
All three major UK outlets have stock ready for launch day. Currys is currently offering up to £400 off when you trade in an existing Mac, making it one of the stronger launch deals available right now. Apple UK is offering trade-in credit through its own store, and Amazon UK has all configurations listed for next-day dispatch from 11 March.
Education pricing is also available directly through Apple UK: £999 for the 13-inch and £1,199 for the 15-inch — a saving worth checking if you qualify.
| Model | UK Price | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air 13-inch M5 (16GB / 512GB) | £1,099 | Apple UK, Currys, Amazon UK |
| MacBook Air 15-inch M5 (16GB / 512GB) | £1,299 | Apple UK, Currys, Amazon UK |
| MacBook Air 13-inch M5 (Education) | £999 | Apple UK only |
| MacBook Air 15-inch M5 (Education) | £1,199 | Apple UK only |
What’s New in the M5 MacBook Air
The headline upgrade is the M5 chip itself — a 10-core CPU paired with either an 8-core GPU (13-inch base) or 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine built for Apple Intelligence tasks. Apple says performance is meaningfully faster than the M4, particularly for AI-driven workflows.
Storage is the other major change. The base model now ships with 512GB — double the 256GB that came standard on last year’s M4 MacBook Air. That alone justifies most of the £100 price increase for buyers who were previously forced to upgrade storage immediately.
Connectivity has also moved forward. The M5 MacBook Air includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via Apple’s new N1 wireless chip — a genuine step up from the Wi-Fi 6E on the M4. The chassis, 18-hour battery life, 12MP Center Stage camera, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and Liquid Retina display all carry over from the M4 generation. Available in sky blue, midnight, starlight, and silver.
Is It Worth Buying Now?
Coming from an M1, M2, or older Intel Mac, this is an easy decision. The price hasn’t moved dramatically, and you’re getting double the base storage plus Wi-Fi 7 — both things you’ll actually notice day to day. The Neural Engine upgrade also means Apple Intelligence features run noticeably faster, which matters if you use writing tools, image generation, or Siri suggestions regularly.
On an M4 already? Probably sit tight unless you specifically need the extra storage or faster wireless. The performance delta between M4 and M5 is real but not dramatic for general use — video editors and developers working with large codebases will feel it more than casual users.
It’s also worth knowing that Apple’s Mac lineup currently spans from the MacBook Neo at £599 up through the MacBook Air M5 — if budget is a factor, that gap is worth considering before committing. For buyers weighing a Windows alternative at a similar price point, the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra remains one of the strongest premium competitors in the UK market.
For most people looking for a capable, thin-and-light Mac in the UK right now, the MacBook Air M5 at £1,099 is the obvious place to start.
You can check the latest UK price and pre-order the MacBook Air M5 directly on AMAZON.
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