Apple 13" MacBook Air M5 chip with 10‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU, 16GB, 1TB SSD - Starlight MDHC4X/A
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Key Features
- M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU delivers blazing-fast speed and powerful AI capabilities
- Up to 18 hours of battery life for a full day of work or class without needing to charge
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe charging, and Wi-Fi 7 for versatile connectivity
- MacOS runs all your essential apps quickly and securely with built-in virus protection
- Seamlessly integrates with your iPhone for features like iPhone Mirroring and universal clipboard
Apple 13" MacBook Air M5 chip with 10‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU 16GB/1TB SSD, Starlight MDHC4X/A
MacBook Air with the M5 chip brings blazing-fast speed and powerful AI capabilities into an incredibly portable design. With Apple Intelligence1, up to 18 hours of battery life2 and fast SSD storage starting with 512GB, you can work, create and play anywhere life takes you.
Key Features:
APPLE INTELLIGENCE
Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no-one else can access your data — not even Apple.1
UP TO 18 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE2
MacBook Air delivers incredible battery life with amazing performance, so you can power through a full day of work or class without worrying about plugging in.
CONNECT IT ALL
MacBook Air features two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MagSafe charging port and a headphone jack — as well as the Apple N1 chip for Wi-Fi 73 and Bluetooth® 6. And it supports up to two external displays.
MACOS RUNS APPS FAST
All your go-to apps run lightning-fast in macOS, including built-in apps like FaceTime and Messages.4 Plus, built-in virus protection and free software updates help keep your Mac running smoothly and securely.
IF YOU LOVE IPHONE, YOU’LL LOVE MAC
Mac works like magic with your other Apple devices. View and control what’s on your iPhone from your Mac with iPhone Mirroring.6 Copy something on iPhone and paste it on Mac. Send texts with Messages from your Mac, or use your Mac to answer FaceTime calls.4
1 Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability, and system requirements, see support.apple.com/121115.
2 Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using preproduction 13-inch MacBook Air systems with Apple M5, 10-core CPU and 8-core GPU, and preproduction 15-inch MacBook Air systems with Apple M5, 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, all configured with 16GB of unified memory and 512GB SSD. Wireless web battery life tested by browsing 25 popular websites while connected to Wi-Fi. Video streaming battery life tested with 1080p content in Safari while connected to Wi-Fi. All systems tested with display brightness set to eight clicks from the bottom and keyboard backlight off. Battery life varies by use and configuration; see apple.com/au/batteries for more information.
3 Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported
4 FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime‑enabled device for the caller and recipient, and a Wi‑Fi connection.
Specifications
Global
- EAN:
- 0195950689433
- Model Number:
- MDHC4X/A
General
- Colour:
- Starlight
- Operating System:
- Mac OS
Features
- Backlit Keypad:
- Yes
- Built-In Camera:
- Yes
- Numeric Keypad:
- No
- Optical Drive:
- No
Processor
- GPU:
- 10
- Number Of CPU Cores:
- 10
- Processor Type:
- Apple M5
Memory/Storage
- Memory Card Reader:
- False
- RAM (GB):
- 16
- Storage Capacity:
- 1000
- Storage Type:
- SSD
Battery
- Battery Type:
- Lithium‑polymer
- Estimated Battery Life (h):
- 18
Display
- Display Resolution:
- 2560 x 1664
- Screen Size (in):
- 13"
Connectivity
- Bluetooth:
- Yes
- Bluetooth Version:
- 6
- Wi-Fi Standard:
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Interfaces/Ports
- Micro-HDMI:
- No
- Thunderbolt Ports:
- 2
- USB Type-C:
- Yes
Audio
- Headphone (3.5mm) Output:
- Yes
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor:
- No
Dimensions
- Depth:
- 215mm
- Height:
- 11.3mm
- Width:
- 304.1mm
Weight
- Weight (Kg):
- 1.23
In The Box & Warranty
- Included:
- 13-inch MacBook Air, 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
- Warranty (Years):
- 1
Why Buy?
A light, quiet laptop with plenty of grunt for everyday and creative work
This 13-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip and 1TB SSD gives you fast, reliable performance in a laptop light enough to carry all day, whether you are studying, working from cafes or editing photos at home.
The 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU handle everyday tasks and heavier jobs like photo editing or video exports without slowing down, and with 16GB of memory you can keep plenty of apps and browser tabs open at once. The 1TB SSD means you rarely have to think about storage, and files open quickly. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports let you connect an external display or fast storage, and MagSafe charging keeps the cable well clear of your workspace so a stray tug does not send the laptop off the desk.
There is no fan, so it runs silently even under load, which makes it easy to use in shared spaces like a lounge room or open-plan office. Up to 18 hours of battery life means you can leave the charger at home most days, and the Starlight finish looks understated on a desk or in a bag. Apple Intelligence runs locally on the device, helping with writing and everyday tasks while keeping your data on the machine.
Buy this if…
- You want a light laptop you can carry everywhere without a heavy charger
- You need 1TB of storage so you are not managing files constantly
- Your work involves photo or video editing alongside everyday tasks
- You want a silent laptop for shared or quiet workspaces
- You value long battery life over frequent charging