The New M5 MacBook Air Isn’t Just an Upgrade… Here’s What Apple Didn’t Say

Apple just released the M5 MacBook Air — and while the performance upgrades are impressive, the bigger story might be what this means for Apple’s rumored low-cost MacBook. In this video, we break down everything new with the M5 MacBook Air, including the jump to 512GB of starting storage, the new N1 wireless chip with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, upgraded AI performance, and of course… the surprising $100 price increase. Is this just a spec bump? Or is Apple repositioning the MacBook lineup ahead of a brand-new budget MacBook? Let’s talk about it. ## View all Apple Experience Week videos! https://youtu.be/Ka5K3yl_qaM https://youtu.be/CyRtsbneo-k https://youtu.be/-PtW8zkTG-s https://youtu.be/rzYpmxQfciw https://youtu.be/msZWBR3-Jf8 https://youtu.be/YwUms0Fc27Q https://youtu.be/VVMWNmM-y8I 🛒 Best Apple Deals: iPad mini: https://amzn.to/4ssd6r9 M4 MacBook Air: https://amzn.to/4pmYtCQ M4 Mac mini: https://amzn.to/4q5hhYi A16 iPad: https://amzn.to/49kON5Q AirPods Pro: https://amzn.to/3N3CIKW 4 pack AirTags: https://amzn.to/4qH8rjF Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjRM_qQAaOAiLNbOGbYcRA/join ## Subscribe to our Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP3DOW_eX2AwO_whrINOi-TuAdgsSR83i https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9to5mac-overtime/id1727206360 ## Follow Fernando https://www.twitter.com/nandoprince93 ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – M5 MacBook Air Announcement 0:29 – Why This Update Is Bigger Than It Looks 0:43 – M5 vs M4: What’s Actually New 1:22 – Storage Upgrade + $100 Price Increase 2:02 – N1 Chip, Wi-Fi 7 & Connectivity 2:19 – 13-inch vs 15-inch Models 2:43 – M5 Performance Improvements Explained 2:57 – Who This Upgrade Is Really For 3:14 – Apple Intelligence & AI Focus 4:03 – Ports, Displays & Design 4:38 – What This Means for the Budget MacBook 5:36 – Pre-Order & Release Dates 5:55 – Who Should Upgrade? 6:27 – Final Thoughts & Dolphin Comment 🐬 #macbookair #m5macbookair #iPadPro ## Affiliate disclaimer FTC: We use income-earning affiliate links and participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. For more details, visit: https://9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate